In Studio with Kid Cudi
I’d been hearing about Kid Cudi for a while from my staff, and finally saw him in concert opening for Wale. He had the crowd going and his producer/rep Emile ran into me backstage. I knew his other rep Plain Pat from a prior session I’d done with Kanye West for Cassie. I respect the music and the hustle and had a good time in studio making this record. Besides Cudi, Emile, and Pat, you can see Dot (who produced “Day ‘N’ Night”) vibing with us in this clip:









1st comment : DOPE !!! As always it’s not even funny, how dope it is…
Crazy! It tops “Precious” with Jim Jones.
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TOO EASY.
hot track, cudi coming to UCR in FEB…catched him in L.A…mixtape a Kid Named Cudi, killed it…cant wait for this one
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Hot as hell , can’t wait to listen to the track!
Sick, sick, sick, sick, sick, sick. No other way to put it. The snare got that knock right there, damn…can’t wait to hear the final cut!! 2K9 is your year, Ryan…go get ‘em, tiger! lol!
Aren’t you up in harlem..? and you got that a.c blastin in this weather!? You crazy dog haha … but real talk this track sounds good, when I heard Kid Cudi on 808s I was impressed so I’m sure I wont be disappointed when I hear him on your album. I’m gonna leave you a voicemail tomorrow cause I got some stuff I have to ask you, but put some more videos out cause the more I hear the more hyped I get for the album.
This is one SICK I am definitely feeling the energy.
Ryan just wanted to tell you I am holding it down for you in Dubai, Ive been advertising your album everywhere I am even printing papers and sticking them all across town, I hope you appreciate that, after-all that is the least I could do.
NS4L
This is one SICK beat* I am definitely feeling the energy.
Ryan just wanted to tell you I am holding it down for you in Dubai, Ive been advertising your album everywhere I am even printing papers and sticking them all across town, I hope you appreciate that, after-all that is the least I could do.
NS4L
Holding it Down for Ryan and GeeDub here in Malaysia…
God bless you guys,
you deserve all the success thats coming your way..
Crazy Beat!!!
You guys have SOOO MANY KEYBOARDS! It’s like a musicians playground. I know that would my first choice at recess and since this is a “recession”… (clears throat and proceeds with puppy eyes) you should let me play with some toys! He he
Feeling the vibe though. Peace and love.
~Ms. Instrumental~
dope!
AIN’T NO SELECTION BUT NXT SELECTION!!!
NS4Life–genius
Absolutely genius……Luv IT.
that sound u did at 1:07 should be mixed in with the deep sound at 1:21 that would sound awesome. the first min was lil slow n usual.
ugh. i need to be in the studio with you or i’ll go crazy. lol
Sounds like it’s gonna b an AWESUM track. Yeah, Kid Cudi!!!! I was so happy 2 c him perform here in Melbourne @ Glow in the Dark tour… My bro & I were shocked. We couldn’t believe it. We were just speechless but my other bro. He was shattered as when we told him Kid Cudi performed. And Ryan Leslie, u r da man. Look ur tracks. Keep bring out more stuff… =)
I’m feeling a hit and the guitar was just the right pinch of magic..
Ryan Leslie geniusssssssssssss!!!! love it!
hiya Ryan and crew….takes a little time to excel towards the upbeat tempo…but i enjoyed music climbing high….at first i throught whats that….lol..
Good instru, good beat, like all of your others songs!!!
Go on!!!
wooww… crazy beat ryan…
ryan as allways watchn you is so cool.you are the reason im in the lab everyday learning how to make more bangn beats…..ohsolow
Ryan U Killin Em!! That join sounds fresh. Im saying you workin with everybody can I get on a track with u?? Its your favorite DJ from NC. http://www.myspace.com/obdragon
Holla!!
omg dat beat goes hard. ryan you is a monsta when it comes to the beatz.
Yeah big up from Bigkam Ly France Hey man you crazy incredible sound
sky is the limit baby like i said before you are the greatest artiste living man! i can live without your music
ive been a fan of u since 2005 R-Les. keep doing your thing a keep God first. God will eventually bring all the support to u!
I also blogged on you as well…
http://jetoine.blogspot.com — u can check that out when u have available time.
That’s a cool tune man. The layered sound is making it sound real big.
That vintage bass/electro guitar u added @ the end alike sound man! Killing it, I ADMIRE YOUR DRIVE
Yo Ryan That Joint is tight Man!! I’m trying to learn the piano So I can get affluent with the instrument such as your self. I really wanna send You A couple beats I have So that you can critique em’. I don’t look for any assistance cuz ur a busy dude just advice. Im looking forward to coppin ur seconD album I got ur mixtape “the chemist”, I got “Used to Be” that came out in 05′
just when i thought he couldn’t suprise anymore!! he just hit me with another tight track!! no words Ryan except keep up the work!! u keep on writing we’ll keep on listening!!
B.
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This is tooo dope, jaq is glad it finally went down….Keep em comin big broski
The Nord supstage sounds good . keep it up man
Big up from France, keep doing the good work!!!!!
Thank you for your music!! You’re the best!!
Huge fan…blogged you a number of times before today @ http://trashandready.blogspot.com and will continue to do so….glad I found the updated site and will be following it attentively
Ryan
this is collab made in heaven
and about the fans u have selective fans so the ones like ur music enjoy the entire process and even more the end result
Donearl Brown Jr.
Founder and CEO/CDO of Propaganda416
http://www.propaganda416.com/
Man I need to learn the Piano
IF THIS AIN’T THE NASTIEST BEAT I EVER HEARD!! I don’t know what’s going on with the label Ryan, but as a caring and CONCERNED fan, I need to know what us believers can do to support the Next Selection movement! THIS SHIT IS PREPOSTEROUS! If that album doesn’t drop on the 10th of next month, THERE’S GOING TO BE A SERIOUS PROBLEM!! I mean honestly, how long do they think we can wait? YOUR FAN BASE IS INSANE!! WHAT ELSE DO THEY NEED?? All I need is the word Ryan, I’m tellin you I got the rest! Think it’s a game….you’ve got more talent than the entire music industry ALONE! I have faith in your talent and us fans BELIEVE in you!! All I need is Ryan to let me know what to do. I’ll be waiting patiently.
what up R-Les???? CUDI is G.O.O.D people…I posted this video on my blog too…www.kreativsole.wordpress.com its a blog for sneakerheads and random other shit…i see someone rocking the aj4’s and CUDI got a pair of aj3’s on…i’m checking for the album!
This beat makes me feel so inspired! Im a 13 year old producer and your music as really inspired me. I live in Wisconsin and I am looking for someone to mentor me in music production. You can check out some of my beats at http://www.myspace.com/djwow12 You are my favorite music producer and I would be really excited if you could help me out. I’m going to be in New York City June 15-19 and I would really like to meet with you.
Thank you very much,
Colin Callahan
I SWEAR YOU’RE BRILLIANT , AMAZINGLY INCREDIBLE MUSIC
GOD BLESSSSSSS
i think your so amazing,like how you jus come up with these amazing things in your head like that , i give you promps
Awww Man feelin this beat…Shit crack cant wait till this song is finish and i also cant wait for the instrumental 2 drop so i can do ma thing on it..
Can’t stop watching this video! Hey Ryan, let me get Doug Morris’ contact info. PLEASE! Let’s see if we can do something about this tight grip on $$ over at Universal!
derricawilson@yahoo.com!! Hit me up asap.
your in studio videos are really inspiring… as a songwriter/producer i have just begun to take my craft seriously and i’m rebuilding now… i hope that one day this year i can have the opportunity to work with you… i know it may seem overly optimistic for some but i plan to have a placement with a major artist before 09 leaves us…
look for me…
In one word: amazing!
Ay yo U got some hot shit man i was watchin da other vid and u On da Drums, Piano an everything man keep up da good work man i look forward 2 hearin more from u!!
I WANT YOU TO PRODUCE MY WHOLE ALBUM! I THINK YOUR SOUND & STYLE OF MUSIC IS WHAT I NEED.I HAVE A FEW OFFERS AS WE SPEAK BUT I HAVENT YET SIGNED MY LIFE AWAY AS THEY SAY LOL SO IM WORKING ON A ALBUM WITH IN MY OWN COMPANY I FIGURED THINGS ARE GOING GOOD MORE PPL ARE BECOMING FANS OF MY MUSIC & I HATE THE POLITICS IM ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC.IM REYNOS I DONT KNOW IF YOU FAMILIAR WITH ME IF YOUR NOT YOU COULD GO TO MYSPACE.COM/REYNOS IM SERIOUS! LETS MAKE HISTORY BY THE WAY I JUST MADE A FACEBOOK JUST TO HIT YOU UP.IM WELL CONNECTED I KNOW I KNOW SOMEONE WHO KNOWS YOU BUT I JUST SAID HEY ITS WORTH A SHOT. PEACE & MORE MONEY
This beat is so hot, I can’t stop playing this at work.
this beat is fire..and it looks so simple in the video..thats crazy..haha…
I really dig this joint and seeing the cats in the studio vibing especially the one with the KC fitted!!!
I could see the energy in the studio!!!!!!!! You are truly talented, and I can’t wait to see what you will do in the future. How do we get in touch with you about an internship in the NYC area? I am studying radio/communications in Mass.
I jus wanna say, you are an inspiration ma dude, I hope to be where you’re at one day. I’m a producer working out of the chi, just got back from NY not too long ago for the Red Bull Big Tune 2008 National beat battle competition, took 5th (after beating Ill Mind). But with all this said, its nothing- you’ve had hella hits and the amount of time of which youve done it in just seems hella redic. (in a good way though). Keep making that GREAT music my dude, show us the way.
INSANE!!!!!!!
Ur Sooo Sickk Man Its Not Even Funny…..Ur Gunna Be The Next Big Thing In 2009!!!!
he been the biggest thing since diddy found em and he put work in cassie man..
watchin R Les makes u vibe in a way that u thought never existed..watchin him and hearin his music has inspired me to become an artist/producer..
myspace.com/prettyboyjcash
R Les is the man..always will be..
nyaaastyyyy.
Wow, you guys continue to inspire artists like me to keep at it manye. I don’t have all the funding like some dudes, so I have to wear multiple hats: producer,engineer,arranger,CEO,artists,minister,husband,father…
I mean the list could go on and on. But manye just sittin’ back and watchin’ a dude like Ryan work, “pure fun”. I wanna meet you one day Ryan, and I would love to “murder one of your tracks”, so to speak(lol). N E wayz manye, GOD BLESS and keep makin’ dat fiya please. ONE
Disciple of the KING
oh, by the way Ryan if you ever get some free time fam, check me out aight.
http://www.dlvproductions.com
http://www.discipleoftheking.com
http://www.myspace.com/discipleoftheking
http://www.ourstage.com/fanclub/discipleoftheking -this is my EPK
http://www.youtube.com/discipleoftheking
there’s probably alot more but I can’t remember them all right now. hahaha
GOD BLESS homie.
Disciple of the KING
Had 2 recoment this cuz this beat is so sick…I like how wen the beat dropped u jus knew wat 2 do right after feelin the melody and all that keep dewin ya thing! R-Les Nex Selection all day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The beat is wicked!!! lovin it this guy is talented in everyway!!
can’t wait to hear the final version – i’m sure it’ll be ill
Too much, sick beat the drop is crazy!
this track is something esle.. i need to find out when the vocal is coming out..
What more can i say, the beat speaks for it’self! Ryan, 09′ is your year.
NS4L
Luv U without the Frames Mr. Leslie….
I feelin’ this one right here, love the drums you’ve been working on. And the melody is very fine sounds like I’m gonna go to a party right now man. You make music from the heart brother!
Thank U!
http://www.myspace.com/jstyless
wow That beat is crazy dude !!! what exactly goes on in your head when you makin a beat its not even funny how easy u make it look… much respect
CANT WAIT to hear this in full.
Jam AWAY soul brotha
daaamn, thats just crazy
hottest beat ever, release it please!
Kid Cudi Now…..Next is JUSNYC!
Yo, what is the name of that beat?
YOUR A BEAST RYAN LESLIE!!! COME TO GOLD COAST AUSTRALIA!!!! KID CUDI BOUT TO BLOW UP SOME MORE!!!!!!
DOPE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! KEEEP IT U R-LESSSSS
Ryan Leslie is one of the greatest producers of his generation an all original and eclectic prodigy. I really appreciate you posting your creative process it’s educational and inspiring to aspiring producers such as myself. The album is great I loved every bit of it start to finish. I look forward to working with you in the future. Just as soon as i get my Gibson Les Paul……..
Oh shit look at the pitch & mod wheels on the top keyboard! Thats radioactive right there! That track is bangin’ too!
I can’t wait to hear how this track comes out. Great production.
crack..
BANANAZ man!! R.Les is a BEAST!
I just want to know what this song is gonna be so i can rock this for the summer! Bananas
yo, i have been a fan of cudi’s since a kid called cudi mixtape. as you you ryan, you are the truth and inspiration to many. keep up the good work.
……. I know im late registration on this comment BUT! once Cudi puts this track out im not really sure how much the speakers are going to be able to take. lol This BEAT = Crazy Pills lol. G.O.O.D & nEXT sELeCTION. nice.
this is so hot its just damn foolish! lol
twitter.com/followblack
myspace.com/blackheartadonis
This is off the hook. Keep the good music coming…
Smoothl
Really now? This is just ridiculous. I love Kid Cudi. Glad to have two of the freshest in the game working together. Yes, I’m very pleased. I know he’ll turn your beat out seeing as he seemed just as enthusiastic as you. You go, Ryan!
Creativity is limitless
i want one
wish i had a keyboard like that =((
nice beat
Où retrouver cette chanson?
Where find this song?
Please…
again.. officiaowwww
i just had to revisit this, cant wait for cudi’s album
this beat sounds so cold, so insane… cant wait to hear it mastered with some lyrics!!! it better make the cut!!!
wow (:
Maaaaaan! I can tell this is about to be a dope track. Look forward to working with you someday my dude.
frankie.phresh of The Spitzwell Brotherz
Man, R-Les…..Wow i don’t even kno wat to say!!..just pure GREATNESS!!
When I Saw your 1 minute I fell in love with your goggle glasses….Im in aww right now at how talented and smart and great Mr.Ryan Leslie Is……I Love your music and you’ll have my support for as long as im here
great great great
R-Les you are simply the best ..
you make the best beats..
did a song ever get done to this?
c’est un truc de ouf…
wen will u be coming to st. louis?
and when will u be puttin more studio sessions up?
Love the hook of this beat.
Why aren’t you doing more music with Rhea? She got some real potential man..
this beat is awesome especially the guitar ripping it up.
this song isn’t on Kid Cudi’s Album….
Definately should have made the album… keep it up Ryan! Come back to CT soon!
THIS IS JUST AMAZING!!!! You are my inspiration to continue my music and to complete my education at ITT Tech.
Ryan, I live in Iowa. I realize that I have about a snowballs chance in hell of you ever stopping thru here for a concert. But I adore you and your work. I need to know where I can go to see you perform. I am about 6 hours away from Chicago and I would travel to see you in concert. Will you be stopping thru there?
Im still awaitin this track maan…wth is the name of it?
Anyone knw?..
Yo Ryan man you are an inspiration and motivation to me! Comin from the Bean you know how hard it is up here for dudes and music but I’m working hard cause there needs to be more extreme talent out there like you! Thank for your inspiration dude. One!
expectacular!!!
this is amazing… waiting for cudi to put this out or you.. keep up the great work!! ps. come to CT
Def… a dope track. Two up and coming artist intertwining talent… NIIICCCEEE.
what’s the name of this song?