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Diamond Dealing
Me (the Artist), Myself (the Producer), and I (the Engineer) get together in the studio to create my single “Diamond Girl”. Great fun as usual:
Reviewing and re-sequencing the footage from this session revealed that it was possible to edit the video with an interesting twist: as though all of my alter egos were recording the song simultaneously, and even interacting with one another.
Please enjoy, request the song at radio, and share my music and vids with anyone else you think may appreciate them.
Monday, December 3rd, 2007 at 6:42 am
this is incredible!! love all your songs! can’t wait for the album.
greetings from germany and merry x-mas!
Monday, December 3rd, 2007 at 7:39 am
AWESOME!! can’t wait for the album.
much respect!
NS4life
Monday, December 3rd, 2007 at 8:45 am
wooo… a production/studio vid after a while….
….sickkk
damn, how many shades have u got LOL, every vid/photo a new pair
when u gonna release the vid ? and whats happening with uk promotion? u going to come to London and “close the deal” :p
p.s “I-R-I-N-A” and “Wanna Be Good To You” are slick, esp the concept behind why (irina)…
hit me back aighht!!
kiran.
Monday, December 3rd, 2007 at 9:46 am
this is why we love r les! come back to the uk man.
second wot k.m says about wanna be good to you!
andy
Monday, December 3rd, 2007 at 12:22 pm
YO…that was an insane session man!…….seriously!….NICE!……you always have these unique sounds and creative things in all your songs man1………..hit me up man!…i’d love to work wit ya!
Monday, December 3rd, 2007 at 12:24 pm
hahah, ive only now really got to appreciate that whole “me, myself and I” video editing.. props to all ur vid editing staff!!
“give me 1 bar b4 that hook”, “for some reason i cant hear myself on the headphones” ….;-)
u seriously do have to “run that record back”
kiran.
Monday, December 3rd, 2007 at 2:26 pm
yayy a brand new video!!
feed me rappers or feed me beats!
Tuesday, December 4th, 2007 at 4:55 pm
that is really really good… I’m a young french producer and songwriter and i don’t know how are you able to do it so easily… that’s crazy…
keep goin on man
peace
Tuesday, December 4th, 2007 at 5:41 pm
This track is hot!
Hehe… and I love how you’re such a comedian on those keyboards too LOL. That laughing synth is hilarious.
Can’t wait for the video
Wednesday, December 5th, 2007 at 10:21 am
Cool vid, nice beat.
Wednesday, December 5th, 2007 at 5:33 pm
Yo Ryan, that’s hottt!! Keep coming with it…
Thursday, December 6th, 2007 at 7:26 am
That was cool! But I wish you sang more in that song. Less rap, more singing. LOL
Friday, December 7th, 2007 at 1:41 pm
This video was an excellent idea. Although your fans might appriciate if you would update at least once a week. It would be a very nice surprise if you would just drop a quick direct upload video.
Saturday, December 8th, 2007 at 7:46 pm
Ryan its time for your shine you’re one of the best good luck.
Monday, December 10th, 2007 at 10:51 pm
THIS TRACK IS FIRE! I’VE BEEN GIVIN IT MAD SPINS AT MY SPOTS AND THE RESPONSE IS CRAZY!! KEEP EM COMIN!!
Tuesday, December 11th, 2007 at 2:47 pm
love you talent man, your an inspiration me to me man! been following you for 3 years now! you get better and better all the time!
Viv
Tuesday, December 11th, 2007 at 7:43 pm
Hey my brother, just to show love and much respect!!! And! Would love to do some work with ya brah……… Dwayne Cotton
Tuesday, December 11th, 2007 at 7:47 pm
Hey, much respect brah!!! I would love to work you some day man. Be easy, Dwayne Cotts/Cotton
Monday, December 17th, 2007 at 5:26 am
i luv what you are doing…such brilliance…u are now my new found idol…Diamond girl is HOT and da remix wit FAB is HOT too…cant wait for the album…
!~KILBY
Monday, December 17th, 2007 at 12:13 pm
that sounded so stupid OMG sorry that sounded weird i just wanna be famous and i wanna meet u thats all sorry about the last comment is it possible to take back
Monday, December 17th, 2007 at 12:57 pm
I am a fan of you.
Monday, December 17th, 2007 at 1:01 pm
I come from Switzerland to Geneva but I admire many stars. Sorry I do not speak English well
Monday, December 17th, 2007 at 11:08 pm
You need to release “Rescue U” the song and the lyrics are flawless . Very nostalgic, I miss those types of songs .
Tuesday, December 18th, 2007 at 2:26 pm
Mr. Ryan Leslie…Man…what more can I say the name is legendary enough…. People this is what you call “Production at it’s best”and that’s coming from a producer, not just some journalist just trying to get kudos Lol…Ryan’s the “ONE STOP SHOP MAN ” with a seriously unique excellency in creative sound in music today hands down. With a your progressive mind and a executive team like “NextSelection” your music will be long noted for, so keep making it do what it do it man. It’s that dude… Xternal_Mind aka “Mr. Executive”signing off… Holla !!!
Tuesday, December 18th, 2007 at 8:29 pm
Wad up ryan nice song. I know you hear this alot but unlike other people i dnt got money to make a demo or nutin like tht but i can sing i can tell u tht hit me back up on my email if you want. I’ll give u my myspace. Please reply i jus wana make it man.
Wednesday, December 19th, 2007 at 3:53 pm
Ryan,
I haven’t been able to find a way to contact you personally, so i’ll try to reach out to you here. I’ve been motivated by your work, and if you are ever in Atlanta it would be great to meet you, and maybe sit in on a session. I feel like i could learn a lot from you. My email is AndrewKiger@Gmail.com It would mean a lot to hear from you. Thanks for your time. God Bless.
Andrew Kiger
Saturday, December 22nd, 2007 at 4:15 pm
wats good ryan luvin da track this be realboyz straight outta boston one best in da bean but yea check out are music at are music page it is crack dats all we askin if u could do that on ya spare time check us out at www.myspace.com/realboyz617
Saturday, December 22nd, 2007 at 8:09 pm
Lovely
Monday, December 24th, 2007 at 12:57 am
Ay Yo Ryan, Happy Holidays, Yo I’m waitn on dat project to drop, Keep me posted! Str8 From da WINDY City 4real! Chi-Town 4life!
-Smoove
Smooth Flow Productions,
MiddiWest Music Group, LLC.
Monday, December 24th, 2007 at 8:25 am
Hello Ryan, i just wanna congratulate you about your work. You make a very good job, and i wanna follow your way of beatmaker!!
I’m french, sorry for the mistakes.
Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008 at 1:23 pm
I’ve been following you for a while Mr.Leslie, you are a phenom. I’ve been trying to grasp an internship within the company but its been extremely difficult. Anyway……… Any advice for me so I can obtain one. I would appreciate it. GOD BLESS!
Tuesday, January 8th, 2008 at 5:38 pm
Dude im from sunny England and you ve got sum dub beats.
Tuesday, January 8th, 2008 at 5:39 pm
Dude im from sunny England and you’ve got sum dub beats. When does your album release as you have a market waiting for you! All the best for the future..not that you need it!
;0)
Tuesday, January 8th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
Ehy this is Jermaine-Anthony from Amsterdam Holland I’m Looking for the video where you can see that you are producing a New club Balled. But you only here “Do you really want this, if so you gotta show me baby (Uh). Do you really want this. than you Gotta work hard for it (Uh huuu).
And that’s the name of the video “Ryan Laslie Making a New Club Balled”. Is it still on the net ? I really like that song but I can’t find it no where.
Friday, January 11th, 2008 at 2:00 am
What was harder,tracking the record or the video????
Friday, January 11th, 2008 at 9:19 am
True inspiration, keep it up, cant wait for the album!
Monday, January 14th, 2008 at 9:08 am
Ryan!!
the new website is excellent.I’ve never seen anything like the Lookbook.
Anyway, I’m still trying to get ONE drop from NextselectionCan I have one ?? please??
RUDEDJ.COM WESTSIDERADIO.CO.UK
Wednesday, January 16th, 2008 at 9:51 pm
My man……….I dont even know where ta start. Your diamond gorl jam has hit me like no other. I cant get enough of it…….my wife Rebecca is about ta jack a nigga up if I play it anutha day ova and ova again. I like the house music vibe your kickin and big-ups ta you, it’s about time that a r/b hiphop brutha branched out into that genre. I’m listening and fully enjoying your flava. Keep doin what you do……….
If you get a chance, check out my website at hushproductions.net, it’s my new negro version of “keepin it real”.
Right on Mr. Leslie………………..ya boy Hawk! Hushtv nnnniiiiggggaaaazzzzz!!!!!!!!!
Saturday, January 19th, 2008 at 7:48 pm
Welcome back to Index-Germany 29.02.208.All Night Next Selection
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008 at 3:46 am
Great song! Great voice! Great company!
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008 at 9:50 am
That’s the greatest stuff I’ve ever heard, you inspire me to get back into music and take it seriously.
If only I had the money I’d sooo fly to NY to see your dance project. Please make a DVD of it or even better, come to Australia
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008 at 10:05 am
R Les, I still love watching you work, Stay Blessed…Imma submit to the gmail for beats soon, Stay Blessed
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008 at 4:29 am
I agree, for the people that can’t reach New York, can you make a DVD or possibly tour?
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008 at 4:35 am
R-les cant wait till the album drops……waiting for a tour to hit UK sooooon!!!!
much luv
vish
Saturday, January 26th, 2008 at 5:52 pm
BRAVO !!! RYAN TU ES UN VRAI ARTISTE ! J’AIME TROP CETTE MUSIQUE !!!
Saturday, January 26th, 2008 at 6:44 pm
I’ve just heard your 6of1thing remix featuring craig david it’s was tha BOM!
Great combo, 2 great artists! I hope we gonna hear more about ya both.. take care bro Peace!
Saturday, January 26th, 2008 at 7:28 pm
Incorportate separately one of your NextSelection ventures (e.g., one involving videos of your production ventures), then IPO over the net, son. You may be the first. Definitely for this type of project. The videos are inspirational. I know that is part of what you are about. Respect.
Monday, January 28th, 2008 at 5:20 am
Hey Ryan,
How you doing, man you don’ it again!! You just got this original sound to your music that just keeps me on my feet and singing along. I LOVE IT, KEEP IT UP.
Yo, Ryan i make music too would really appreciate it if you gave it a listen, I like to experiment with different things, but anyway, ain’t really a high chance I’ll hear from you but I ain’t got nothin’ to lose hey?!?
Keep doing what you doing. Hope I hear from you
Wednesday, January 30th, 2008 at 6:38 am
hi!!!!
why u haven’t ur video clip IRINA in ur website????
peace
Wednesday, January 30th, 2008 at 1:44 pm
Just amazing! Love all your your track’s, especially
You need Somebody & My Women
Can’t wait 4 ya album R-Les
NS4 Life
Next Selection Just st rock with it
See ya in 29.02.2008 in Index, Germany!
Wednesday, January 30th, 2008 at 5:35 pm
Sometimes in the song it ’s the Craig David voice !
the first “ooo yeah” and “your my diamond girl” …
lov the song, 2 amazing artists !!
Wednesday, January 30th, 2008 at 6:22 pm
WHEN IS YOUR ALBUM COMING OUT QUIT WASTING TIME…
NXT SELECTION 4 LIFE !!!!!
Friday, February 1st, 2008 at 4:17 pm
that’s a hot song u got there, liked your performance at clues party, soon as i heard it i knew it was a hit! it’s fun watching you create it. keep up the great work,
peace
miss knockout
Monday, February 4th, 2008 at 8:51 pm
All i gotta see is wow,whoa,omg, your so talented and your one of the biggest role models in my life right now…….if you ever need an R&B artist holla at me dprandom664@yahoo.com…..and a plus i live in CT
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008 at 4:23 pm
This is track is FIRE!! I heard the remake on the new G-Unit Mixtape and I was like 50 is doing it again…he found another R&B Banger and smoothed it out with some Hard Lyrics. But I couldn’t deny this track so I had to find out the source. THIS IS FIRE!! You should do like Jim Jones did Jay when he remixed Ballin and add 50 to your track and I can guarantee it will get major spins. I’m interested in business development would love to work for nextselection and possibly A&R for the company. James P.
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008 at 8:57 pm
What up R-Les? Heard you on 100.3 the Beat here in Philly today…I knew it would only be a minute until cats start to recognize you aura and artistry…Colby Colb stated that all the artist that come on the show blow up…that ish don’t apply to you…you been destined to blow. Good Luck.
Wednesday, February 6th, 2008 at 10:46 am
That’s crazy!!!Much respect man. U are a real hitman & a great entrepenor. Congratulations 4 every thing u done and good luck for the future.
Peace. Charles Bell from Lyon (France)
Thursday, February 7th, 2008 at 4:51 pm
This song is to sick!!
Everytime i hear it i get loose
Ryan Is the man,, He’s the nr.1
Damn if i only could walk one day with that man!
He’s comming to shuttorf in feb. near my town but i cant go cuz i broke a bone! It just make me angry the only time i can see him and i can’t go …
Put down a show for all your fans
I will check the vids
gr. From Holland
Peace
Thursday, February 7th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
by the way…
Does anyone know how to get contact with a person that works for ns4life ? or Ryan himself??
Thursday, February 7th, 2008 at 11:46 pm
Im the one in the red jus give me a chance i can take NextSelection to that Next level!!!
Friday, February 8th, 2008 at 3:12 pm
I ve heard you callin me
onetwo onetwo
Tuesday, February 12th, 2008 at 5:52 am
Hey Ryan Love your music man keep it up, been trying to holla at ya but ain’t been making much progress, if you ever stumble across one of my messages please, holla at me, I am a young producer from zimbabwe, who only has a windows98 computer and a dream to be a well established musicien. I rap, sing and produce but all i can play for you right now is an instrumental or 20
that I’ve made cause my mic got bust, and a new one costs Z$250 000 000 please give me a chance ryan, I am always ready to learn and very enthusiastic……Thanks
Tuesday, February 12th, 2008 at 5:55 am
Hey Ryan Love your music man keep it up, been trying to holla at ya but ain’t been making much progress, if you ever stumble across one of my messages please, holla at me, I am a young producer from zimbabwe, who only has a windows98 computer and a dream to be a well established musicien. I rap, sing and produce but all i can play for you right now is an instrumental or 20 that I’ve made cause my mic got bust, and a new one costs Z$250 000 000 please give me a chance ryan, I am always ready to learn and very enthusiastic……Thanks
Thursday, February 14th, 2008 at 2:44 am
Ihr könnt mir sagen was ihr wollt es gibt einfach keine bessere stimme am R’n'B himmel.der neue track echt zu absolut reinverleiben.mach weiter so.peace
Monday, February 18th, 2008 at 2:52 pm
Great Job as usual.
Tuesday, February 19th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
Hey Ryan,I Love your music!!!You`re a amazing artist!!!See you march in GERMANY;-)i`m so happy about it!!!!
Wednesday, February 20th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
DIAMOND GIRL…..hot
CHECK OUT MY “DIAMOND GIRL” -DJ Q REMIX
its a MUST HERE
Wednesday, February 20th, 2008 at 11:43 pm
HE IS DEF THE BEST!! BIG UP RYAN!!
Thursday, February 21st, 2008 at 7:41 am
Mr Ryan Leslie, I am the head of a music label know as The So Original Music Group, from an african country wanting to know if we can discuss a way of getting your music out in Africa, it would be great exposure for you and Africa is beautiful you will love it I look forward to hearing from you….
Saturday, February 23rd, 2008 at 1:15 pm
Ryan Leslie you are the best. But please in the future.
Make musikvideos. You have enoufgh fans in Germany.
Lifeline are one of ma favorite. All of your songs are amazing.
Yeah call you next song Amazing
Grüße aus Germany
Enrico Chacon
Monday, February 25th, 2008 at 12:24 pm
I really enjoy listening to your music man. So far, my favorite records are the “Diamond Girl”, “Vanlentine”, and the old song “Use To Be” ft/Fabolous. My favorite artist r&b male vocal was Ne-YO, but after listening and seeing your creativity in the stusio in all them youtubes; your my favorite artist. Good luck and im one of your top fans.
Phres Young
P.S. Yes, I’m a young and inspiring artist.
Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 at 10:19 am
I love your music :’)
Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 at 4:37 pm
Hey,
This guy i’m talking to dedicated Diamond Girl to me. Never heard it before so i looked you up. sounds nice… so I guess thanks to both of you….
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008 at 7:49 pm
I love your song! My fav line is in the beginning when you say “they tried to put me in a box, its impossible” that’s when I knew I was going to like you and the song. I would love to book you for a show in the Washington DC area. It would be a great opportunity for you to reach a new market. I didnt see any of your booking info on this or your myspace page. Please let me know how to contact you so we can get you to Virginia!
miss.christian@gmail.com
Thursday, February 28th, 2008 at 12:35 am
Oh MY GOd…… as a singer myself…. it would be a dream to work with you…. you are OUT OF THIS WORLD! you make me want to get discovered just so i can work with you….. WOW…. where’s that mic at….let me start recording…. OH! AND MY FAVORITE SONG BY YOU IS VALENTINE…. YO SHOULD MAKE A VIDEO FOR THAT…. OR AT LEAST RELEASE IT ON ITUNES….. I’LL PAY THE 99 CENTS FOR IT… HELL I ‘D PAY MORE THAN That!
Thursday, February 28th, 2008 at 8:37 pm
I LOVE U!!! YOU’RE THE BEST!!!
greetz your number 1 fan from Holland!
Sunday, March 2nd, 2008 at 5:51 am
Man R LES! You have the toughest R&B beats out! I am an aspiring singer, songwriter learning how to produce my own sound as well. People like yourself open doors for the rest of us dreamers!
Shout out all da way from San Diego! Thanks for the inspiration!
1
Sunday, March 2nd, 2008 at 11:08 am
hey mr Leslieeee !!
nice nice nice what you’re doinn in your kingdom,, the studio!
and i also want to say, great performance @ club Index Germany.. ( i went on picture with you)
i had a great evening!!!!
THNQ !
take care en God bless you!!!! Rosanne from holland !!
Sunday, March 2nd, 2008 at 5:03 pm
man i did not even know u till i heard ur song in a part in baltimore rock u. thats joint was crazy so u know i had 2 start listening to more of ur work. used to, diamond girl, i get money, elektro, everything. u rock man
Monday, March 3rd, 2008 at 11:18 pm
great song man! great producing! great mixing! great…let me stop..lol
Tuesday, March 4th, 2008 at 8:56 am
R-les it was cool 2weeks a go at index i hope u come soon again!! respect for this guy greetzzz from Holland
Thursday, March 6th, 2008 at 1:26 pm
Waouuuu Oh gosh
I can see myself dancing on this tune anytime and anywhere.
Well done Ryan
Hope you’ll come to London. Plenty of fans here
Love
Saturday, March 8th, 2008 at 12:53 pm
hey man your the best your so crazy.come on keep it stay the best everytime
Wednesday, March 12th, 2008 at 11:24 am
Hey Ryan,
I’m from Nashville, TN and yesterday they played “Diamond Girl” during our 5 o’clock traffic jam hour—basically, one of the most rated segments of the day. Bro, I got pumped up when I heard it! Your time is coming! R-Les, Next Selection, “It’s a lifestyle.” Haha!
Thursday, March 13th, 2008 at 1:26 pm
Hello Ryan Leslie, I find the music they you discovers is grand and my hat pulled “respect before you.” I know this myself one of the many is, however I still has demand nobody therefore and whoever would not know the best for me could help, besides you.
have a woman found them/her/it very dear I you, however, doesn’t know me because, I either was prevented because of my gebrochnen hand as a fan Club meets started. A good friend always has my letters for her/it/them, however, and gives birthday’s gifts. You wonder why I didn’t do it because, very often is on the way you and access was busy and always had you to her.
A second meeting takes place namely, and however, I wanted to surprise you with a song myself, my Beats finds to bad and the texts and therefore I wanted to ask you. Whom I could, I would give you for you my Herz even richer things and, to make more successful than reward.
However I ask people music for help like us you as good human being invents and sings, and a pure energy us binds. She/it is about the Mrs. Bahar Kizil of Monrose, maybe me in the heart closes I me not without this music of you, however, can bind.
And therefore please I you about this whom you read this pleases. I want to give however one to you: “remain you yourself him/it is short the life.” Your Andreas
Friday, March 14th, 2008 at 1:40 pm
omg i love your new joint i think its great i even have your song in my myspace proflie loveeeit!
Friday, March 14th, 2008 at 2:34 pm
Hey man. U are one real dude. Keep it bumpin’. Hey what software do you use? I want to start a studio but I dont know what software to use. What recording program do you use? And do you use reason?
Wednesday, March 19th, 2008 at 1:32 pm
I’m in love!!!!!!!!! You are amazing! I can’t wait to work with you one day. I promise we’ll won’t just make music we’ll make MAGIC!
Keep the Hot ish brewin’ and spewin’!
Saturday, March 22nd, 2008 at 3:16 pm
This shit is DOPE!
when is your new album coming?!!!
Grtz from Holland!
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008 at 10:34 am
I luv this song so much from the ist time I heard keep doin yo thing!!!
Friday, March 28th, 2008 at 12:32 pm
I absolutely love this song. Keep doing your thing and dropping those hits !!! I live by this song.
Friday, March 28th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
Love the single !! its hot especially in philly! keep bringing the hits it reminds me of the philly vibe !can’t wait for the cd im on it!
Saturday, March 29th, 2008 at 12:15 pm
haaaaaayyy maazin beat there
loving ih 
keeep ih real
Sunday, March 30th, 2008 at 11:10 am
“Diamond Girl” is off the heezy, for sho’! Heard it on the radio a couple of weeks ago…..
I’m not an inspiring musician, but I am a music enthusiast (I listen to ALMOST everything). I know good music when I hear it. That being said, you, as a fellow music lover, should check out these two albums for real:
Santana’s “Welcome” album
Lenny White’s “Streamline” album
Both got some great songs with great beats and some have some great lyrics to them, too. They’re both some “old-as-hell” albums, though, but that shouldn’t stop you from either being inspired or adding them on to your collection. Amazon.com is the best place to look for them both.
Peace out from the DMV, broheim!!!
Lenny
P.S. I’ll be looking for that new album in June!!!
Sunday, March 30th, 2008 at 2:57 pm
Talent is the greatest gift God Gives, I have the art you need for your album cover and promotions you must seen my painting in 2002 at club chita ( moon shyne ). YA-habeibby . I am Bilingual english & Arabic , and would love to sea you in Dubai. i love the remix w/ fifty.
GOD LOVE’S ALL THE ARTIST.
Monday, March 31st, 2008 at 10:55 am
hi my names is lise
i really want to be a singer
i know i am very young
i am 11 years old
i come from in Paris
i have a myspace
myspace.com/cameroun75
i hope you like my voice
bye
you make good music
continuous like that
bye
Monday, March 31st, 2008 at 11:09 am
no sorry i make a mistake my really myspace adress is
myspace.com/cameroun75
Monday, March 31st, 2008 at 11:11 am
i still make a mistake
my myspace is
mypsace.com/youngsinger11
this is my really thrue myspace
Monday, March 31st, 2008 at 3:55 pm
i looooooooooooooove this song.
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008 at 6:38 pm
Everything you do is simply amazing. Everytime i watch a video of you I fall in love with music all over again. And though you might not actually read this I want to let you know I appreciate you sharing your soul with us through your music and hopefully I’ll get to work with you
Sunday, April 13th, 2008 at 1:13 pm
Genius…
Monday, April 14th, 2008 at 2:38 pm
Make things happen. This is why we grind! Millions of people are trying but only a few GRIND SO HARD that the breakthrough happens. 24hrs aday 7,000 days a year. Ryan put his phone number up there on his myspace. . . he’s giving us a chance. take it.
Tuesday, April 15th, 2008 at 11:12 am
YOU ARE SO TALENTED MAN…and I think with my work ethic and yours combined……Ryan…if your reading this…..I’M READY TO HELP TAKE Hip Hop to a new era alongside NS and YOU. For a quicker look at who I am visit: www.myspace.com/novatribe OR www.novatribe.com
THE WHO: I am NOVA….emcee/producer/singer/engineer/extraordinaire out of Pittsburgh, PA. 15 years of music making under my belt.
THE HUSTLE: I am self sufficient…I work alone…..I produce ALL my own beats…mix ALL my own songs….promote all my own music….I have over 130,000 myspace views and music plays….over 65,000 youtube video views…..3 independent album releases….I’ve created WELL over 400 songs….I’ve been a featured award winning performer in my area for years now and I GRIND ALONE.
THE BIO: Having spent his earliest years in music creating songs utilizing video games music and a fisher price microphone next to his floor model Zenith television mono speaker….NOVA honed an uncanny versatility that makes nearly NO SOUND SAFE from his musical prowress. For over 14 years NOVA has created songs that range from “a little prayer” country song….to “Determination of an Underground Rapper”…..his talent is only overshadowed by his unending potential.
Versatile, smart, and witty in his lyrical delivery…while skillful, creative, and wise in his rhyme schematics. NOVA has a way of creating what you were thinking of…..but never thought of…..all over an instrumental you would NEVER think you would like.
….and somehow……NOVA makes it work. He is an evolution in what you have come to expect in hip hop………and music as a whole.
THE PUNCHLINE: www.myspace.com/novatribe OR www.novatribe.com
Tuesday, April 15th, 2008 at 5:32 pm
Ryan leslie you are exceptional, from where you come inspiration?
I live FRANCE (MARSEILLE exactly) when a tour with us?
I think that your talent will be known and recognized. If possible I had answered my e-mail address.
Thanks in advance, continued to do the good music!!
ENJOY R-Les!!!!!
Tuesday, April 15th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
bonjours ryan je ne sais pas si vous vous souvenez de moi et mes amis nous nous sommes rencontré a l hotel lancaster en 2006 nous vous avions demandé votre aide pour developper une marque de vetement malheureusement le projet n as pas pus aboutir car nous avons rencontré different probleme qui ont contribué a l abandon de notre projet .. maintenant suite a ces soucis nous nous sommes endurcis et pret a recommencé serieusement avec une nouvelle marques ” lyss’s” et nous avons l espoir ke vous nous recontacterez c pour ceci ke je vous donne mon adress lysstyle@hotmail.fr … nous sommes heureux de voir que vous reussissez !! avec “diamond girl ” vous serez une star international du r and b !!!nous vous souhaitons bonne continuation dans vos projet que dieu sois avec vous !!
Wednesday, April 16th, 2008 at 6:53 pm
Yo pimp Im out here in Southern Cali and just wanted to let you know Im interested in trying to purchase a track from you. Your sound and style is starting a nice new trend. Keep celebrating the ladies, thats whats sells. holla atcha folks ROBBCARTER on the WESTCOAST
Thursday, April 17th, 2008 at 5:45 am
wad up ryan love all of your productions but for real im a 18 year old dud trying to make it. I can sing/write all the good stuff. I called ur number and left a sang on it so u can listen I never send anything to other production companies or labels cuz i only wanna be signed to next selection cuz the way you produce is tight and it’s the best to me. so please hit me back up. i left u a comment on ur facebook too PLEASE HIT ME BACK UP i know you dont got a lot of time but please you won’t be disapointed
angel
Thursday, April 17th, 2008 at 5:47 am
wad up ryan love all of your productions but for real im a 18 year old dud trying to make it. I can sing/write all the good stuff. I called ur number and left a sang on it so u can listen I never send anything to other production companies or labels cuz i only wanna be signed to next selection cuz the way you produce is tight and it’s the best to me. so please hit me back up. i left u a comment on ur facebook too PLEASE HIT ME BACK UP i know you dont got a lot of time but please you won’t be disapointed
angel..
Saturday, April 19th, 2008 at 4:08 pm
C’est du bon… t’as depenses trop dans la drogue
Thursday, April 24th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
Are you looking for decent tracks for cheap?…Well look no further!!!
Beats for $1.00 at www.soundclick.com/blackspyder
1 new track everyweek
Friday, April 25th, 2008 at 11:06 pm
this is INSANE!!!! i know good music and this here is HOT. i cannot wait to tell everyone
Tuesday, April 29th, 2008 at 10:31 am
Ur amazingggg
ur music, i love listenin to
Ur amazingggg
ur music, i love listenin to…
lol sing it with diamond girl chorus…
seriously keep doing what you do because you were born for it!
love everyone of your songs and patiently waiting for the album!
good luck for the future! (although u dont need it because ur talent speaks for it self)…
Friday, May 2nd, 2008 at 12:55 am
Yo you stay doing your thing! You should definitely put Lea up in your next video! She’s hot!!! Cant wait for the album
Friday, May 2nd, 2008 at 11:28 am
hi my name is lise
i am 12
i come from France in Paris
please check out my music on myspace
myspace.com/youngsinger11
this is the adress of my myspace
please visit my myspace this is very important for me please visit it please visit
this is very important for me
i supplie you
bye
you make a good usic continuous like that
love the song diamond girl
bye see you soon
Saturday, May 3rd, 2008 at 2:39 am
Hey ryan whats poppin. i talk to you on the phone friday may 2nd. Get at me man forreal..240 527 0291
Monday, May 5th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
Cannot wait for the album to drop! Feelin’ your style… video is wayy too cute. Luv luv luv it.
much love… warm regards~tee
Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
HeLLo Ryan!Man We need more guys like you in the industry!You have a TRUE Ear for this music!It would be such a Blessing to work for you.I Have tried to get @ your staff regaurding questions I had as well as who I needed to talk to.I have not received a reply back.I see how crazy & fast-paced things could be over there.PLEASE can you contact me via myspace or email?Thanks for your time.NS4Life!!!
http:www.myspace.com/triple7productionz
Soulbrite7@hotmail.com
Thursday, May 8th, 2008 at 6:19 pm
It’s unfortunate that most people won’t grasp the MAGNITUDE of Ryans gifts. I thought I would never be able to say this in my life time, but we have another gift from God stay humble and the world is at your feet brah. one life one love one vision.
Thursday, May 8th, 2008 at 6:21 pm
closest thing to Prince since Prince!!!!!!! Dats big homie.
Saturday, May 10th, 2008 at 7:06 pm
greatness at work.
Sunday, May 11th, 2008 at 12:14 am
excellent job bro, u have came far in life and still hold that humble spirit about chu… good stuff again! ya cuzz’n… it would be nice if i can get in the Lab witcha sometime bro…take care God Bless!
Brandon Menears
Phillie
Monday, May 12th, 2008 at 2:40 am
Tu es trop fort, dommage que tu ne sois pas connu en France!!!! qu’est ce t’attend pour venir nous voir!!!t’es un GENI!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ça y est je suis fan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! JE N’ARRIVE PAS A TROUVER TON ALBUUUUUUUUUM!!!!!
Rizlaine
Monday, May 12th, 2008 at 4:18 am
Hey Ryan love your Studio sessions.
Damn u just make it all.u play the drums ur the engineer u got a nice voice everything just fits.
And u got a lot of young talented people around.
Now Ryan to be a part of nextselection what must i do?
or what must i have please respons.
Branden from Zürich
holla
Tuesday, May 13th, 2008 at 5:32 pm
I saw somewhere that you are looking out for the next generation of songwriters / producers / musicians…if so then visit www.myspace.com/chartstalker or contact me at my enclosed email address - im not trying to waste your time I am serious about my craft and extremely dedicated…thanks, ChartStalker
Friday, May 16th, 2008 at 9:24 am
Just remixed ‘Diamond Girl’. the people love it so far. It’s in my myspace player.
www.myspace.com/jhaudio
Monday, May 19th, 2008 at 10:19 pm
Hey Rayne Leslie, my name is Jeremy A.K.A Jayso I am an inspiring producer who speak, and believe that I will be a producer with god on my side. But also I would love to be apart of next selection. You can contact me on my email Jaysofly@gmail.com
Wednesday, May 21st, 2008 at 11:19 pm
I just want to tell you that you touch me in every way. There’s something about your unorthodox, out of the box thinking that is insane. You create from your soul and I feel that! I know everyone else does too. I know you’ll probably never respond or read this, but I hope one day you’ll hear your 1 out of a million fan all the way in Surprise, AZ.
Friday, May 23rd, 2008 at 10:34 am
just like to say Ryan you are setting the standards of what R&B should be sounding like in 2008. Definate leader of the pack that has gone so poptastically sad that I am slightly disillusioned with the whole R&B scene. Keep those tracks coming, u are the bomb.
DJ Greg Robinson - UK
Friday, May 23rd, 2008 at 5:38 pm
The energy… the shivers u get when u hear that perfect harmony… the hairs lift on ur arms… thats what music is about… not this crazy label shit lately… its all a business… i am 15 but i think me like anyone else can realise that.. there is so much music in the charts that are a load of crap.. these days… Names matter over quality…(Soulja Boi) lol… anyway… id like to say i feel Ryan leslie has that energy!.. the enjoyment u have making music… even if theres days u get frustrated… jst go back to it and make it enjoyable… and i guess from there the money will start coming.. but it aint bout that anyway lol… anyway ppl… HIT ME UP..
www.myspace.com/tiggzproductionz
Saturday, May 24th, 2008 at 2:51 am
Hie my name is richie Ryan i love your music iam a producer my self and I Have a new sound that no one has i ask please that you respond back to me man i wanna make it big i know if you give me a shot ill make it i Promiss ps keep up the good work You are great
Saturday, May 24th, 2008 at 1:03 pm
Ns4life….R-les rules…
Hi.my name is Jimmy from holland ,You the man in holland,every party we go we shout out Ns4life!!!We heard you`ve been in germany I.N.D.E.X,hope we see you there again and this time we`ll be there!!Can1`t wait for the album.
P.s The Way you move”" is the shit!!!
Sunday, May 25th, 2008 at 8:55 am
C trop fort ce ke tu fais !!!!!!!!!!! c trop frais jkifffffffffffffffffffe tu es le meilleure je t aime tellement bissssssssssssssssouuuuuuuus
NADIA
Wednesday, May 28th, 2008 at 9:05 am
R-LES,
U- R, a dream machine!
You are a fearless warrior.
You are the leading example for the the Urban World.
Thank You for being yourself.
You’re Beyond Extrodinary!!!
I would love to be apart of your movement , your going “straight to the top”!!!!!
PEACE, LOVE , RESPECT
GET AT ME
Thursday, May 29th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
I’ve been waiting for someone like you to hit the scene for a minute…keep it up.
Thursday, May 29th, 2008 at 11:00 pm
dude this is off the hook, love how its all made yourself
WICKED!
keep it up
much love
Monday, June 9th, 2008 at 5:35 am
Madly in LOVE with you! Ryan you are the most talented man in the music industry to date! Can’t wait for that album!
Saturday, June 14th, 2008 at 7:15 am
you are awesome, i love your music
Sunday, June 15th, 2008 at 8:03 am
The TALENT is HERE - MOST DEFINITELY - JUST DON’T STOP - Le TALENT est là - PLUS QUE JAMAiS - T’ARRETES SURTOUT PAS
Sunday, June 15th, 2008 at 7:29 pm
Hey Ryan im soin love wit ur music
i cant wait until ur album comes out imma get that shit.
Im trying to b an a&r and i dont know where to start i hope that u maybe could help me
myspace.com/Beautiful_Jayyc
Sunday, June 15th, 2008 at 7:42 pm
Hey Ryan I saw that you have a degree in Economics from Harvard. Do you still work in the business world? I am in the process of deciding between following something I love and working in the business world. I see why u chose music man congrats!
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008 at 3:19 pm
Yo Ryan, I’m feeling your music, I was wondering when is the album dropping ?
Wednesday, June 18th, 2008 at 12:15 pm
Hi Everybody
I wanna know if Ryan finishes his Joint “One in a Million” i have a 35sec. snipp and it sounds great. thnx fo this.
Greez
Thursday, June 19th, 2008 at 9:39 pm
Mr. Leslie me annd my brother Quenton are truly inspired by your music. We saw you on youtube and your producing methods are just crazy,my favorite song you produced so far is “Gibbirish”. It’s also amazing how you are so versitile, and i know there are many artist and producers who wish they had your many talents, but I know it’s nothing but hard work and ambition to do what you love. Thanks for good music and inspiration.
Friday, June 20th, 2008 at 10:25 am
Attention RL! You got lightning in a bottle, kid. “Diamond Girl” bananas! “Addiction” unphuckwittable! “Promise not to Call” gangsta! “Gibbirish” a sound unheard of…..Amazing how it always boils down to monkeys in these positions who makes the final say so especially when it comes to (our) music! Maintain cuzz’n, you there ! The Future been here it was maturing on Mars while those monkeys was chasing their tails on the Moon.
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008 at 8:58 am
i love your work ya doing good music and its relly nic beats
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008 at 9:11 am
i wud love to work with ya if i get it i love how ya work
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008 at 2:03 am
YO ALL YOUR S*** IZ SO SICK LIKE NE-YO YOU NEED TO HOOK A BROTHA UP WIT A BEAT. HAHA JK UNLESS YOUR FEELIN GENEROUS YEA I RAP SO IF YOU WANT TO READ SUM OF MY STUFF (CAUSE I CANT RECORD) JUS HIT ME UP ON MY E-MAIL
Friday, June 27th, 2008 at 12:43 pm
goodnesss,you are the best of the bestest of them all…that piano thing you did on the lollipop track..was wicked…..you rock ryan
Saturday, June 28th, 2008 at 11:22 pm
All got 2 say is… Heart! Cuz u put everything u got bro I can’t wait 4 the release. 59 day till it comes out. YUHHHH!!!!!!!!!
Monday, June 30th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
How are you doing ryan this is Jeremy A.K.A jayso just wanted to let you know that im still tryn to get in contact with you hit me up in my email
Monday, June 30th, 2008 at 8:15 pm
jaysofly@gmail.com
Friday, July 4th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
Luv this song ! I think U can make better r’nb ! Ryan ‘ Next Boss !
Saturday, July 5th, 2008 at 11:01 pm
Hiiii…:)
You IS beautiful……
Tuesday, July 8th, 2008 at 11:10 am
Dude our My new hero im so serious no homo
Wednesday, July 9th, 2008 at 12:19 am
Ryan you are a music inspiration to all…and you are my idol…you come up with the most unique sounds and you can feel the love you have for music…and its inspiring.. all i have to say is keep doing what you do…don’t let people tell you can’t do something because you can…and appreciate the hate because you know that you have people out there wishing they could do the musical uniqueness u do….thank you…..=]]
Wednesday, July 9th, 2008 at 9:42 am
Yow ryan wuddup…you are the best beatmaker flr me…i really luv how u make your music…so continue lime that man…dont stop the music…im your fan man…take care
Wednesday, July 9th, 2008 at 7:15 pm
U r the best producer alive , keep going doing ur thing !! sick flow , sick beats !! u r incredible !! we love U , AND WE WILL SUPPORT U 4EVA!!straight from ETHIOPIA !!
Monday, July 14th, 2008 at 5:12 am
Hi there,
Is this website nonactive? I used to come here often, but no new shit? Or am I missing something here??
Respect for the Talented shizzle here!
ciao,
Patrick
Monday, July 14th, 2008 at 6:29 pm
Mr. Ryan Leslie. Your work is genious. You are the true definition of a musician. My MySpace URL is myspace.com/52254917. I am a singer myself, and i write my own songs. I have a few videos posted on my MySpace page where I cover a few artist’s songs. I would greatly appreciate it if you were to view them and give me some feedback. I would enjoy working with someone as great a you.
God Bless
“V”
Thursday, July 17th, 2008 at 7:06 am
What up, Ryan i just wanna congratulate when will you be coming to the dc area
Friday, July 18th, 2008 at 6:17 am
your the one and only !!!!!!
Monday, July 21st, 2008 at 12:10 pm
Not that daily after all ..
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008 at 4:43 pm
How are you doing Ryan? My name Byron and I was wanting to let you know that I love and am digging your music. My favorite one is Valentine right now. I like the way you put it together. The reason why I am writing you is because I am attending the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences in the spring. I was wondering if you participate in internships? I would really like to do my internship in your organization. If you could email me at bmac32_39@hotmail.com or reach me at myspace.com/bmac32. Thank you for taking the time out to read this message. God Bless
Byron
Thursday, July 24th, 2008 at 1:57 am
cant wait for the concert on monday.. hope to get your sign and take sum pic with you ..
xoxo
Thursday, July 24th, 2008 at 5:04 am
ur music is crack i wanna hear the whole gibberish song but my fav is def promise not to call!
Thursday, July 24th, 2008 at 8:41 am
Yo, Ryan! You’re a walking, living, breathing inspiration and I thank God everyday for your existence, homie (no homo). I actually shook your hand a few days ago at the Apple Store (where I work) and helped you and your lil’ brother/cousin find a battery for a Macbook Pro. Hopefully we can link up someday. I’ve been singing my whole life and producing for local talent here in Brooklyn for 8 years and graduated from SAE and have been engineering for close to 3 years now. It would be an honor to start from the bottom, just to sit and be a fly on the wall and witness the magic that is Ryan Leslie.
God bless you homie!
Oh, wait. He already has!!!
Friday, July 25th, 2008 at 11:39 pm
Love your music fam. You’re one of kind….I’m a fan for life….Don’t stop makin’ music
P.S. Bring the Album- can’t wait
Tuesday, August 5th, 2008 at 11:08 am
Your incredible Ryan Leslie. I been sitting here for the last 2 hours watching just about every video (youtube) of you doing your thing at your studio and it truly is amazing the way you work. God Bless you Ryan *Arisele*
Monday, August 11th, 2008 at 3:08 pm
this blog is officialy dead after all.
not interesting.
Monday, August 11th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
u r the shit, comin to get ya, this is inspirational dude, just keep it clean
powerful soul uplifting messages my bro
this is the lyrical fav signing out
nigerian style
Monday, August 18th, 2008 at 12:33 pm
YOU HAVE COME A LONG WAY AND I THINK THAT YOU HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO DO SO MUCH MORE AND ME AS AN R&B ARTIST IN THE MAKING I LOOK UP TO YOU AS A PERSON AND AS A MUSIC ARTIST AND I HOPE ONE DAY I CAN BE WERE YOU ARE AND HAVE THE CHANCE TO MEAT YOU IN PERSON AND I HOPE I CAN MAKE A TRACK WITH YOU……………………………….FROM JAY-HOOD
L.2.N RODUCTIONS CAMDEN NJ
Monday, August 18th, 2008 at 1:27 pm
how do you join!?!?!?!?
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008 at 1:24 am
I FKN LOVE RYAN LESLIE!!
Keep doin’ what you do…and inspire others and myself…haha!! NEXT SELECTION..my dream is to have R-LES/NEXT SELECTION at the start of my single …big dreamin’!
If my record don’t sell, we still gon go diamond!!
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008 at 8:12 am
Your Music Damn.. Pure actual talent 1 man army best way to put it.
Man Ima Open Up My Music More And Ima Grind Till Im under Next Selection.
One Day Mr.Leslie i will get to meet you and you will know me -Maciel
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008 at 7:17 pm
how can i work for you lol
Friday, August 22nd, 2008 at 10:11 am
Hey!!!
i just wanted 2 say that i love ur music.
Irina was genius, diamond girl was amazing, and i was sooo ahppy 4 u when i heard adiction on the radio. But rite now, i’m loving it’s love. You are amazing and i’m eagerly waiting for ur cd 2 drop!
i love ur music!
Naya.
Sunday, August 24th, 2008 at 2:24 am
I have this friend…PERAIRA!! Her voice is AY-MAZING!!
www.myspace/peraira.com
Please check her out!!
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008 at 11:30 am
Hey what’s up man, It’s been a while since we talked. I see u doin’ it still with those ” pumping songs” as we used to call ‘em don’t stop now hopefully we get up one of these days