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Sometimes

There’s a certain magic in the air at Sony in this clip…

We changed the key for Cassie’s version. You can check it out on her myspace profile by clicking here.







118 Responses to “Sometimes”

  1. yamill:

    we’re baccccck

  2. dj flash:

    am really feeling this track! u should also put out your verison! mix in wit the cassie one. nice to see the makeing of this track, keep up the good work ryan! stayed blessed

  3. Rami:

    love it all the way… beats… i wanna do too :)

  4. Tay Boogie:

    That joint was LIKE THAT!!!!!!! I love tha song. But I love tha beats && stuff even more. Keep doin ya thang dog!!!!!

  5. Rami:

    test 2 :)) :)) :))

  6. jared B:

    I like ur version better u should put it on your music page on myspace!!!! How long did it take to make the song??

  7. Streetknowledge Music Sakatski!!:

    U ARE THE BEST MAN!!

  8. JOHN GABE:

    YOOOOOOOO MR. LESLIE U IS CRAZY WIT UR MUSIC I HAVE ALL UR SONGS I HAVE MOST OF DA VIDEOS WITH U IN DA STUDIOS CRAZY I HAVE FOLLOWED U SINCE I WAS 16 CRAZY

  9. Sharma:

    Love the dancing ! Ryans BEATZ are HAWT !!

  10. Sharma:

    DIS has gotta be a worldwide HIT , GET Promoting …This is so banging.

  11. J-Jones:

    Mastermind…

  12. Heather Covington:

    I am digging your talent Ryan. You can really play the hell out of the piano, sing well and respect the creation of original music, and that’s what sets you apart along with that edge to your personality that sits on the edge of superstardom. Finally, your sound is ecclectic, intelligent and energy so off the wall that you may be the best thing out there right now. Keep it fresh, new and captivating! Best, Heather Covington/ Editor-in-Chief of DisilgoldSOUL Magazine. Sending this to you from the Black Expo in New York from my computer so you know your video caught my attention when checking my messages on MYSPACE.

  13. C.O.H.:

    Ryan its about time man!!! I have been waiting for a new video!!!! Im always on this webiste waiting for new videos!! Dont stop making them. It really dose inspire me! And motivate me.

    Godbless
    C.O.H.

  14. Matthew:

    Ryan, this is a hit, u and Cassie need to duet this track, because it sounds like its on another level with your vocals added.

  15. Phlex Ruger:

    Geeesh bout time we got another video…. but well worth the wait.

    No one shows as much showmanship as Ryan! the RnB Genius!

    www.LegalDope.net

  16. Linda:

    Musical genius you are

  17. Roopesh:

    Cool Tune!!!

  18. Taton:

    YO!!!The track is crazy!I feel da energy lol.Casssie did her thang like always but I Think u should also keep your hook 2gether with cassie!!!But over all I’m Feeling da track alot peace and God Bless Taton!!!

  19. Jenipher:

    Ay, at first I didnt’ like this song but for some reason after the clip I think its a pretty good!

  20. shai:

    Your nuts! I love it….keep us movin brotha with those beats.

  21. april johnson:

    this joint is hott stuff! you rock! keep the faith.

  22. m-roc:

    R-les you crazy for this one …JUST ROC WIT IT

  23. Quart:

    You’re awesome! Seeing you loving what you do makes me appreciate much more of everything that you create.

  24. Marcus Jefferson:

    Good to see u back at it Ryan. You don’t need a bad boy.
    Just Do u Homie!!!

  25. mohammed hashim:

    yo m.h. fan since 05 on u’re myspace, i downloaded this sometimes song a mounth ago, i dont understand y u post a video where u produce a video and some ppl like me heard da song a long b4. like taste 4 u love, dat song is old. and the you that u move girl is from ur last unreleased album.
    a real long time fan would know dat stuff.

    holla bak!

  26. Tonya E. aka Miss Right Now:

    Peace & Blessings Ryan,

    I had to stop through to check out your clip. One thank you for representing the classy wear, a man in a suit and doing what he loves, WONDERFUL, second, thank you for showing your talents and what it takes to do what you do, and last but not least, thank you for being Ryan…Keep up the GREATNESS!

    This is what our youths need to see, it takes talents, heart and hard labor to succeed!

    Respect Given Always,
    Your Ndpendent Woman
    Tonya E. aka Miss Right Now
    * I am allergic to STARDOM, however a big fan to TRUTH!*

  27. Funmi:

    THATS LIVE!!!!!!!! why did u give it to cassie?????????? a wasted beat, i want to hear a person that can sing over that beat!

  28. Funmi:

    oh wait, how do i get this version.

  29. Maria Munoz:

    The beats sound really good. I like the electric part that you added. Good job!!

  30. Emerald:

    Wow you go all out when producing. I’d love to see how you are if you’d conduct a symphony.

  31. Zain Rodricques:

    Yes Mr Ryan Leslie

    : Always a pleasure waiting with BAITED breath for your next creation ~ Breath of FRESH comes too MIND ~

    : Only Thing too do is wait for when YOU decide its TIME to let the MUSIC play…!!!

    They say ~ TIMING is EVERYTHING ~

    : Stay Blessed Ryan Always…!!!

    1Love

    Ya Boi

    ~Zain

    :

  32. SERSON-MUSIC:

    This trak is really sick

    Mine upinion this beat is a banger. for reall

    Much resepect at my men R.les..!!

    greetz

  33. David:

    I hope that one day i get to meet the talented Mr. Leslie and watch him produce beats like that
    that’s amazing man keep up the good work

  34. Yuri:

    Damn love the switch to this song…!!
    When are you going to put up this new version…!?
    Anyway Keep up the good work Ryan…hope to make a song with
    you in the near future..!!

    Yuri, All the way from The Netherlands

  35. Stephanie Tagle:

    One of the best and talented producers out there! Still waiting for your album to come out though.

    I know I ask this alot, but when are you coming to Chicago?

    Loyal fan,
    Steph

  36. kiran:

    finally the comments work :)

    that live piano part was beautiful…:D love it (although the bass needs beefing up) id like very much to hear your demo of this song, the one with you singing it :)

    “turn it up Jim” LOL, i feel as though i know him a lil already :P i see u walking it out too LMAO, what was up with that part with your hands behind ur back and strolling LMAO, looked well funny hehehe lol

    cant wait for the hook up with Kanye, thats a big look for Kanye LOL

    kiran.

  37. Doom:

    Finally the comments are back!!! LOL

    Ryan this beat is banging, I especially love the piano part!!! Anyway.. I can’t wait for your album to drop.. I wouldn’t even mind if you officially release your ”old” album lol

  38. dj carlosp:

    what kind of drugs do you get from sony? :D but genius and insanity are always very close to each other, you know what i mean.

  39. Organized Minds:

    DOPE! I was wondering the purpose of the track! I just knew it was going to be used for something special! ROCK ON BROTHER!!!

    Peace & lOVE
    O.M. FAM

  40. d.A.:

    ehhmmm i heard this song long time ago , dont know why everyone says thats new .

    ur boy d.A.

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  41. san:

    about ime for another post, guess uv been busy but its good too se you’re still making thevids, This track is good and im lovin ur little moves they’re outrageous! What’s happenin woth the song from the previous post ’song season’ i was really feelin that! And whats happenin with ur albumn??? Come back to the uk please………….:)

  42. bige2186:

    ryan leslie is the best!

  43. support:

    just testing

  44. BPrice:

    Sounds as good as it should be. Ryan you are the man!!!!!!! you should teach me a thing or 2!!!!!!

  45. BigKid.:

    This vid is incredible. It takes you through the whole creation of the song. Loving the beat. Keep inspiring all us producers.

  46. xavie:

    wut up Les tracks bangin man although no disrespect but i think you sing it better that cassie bro i think you should put out your version i’d buy it… peace L

  47. Veronica:

    I really love this song…there is a certain magic in the air because you can tell Ryan really believes in his work and he is putting love into that song with Cassie…..I wish I could make big like that just so I could owrk with Ryan…..maybe one day…..

  48. SincereDv:

    keep up the good work the song is hot. ya man pillz is nodding his head all crazy in the background. can’t wait 4 the album to drop. and i hope to one day work with next selection.

  49. Karlito:

    Master At Work !!!

    The Beat is Just SICK!!!!

    Keep doin’ what you do ryan.

    Lito - UK

  50. Quiiten:

    I love it man. I feel the same why you do when you make a hit. I go nut every time i hear it. Ihabe that drive man, and I see that drive in you. Want a chance to work with the likes of you.
    Hit me up anytime

  51. cjchat:

    That joint was Soooo Fire! The energy he gets when making it makes me get hyped. lol.

  52. gilde (gilflo) flores:

    man I am SOOOOO READY for my try out for NECT SELECTION!!! The 4 d’s Ive been followin for a while! check out my work on my R&B page. I am a musicianwho can play about every instrament as well, I sound engineer, Produce, SCORE, so ALL GENRES, just waitin for my SHOT!!! If someone from NExt Selection is reading please just listen to my sound and hit me up if your interested in what I can bring to NExt Selection!!!! www.myspace.com/gildefloresrb, or my main page www.myspace.com/gildefloresproducer!!!

  53. gilde (gilflo) flores:

    SORRY LEFT the Wrong LINKS for my pages! sorry to leav 2 COMMENTS!! HERe are my links to hear what I can provide to Next Selection.

    www.myspace.com/gildefloresrb

    www.myspace.com/gildefloresproducer

  54. Aimee:

    Ryan you are a phenomenal musician and producer! Your energy in and out of the studio, is ideal for any artist looking for that ‘outside inspiration’. You had me moving at least… ;) Love the site too…very inspiring. All the best! -Aim

  55. Neha:

    Ryan—I find your beats to be inspiring and very original. You make me wanna dance! i’m really feelin’ this beat! keep doin what u do best. wishing you more success! -G

  56. Tawfik:

    lol R-Les un vrai fou, Mahboul a saabi.

    Morocco represent!

  57. Chi The Designer:

    Is Online

    30 Jun 2007 9:19

    Ryan Leslie!
    Know that the people from Holland are still behind Nextselection, no matter what! Do the right thing - fix the album, take your time.

    Ryan Leslie. A name that cannot be erased out of music history. The clip named ’sometimes’ is exactly how I portray you. Energetic, fearless, and above all - a musician at heart. Most people tell you you will get there - I say you’re already there. Because when someone loves making music so much, the production process is the golden life.

    Forza Ryan.

  58. meekaschocolate:

    FIYAH!!!!!!! glad to see ya back up here… I NEED da ALBUM! *smile*

  59. Rey:

    Love the originality…!
    Keep it up…good to see you back.

  60. Tomhandsome:

    What’s good R. Les? This is cha boy TOM Handsome. I liked that last beat you made. Out of all the beats you made you Sauted that joint. If there is anything I can do for you hit me up. Peace!!!

  61. Sofia:

    ! ! ! H€y Ry@n ! lUv Ur mU$!c ! ! ! & ! lUv U $0 mUch t00 ! ! ! p$ : !’m fr€n$h0m@n ! ! ! k!$$ ! ! !

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  62. jennifer garcia:

    dats a kool song i loved it!It reminded me of me and my husband and our relationship! But i love him so much he gave me a beatuifull son david damien. Keep up the good work let me know when it hits da stores!!!!

  63. SPITZ BEATZ:

    Wots happening ryan? this track is hot, its on fire over here in the uk, but just keep producing that fire music and give me a looking when you got time sometime.

    www.myspace.com/spitzproductionz

  64. joshipatel:

    Hey Ryan.
    I’m a 15 year old producer from UK.
    Check my music out on my blog when you have some free time!!
    thanks
    Joshi
    joshipatel.vox.com

  65. T.D:

    God Bless

    NS4LIFE

    Safe

  66. Aria:

    Hey I love this rithm!!!

    your fan Aria

  67. Germish23:

    Looove it
    I got the song from cassies myspace site and its my favourite song
    Ryans BEATZ are HAWT !!

  68. Gabry:

    Hi!!! woooow I don’t belive. I’m comment in your blog. Anyway I’m gabriella and I’m italian I’m so excited because in italy aren’t more R&B singer……the song is wonderfoul I love it.
    I wait another your video soon thank you

    kiss your special fan gabry

  69. Aria:

    hey!!I’m aria again….I want say ……I’m italian and I’m waiting your concert there…..I love your song and I want see you there…..thank tou very BEAUTIFUL song!!!!

    your dear fan Bossy Aria!!

  70. Hato:

    Go ryan Go ryan Go ryan Go ryan Go ryan Go ryan :P
    this is music right here

  71. keen:

    this is bangin’! You can see the passion is this vid, really thight man!

  72. BPrice:

    The more I hear this track the better it sounds!!!!!!! Good job Mr.Leslie!!!!!!!

  73. Canan_89:

    Oh my god…this song is so crazy…
    I love you so much…
    you must sing this song…please… the version with cassie is good ,too, but we want (your fans from Germany) that you sing this song…please do it ryan…for your fans!!!

  74. Canan_89:

    Ryan you must sing this song…
    this song is so crazy…like you…so please sing this song for your fans!!!!!
    We are waiting for your new single Sometimes :D
    Love you baby

  75. . . . S0f!@ . . .:

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    ! ! ! pl€@$€ c0m€ 0n my$p@c€ ! ! !

    ! ! ! th@nk U^$0 mUch ! ! !

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  76. beneGRAFFITI:

    now I love Cassie BUT this is the version I want IMMEDIATELY ON MY IPOD!!!

  77. Colleen:

    Hi! I urgently need to get hold of Cassie’s PR regarding approval for a photo of Cassie in our magazine. Please can someone let me know who to contact. Hope someone will contact me. Thanks so much.

  78. David:

    Hey Cassie Hey Ryan… I love the music You guys made. I have these beats I’ve produced on my myspace page and i hope you get to tune into it and hear what i have produced. i have more beats to put out there so tell me what u guys think and let me know if your interested. Thank you for your time. I hope to hear from you soon. My myspace page is www.myspace.com/mompointproductions

  79. Lissa:

    you are truly a magician.
    ~lissa

  80. J.LYnch:

    Man.. that joint is STTTTTTTUUUUUPPPPPIIIIDDD….. creativity at its best… that young man loves his work…. look at that boy’s face after he records the guitar part…. that boy acted a ass in the studio… this definitely is about the music with him…. money is secondary… that joy of makin good music is what made this genius do music instead of workin in some lame office… no diss to those with degrees… keep doin ya thang!

  81. Kyree Harris:

    Yo R.les, dis ya boy Kyree aka Dj Kool aka D Kool aka Chocolate smooth……..lol. NE hoo……….i luv dis song n all of ur productions! U r a great producer, n 1 i look up 2 cuz im thinkn bout bein a producer. If i dont n i become a singer, mayb u’ll b producin 1 of my tracks( i hope so :-D) iite well peace

  82. kairy from RemixCity.TV:

    lol, “I’m workin”…

    Now that’s the best job in the world!

    You are the magic at Sony that night. Love the disco ball.

    The version on Cassie’s myspace is HOT.

    Keep it real bro!

  83. Tibi:

    You are a genius! P.S: nice dance moves :P

  84. MEHDI NAILI:

    SOMETIME’S MAGIC !! POWERFULL !!

    THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR TALENT , YOUR HEART AND YOUR SOUL Mr LESLIE !

    GOD BLESS U AND BRING U ALL YOUR DREAMZ !!

  85. oha rio:

    the first thing i have to say is that R. Les is the next coming super star.His beats,his ideas his songs… unbelieveable and unforgattable.
    i hope that he will coming (best with Cassie) to germany and make a big concert.
    I swear i will be there then!!!
    peace from germany

  86. noah:

    love the way you dropped the high hats in the track that you produced at the sony studios, it creates a sweet swing that way and keeps the syncopation nice and tight

  87. BPrice:

    That dance you do at the end of that “sometimes” video is hilarious! Anyway, besides that I love “sometimes”, YOU THE MAN!!!!!!

  88. Q-Rock:

    Yeah it’s nice to see people havin fun while makin they beats I be on the same thing and yeah that’s what it’s all about havin fun doin what you love LOL! cool dancin LMAO!! You got an excellent camera man and editing team!

  89. dj ken:

    i’ve been playing this song for SOMETIME now and the girls just go mad when they hear it..you are a genius..keep t up..

  90. charles dean:

    another one but its short this time “make your own style don’t be a P diddy wannabe… cause your acting like one….”.

  91. comptons own:

    Who the f*&k is thiz charles dean ni**a that likez to just hate on ni**az all the time. Tell me how a ni**a actin like a p diddy wannabe when puff dont play nothing. Thiz ni**a Ryan Leslie trackz dont sound nothin like puff. To tell U the truth when i read your other message i knew you waz one of them hatin azz ni**az. Ay Ryan if you read thiz i know you already laughed at thiz dude but i just wanted to put it in wordz how thiz dude iz a HATER…just so we all know.

  92. charles dean:

    look at his moves how he walks,talks and his clothes??? are you blind comptons own?? i think your not even from compton just a show off. And i am not hating i have seen ryan before his fame so dont even go there.. Your the one who don’t know. He was better but i dont know why his is copying P diddy. Or i think Diddy told him to do this cause he was his intern???..

  93. comptons own:

    Naw Naw Naw…NI**A YOU ARE HATIN. All that stuff u said about how long it takes to do a beat and all that waz just stupid. But im stupid for leavin another comment to ya dum azz. i just read ya hater commentz and decided to say somethin about it. I knew you would read my commentz becauz i figure u come to thiz site just az much az i do and when u watch the videoz u think (damn…thiz ni**a ryan leslie tight az a muthafu**a homie) just like i do but the difference iz u see a puff wannabe and i see a puff influence. The bottom line iz u are a fan of dudes work (just like me) so just be that and stop tryin to critique mr miyagi when u know u are danielson. and that sh*t u said about how long it takez to make beatz waz really really stupid…And im not going to even address me not being from compton. southside compton to be exact.

  94. charles dean:

    ok comptons own you think that influence don’t mean to copy?? which world are you living in?? and i am not hatin i am just giving him an advice not like you who just wants to promote himself.. ok

    now days everyone is coping and calling it influence.

    influence can’t be done on clothes bro its on a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige. This is its true meaning not what you are saying ok… man these guys dont even know simple english grammer. and ok your from southside compton, i really dont give a shit cause your not even a shadow of 2 pac..

  95. isabella:

    dis syt isss tuff man . casie ur ma num1 idol n i fink ur wicked
    keep up wid da gud work n c if u can becume on top of dat rihanna chik . she gud n all but she finks she alll dat so yh nuff luv
    peace out xxxxxx

  96. R-LES U !:

    Man Y’VE GOT IT !

    You just got that feelin’ to THE MUSIC, that no one have!

  97. Pyskopat:

    hey man you´re really one of the best!!!
    the beats are very hot! i meen it very very hot!!

  98. DaboZZ:

    Woah, ryan you’re really the one,
    this is it how it looks like when someone’s in love with music so deep and when he’s loving what he does!
    you are one of the greatest in music business for me ryan, even tho you are pretty unknown in germany yet =/ unfortunaly

  99. lonza IVEY:

    I LOVE THIS SONG TOO…GOT THE VIDEO ALL OVER MY MYSPACE….GOTTA LET FLORIDA KNOW WHO U ARE……ONLY BECAUSE IVE BEEN IN THE MARINES AND TRAVELING AND PRODUCING HAVE I GOT A CHANCE TO SEE TRUE GENIOUS IN THE MAKING….
    I HEARD THIS TRACK ALL DAY IN MY MIND AT WORK…U DA TRUTH RLES

  100. Rena:

    YOU ARE TRULY GIFTED RYANNN!!!

    KEEP IT UP !!!

    LOVE THIS SONG ..

    LOVE YOU AND CASS…

    NS4 LIFE!!! XoxOoxOxoOOox

  101. didier drogba:

    ohhh you are the best

    master of beats ;)

    german fan

  102. Sven Schneppel:

    We have a new Teddy Riley!

  103. KWORD..:

    THAT SH!T IS CRAZY!!!!!! CERTIFIED BANGER!!!!
    THE TRACK IS SERIOUS!!!!! DAMN!!! You might have to save the for the SPRING that’s defintely SUMMER HEAT…..

  104. lina:

    hhii to all here
    ryan u are the best

    i like this music so much and i need the instrument if some one can help

    this my email :) im.nanita@yahoo.com
    and thx a lot

  105. Producer Of Tha Future:

    OMG

    Magic!!!!

    This track is played to the maximum everyday in my car on the way to work, its special

    Hey Ryan i really like your style. by the way im David from Australia, Sydney… We dont really have much of an industry here with hip hop in it, its all rock or house, ive been producing for about 6 years and im 19 now, i made a beat simliar to your style because i love it so much, check my new one out please its called ‘ whats next ‘ and its up on my myspace www.myspace.com/hektos.

    Thanks for the support, you definatly have mine!

    God Bless

  106. rica:

    i have this video on my myspace right now and whenever im having a bad day, well specially at the moment i just watch it and it makes me excited and forget about all the things that’s goin thru my mind. at that time. you’re kind of my inspiration and seeing people who can create with such intensity makes me awant to pply it to my life…intense and be able not to hold back…thank you…and by the way i love this song because i have felt this way…keep doing what you do…

  107. Kaltrys:

    MAN THAT WAS DOPE!!!

  108. Andreas Pio.:

    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

  109. Shantelle:

    HEY! WANNA JUST ASK WHAT I HAVE TO DO TO SEND YOU MY DEMO! DO I GOT RECORD MY OWN MUSIC OR JUST RECORD SOME OTHER ARTIST’S SONGS??? PLEASE WRITE BACK AT THE MAIL!

  110. Shantelle:

    ehh…this is the label ,right?;/

  111. Jamar:

    yo this beat is nice. im writing a verse to this now. definately inspirational. if this is a lable, this is where i wanna sign!!

  112. Jamar:

    yeah check out my music n tell me wut u all think. MYSPACE.COM/GTNBOYZ

  113. lj:

    hello u may think that im like one of these other people but im not u promise over and over u will hit ur fans up so tAKE UR WORD FOE IT AND DO IT !!!!!!!!!! im a young artist only 15 please help me u may not know me but im ur lil brother in spirit so hit me up

  114. Tina Perkins:

    leslie,

    you reaching me all the way in the chi!! I apologize for not knowing about you sooner!!! the kid is hot!!! and smart!!!!! (Harvard boy!!)hubby material for me!!! keep it moving… SEE YOU AT THE TOP

    Perkins

  115. NOSAJ:

    ur music is amzing hope one day i am to ur level. but until then digging ur style.

  116. amari karim:

    good job i like this video too much
    everythink is possible when you re team and everybody beleive in the other one
    thanks for showing to the world how you can be happy when you love you re job
    karim from marrakesh

  117. vanessa:

    i love this song

  118. Martin:

    Hi Ryan….u r the best !!!Germany thx u a lot :)

    the musik style u make wow**** and i hear your song 24h …..
    i can belive it …….i hope you com to germany one time ;)
    U r great and i hope u the best !!!

    cya



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