Radio Ready
FIRST THINGS FIRST: Happy Birthday to my beautiful, supportive, intelligent sister, Joy Leslie!!
NOW FOR TODAY’S UPDATE: Often as recording artists we feel that we’ve created something that’s ready to be broadcast to the world. “Just Right” is one of those joints for me - using a hip-hop drum loop and some analogue sounds coupled with a laid-back delivery of a simple concept. Though Universal records opted not to go with it as a single, it turned out to be a favorite among DJs, many of whom consider this one of my signature songs. This clip from one of my 3 radio interviews in Paris today illustrates:
Some experts estimate that it costs over $150,000 USD in radio promotion to break a single in the United States - not including the costs associated with shooting a video and various other marketing. My goal as a producer has always been to make records for the DJs that have an appreciation for my musical style. That way, I can be assured the song will get a shot at being played for the audiences of those DJs, both in the states and around the world at clubs and on the radio - strictly based on the quality of the record and not the amount of money spent on promoting it. I appreciate all those that continue to support my artistry and plan on meeting you all and personally shaking your hands one day.
Sunday, April 2nd, 2006 at 5:56 am
hahaha! so cool Ryan! I went to Paris last year n I have to admit that is my fav city! What about the radio station? Was it Ado or Skyrock? I know these two ones are the most famous french radio about hip-hop n r&b.. anyway.. keep doin’ big man!!
Neph
Sunday, April 2nd, 2006 at 6:07 am
hehe, they played my fav Ryan leslie tune. No gig without playing it
Sunday, April 2nd, 2006 at 7:14 am
Hi Ryan Here’s the list ofthe Radios you can promote your music in France:
Hip Hop & R&B Radio: Ado Fm , Skyrock ,Generation
Electro,Hip Hop & R&B Radio : Radio FG , Fun Radio
And NRJ is the biggest Radio Over Here
Let me know i can make you a list of which Dj plays in each radio.
Peace
Mr???from Paris
Sunday, April 2nd, 2006 at 7:36 am
Awesome Ryan! That song is definitely a tight jam and yes, we do intend to play ALL your jams when we get our events going.
One day at a time, the puzzle becomes clearer.
Sunday, April 2nd, 2006 at 7:44 am
HAPPY BDAY JOY
Sunday, April 2nd, 2006 at 9:25 am
Happy B-Day JOY.Good going R-les
Sunday, April 2nd, 2006 at 10:44 am
Yo, You just broke it down…Out here in Miami, some DJ’s won’t play your record unless they know you or you breakin bread!!!
So I’m glad you didn’t leave your success in the Labels Hands because if you did I wouldn’t be leaving this comment!!!
Keep grindin man!!!
VALHOLLA BABY
Sunday, April 2nd, 2006 at 11:39 am
“Just Right” is my favorite too. Will it be on the radio now in Paris?
Sunday, April 2nd, 2006 at 11:51 am
NICE!
Sunday, April 2nd, 2006 at 1:21 pm
WUSSUP THIS G FROM G&J PRODUCTIONS WE CUMIN WE GOT ALL TYPES OF BEATS SUCH AS R&B,HIP-HOP,RAP,REGGAE, AND A LITTLE ROCK SO HIT ME UP AT BLACKWINBLC@AOL.COM OR ON THE CELL AT 1-718-909-7413 WE CUMMIN TO A RADIO NEAR YOU REAL SOON AND BIG SHOUT OUT TO MARQUETTI MANAGEMENT
PEACE!!!!!!!(LETS GET THIS MONEY)
Sunday, April 2nd, 2006 at 4:21 pm
HAPPY BDAY TO YOUR SIS!!!
Sunday, April 2nd, 2006 at 5:57 pm
Hi Ryan! You really know your stuff!! “Just Right” is the perfect song, it was the one that really made me take notice of your talent. Much Success!
Sunday, April 2nd, 2006 at 10:13 pm
“Just Right” is a record i’ve personally been spinning for nearly 2 years and i can’t believe its never been officially serviced. It’s one of those records that whenever i play it, people always come up to me and ask me what it is. Honestly, If you ask me, Universal are complete idiots! I get so many garbage promos from them its ridiculous!
All good Ryan,..keep doing your thing…real respect real…peace.-DJ Neil Nice (NYC)
Monday, April 3rd, 2006 at 3:48 am
Ryan - Looked Like You Had Fun In Paris, Do you Have a Clip of Your Gig There??
“Just Right” Came out as a Single here in the UK (I brought it twice) - Ryan I want you to sign one of them for me one day.
Just Right is a Big tune - and goes down well if you play it in the Car, a Bar or a Club, Everytime I drop it, Play Ask About It.
Love IT!!!!
LITO - UK
Monday, April 3rd, 2006 at 8:06 am
Hi Ryan,
How did you find Paris???
Peace
Mr???from Paris
Monday, April 3rd, 2006 at 10:18 am
Hi ryan…
hope everything is going well in france…
i was in a club (LE PRESTIGE in GERMANY- ESSEN)@ the weekend…and boy im not joking…
we were there the first 20 minutes…and believe me…there was 4 songs of “nextselection” or songs u produced…nelson, cassie “me and u”, and some other song from urself…that was crazy…and the people were crazy for them songs…
hope u r comin to visit us here in germany again….
God Bless u…
Myrella
Monday, April 3rd, 2006 at 2:27 pm
I know you’ve been working hard, so spend some time enjoying yourself in Paris. It’s a beautiful city, SO take advantage of it!
“Just Right” has been one of my favorite songs, and I make sure it’s on regular rotations here at the clubs when I have a gig or even hosting an event here. It’s always been in my set, and I’m surprised how it doesn’t get much radio play. It’s crazy how word of mouth type marketing isn’t much effective these days with music, and how it COSTS soooo much to put a great song in order to get the rest of the people in the world to enjoy it. Sometimes, I feel this business can be really unfair, but knowing Ryan Leslie - I don’t doubt his abilities, and I know he’s going to change this. GOOD LUCK TO YOU!!!
Monday, April 3rd, 2006 at 7:08 pm
See this is the kind of music we need out now, the production is unique, it sounds different, best of all the songs just make you want to move, seriously, but i guess its little steps at a time, hope you break out huuge soon in the states..peacee
p.s ….that song “Lay you down” has been on my playlist for 4 months straight, hard to imagine because i need new songs every other day…peeeaace
Monday, April 3rd, 2006 at 10:00 pm
What you said in your write up is what I like about your music and its eveident. You are making music creatively and its nott about the money. I love that right there…When you love what your doing and you find some people that appreciate your talent there is no price on that. You created a buzz not through labels but through DJs, The Club, Internet, etc….
Thats whats up… Don’t change… Oh and I will let you know where I will be when its time to shake hands….lol because we will one day
Tuesday, April 4th, 2006 at 12:34 pm
THANK YOU, BROTHER.. I love you!!!
Friday, April 7th, 2006 at 4:21 pm
paris, im there xox
Friday, April 28th, 2006 at 7:18 pm
thats hotttt chilling on “your” own music !!!!! (somewhere on a radio channel hehe)
anywayy just lettin you know, we play your tunessss hottt on our local channel…. i hooked the dj who is a friend of mine with a lot tunesss they’re bommin thats state of the art EAR CANDY…..
haha
Friday, April 28th, 2006 at 7:19 pm
o myyy YOUR TUNES OF COURRSEE chilled to hard today its “QUEENSNITE” hehe
Monday, June 26th, 2006 at 11:51 am
Hey what good Ryan I am a 22year old R and B/Soul Songwriter and I am a senior at the Univeristy of the Arts in Philadelphia for Jazz Voacal Performance. Do You have an adress that I can send my demo to you for possible consideration and management. I am a hard worker and I know you probably get a lot of these messages but I am very willing to work my way to the top and do it with some hot up and coming producers! I ‘v ehad a lot of let downs in the industry but I’ve bouncced backed and ready to work like never before. My myspace page is www.myspace.com/antonioprelow and my phone number is 443-834-4514 .