A Taste
Just a quick look at the production formula…enjoy! I meant to post this vid the day after America West lost my bags. Instead, I ended up having to give you an update from Miami. So here it is weeks later:
Much more to come…hit me with questions and suggestions for the next “Production Formula” vid.
Monday, January 16th, 2006 at 11:34 am
While watching this daily video I saw a formula that you written out.
A2 + B2 - C2/D = HIT
I’m a little slow but…..I was wondering if you made up that formula for laughs or does all that actually stand for something?? hahaha. (REALLY DUMB QUESTION) Well, whatever it is.. you’re a great producer!
I love the daily blogs– you really reach out to your audience.
Monday, January 16th, 2006 at 12:31 pm
Hi Ryan ! I’ve been a huge fan of yours and your music since about 2 years or something… - i love your music, your style(Its Nextselection…
Thanks also for the “four Ds (desire & drive, dedication & dicipline)” they motivate me 2 keep going, wheter its school or something else…
I also love the Daily Vids. Keep ‘em up please!
And since u posted the production vid - do you have some more tipps 4 me ? I though of buying my first litlle Midi-Keyboard but i dont know which one to pick? what else is important ? can u recommend any Software?
i know u dont have a lot of time, but i would really appreciate your answer!
Thanks a lot
Chris from Germany
Monday, January 16th, 2006 at 4:57 pm
hey ryan,
i think that could be a really great track. please publish this track next time!
why don’t you publish kai holme’s - hood wife (never be the same)?
i found a snipped version of this track on the internet !
please give me an answere.
david
Monday, January 16th, 2006 at 5:43 pm
Sounds like a hot verse indeed. Wouldn’t mind if this were to become a track
Monday, January 16th, 2006 at 7:33 pm
When you give yourself to others it is a genuine gift. Sharing your insight based on your experience gives hope/faith to all of those dreams out there. You are wonderful!
Monday, January 16th, 2006 at 11:51 pm
Now thats hot, It’s good to see how producers construct a track.
Good looking on the vid.
Vince Eyma
Valholla ENT.
www.valholla.com
Monday, January 16th, 2006 at 11:53 pm
u rox!
Monday, January 16th, 2006 at 11:55 pm
Ok, I agree with you Ryan. You can’t be giving too many secrets away on your production skills. It will cause too many upcoming producers to imitate your style and possibly try to call it their own. When I saw the how-to video on your production, I thought you were a little crazy for providing this information. I mean its good to share, but that’s your own unique style that you should keep to yourself. I love your music. Keep up the good work!I am looking forward to NextSelection Lifestyle Group blowing up this year!
Tuesday, January 17th, 2006 at 12:07 am
I LOVE your music. Why are you waiting until late next year to drop your album??
Tuesday, January 17th, 2006 at 12:09 am
My bad - I meant why are you waiting until late THIS year? The 4 tracks on ryanleslie.com are HOT. My favorite is “Just Right.”
Tuesday, January 17th, 2006 at 12:41 am
It’s a shame this music isn’t playing on the radio!! New Yorkers, you can e-mail Power 105 at power1051fm@clearchannel.com and Hot 97 at hot97@hot97.com to request that they put this music on the air. It’s a quick and easy way to make our voices heard. I’m so tired of heaing the same ole same ole on the radio.
Ryan, you’re amazing.
Tuesday, January 17th, 2006 at 2:54 pm
Ow R-Less,
Can’t wait till you’re here in Eindhoven man.Your
music just Rocks man;)
CU on the 3th of feb in Eindhoven Netherlands.. And uh I’ve
got a request. Please don’t 4get to do “Lay U down” I do
like that song a lot
Greetz,
Budy (Fan from the Netherlands)
Tuesday, January 17th, 2006 at 4:25 pm
Loved how u broke down the elements and explained that making a beat does NOT make you a producer!! Big ups for that
peace,
stephanie
Tuesday, January 17th, 2006 at 7:48 pm
I love the music! Ever since I heard the c.d. from the pulse, I am loving ya’lls music!
Tuesday, January 17th, 2006 at 9:16 pm
Yo Ryan gota give it to ya man u a talent on leg’s!!!
stay bless and keep at it
Wednesday, January 18th, 2006 at 10:23 am
Hi I watch the video and find it very nice, I wish you a lot of success!
Wednesday, January 18th, 2006 at 1:36 pm
Ryan i have contacted Shiv Pandya several times to find out how i can send some tracks your way and how i could possibly get an unpaid internship with you and Nextselection as a producer in development . I feel as thought my talents are god given and i am always looking to improve my craft by working around ppl with great passion and dedication to music. I currently go to philly several times a month to learn and study Chad West and his production methods and try to implement things ive learned from him and many others into my style to create a new flavor. It would be an honor to be able to be an apprentice of you and your company, the style of music you create is right up my alley. You can contact me at the email that i’ve provided : World_Wide_Hustle@tmail.com.
I am 23 and reside in the washington dc area
Thanks for your time
BlackKeys
Tuesday, January 31st, 2006 at 3:58 am
Yeah, ladiez and genz
I got to say it. Since i know about the next selection production I am totally crazy about it. Never heard something hot like that before. Ryan Leslie, you do a great job. Thanx for ya hot RNB tips.
Cassie, you are so wonderful. Your voice gets me out of control.
Next Selection beats on top of RNB! I love ya. I will stay tuned and I will look out for ya! Ryan, next time when you come on tour, please visit cologne. Big shots from Germany. I´m out.
One Luv
Sunday, March 5th, 2006 at 5:26 pm
hey ryan
i have a question about this track and release? ( its great)
plz give me a responds or info´s about a release date
thx from germany
deny
Sunday, May 21st, 2006 at 1:30 pm
hi ryan
this song is so amazing the beat is very hot when is the release from this track???
Monday, July 10th, 2006 at 10:01 pm
I notice you dont use a drum machine like an akai or an roland. Is you making the beat on the keyboard?
Tuesday, July 11th, 2006 at 1:29 am
OK..THAT WAS COOL. I’M AN ASPIRING PRODUCER MYSELF, AND I AM STILL ADAPTING MYSELF TO USING PRODUCTION PROGRAMS SUCH AS FL STUDIO AND REASON, BUT I’M ALSO ABOUT TO PURCHASE A YAMAHA MOTIF ES6 AND A ROLAND MC808.
SO I AGREE WITH THE PERSON WHO POSTED THE QUESTION BEFORE ME. DO YOU USE GROOVEBOXES/DRUM MACHINES, OR JUST THE KEYBOARD YOU WERE JUST PLAYING ON? AND BY THE WAY, WHAT TYPE OF KEYBOARD IS THAT?
Friday, November 24th, 2006 at 7:09 am
hot track….when is the relaese ryan?i cant wait to hear the finish version of it