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Ryan Leslie (album)

Ryan Leslie
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Studio album by Ryan Leslie
Released February 10, 2009 (2009-02-10)
Recorded 2007–2008
Genre R&B, hip hop
Length 48:12
Label NextSelection Lifestyle Group, Casablanca Records, Universal
Producer Ryan Leslie
Ryan Leslie chronology
Ryan Leslie
(2008)
Transition
(2009)Transition2009
Singles from Ryan Leslie
  1. "Diamond Girl"
    Released: December 2007
  2. "Addiction"
    Released: August 19, 2008
  3. "How It Was Supposed To Be"
    Released: December 23, 2008
Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
About.com 3.5/5 stars
Allmusic 4/5 stars
Billboard (favorable)
The Boston Globe (mixed)
Entertainment Weekly (B)
New York Times (unfavorable)
Okayplayer (77/100)
PopMatters 8/10 stars
Rolling Stone 2.5/5 stars
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.


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