Ryan Leslie | ||||
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Studio album by Ryan Leslie | ||||
Released | February 10, 2009 | |||
Recorded | 2007–2008 | |||
Genre | R&B, hip hop | |||
Length | 48:12 | |||
Label | NextSelection Lifestyle Group, Casablanca Records, Universal | |||
Producer | Ryan Leslie | |||
Ryan Leslie chronology | ||||
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Singles from Ryan Leslie | ||||
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Source | Rating |
About.com | |
Allmusic | |
Billboard | (favorable) |
The Boston Globe | (mixed) |
Entertainment Weekly | (B) |
New York Times | (unfavorable) |
Okayplayer | (77/100) |
PopMatters | |
Rolling Stone | |
Vibe | (mixed) |
Ryan Leslie is the debut album of American R&B singer-songwriter and producer Ryan Leslie, released February 10, 2009 on Universal Motown in the United States. Three singles were released from the album: "Diamond Girl", "Addiction", and "How It Was Supposed to Be". The album was entirely produced by Leslie. While it received some negative criticism towards Leslie's songwriting, Ryan Leslie earned generally favorable reviews from music critics.
All tracks written by Ryan Leslie, except "Addiction" co-written with Cassie Ventura and John Jackson.
This album has gone on to sell 180,000 copies in the U.S.