Love at La Viva
After a seven hour flight and a five hour drive to Bremen from Frankfurt, I had little time to rest before soundcheck at La Viva. Tired and hungry, I began to think about how crazy I am for coming all the way to Germany for a half-hour on stage…Nevertheless, I had made the choice and was determined to give these people a great show, even though they were expecting Donell Jones to step onto that stage:
My good friends from T-Town had driven up from Hamburg to see me, and for some reason I had a funny feeling that this night was different than any other night. As it turns out, I was right. Dennis’ (from T-Town) father passed unexpectedly tonite. I dedicate this show retroactively to him and his family. God bless him.
Saturday, April 15th, 2006 at 11:33 am
Hey Ryan. Looks like your Germany escapade turned out quite well for you. I still really want to see you perform for myself. not just on video haha. A concert with you and Cassie would be really hot
Saturday, April 15th, 2006 at 11:44 am
I WAS THERE
nice show mr. leslie
Saturday, April 15th, 2006 at 12:02 pm
Great show, u are a true performer! Man, I can really see the luv in your eyes,,, for performing=))
Much Luv!
Saturday, April 15th, 2006 at 12:06 pm
HI.. I saw Yesterday the show from Donell in hamburg…
it was okay.. but he was only 15min on stage… that was not good..
BREMEN can be happy that ryan comes and not Donell…..lol
RYAN COME BACK 2 HAMBURG U ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!!!
one
Saturday, April 15th, 2006 at 12:45 pm
Just like T-Town, we did the same, all the way from Hamburg to show u some support. Thx 2 my driver Chris, u the greatest!
The Show was great, also the “aftershow” party! Dj Beedat played alot of NS stuff. So nice!
Some Pics i made
http://www.grafiktech.de/media/images/ryantour2k6/LaViva/index.htm
Saturday, April 15th, 2006 at 12:50 pm
ryan u r a role model for a lot of underground artists and producers.
Saturday, April 15th, 2006 at 1:01 pm
Ryan said,
” I began to think about how crazy I am for coming all the way to Germany for a half-hour on stage.”
Going to the show was a good look Ryan. Real good. Love the spin!!
Saturday, April 15th, 2006 at 1:28 pm
Ryan - Looks Like There was alot of love in that club for you.
You are Crazy for going all that way, but it just goes to show how much your heart is in this game, Good On Ya, and God Bless Ryan Leslie!!!
Lito - UK
PS - Can’t wait to see you perform in the UK
Saturday, April 15th, 2006 at 3:46 pm
I began to think about how crazy I am for coming all the way to Germany for a half-hour on stage…
crazyness is the most important attitude you need to be crazy, you must be crazy as hell to do all this shit in da music bis. solang, your act in germany just showed you have a very bright career in da music bis
R.I.P and god bless, the bad news about Dennis’ father really made me very sad.
Saturday, April 15th, 2006 at 5:54 pm
Hi R-Les !
This show was da BOMB !! Your performance was awsome !! YOu are hte first Artsist thqt i have seen, who shows real love and so much happines to the auddience that you can perfom for them,
You are the best there is, the best there was and the best there will ever be !!
MUch love from Germany !!! Come Back soon, cause we miss your lavour.!!
Saturday, April 15th, 2006 at 6:27 pm
Cool! Very nice! ;-))
Saturday, April 15th, 2006 at 8:27 pm
u b grindin! keep stayin’ true! u r even bigger than a performing artist, maybe next Quincy Jones…u got the swagger to put the urban industry on the rite track!
-paul wayne
Saturday, April 15th, 2006 at 8:35 pm
Awesome performance and great energy! You def. got the crowd going. It looks like it was worth it to drive all that way. I know I would do the same ;o)
-Jer-Z
www.myspace.com/jerzmusic
Saturday, April 15th, 2006 at 10:15 pm
R-Les, I absolutely love this blog! If you were to comprise all of these moments into a dvd I would buy it, as I’m sure the other subscribers would as well. Your performance was dynamic! You are Mr. Incredible! What an awesome guy you are. Stay blessed because you are a blessings to me and many others who are continuosly watching your movement grow.
Peace & Blessings.
Saturday, April 15th, 2006 at 10:19 pm
Mr Leslie, Nothing but good can come from what you did for a friend in need. Suprise Suprise ! You just gained some new listeners that will suport you the next time you visit there. Also, much love to your friend’s family that lost his father that nite. I imagine that he’s grateful for havin you there with him that evening…. Losin’ a parent is not easy my heartfelt condonlences to his family. So much to gain from your experiences never doubt why only ask why not? Keep the NS4LIFE! - A Lifestyle Group, a music-focused media company !
Luv your vibe! Josie
Sunday, April 16th, 2006 at 10:14 am
heyy casie i was just wonderin where i could find any tapes or cd’s of yours && Ryans .. i love you guys!! please get back to me as soon as u can
Sunday, April 16th, 2006 at 10:33 am
ouuh man , R-Les you´re burnin =) , you´re my flava
i hope you will come to Cologne and start a show like this and i hope they will let me in , im 16
Sunday, April 16th, 2006 at 12:55 pm
things were hot this nite Ryan. when i say R you say Les
Sunday, April 16th, 2006 at 10:01 pm
ns4life for eva u know
Monday, April 17th, 2006 at 7:28 am
and the best thing was i had my birthday that night!.
thanks for the great night ! :O)
R-LES THE RESCUE!!!
shouts from bremen!
Monday, April 17th, 2006 at 11:29 am
Yeah, that was tight…you have a “BAD ASS” presence. How’d you get so fly, Sir?
Monday, April 17th, 2006 at 3:05 pm
Hey Ryan,
It seems that the greatest rewards always seem to show up when you the distance of the extra mile. Sucessful people consistently stretch themselves and always do the things that most people are unwilling to do. But of course I’m preaching to the choir. Congratulations on rocking Germany.
Peace and Blessings,
Shawn Randall
http://www.myspace.com/symphonics
http://www.shawnrandall.acnrep.com
Tuesday, April 18th, 2006 at 8:36 am
feel so sorry for Dennis.
Tuesday, April 18th, 2006 at 6:46 pm
My brother *Danny the Intern at DefJam* put me on to this site…check it everyday for updates…and inspiration…mad u came up with this idea first…LOVE IT THAT YOU CAME UP WITH THIS IDEA…feel me…keep grindin fam…hit us up at www.myspace.com/illwaters
-face faks ceo
Wednesday, April 19th, 2006 at 2:47 pm
Mein Beileid an Dennis!
R.I.P…..god bless him…heaven has won an angel..
Saturday, April 22nd, 2006 at 10:31 am
Mein tiefstes beileid an dennis
Monday, May 1st, 2006 at 9:10 am
Hey Ryan,
I have to appreciate all the hard work and energy you seem to be putting into your life right now and yeah…I think it’s absolutely INCREDIBLE! And it shows in your work to. I have a lot of admiration for you as I wish I could could produce half the amount of quality you do in your style!
Just one thing…when do we expect to see you over in the UK man…or perhaps they’re just not that ready for you??!
Anyway…some of these joints on your vid clips are HEAVY….like ‘Love at La Viva’, ‘Mixing for Megan’, ‘Cassie Club Ballad’ the list goes on…so how comes you don’t list the names of these tracks….I’m dying to get hold of these man!!!
Anyway…..much love from the UK.
Next Select regards,
Faiz
Thursday, May 4th, 2006 at 3:29 pm
whats good, its your boy yemi from harvard. i’ve been listening and i must say that that nextselection sound is fresh in the truest sense. hit us up with a performance in cambridge one of these days.
yemi
Thursday, May 4th, 2006 at 6:17 pm
Hi Ryan I expressed an interest in doing some PR for next selection,I have enquired about your uk dates & it looks as though I may be having you here in southampton uk on the 14th july 2006,If all goes well I very much look forward to that.Rush Hour Ent
Monday, May 8th, 2006 at 11:43 am
ryan, i’d rather have seen YOU than Donnel fool!!!! and had i the money and time to get to the same place i’d love to have caught your show!!! perform in the Bay Area CA sometime! peace!
Monday, May 29th, 2006 at 6:15 am
the video is hot.. and i’m feelin the song.. but what’s it’s name?
Monday, May 29th, 2006 at 8:01 am
@Lil Sonic
guess ryan called it “One Chance, One Kiss”
Tuesday, June 20th, 2006 at 5:17 pm
Ryan, you’re a Great & Famous Producer. I Have a one Question: Please can you explain to me, how the song on the video is called? I like this Song, really :). Thank You for Help, keep producing :D.
Yours sincerely
DJ Fabel
(Hamburg City)
Tuesday, July 11th, 2006 at 9:56 pm
I am really feeling ur music and i let ur style and i am feeling ur vibe. I will post ur sites under my email signature so that way i can share it with my friends every time i send out emails they will see ur site address too. Is that cool wit u?
Monday, July 17th, 2006 at 8:55 am
yo the webside is to camuno tsunga
Monday, August 7th, 2006 at 11:38 pm
wat song is he singing? its hot