Teenage Talk
Going through my archives, I came across this footage of a speech I delivered at my father’s Rotary Club in my early teens, just a few months before I enrolled at Harvard:
Funny how this blog is a variation on the same simple theme: “Do what you believe in, and believe in what you do.” Today, against all odds - I maintain this video journal to create my own distribution channel when others (radio & television) have been slow to recognize and support my artistic vision. In so doing, I have created a direct line with all of you and I am grateful that you have responded. God bless.
Thursday, April 20th, 2006 at 2:23 am
and a smart P-I-M-P.!!!
Thursday, April 20th, 2006 at 2:23 am
That speech was incredible! At first I wanted to watch because it was funny to see that mid 90’s look but then when I was listening I was really impressed. No wonder you’re where your at right now and that’s real.
Thursday, April 20th, 2006 at 2:27 am
Dang man that was a long time ago. Man to think that was bout 12 years ago is a trip. But we always knew u were smart and destined for greatness fam. Stay up cuz
one
Thursday, April 20th, 2006 at 2:28 am
wow ryan you’re a deep, smart dude man. you inspire me everytime i chek out one of your blogs. keep the faith man! peace
Thursday, April 20th, 2006 at 2:28 am
Wow you haven’t changed much at all,.. you were the man back then it seems,, and your still the man now… you have the ability to command attention from the crowd.. Your so intelligent!
Thursday, April 20th, 2006 at 2:28 am
THAT’Z WHAT I’M TALKIN’ ABOUT…. DOO WHA’ U BELIEVE IN…. AND MAKE DIRECT LINKS TOO EACH INDIVIDUAL…. AND HAVE AH MEANS OF COMMUNICATION…. THAT CAN BE CONSIDERED UNIVERSAL….”MUSICC”
Thursday, April 20th, 2006 at 2:34 am
Dang Ryan, you trying to bring back the days of those BIG glasses? That’s tight! is that a soldier uni or officer uni that your dad was wearing?
Thursday, April 20th, 2006 at 2:38 am
Impressed. Inspired. Not just by the simple speech you gave when you were this young man, but how your life is a testimony to being yourself. Harvard might have wanted you, but you knew that you didn’t need Harvard. Having that kind of confidence in yourself, in your dreams is what made me comment: Thank you. People like you are the kind of role models we need in society today; striving to be the best at everything you do—education, producing, living everyday life.
“Do what you believe in, and believe in what you do.”
Thursday, April 20th, 2006 at 4:04 am
i just want to know how old was you? and you did real good with that i could have never did something like that with out messing up what i had to say u did look like a lame but its cool what you was saying was sendind a good message i just hope the kids did not use to pick on u in school for looking like that lol
Thursday, April 20th, 2006 at 4:55 am
really impressive speech…
“Do what you believe in, and believe in what you do.” - I’ll keep that in mind !!
and yeah .. i still stick to the nextselection lifestyle:
“drive & desire, discipline & dedication”
u mentioned those 4 words some months ago but they became really important for all parts of my life…wheter its sports, school or my music
take care
Thursday, April 20th, 2006 at 6:07 am
Damn Ryan…how cool was that??? :-))
Thursday, April 20th, 2006 at 6:50 am
damn, the speech was incredibly good spoken and def then most of the speechs it had conetent, your dad looked very proud of you.
btw. those days you just looked like the little brother of Steven Q. Urcle
:D
Thursday, April 20th, 2006 at 7:08 am
simply amazing.
Thursday, April 20th, 2006 at 8:15 am
LOL, That was a Throwback. You Are a very smart dude and I respect your hustle. I’m very happy that you are able to live out your dream…..
Keep Up the Good Hustle!!!
VALHOLLA ENTERTAINMENT
Thursday, April 20th, 2006 at 8:21 am
Daym i aint never seen such a sexy nerd! lol..j/p You def. have the gift of speech Les!
Thursday, April 20th, 2006 at 8:39 am
Damn Ryan….lol…thats hilarious!
Thursday, April 20th, 2006 at 9:34 am
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Thursday, April 20th, 2006 at 9:53 am
Aight!
Are you running for president? LOL
Real talk… That is a good speech! How old were you when you did that man?
Stay up FAM!
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Thursday, April 20th, 2006 at 9:54 am
R.Les, I was really impressed with your speech when you were young. It was a very deep speech and i’m really truly feeling your speech. We need a role model like you!! I think that with the positive feedback that you give back to young people and upcoming R&B artist can learn a lot from you as well as your experience in life. live life to the fullest man and continue what you doing!! I hope I can get the opportunity to meet you and vibe with you one day in person. Take care and God Bless
Thursday, April 20th, 2006 at 10:10 am
Was this the one we sang at?
Thursday, April 20th, 2006 at 10:25 am
LMAO BAYBEEE!! Dem glasses aint no joke? Aw, nah see tha’s what i like about you. Show us all ov it. Good, Not so good, Corny, Funny etc…
Have a beautiful day.
Thursday, April 20th, 2006 at 10:34 am
Ryan - I really wanted to applaud what you are doing and taking the intiative to bolster you career by reaching a relatively untapped market of the internet. As I mentioned via email, the “Hot2Nite” song you did for New Edition was HOT…that beat is ridiculous…personally I would have kept it and used it, but business is business. I would re-release that joint cuz they slept on it. Anyways, I was in San Diego and I hard the Cassie joint on the radio…so man your efforts are paying off…I wish you the best and whenever I am in the NY, I will give you a holla.
Taikun
www.myspace.com/taikun
Thursday, April 20th, 2006 at 10:42 am
Dare to be and do, Ryan. Much love.
Thursday, April 20th, 2006 at 10:45 am
Yo Ryan! One day the whole world is going to see you shine just as we have here at NS4life.com. We see where the drive, desire, discipline, and dedication plays a part in your life and thanks for sharing that with us.
~ R O M E O ~
Thursday, April 20th, 2006 at 10:50 am
LOL!!!!
Bless ya!
xxx
Thursday, April 20th, 2006 at 10:52 am
wow that is crazy but wat an articulate young guy you were hahaha man i know tha was a major flash back for you ./but man i feelwat you were saying and even now years later it still applys to this day and age you are a positive and very talented person i hope to follow in your footsteps someday .
Thursday, April 20th, 2006 at 10:52 am
Hey Ryan,
You really are inspirational, i love the principles, and moral ethics you stand for, Its encouraging to know that guys like you exist in an industry that lacks good role models. Keep up the awesome work, much respect…from loyal fans in Brisbane Australia.
Thursday, April 20th, 2006 at 10:53 am
R-Les you were born focused!!!! Thats why your blessed you kept the faith and you never faded away from your beliefs. Now, that’s “doing what you believe in, and believing in what you do”. Your a walking prophecy. May God continue to bless you abundantly.
Love is Love.
Thursday, April 20th, 2006 at 11:03 am
AWWWWWWWWWW *sniff* that speech takes me baaaaaaaack…. Stockton, CA?! You were sooooo cute, Ryan.. :o)
Thursday, April 20th, 2006 at 11:13 am
Ahhhh I remember those days.Being the smart kid destined for so much.at that the haterz and the evils of the walks of life are at your toes.Great Job Ryan.I look up !
Thursday, April 20th, 2006 at 11:13 am
you are the person that i want to be…(pizzi’s lil sista) props ~1~
Thursday, April 20th, 2006 at 11:32 am
You were very wise at such a young age…..that’s amazing.
Thursday, April 20th, 2006 at 11:58 am
How awsome. U can use your own words to motivate yourself. And on film 2! That’s what I’m talkin bout.
NS4life!
Thursday, April 20th, 2006 at 12:31 pm
PURE CONVICTION…. impressive..
P.E.A.C.E.
~Ty
Thursday, April 20th, 2006 at 12:51 pm
Did you ever think you would be where you are right now, back then when you were speaking and getting ready to enroll in college. It must be amazing to see how far you have come What an incredible testimony Ryan! Much Much Love!!
Thursday, April 20th, 2006 at 2:45 pm
Harvard?? At like 13?? Damn, I thought me going to college at sixteen was young…….keep doin ya thing man and the music is hot!!
Thursday, April 20th, 2006 at 3:40 pm
Ryan…I dont know what words to say that havent already been said. Your life is truly been blessed and you show that 10 times over. I have been silently watching the developements of Next Selection these past few months and you have genuinely touched people with the power of your voice. What this video blog shows most of all is that when most of us were watching Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego, Power Rangers and James Bond Jr (lol) you were even then touching people with the power of your voice.
You got a purpose driven life and I cant wait to see or HEAR what happens next.
Liss.
Thursday, April 20th, 2006 at 4:13 pm
I think Liss hit it on tha spot: purpose driven life. Keep doin ya thang Ryan. Others run circles with ‘Cant’s’ , y’all make the ‘Cans’. Inspiration for a lot of us young cats on the grind. 1.
Thursday, April 20th, 2006 at 7:05 pm
youre glasses are so adorable….you look so smart haha
Thursday, April 20th, 2006 at 7:16 pm
Yo Les,
Your unstoppable! Destined for greatness…. Your a true soldier*
NS4Life!
We believe in your vision!
J&A
Thursday, April 20th, 2006 at 9:42 pm
Hey bro,
You keep it real, and you’re successful. Keep it up because you give people like me hope. Through hard work, I know i can make it too.
-Jay
ps. Look out 4 me fam.
Friday, April 21st, 2006 at 12:11 am
It is at this moment that the cliche becomes a reality. “There’s a reason for everything.”
I heard Cassie on the radio. I looked her up on Myspace. Her blog said to add you. I ended up here and see this very video.
You are the inspiration I’ve been looking for the past 7 months. I’m about to graduate from the University of California, Irvine. I have forgone the immediate enrollment into grad school and have passed on a job offered to me — all to pursue my dream of singing.
I am thankful to you for allowing me this resource. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Mr. Ryan.
Friday, April 21st, 2006 at 1:28 am
I don’t believe that it was an accident that I so happened to run into your myspace. I enjoy reading and watching your blogs, the way you handle life and situations interests me and I’m encouraged in some ways. As a Christian, I believe God has called you to reach others and I think it’s bigger and more to it than what you know. I’m praying that you will discover God’s perfect will for your life. He has a plan for you and He loves you!I’m praying for ya!
Friday, April 21st, 2006 at 6:28 am
The American Dream is Back : R-Les make the new key of success
“Do what you believe in, and believe in what you do.”
Nothing is impossible…you create a new bizness with a great philosophy.
I think u give more hope ‘coz people believe to nothing, no friend, no government, no god, no their dreams, no themselve.
The “4 D” Rules
World Wide
A creative team
Open minded team
And lot of WORK……..It’s Next Selection a new life style
Peace
Friday, April 21st, 2006 at 10:44 am
NO WONDER YOU STARTED THE NEXT SELECTION MOVEMENT!! EVEN THEN YOU WERE ALL ABOUT DOIN WHAT YOU BELIEVE IN AND BELIEVING WHAT YOU DO! I ET SOME PEOPLE THOUGHT THOSE WERE JUST WORDS!! BUT LOOK AT YOU LIVING THEM NOW AND PASSING THAT DRIVE ON TO UP COMING ARTIST SUCH AS MYSELF..
THANKS FOR THE INSPIRING MY INSPIRATIONS
GOD BLESS
Friday, April 21st, 2006 at 12:18 pm
Ryan,
Good video and very true say - You were talking about radios and what not, we had a guy working @ Power Moves INC who gave us 2 of your records which we were proud to be the first to play it on our online radio-station (Cherri Dennis and Used to Be) - We’d love to support you even more if you want to do an interview on our online radio-station, let me know how to go about doing that! We got your back before your stuff was on the mainstream radios! Take care Ryan link me up!
Friday, April 21st, 2006 at 11:14 pm
sup Ryan i got songs and beats to submit to u , where do i send them?
Sunday, April 23rd, 2006 at 12:22 pm
[…] “Do what you believe in, and believe in what you do.” […]
Sunday, April 23rd, 2006 at 12:55 pm
Great speech Ryan! U had it set n ur mind that u were doing wat u believed n since u were younger I c. What better person to star NS, but u with goals like that? Lol @ the glasses tho. They were a bit big.
Sunday, April 23rd, 2006 at 2:52 pm
well. first off, all i can say is that you’re stuff is blazin’… i’m diggin and luvin’ all ur works… keep it up man!
That speech moved me Ryan, motivated me in a lot of ways.
You got this young Scottie Pippen look… and the glasses too…. reminds me of my days in grade school.. LOL
oh well…
God Bless Ya!
Keep it up.
Sunday, April 23rd, 2006 at 5:18 pm
Ryan, you even had the focus and the VISION back then…:)
Success is something you see on the inside FIRST and then you do it! I’m so thankful to hear this type of message even today!
Kudos RL!!!! (I’m definitely apart of this MOVEMENT!!!)
Blessings,
-K
Sunday, April 23rd, 2006 at 8:48 pm
u seemed to be a very highly driven individual
some what like myself
“Live like no tomorrow, dream as you’ll be forever”
feeling the NS movement wanna join
sheed gave me an email for mp3 submissions to dave?
wanna know is there an alternative method of contact to get through?
to ashanti and cassie fans
check out my page for exlcusive never before heard remixes of still on it and me and u respectively
holla
ns4life
Sunday, April 23rd, 2006 at 8:49 pm
my page is
www.myspace.com/garbz
Monday, April 24th, 2006 at 8:48 am
Hey, RLES Man that was great!
In response to[when others (radio & television) have been slow to recognize and support my artistic vision. ]
I just think you’ve been blessed to have good parents first of all and also inner drive to do what you have been doing for a long time, it just takes time and I think once the world hears your voice time and time again, that will all begin to change. You will get your message across whether it is here at my space or in the Times… Keep doing your thing because it obvious you believe in NS4life whether no one else does and that’s all that matters!
Ummm, I think we had the same glasses from back in the day…..
One love, Josie
Tuesday, April 25th, 2006 at 4:18 am
Ryan,
I have been up all night viewing all the videos of your blog, listening and learning deeply. You are a very intelligent brother, and very successful. I myself am an aritst. Rapper/Songwriter that goes by the name of Matic Touch. I have worked with someone you may know, by the name of Mac Peretti, he is a producer from the Netherlands, I believe you did a show or something with him and Richmen INC, his label. Anyways, just droppin by to show some love, and I hope to have the success you have. I will take those 4 D’s to heart, trust. Alright, well i’m out, check my songs, and some of my beats at:
www.myspace.com/matictouchmusic
Keep the movement going man, NS4life!
-Matic Touch
Tuesday, April 25th, 2006 at 3:38 pm
You continue to Amaze me!!!
Tuesday, April 25th, 2006 at 3:49 pm
Someone needs to update his blog *grin*
Tuesday, April 25th, 2006 at 8:15 pm
Sunglass Selection Old Lifestyle Grup
Tuesday, April 25th, 2006 at 10:38 pm
I think your delivery of the speech is more powerful than the speech itself. You were recycling concepts that have been circulated in countless texts and have been reused numerous times in various ways from the ultra right to the ultra left. Yes, you’ve said that you went to Harvard at a young age but names mean nothing– I’m more interested in your works. Perhaps human rights awareness or the decaying literary programs in America’s schools. Yes, you are presenting this wonderful lifestyle but how accessable is it to inner city youth, foreigners, and women who have no desire to sing half naked next to a “rapper?” With your growing popularity let us not forget that we share the same sky with those that hide in the darkness for safety around the globe.
Remember, intellect is bigger than any diamond.
Wednesday, April 26th, 2006 at 4:47 pm
RYAN YOU WERE A TOTAL NERD!!! LOL LOL …
ITS CHU BOI! - JAY
Wednesday, April 26th, 2006 at 11:09 pm
Much respect to you Ryan you’re a gifted brother I like your web page it gives you an insight into your world while divulging useful information especially my favorite phrase the 4 D’s. Keep up the good work man.
Friday, April 28th, 2006 at 6:03 pm
hey ryan,
can we get your music from lastfm? i just tried, but couldn’t access your songs.
Saturday, April 29th, 2006 at 11:28 am
So you were enrolled in Harvard at age fifteen? That’s incredible! What a astonishing achievement. I gotta respect that. When I was fifteen years old, all I ever though about in life was those two female seniors in my Algebra class haha.
Saturday, April 29th, 2006 at 1:49 pm
Hi Ryan,
I wanted to post a comment unrelated to this blog. (The video blog is very impressive by the way) The real reason I’m hitting you up is because I think I saw you on Weds April 26 walking in Harlem. It could’ve been a look alike lol. It was on 134th and Lenox, Was it you? I would’ve stopped but I was driving back home. I live in Long Island but I go there to get my hair done
Nicole
Saturday, April 29th, 2006 at 8:19 pm
Are you ok Ryan? We haven’t gotten an update in a while. That’s unlike you…..
You must be helping Cassie prepare for her show….
Sunday, April 30th, 2006 at 7:34 am
Yo Ryan - You Cool??
Not Like you To Post Anything for over a Week.
Hit Us Back - Let Us Know Your Still There :o)
Lito - UK
Sunday, April 30th, 2006 at 7:48 am
great speech..really, for such a young man. I’m a student in law in Paris and I just love what you’re doing. I’m so sad to see that you’ve been performing in my town and I just didn’t know about it..hope next time I’ll be there to enjoy it..
kisses
Sunday, April 30th, 2006 at 11:24 am
I also am a model for some lingerie photos and else.so if one day you need some girls for some photos or videos, I’ll be just so happy to get the chance to meet you
Sunday, April 30th, 2006 at 1:07 pm
Yo, when will this be updated? Is NS slowing down?
Don’t neglect us, if slackening, then at least announce the slow down or fewer updates of the blog. I know u been online ;). So why no short message to us?
Not good.
Sunday, April 30th, 2006 at 4:11 pm
missing your posts!
Monday, May 1st, 2006 at 12:08 pm
Hey Ryan,
when you update the site? I wanna know what is happend?
Monday, May 1st, 2006 at 1:36 pm
The video diaries are a great idea as the customer feels they know you personally,I appreciate your good work
Monday, May 1st, 2006 at 3:59 pm
Hello Ryan…
Incredible, Incredible and Incredible video. I can see that you have been motivated and destined for great success since you were younger….You were able to capture and attain the thought process that separates the achievers from the unachievers….Congratulations to you and I also congratulate your parents for they guided you in the right direction!!!
Keep doing your thing man…..looking forward to your updates.
Monday, May 1st, 2006 at 11:30 pm
Where are your posts? It’s been almost 2 weeks since the last one
Tuesday, May 2nd, 2006 at 11:53 am
Motivation, direction, creation
Tuesday, May 2nd, 2006 at 11:21 pm
And this is the reason I why i starting sending a few young minds to this page, even if their not into the music industry.
Thursday, May 4th, 2006 at 2:56 am
Words of wisdom, truly spoken. Keeps that drive goin, Great Speech.
Thursday, May 4th, 2006 at 6:13 pm
I think Ryan and Cassie eloped to Vegas and got married ;). Now they are on their honeymoon, that’s why there is no news on here and no news on Cassie’s blog either
Friday, May 5th, 2006 at 8:12 pm
miss u guys.
ns4life!
Friday, May 5th, 2006 at 10:50 pm
Hey Ryan.
We watch your blog frequently. We love what you do.
On behalf of our team here in Canada, we hope everything is ok.
Looking forward to your next update.
Friday, May 5th, 2006 at 10:51 pm
Just came here from YouTube — nice mini-empire you’ve got started here. I agree with the folks prior who said your teenage speech was inspiring. It’s also incredibly impressive to see someone at that age who not only has the presence to command attention but capitalizes on it.
Congratulations and best wishes.
Saturday, May 6th, 2006 at 2:46 pm
Just when i thought i was alone as the only thinker in this world. Impossible is Impossible. Leaving only Possibilty.
Saturday, May 6th, 2006 at 7:37 pm
is this how it ends?..no more video blogs?, no more inspiration clips? lol j/p..nah but it has been a minute since we gota update
Sunday, May 7th, 2006 at 8:10 am
He is neglecting his fans and not giving a damn anymore?
Sunday, May 7th, 2006 at 11:54 am
Hé Ryan,
Where u at.We miss u on this blog.Give us some more inspiration as usual.We got used to that.It helps to keep it on.Hope ur ok.
Peace
Mr???from Paris
Monday, May 8th, 2006 at 9:57 am
Ryan doesn’t give a f…. anymore about this. Way to go.
Monday, May 8th, 2006 at 2:42 pm
Wow look at the comments, anyways, RELAX…Ryan is off shooting Cassie’s new video…
Monday, May 8th, 2006 at 3:42 pm
Hey man,I just wanna say that I’m a big fan of your music.Your sound is unique,and I always enjoy listening to your songs.Keep on the good work,and keep on believing in what U do haha;)
Peace Out,
Rick from The Netherlands
Monday, May 8th, 2006 at 11:12 pm
Yep, i really think that was last one ever
Tuesday, May 9th, 2006 at 12:41 am
Very Discerning and Powerful Speech.
- Get- Em- Boy!!!-
Tuesday, May 9th, 2006 at 6:24 am
Man where are you… any news?!!! you are living us
Tuesday, May 9th, 2006 at 6:50 am
i’am very impressed with your video and that was soo inspirational!!
Tuesday, May 9th, 2006 at 9:50 am
Hello !!!
I come from FRANCE !
i am 23 yo and i live in the south West of FRANCE in a city called Bordeaux
i just want to say i really like your web which is really interesting
i really like to come here to look your page !
Maybe you will come to visit me
i do digital art design ! X X X
anyway i am looking for lots of Blogspectators
have a look !!!!!!!!
http://bellxone.skynetblogs.be
made in Bordeaux
take care
bellxone, Bordeaux, FRANCE, EUROPE, HUMANITY
http://bellxone.skynetblogs.be
Wednesday, May 10th, 2006 at 8:26 am
DAMN, YU SHOULD BE PRESIDENT..
Wednesday, May 10th, 2006 at 12:22 pm
Ryan! Cassie!
You guys are super MIA….As I am reading the comments, not only am I *dying* [Ryan & Cassie eloped in LV…I can just see the cover of Star now…lolol] but I am worried….not a good word (although that was my first feeling - b/c the last time we spoke u were on a plane to MIA and the weather in NYC was nasty), I hope everything is okay with you and the camp and i cant wait to see Cassie’s new vid….gotta keep the momentum going…
Can’t wait to hear from you soon!!
Liss.
Thursday, May 11th, 2006 at 7:36 pm
can u say genius..
amazing music and unique sound…u also inspire to always do your best and you always have a chance…thank you MR.Leslie
Ace
Friday, May 12th, 2006 at 3:22 am
Ryan, look who ist number one at the bbc uk RnB TopTen… It is Cassie … Yeah work hard to live well….
http://www.bbc.co.uk/1xtra/tracklistings/rnb/ronnieherel/index.shtml
Peace
Eddy
Germany
Saturday, May 13th, 2006 at 12:30 am
I agree with that message and I don’t really see the point of being pestismistic *sorry for my spelling but if you don’t believe in yourself nothing will ever be accomplished and when i finally realized that i must always maintain a positive attitude then my whole outlook on life pretty much changed because with a negative outlook nothing will ever be achieved and i’ll just be swallowed up with self pity!! well thanks and you are a damn inspiration to everyone
Brittany
Saturday, May 13th, 2006 at 11:31 pm
hai… you still look hott so i dont give a damn…
LeNa…
Monday, May 15th, 2006 at 4:53 pm
yo mister leslie,it’s your boy bomb2luxxx live and direct from france,could you please listen to my remix of cassie’s”me and u”and tell me if you like it?it’s on my page.i know you’re super busy,but i’m sure you’ll find it interesting.take care ,peace
bomb2luxxx
p.s:sorry for my bad english
Monday, May 15th, 2006 at 9:18 pm
hey mr les..we in sweden really love you and your rnb flavour and I personally admire your passion for music…hope to see you tour in sweden, you got a lot of fans out here..peace out
Tuesday, May 16th, 2006 at 2:42 am
hello mr.leslie or ryan umm that speech brought tears to mt eyes im 14 years old and that speech made me cry because ever since i was 3 i knew what i wanted to be and thats a singer i see people on tv and i KNOW i can do that i just KNOW iv been trying so hard and people always tell me your never going to go eny where with singing and that its not going to take me any where MR. Leslie if you can please please PLEASE!!!! help me it would be the best thing to ever happen to me without music everyday is not worth liveing and im so tired of being told lexturs after lexturs it doesnt help the only thing i know is when im singing i bring it and i promise you my music that people will love me if only i hade that chance to do what i wanted to do thanks for your time please please answer my cry for help!!!
Tuesday, May 16th, 2006 at 8:54 am
Hi Ryan,
Very inspirational blog post. I really learnt alot from this. Do you have any more updates coming soon?
P.S. I came across a few sites that might be useful to you guys:
1. www.socialmofo.com - It’s a photo blogging site. Might be good for your concert photos. You can tag different parts of the photo by drawing on your photos.
2. www.yousendit.com - If you want to save any files online for us to download, such as billboard chart lists, song lyrics, etc.
Tuesday, May 16th, 2006 at 4:12 pm
ay yo wat da hell man wat hapnd 2 da next selection peeps did ya’ll get kidnaped or sumetin anywayz u gotta come back i need some insperation out here man or unless u guys suck come back R-les.
Tuesday, May 16th, 2006 at 5:54 pm
Why is it that you yourself have quite a vocabulary and can speak fairly eloquently, while the majority of the people that visit this site simply do not?
Friday, May 19th, 2006 at 7:22 am
f*ck you above me.. because for some of us english is not our first language
ontopic
RYAN… COME BACK 2 US!!!!!!!!!!
Friday, May 19th, 2006 at 12:08 pm
Wow…I’m inspired. It’s a lot of people who talk because they have to say something and then there are those people who talk because they have something to say. You said a whole mouthful.
As a producer, I’ve set some high standards and in 2003 I made up in my mind that I would do what I believe in and believe in what I do. Since then, it’s been tough but I have no regrets. Anyways, I love what you are doing and I hope to one day be able to work with you. I will definitely be submitting some stuff.
Oh yeah, I had no idea you wrote and produced on that Virtue album. “Jesus Paid The Ransom” is my favorite track on the whole album. I was a fan before I even knew who you were!
Saturday, May 20th, 2006 at 9:45 am
yo ryan u got a certified hit on ya hands with me and u .. i heard so many different remixes of that joint.. but so far the hottest on ive heard so far is the one with ja rule that i had on power 105.1 in new york city….
anyway holla back.
Saturday, May 20th, 2006 at 11:12 am
Dear Ryan,
My Name Is Brandon ,
i hollad @ you because im a songwriter
you told me to holla @ misto and pizzi for a beat so i can write to it,
not being impatient i hit them up everyday once a day like you said ,
Still No responce ,
do you think you can email me a beat so i can show you ,
thanks man .
brandon——
Saturday, May 20th, 2006 at 11:22 pm
I came across your speech and you inspire hope with your words. You speak with vision and belief that seems to be lacking in many people. I really wish your company and artists the greatest success. I’m not a musician but I plan doing something in entertainment and you’ve certainly bolstered an already massive thirst for success.
Sunday, May 21st, 2006 at 10:58 am
Hey ryan,
man Im about the same age as u when u delivered that speech and right now i can neva see me bein as big as you in the future. Your a true inspiration. Love your music man keep it commin. If u got time man holla back!
Sunday, May 21st, 2006 at 11:26 am
Hey ryan
I’ve been a rapper for about 10 years now(im 20 and started when i was 10)
i”ve been on a couple tours here and there and messed around with a couple managers and yada yada you know how that goes.
i figured your the right person to reach if i wanted to take my career to the NEXT level.
i can already see your 100% organized and 100% buisness and thats inspirational to me.
check me out at myspace.com/scrypt
my official site is down for flash repairs (scryptonline.com)
im acctually going to audio school now to perfect my craft.
interning at next selection would be a good learning point for me.
take care ryan keep doing what you do.hope you like the music.
-scrypt
scrypt@sprint.blackberry.net
Sunday, May 21st, 2006 at 11:39 am
why anything new won’t come online?
Sunday, May 21st, 2006 at 5:45 pm
I was just hanging around on you tube broadcast and i’ve been watching the videofootage of a little nerd wit such a unsizeable will in his speech that i was just puzzled and glad. I’m french and not black and i come from a crappy place wit a crappy situation but i’m now studying in Uk and gonna soon get down in LA and your motivation helped me recalling that you have to do what you re believing in no matter what…as a future crasher and dancer in La may my path join your’s one day!I dont know you but just keep doing it dude for that is why you are here for!All the best Damien.
Monday, May 22nd, 2006 at 2:11 pm
come visit my site!! i love urs
Wednesday, May 24th, 2006 at 9:52 am
congrats on yo success first of all. wen u get a chance check out those myspace pages. I will b postin your song on them with a verse that I have made for it. I hope u like it n consider it to b the remix. get at me
Wednesday, May 24th, 2006 at 6:35 pm
Ah the memories of an over-achiever. Yes we were big dorks back in the day but in the end it all paid off =). When were you in school in beantown? My hubby was in Leverett and I was a Wellesley gal. We’re going back this fall as he’s going to attend HBS. Our first date was at the local jazz bar in central square.
I ended up on this site looking for Cassie’s single and got a flash back to my HS days. Keep up the good work and please keep pushing artist to come out with great tunes. Without good creative expression life can be pretty darn boring.
Thursday, May 25th, 2006 at 5:30 am
where are the updates ?
did the site move somewhere else ?!
Thursday, May 25th, 2006 at 8:18 pm
No, Chris, has not moved. Ryan just doesn’t care about this, us, the blog and so on, anymore. I guess in the end cockiness got him. Too good to respond.
Friday, May 26th, 2006 at 12:21 am
Big upps on what you’re doing.
We’re Bedtime for Toys the R&B/punk/electro/dance band, from Los Angeles. Sometimes we’ve even been described as a rocked out version of Neptunes meets a hip-hop version No Doubt and I thought we should get in touch!
You, and the Next Selection crew have recently been a big inspiration of ours and we’d love to find a way we could work together in the future . Like you, we are always looking to work with young and driven individuals that are on their way to changing the game. Holla!
Friday, May 26th, 2006 at 1:14 am
Yo what up Ryan. I jus wanted to say i can’t believe how immature some of the people are that leave comments on your YouTube videos… Probably all jealous cuz they haven’t made anything of themselves… its sad that everyone feels the need to badmouth someone just cuz of a video they posted. anyways, best of luck to you!
Friday, May 26th, 2006 at 4:16 am
No offense Ryan, but you were a geek, haha! But really though, I had no idea that you went to Harvard. Did you graduate? It makes you soo much more attractive (as if you weren’t before) that you’re a smart, educated black man (you’re black right? lol, you look a little mixed like Cassie). No wonder you’re at the top! Hey, did you know that PDiddy is claiming that he discovered Cassie? I thought it was you… well he’s getting ALL the credit on Chicago radio stations (I live in Chicago, so…) I just think that’s weird, but hey, if it’s cool wit chu, it’s cool wit me.
Saturday, May 27th, 2006 at 2:50 pm
Good speech. Congratulations on the success of Cassie’s single! Keep on rising.
Saturday, May 27th, 2006 at 7:47 pm
very very good speech. It motivated me.
Wednesday, May 31st, 2006 at 12:34 pm
That was a great speech and a great message. Keep doing what you do!
Thursday, June 1st, 2006 at 8:58 pm
Hey Ryan,
My name is Alexandra,call me Lexi your speach was real. You can tell u were passionate about what you were saying. That’s wicked. I have been recently checking out ur myspace page and ur website. From what I have gathered, you seem to be so intelligent and charming. You seem real, and what we need is real people. I am very interested in ur work, I think its so hype!!!!
Peace out
Lexi
Saturday, June 3rd, 2006 at 11:10 pm
LOL aww so geeky. :p Nice mid 90’s Ryan!
BUT great speech. Very, very true.
Wednesday, June 7th, 2006 at 8:38 am
Ive been listening to the next selection movement for the last year and all I can say is Ryan Leslie is an amazing producer.
This is another evolution in music and it looks good.
Monday, June 12th, 2006 at 11:39 pm
You were that wise at that age I cant think off what you would have know
Wednesday, June 14th, 2006 at 5:14 pm
ON DA COOL, DAT WAS SOME REAL SHIT I NEEDED TO HEAR CAUSE LATELY I’VE BEEN DOUBTING MYSELF BUT THAT SPEECH RIGHT THERE JUST SHOWED ME RYAN LESLIE IS HOLDING IT DOWN
Wednesday, June 14th, 2006 at 6:58 pm
Hey….i know you had everyone listenin to when you were doing your speech. That speech was deep….it seemed far advanced then you were at the age. But i guess thas how u got to enroll to harvard..lol
but yea……i think the powers in the glasses
Friday, June 16th, 2006 at 11:59 pm
hey ryan i really want you to give me some phone number or email address’ or adress’ to a recording place or you because me and my friend really think that we sound good together and we want to make an albulm
Monday, June 19th, 2006 at 4:32 pm
You enrolled in Harvard? Congratulations on your success. That’s crazy. I have to get into a good school now so I won’t look like the dumb producer on the block. lol
Friday, June 23rd, 2006 at 12:24 am
yo ryan i love the interview u did with mandy
peep it peaple
http://www.planeturban.com.au/InterviewsIndex.php
From DJ Burnin Hott
Tuesday, July 11th, 2006 at 5:55 pm
This made me cry and made me angry at the same time cause I can’t do what I believe because there is no one to help.
Sunday, July 16th, 2006 at 1:04 pm
Hello Salut Wow At first i was looking at the video because of your style but your speech was very ineresting !You know a lot of people kill your dreams ,me i’m so in to music and if i don’t succed in beatmaking i though that i will miss my life but it’s good to see people who have suceed and encourage to Doin what you believe in, and believe in what you do! this videos make me feeling good because i had a lot of doubt because i’m good but im’not the biggest guy for now but my time will come !!
Thanks you
Monday, July 24th, 2006 at 3:03 pm
That’s true about what you can become. It doesn’t matter what race you are or the amount of money you have. Look at all the stars. They didn’t get there with lots of money, they got there with dedication. And i got one more thing to say, that was a very inspirational speech man.
Monday, July 24th, 2006 at 3:04 pm
Yeah my bad, I forgot to tell you that I am not a girl if that’s what you were thinking.lol Because that’s what they all think.
Monday, July 31st, 2006 at 12:50 pm
I came across this by faith, keep the vision going brotha….with your thoughts.
Friday, August 4th, 2006 at 11:47 pm
ryan that was some great stuff that you were saying. I 16 year old and people in my life dont expect good from my family will some. So i want prove them wrong. I have moved house to house for years. And your music that you create is great. It makes me fill another black man can do something good in life no matter what you look now or later. If it doesnt make scenes sorry. And that cassie beat it hott! 2 black people make 1 sussesful black man.
Monday, August 7th, 2006 at 7:27 am
that is sooo insightfull he is so smart if i could try and get my words out like he did than i would have alredy changed the worls
Monday, August 7th, 2006 at 7:28 am
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Monday, August 7th, 2006 at 7:25 pm
hey,Cassie I was just writing 2 say I’m one of your # one fan so jus hit me bac Peace!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, August 9th, 2006 at 2:12 am
Mr. Ryan Leslie, I hope you truly read this post??? will i have been following your movement since i frist was taken by Cassie’s “Me and U” single, Well i was kinda hope’n i could get 30 sec of your ear to hear my work, it might be a whole lot to you but it would mean a life time of security in choosing my heart and passion for a career as an artist. currently i am a developing artist, i sing, write, play guitar, some piano, and i produce my own tracks. i also produce another sing who’s talent is extremly rare. i want to to big things and im lost in my mind, if you can accomidate 30 seconds it would change my life. you can find me here (http://www.myspace.com/maddsol) and http://www.myspace.com/maddsoll and my email is amor60643@yahoo.com
Saturday, August 12th, 2006 at 9:37 am
The media in america is stupid…they dont focus on the right things…this guy went to Harvard and still followed his dreams instead of going to work on wall street…This is the kind of motivation and inspiration we need in today’s world…God bless you bro
Saturday, August 12th, 2006 at 10:43 am
cassie is ho look at this video of her
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2D6921pbJBo
Thursday, August 17th, 2006 at 9:19 pm
Ryan u should of look in the mirror before u left the house.LOL
Friday, August 18th, 2006 at 6:34 pm
In your brief stint during high school in Stockton, you may or may not remember me, but I just wanted to say CONGRATS on everything you knew you’d achieve and for all the additional success heading your way now. I love the way you set up this site and your video blogs are so fun to watch!! - Jennifer Yee
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Sunday, August 20th, 2006 at 5:44 pm
“Do wat u believe in, and believe in wat u do,,huh?,,,thats smart,,it was a very good speech, and i hope i can achieve on wat i want to do,, and thats join NextSelection Lifestyle Group in the near future, good luck and keep doing wat u do
Monday, August 21st, 2006 at 1:20 am
I just wanted to say firt congrats on your success - what I’m sure will be the tip of the iceberg for you. And secondly - I really appreciate how clearyou’re making it the time and effort and education you’ve put into getting where you are. It’s inspiring to see you say that it’s oth tireless work and education that have contributed to your success as well as your god given talent. so many young people think they can just show up and be intant stars and successes - and while that is a one in a million possibility, you’re showing what tireless dedication, willingness to risk everything, and a lot of time spent prepraing and learning can do. Thanks for showing the whole road and not just the destination.
Monday, August 28th, 2006 at 6:05 pm
this is the second time seeing this for me and im moved just like the first time i heard it ….ryan leslie all eyes on you bro, Drell
Tuesday, November 21st, 2006 at 2:38 pm
truth be told u could have been the 1st african-american president.LOL. God Bless U R.Les Much Respect