Making of “Addiction”

160 Comments

Originally posted on YouTube.

 

Posted: February 12th, 2009 | Under: Studio

160 Comments on “Making of “Addiction””

  1. 1 Lissa 'Monét said at 10:20 am on February 12th, 2009:

    can you please win a grammy already?
    *sigh*

  2. 2 Kimberly Silva said at 6:02 pm on February 12th, 2009:

    Ryan Leslie is amazing!!!!!!!!!

  3. 3 Sebastian Flores said at 5:00 pm on February 13th, 2009:

    You have inspired me with your musical talent and leadership. Im a graduate student attending Full Sail University majoring in entertainment business. We are studying executive leadership and I chose to do a presentation on your accomplishments as a leader and the influence you have towards your fans and the music industry. Keep doing your thing and thanks!

  4. 4 Facebook User said at 12:55 am on February 14th, 2009:

    ”try to put me in a box, its impossible!” I have to say that i love that line…but u have far proven that u cant b put into a box…thanx for breakin the box…well lets just say there is no more box…no such thing as a box for u to be put in..lol i love everything ur duin :) plz keep doin it! I feel like im fallin in love with u through ur music…its crazy!

  5. 5 Cj Dickinson said at 2:36 am on February 14th, 2009:

    lovin’ the album…the production is blazin and the vocals are crazy…oh yeah can’t believe u were literally around the corner from my house when u saw your poster…crazy…pizza with mushrooms and olives

  6. 6 Pritash Mistry said at 2:21 pm on February 14th, 2009:

    No matter what instrument any where any place you can play it!! u are a BEAST in dis!! by the way album iz sikkkkkk!!!

  7. 7 Danielle Jazmeyne said at 4:13 pm on February 14th, 2009:

    i love this video sooo much, like seriously. ive watched this video over 60 times… ahh love you much .

    - tata <3

  8. 8 Ben DiNapoli said at 4:52 pm on February 14th, 2009:

    I get so inspired every time I watch your making-of videos. They all are so amazing and breath-taking that I really can’t pick a favorite (I Gets Money, Gibberish, Addiction…the list goes on and on). I went out and bought 3 copies of your album by the way, which really made me feel like I was part of your street team or something. Keep the movement going…everyone is slowly starting to take notice!

  9. 9 Daytona Jones said at 4:58 pm on February 14th, 2009:

    Haa… This is one of my favorite making of videos… INSANE.

  10. 10 Ashraf Sahli said at 5:53 pm on February 14th, 2009:

    this the video where my “addiction” to the R.Les & NextSelection Lifestyle started..

  11. 11 Khary Richie Weaver said at 6:09 pm on February 14th, 2009:

    you deserve some serious awards..your time will come soon

  12. 12 Aaron Watson said at 2:42 am on February 15th, 2009:

    Good stuff Mr.Leslie – Will you ever do Follow ups on the people who email you?

  13. 13 Angela L. Berry said at 10:32 am on February 15th, 2009:

    Inspiration… is DEFINITELY ADDICTING!!!

  14. 14 Jormen Vallecillo said at 3:15 pm on February 15th, 2009:

    love the new album! and nice website btw

  15. 15 Ryan Brooks said at 5:02 pm on February 15th, 2009:

    I love your music man your talented. But I would love to see you use your gifts to worship the one who gave you them. Jesus
    God Bless.

  16. 16 Kathryn Wiggins said at 5:19 pm on February 15th, 2009:

    Hott….love your music. Can’t wait to see u live. Keep doin you and no one can keep you in the box.

  17. 17 Cristin Owens said at 6:14 pm on February 15th, 2009:

    LOL Damn, i never even considered that you used REAL instruments for the beat. Thanks for bringing it back!

  18. 18 Chazidy Jones said at 10:24 pm on February 15th, 2009:

    love this song!

  19. 19 Martina Jansen said at 3:43 am on February 16th, 2009:

    This is what we all love: To watch you being an genious… Thank you for sharing this with us!!

  20. 20 Damian Dae Edey said at 3:46 am on February 16th, 2009:

    I remember when my friend and I first saw this video. We were in shock and awe to see how you created the beat. Oh I always wanted to ask you this question…how many instruments do you play?

  21. 21 Esther Oh said at 3:56 pm on February 16th, 2009:

    You are truly AMAZING and BLESSED!
    LOVE YOU…!!

    Lady E

  22. 22 Samuel Sherbin said at 5:50 pm on February 16th, 2009:

    You’re a genius Ryan Leslie check out my music myspace sometime

    http://www.myspace.com/xflowlvk

  23. 23 Facebook User said at 5:56 pm on February 16th, 2009:

    I’ve seen this video over 20 times and every time I watch it I still get chills. The album is nothing short of amazing. Please don’t ever stop making great music. You are a musical genius!

  24. 24 Eric Wellington said at 12:15 am on February 17th, 2009:

    Ryan! Your a true inspiration! You have so much talent, and make great music. This and gibberish are my two favorite songs off of the new album. Should be album of the year… love this video too. Keep up the great work, and give me a shout on facebook or my groups myspace, http://www.myspace.com/thehighrollers2006. Keep it up!

  25. 25 Facebook User said at 12:33 am on February 17th, 2009:

    I love this video. I have never seen someone play music with such passion and I admire that. I am really inspired to learn to play at least 1 instrument after I graduate college. I love your music and hope you keep doing what you do…A wise person once said “They tried to put me in a box…IT’S IMPOSSIBLE”

  26. 26 Jason Eugenio said at 4:14 am on February 17th, 2009:

    Hi Ryan Leslie you inspire me in manyways as you are very talented, i listen to your music all the time, all i just want is just one favour from you and it would be very great if you could do this for me, i know your a very busy person but im sure 5 minutes of your time wont hurt, i would like it if you heard a few of my beatz on my myspace and to also check out the videos on youtube, and these videos i make is to promote my label named “Star Beatz” so you can just check youtube and put down Star Beatz and the myspace is http://www.myspace.com/starbeatzmusic
    http://www.myspace.com/4aces14
    http://www.myspace.com/flashy17
    so please ryan leslie check the myspace and reply on what you think here is my email-

    kidshifty124@hotmail.co.uk

    Stay Blessed Ryan Leslie.

  27. 27 Mounir Ben R said at 7:09 am on February 17th, 2009:

    today is my birthday
    now i have your album!!!!!!

  28. 28 Larrie Brown said at 11:28 am on February 17th, 2009:

    The Best Album of The Last Five Years.

  29. 29 Samantha Mattice-Lowery said at 12:50 pm on February 17th, 2009:

    this was my first taste of Ryan Leslie and i’ve been hooked ever since. it is very rare that music moves me the way yours does. it is literally like being on a creative high and i absolutely love it!

  30. 30 Eliseo Way III said at 1:24 pm on February 17th, 2009:

    VERY GOOD STUFF!

  31. 31 Sabah Daji said at 4:06 pm on February 17th, 2009:

    Ryan, I m addicted to you, you r my addictionnnnnnnnnnnnn

  32. 32 Rick Aggeler said at 5:11 pm on February 17th, 2009:

    Ryan, this CD is really exciting, especially gettin me thru a recent breakup.

    Me and a friend r gonna catch u at the MGM grand at foxwoods…

    are you gonna be playing with a band that night!?!?!?

    Thanks for the music!!!!

  33. 33 Ashér Ogbe said at 7:06 pm on February 17th, 2009:

    Ryan, you are a musical genius!!! I swear you are the next MJ! And thats what made me attracted to your style because I am an MJ stan!!!And you create music and thats what R&B(rue R&B) is missing right now!!

  34. 34 Tiffany Conyers said at 7:57 pm on February 17th, 2009:

    I love it!!!!!!!!! One of my good friends introduced me to the album and Ive been listening ever since! “Valentine” is the situation I’m in…”I know your not my boyfriend but I swear that I love you, baby I do”!!! Thanks for a REAL album.

  35. 35 Nikolay Lazarov said at 1:42 pm on February 18th, 2009:

    WOW! You’re so emotional, when you making music! You are inspire for me! :)

  36. 36 Tahkyia Willis said at 4:02 pm on February 18th, 2009:

    Whats up Ryan? Hitting you up yet again. I am determined to meet you one day and I hope that I will get a chance to work with you. I got tickets to S.O.B.’s…So I hope that will be my day I get a chance to talk to you. You are my inspiration to keep doing my music. I hope you me out on youtube.com/Rednyc1979 Love the CD…wish you would have left the cheese burger and fries on Gibberish. Oh! I got thru on Wendy…The aaliyah fan..

  37. 37 Justin Washington said at 6:28 pm on February 18th, 2009:

    I watch this joint 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000, 000 times a day…..haha….!

  38. 38 Myron Williams said at 6:32 pm on February 18th, 2009:

    i have watched this video hundreds of times, i believe….and just because you’ve posted it here, i think i’ll watch it again now!

    my favorite part is when you break the song down into an orchestral version…

  39. 39 Facebook User said at 9:16 pm on February 18th, 2009:

    i’ve been following your work for a while now, and it’s just so refreshing to hear your music, especially now when the industry is dominated by a lot of mediocre music. thank you for making an album i can actually listen to in its entirety… real talk, i think i may have memorized the lyrics to “gibberish”. lol.

    <3 mickey

  40. 40 Facebook User said at 11:45 pm on February 18th, 2009:

    phenomenal… brilliant… genius… this website is one of my “happy places”… and YET i couldn’t find your cd ANYWHERE in the ATL… thank goodness for Amazon…

    u.rock

    (ps- u should play here… at Sugar Hill)

  41. 41 Cameron A. Monroe said at 12:26 am on February 19th, 2009:

    You inspire me to do something great with my life. Hopefully ill see you @ the top lol. One of these days we should do lunch man. You could probably teach me a thing or 2.

  42. 42 Cameron A. Monroe said at 12:30 am on February 19th, 2009:

    If you are ever in Tulsa, OK. Shout me a holler I put my info in ur Blackberry thing.

  43. 43 Facebook User said at 6:22 pm on February 19th, 2009:

    100% TALENT!!

  44. 44 Facebook User said at 9:33 pm on February 19th, 2009:

    crazy.

  45. 45 Corey a.ka. Hollywood Reed said at 11:45 pm on February 19th, 2009:

    yo the orchstra piece at the end………… SERIOUS I’M A FAN OF MUSIC AND CAN APPRECIATE A SERIOUS MUSICAL ARRANGEMENT AND THAT IS SERIOUS…..

  46. 46 Facebook User said at 12:03 am on February 20th, 2009:

    that is so amazing how you put this beat together…you are so blessed with the gifts God had giving you. watchin this has inspired me to pursue music and take it to another level…i never seen anything like this before Ryan you are an genius!!!!!!

  47. 47 Dontae 'Boogie' Blaney said at 1:46 am on February 20th, 2009:

    Yo this right here just prove what I been tellin peeps all along. Ryan Leslie been the Turth… Just ask Mary J. Blige. Next up to bat even tho he been out is Johnta Austin… Turn the music up.

  48. 48 Facebook User said at 2:39 am on February 20th, 2009:

    This is how I fell in love with your stuff man… first music video I saw last june of 08. After that bro its all history… posting it as a link on my facebook, letting all my friends know about you. This just blew me away!

  49. 49 Facebook User said at 1:20 pm on February 20th, 2009:

    Love the way you’ve integrated FB connect in to your site. Great stuff!

  50. 50 Nick Hannington said at 4:25 pm on February 20th, 2009:

    I love the fact I just put this video on and my friends that are over all started bopping their heads straight away!

  51. 51 Kemal Önen said at 6:24 pm on February 20th, 2009:

    Most addictive Beat i ever come across .. and i liste to a lot of music xD

  52. 52 Samuel Luis Delgado said at 7:07 pm on February 20th, 2009:

    Way dope

  53. 53 Thurst Magill said at 10:33 pm on February 20th, 2009:

    Man, you are absolutely amazing. I wish I could share some of my music with you. I have a feeling we will work together soon. Trust, son.

  54. 54 Yamill Vallecillo said at 11:55 am on February 21st, 2009:

    I remember going till 8 in the morning for this one. This was one of the most craziest studio sessions!

  55. 55 Chris Mangal said at 5:01 pm on February 21st, 2009:

    Im lovin these studio sessons! They just keep gettin better and better!

  56. 56 Facebook User said at 1:58 am on February 23rd, 2009:

    One of my favorite tracks by far!

  57. 57 Lyndon Mackenzie said at 5:43 am on February 23rd, 2009:

    This should be the next single release and did I see the final video cut ?
    Its really addictive and being repeated continually at the Store.

  58. 58 Emmanuel Mwine Mukama Muganzi said at 1:15 pm on February 23rd, 2009:

    Dude, Your music is the number 1 4 real. You got a fresh style man. Its tender to the ears. Well done!

  59. 59 Briana Hyde said at 5:48 pm on February 23rd, 2009:

    you are the perfect example of why i still have a dream to be in this industry!

    i love seeing how passionate you are about making great music and adore that!

  60. 60 Melissa Lopez said at 6:21 pm on February 23rd, 2009:

    OMG! i love this song….its so cool to see how you create each sound into its melody!!

  61. 61 Guillaume Cloutier said at 7:05 pm on February 23rd, 2009:

    Ryan est tout un artist ,complet a 100% il est un vrai musicien producteur jadore sa musique c rendu tres rare des la vrai musique comme sa. Il minspire beaucoup a etre meilleur encore au piano et a avoir plus dimagination et de passion.

  62. 62 Facebook User said at 8:28 pm on February 25th, 2009:

    Making “Addiction” must have been an awesome experience. It’s a Great Song by a Great Man.

  63. 63 Lester Davids said at 2:55 am on February 28th, 2009:

    The making of “Addiction” is absolutely brilliant. Ryan, you are a genius!

    Congratulations on your work thus far!

    PS – When are you coming to Cape Town, South Africa?

    Lester (Cape Town)

  64. 64 Baaqiy Barber said at 3:21 am on February 28th, 2009:

    You are my inspiration towards my strong intrest in music and you are a compassionate indiviual with a purpose.

  65. 65 Baaqiy Barber said at 3:29 am on February 28th, 2009:

    Heres something I wrote about Our President….you must have a clear mind.

    Obama’s Ryhme “In my Own Words”
    Do I really have the sense of urgency? why does my mind scream emergency?
    Todays economy talks about currency but its not always about money,
    You silly bunny do you think im funny, I have a split personality my demented mind,
    is growing rapidly statistically speaking 95% of these girls are feeling me.

    Can’t you see my world is soon to be crumbled by my human intelligence what you feel is erelavant, man my mind is hella bent, and my eyes were covered with cement.
    Obama is our democartic supplement he will represent all man that was once called “equal” but this year will be our “sequel”? Man scracth that if McCain gets into the office.
    I will have a heart attack can certain people live with that???
    Hahahahahaha!!! You ask why I ask because you are standing in the middle of the class bareass does that answer your question.

    Im sorry for your misconception hold on let me point you in the right direction, let me add your issue as my prime collection, your pain is now my next selection.

    - A.B.S.B

  66. 66 Tess Onewomanshow said at 7:37 am on February 28th, 2009:

    MR.LESLIE, I AM A SINGER, SONGWRITER, I THINK THAT YOU’RE GREAT…..YOU HAVE A UNIQUE STYLE…. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK…

  67. 67 Tess Onewomanshow said at 9:08 am on February 28th, 2009:

    HOW IT WAS SUPPOSE TO BE IS SO HOTTTTT…..AND THE TRACK THAT YOU CREATED ON YOU TUBE IS BEAUTIFUL I WRITE TO A BEAT AS SOON AS I HEAR IT,YOU ARE TRULLY TALENTED.

  68. 68 Facebook User said at 10:00 am on February 28th, 2009:

    Freakin’ Awesome! WhenEVER youare in the DC Area, I NEED to be there!

  69. 69 William Porche said at 3:56 pm on February 28th, 2009:

    Now ur one person that knows how to get money & loves what he does at the same time…….I respect that and if “NEXT SELECTION” need someone with style and grace holla….haha

  70. 70 Eddie Gomez said at 4:13 pm on February 28th, 2009:

    Ryan! Love the CD ….I’ve been waiting for this album since last year! Come back down to Los Angeles! You’ve got fans down here!! Get Well Soon!

  71. 71 Taj Singh said at 4:31 pm on February 28th, 2009:

    When are you coming to the UK??
    You gotta come?

  72. 72 Ryan Leslie’s Blog at ProducersWhoBlog.com said at 11:54 pm on March 1st, 2009:

    [...] you will find many of Ryan’s videos as well as songs and ideas he is currently working on. The making of  ‘Addiction’ is probably one my favorite videos on his blog as he goves insight and a behind the scenes look on [...]

  73. 73 Derrica Lavon Wilson said at 12:14 am on March 2nd, 2009:

    You know a song is hot when you’re in love with it the very FIRST time you hear it. I heard it ages ago, burned it out, and I’m STILL not tired of it, OR THE MAKING OF THE SONG! One of the nastiest beats ever made, CRAZY. Where did the idea for that melody come from? INCREDIBLE!

  74. 74 Misty Floyd said at 9:45 pm on March 2nd, 2009:

    Funny thing is you try to leave a message that you know will stand out from everyone else’s to assure that yours will get recognized. Yet here we are, always admiring the accomplishments of others we only wish to attain. Thank you for truly giving people a view into how hard work can pay off. Thank you for showing the faith and confidence not only in yourself, but also the things you put your name to. Thank you for NOT being just another mold of the ever-growing music industry. My prayers go to keeping your music and your talent flourishing.

  75. 75 Russ Waller said at 10:00 am on March 3rd, 2009:

    Ayy Bruh thats video shows how much of a music prodigy you are. This joint was definitely a kicker. We NEED MORE

  76. 76 Jeremy Pepper said at 3:15 pm on March 3rd, 2009:

    Mr. Leslie, you are a genius. The idea that you created this song practically from scratch is beyond me. Please tell me when your coming to DC

  77. 77 Katelyn Aariel Rivera said at 6:29 pm on March 4th, 2009:

    I WISH I could have been a fly on the wall that night…. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!!

    I’ve seen this video SOOOO many times and every time is like the first!!!!

    I’m Most Certainly ADDICTED…

    Thanx!!!! ;-D

  78. 78 Miko Gamble said at 8:32 pm on March 4th, 2009:

    this still stands to be my fav… lol

    ughh ! lol

    - M.

  79. 79 Facebook User said at 10:37 pm on March 4th, 2009:

    I really think you are a musical genius, No!….I know you are a musical genius……”I AM ADDICTED TO YOU”

  80. 80 Noire Howyamamanem said at 1:12 am on March 5th, 2009:

    I’m actually happy ppl look @ Cleveland as a joke because when they actually find out who and what i really am… An aspiring songstress with drive, confidence, the looks and brains… the world wont know what to do with themselves… lol… I know u are always looking for new artists… the only thing is… all i have is me and my vocals… no demo(too much BS) and my pix… check me out and a few of my friends are COLD with the writing and performing too… I love your work and have love it since the day my friend (unmentioned) showed u on youtube producing “Addiction” …COLD! SUBSTANCE! HEART! i’M READY XOXO… mS nOIRE

  81. 81 Travona Newell said at 7:42 am on March 5th, 2009:

    i absolutely love your voice and your SWAG!!! you are joy to watch and a wonderful singer! keep doing what your doing. I also love that you don’t CURSE! it’s wonderful. :) thank you.

  82. 82 Montrell Cartwright said at 5:01 pm on March 6th, 2009:

    I just seen a TRUE master at work!

    Ryan leslie…..you are an animal.

  83. 83 Justin Simmonds said at 3:04 pm on March 8th, 2009:

    OOOOOOWWWWWEEEEE BOY, now this is my favourite studio session, the energy you exude is unbelieveable in this clip, “They will never be able to keep you in a box, this talent is unstoppable”, as Diddy say’s “Can’t stop, wont stop”. Next Selection baby.

  84. 84 LeRoy DatBoy Boyd said at 1:02 pm on March 12th, 2009:

    You are my idol…I was wondering if I could be a intern for you while Im in college

    Does your company have any scholarships?

    If not can we work together on a song, I have the perfect beat.

  85. 85 Tre Barrett said at 5:54 pm on March 12th, 2009:

    Yea R Les is great. one of the best i know if not the best!!! Big fan!!!!

  86. 86 Katina Pettaway said at 4:53 pm on March 17th, 2009:

    I was already a fan, but after I watched this video the 1st time (yeah…I’ve seen it a billion times..lol) I fell in love with your music!! Your energy is amazing and talent is truly indescribable!! Keep making great music :-)

  87. 87 Angela Abney Herron said at 12:11 am on March 18th, 2009:

    You are my FAVORITE artist!!! I listen to your music everyday. You’re so hot, keep it up!

  88. 88 Facebook User said at 1:50 am on March 18th, 2009:

    I will be sending you my Audio resume and i look forward to working with you soon…i am a audio engineeer that Mixes House audio and Monitors..i have plenty of Tour Experience on spot dates, Tours and shows from Club to Arena size venues….Trax or Live band i can make it sound solid and tigh not feed back……Soundbordz@vzw.blackberry.net (870)635-0689 2009 is the year i become apart of Next Selection (Road/Show Engineer)

  89. 89 Ahmad Jones said at 7:49 am on March 20th, 2009:

    hey, i heard you were in phoenixville, pa. last week. you are truly an inspiration to me and my music.
    if there’s anyway to contact you to send you my demo or via telephone whatever… let me know.
    i wouldn’t waste your time. i believe i am next selections new artist.
    hit me up, les. peace and love brother.

  90. 90 Nick Jones said at 12:33 am on March 27th, 2009:

    Real

  91. 91 Christina Danille Galindo said at 11:20 pm on March 27th, 2009:

    Your the fucking Best …

  92. 92 Ahdayar Johnson said at 3:03 pm on March 28th, 2009:

    I’m Digging your Album …I think alot of people are sleeping on your talent ….I would love to have you on my Radio show…keep in contact !

    Big”A”

  93. 93 Clarisse Adriana said at 9:19 pm on March 28th, 2009:

    this vid used to make me cry!!! ridiculous right? i’m not even ashamed to say that.
    ur the greatest prodigy since prince

  94. 94 Robby Ullom said at 10:17 pm on March 28th, 2009:

    Good Song!!!

  95. 95 Latrenda Ann Braswell said at 8:16 am on March 29th, 2009:

    Ryan leslie you are awesome and your music is unique.

  96. 96 Ruben Hilbolling said at 1:11 pm on March 30th, 2009:

    Ryan Leslie, you inspire me…I hope I can get to speak with you in real life.

    The best,

    Ruben

  97. 97 LaRay L A Rose said at 9:17 am on March 31st, 2009:

    Ryan…It’s good to see greatness on the horizon ..keep bringing the energy on camera and your musical inovation. It is a pleasure to see the DMV(D.C. Md and Va) on the rise!! I’m proud to say I been there since I heard “Diamond Girl” a couple years ago!!!!!

  98. 98 Blackheart Adonis said at 12:11 pm on April 2nd, 2009:

    saw ryan @ oracle in new haven… kilt it… lol

    twitter.com/followblack
    myspace.com/blackheartadonis

  99. 99 Lesley-Anne T. Charlerie said at 5:35 pm on April 2nd, 2009:

    You’re so talented! Hope to see you perform at some point…

  100. 100 Charity Gary said at 10:23 pm on April 2nd, 2009:

    Hi Ryan,
    I just watched a few of your sessions and how you create the music for your tracks…I must say it is incredible to watch an artist in his element. I felt the energy and excitement you experienced while making Addiction and Just Right. I love the way you make each individual instrument and sound come together and become the beautiful melody that is your music. I downloaded your album through iTunes and you are truly talented. Your album is the first that I put in my car and just let it play all the way through without skipping a track. Congratulations and I hope to see you in concert in the ATL.

  101. 101 Staci Harrison said at 5:08 pm on April 3rd, 2009:

    Very nice:)

  102. 102 Peter Ukpo said at 11:35 am on April 4th, 2009:

    Instant Classic!!! Next Selection for life!!! thank you for being a very positive inspiration!!

  103. 103 Kamay Lafalaise said at 3:16 am on April 5th, 2009:

    you are outstanding. i can plan your musical moves. everything is perfect

  104. 104 Carlos Gamble said at 5:50 am on April 5th, 2009:

    Wow…I was a fan B4 but now….im a FANATIC….Ryan L…you handeled that shit…the swag is untouchable

  105. 105 Moktar Batibure said at 11:59 am on April 5th, 2009:

    To tell the truth, I love Kanye but Ryan is way better than Mr. West. The bongo just gave me goose bumps. I can wait to get your album Thx 4 sharing Ryan!

  106. 106 Nadia Shu-Ara Pricia Rey said at 11:49 am on April 7th, 2009:

    ♥ you.. & your originality..your future is with musicians in the realms of Prince & Quincy Jones.. multitalented..& DOPE

  107. 107 Karl Provost said at 11:39 pm on April 7th, 2009:

    Hey ryan! Me and my friend we are the biggest fans from montreal, CA. You’re
    a master. I like almost every song you’d made…Promise me that we’ll see in montreal! take care
    Karl

  108. 108 Facebook User said at 5:44 am on April 8th, 2009:

    It used to be you couldnt find overseas artists in the city…. how the heck can’t we find Ryan Leslie in ATL?? OMG THAT PERPOSTEROUS!

    anyways… Ryan Leslie = Brillance

  109. 109 Dena Miller said at 8:18 am on April 8th, 2009:

    so y can i not find your music anywhere??? maybe im not looking in the right spot sounds great woud like to hear tha album…. post a link?????

  110. 110 Shanda Lancaster said at 5:50 pm on April 8th, 2009:

    Luv your album.. Can’t wait to see on Friday!!!

  111. 111 Olivia Amorin said at 4:22 pm on April 12th, 2009:

    Love your songs, love your work, love you!
    Keep going, you’re great R.Les!

  112. 112 Facebook User said at 11:38 pm on April 12th, 2009:

    LOVE the live piano and percussion. HOT!

  113. 113 Erin Cramer said at 8:18 pm on April 13th, 2009:

    Hey Ryan! The first time I heard about you, I attended ‘Estelle’s’ album-release party at Suzie Wong’s NYC. I came out to support you on April 10th in Wilmington DE. You are probably thinking, ‘hmm Dela-WHERE?’ (lol) I have to say..you are extremely talented and I love your music! Your cd is on repeat daily from my ipod/macbook to the stereo. You are extremely talented and I will continue to support. Thanks for coming out!

    ~Erin

  114. 114 Facebook User said at 4:03 am on April 15th, 2009:

    You’re an inspiration!!!!!!!!!!! I love you! and your style. So unique and fresh! Much luv and blessings! Keep doing what you do!

  115. 115 Fredrick Lastrapes said at 4:06 am on April 15th, 2009:

    One of the most amazin producers, been watching this man for 4 years now and he is greatness!Go get the album

  116. 116 George L Cintron II said at 11:10 pm on April 15th, 2009:

    this is truely some crazyy ishh. by far my favoritee vid. ” and now introducing to the stage ryan leslie *orchestra plays * “.

    INCREDIBLEE.

  117. 117 Joseph G.I. Faure said at 4:17 pm on April 16th, 2009:

    i have a question how do u get that blackberry thing ? i wanna put that on my page also

  118. 118 Sullivan Gervas said at 9:38 pm on April 17th, 2009:

    Ryan Leslie is a music genius…

  119. 119 Facebook User said at 5:50 am on April 18th, 2009:

    I enjoy you…

  120. 120 Katisha Burt said at 2:16 pm on April 18th, 2009:

    Hi Ryan,

    Just wanted to let you know that since I first heard Diamond Girl, I knew that you were an artist whose album I had to get. It took awhile but I remained patient and your album is finally here…needless to say…it was more than worth the wait! Much success to you and your label Next Selection. Keep up the good music!

    Ya girl from Albany, NY

  121. 121 Artke Holloman said at 10:55 am on April 23rd, 2009:

    OH! SO ABSTRACT!!!!

  122. 122 Ashlee Linese Jackson said at 5:24 pm on April 25th, 2009:

    I like The C.D. Ryan.

  123. 123 Notacha Barr said at 9:15 pm on April 25th, 2009:

    I LOVE UR MUSIC. UR VERY TALENTED I MUST SAY.

  124. 124 Joynypher Larson said at 9:08 am on April 26th, 2009:

    Damn Just an amazin Artist at work.

  125. 125 Artie Carew said at 6:01 am on April 28th, 2009:

    Ryan,ryan,ryan…. man what can I say… your music is complex but yet somehow you make it all sound so tight and it takes a mastermind to create the things you do.I want to tell you I really admire your work ethic and it shows in every lyric, every sound,every note of the melody, every collaboration, and I am priviledged to hear music from you that stands out from the rest my man. I look forward to hearing more from you in the near future.Take care brother. -Artie-

  126. 126 Facebook User said at 3:21 pm on May 2nd, 2009:

    Yo this site is too simple, you are more soffisticated than this. Lemme help you out with a design that captures your music and personality.

  127. 127 Bowe Kurowski said at 6:46 pm on May 6th, 2009:

    Ryan- Since you put yourself out there on a personal level, I thought I’d reciprocate. I just turned 34, happily married for 8 years, with two kids living in Burbank outside of Hollywood. Although I work in the legal industry (and do quite well) I’ve always loved creating music and in fact chose my current house because it had a studio in it that I have rarely used…until someone turned me on to this video and your music. I felt that side of me come back to life. It had gotten overrun by the responsibilities of being a father and husband trying to hold down the fort… man it was good to get back in there. Thanks for the inspiration. I love the fact that you think bigger than yourself, and I share that vision of tying people together. While I work my 9 – 5, my true love is helping people and I work for two non-profits benefiting Uganda and Darfur. While I’d love to hang out with you which I’m sure everyone does in the hopes of your creative genius rubbing off on me, I would REALLY like to find a way to have you perform so your talent could help those who’ve had everything taken from them. In any case, it’s good to see you’ve intentionally stayed grounded despite your initial tastes of success. All the best…and you have a new fan both in your music and in your character.

    All the best,
    -Bowe.

  128. 128 Leorna Lee said at 5:32 am on May 9th, 2009:

    a fresh breathe of air for the music industry. beautiful music and swag. keep doing your thang. lovin the music. continued success…

  129. 129 David Lawrence said at 1:30 pm on May 9th, 2009:

    you are my idol…i do the music think to i make my own music i can rap sing dance produce im still working on engineering…i love your work when i need a inspiration to drop a beat i listen to you…my best friend is Darnell Craig…you might also no him as D#…i sing and play music for him…im learning how to play the bass and i no all the chords and everything…i just wanted to no if i could be one of those people that you could bless with your equipment…i love your music and i want to be like you when it comes to dropin a hot beat…i live in palm coast florida…i am a PRODUCER/SINGER/SONG WRITER/RAPPER..and i want you to know that i am one of your bigest fans

  130. 130 Oday Abu said at 3:05 pm on May 10th, 2009:

    there’s only one thing to say, u got it !

  131. 131 Ebby Agu said at 3:07 pm on May 11th, 2009:

    I know you read all comments, dude you are an inspiration and a true warrior at what you do. I would love to chat with you. I have questions.

  132. 132 Facebook User said at 10:20 pm on May 11th, 2009:

    Amazingggg!!!! esp. the end….” when i come out onstage or on tv, imma be out there wit a 60 piece orchestra…like dis…” thats what im talking about!! get it Ryan!

  133. 133 Dexter Mark Crawford Jr said at 4:38 pm on May 29th, 2009:

    Dude.. you are the best!!! Addiction is CRAZY!!

  134. 134 Lauren Ward said at 12:04 pm on June 6th, 2009:

    Was in shock the first time I saw this. Wow, you truly are amazing!

  135. 135 Julien Goyon said at 10:58 am on June 7th, 2009:

    en français on dit “tu déchire” lol
    peace

  136. 136 Darian Loki Dunn said at 9:32 am on June 17th, 2009:

    PURE GENIUS!!!!

  137. 137 Omarix Tidjani said at 7:32 am on June 19th, 2009:

    Grave K’il Déchire Ce Génie !!!!^^

  138. 138 Robert Kajtazi said at 9:19 am on June 24th, 2009:

    This is hot, i’m addicted to this song =)
    Genius

  139. 139 Jamel Vaughn said at 11:40 pm on June 24th, 2009:

    Man your music is crazy good, saw that you’re coming to Dallas. I’ll have to figure out a way to get some tickets to come see you.

  140. 140 Racioppa Antonio said at 5:06 am on June 25th, 2009:

    Hi man, it’s antonio talking all the way from belgium. I’m sorry but my english is not very good. Man, you are populair here! You have to come make a concert here! I like youre music very much. You are the greatest, I like you’re style, you’re attidude just everything man. Ryan, come to belgium plz and contact me:d! greetzz!!

  141. 141 Facebook User said at 7:16 am on June 25th, 2009:

    was at your concert last night @ House of Blues Orlando. It was the best concert i ever been to!! love your energy man!! hope you come back to Orlando again soon!!

  142. 142 Robin Roberts said at 7:13 pm on June 27th, 2009:

    You Are My Idol! I Want To Be Just Like You When I Grow Up!!!!!!!

  143. 143 Dutch Briggs said at 3:31 pm on July 1st, 2009:

    “Addiction Footage”
    This is the best video footage we’ve seen so far from MTV to the web that actually captures the talent of a true artist abroad. Keep doing your thing man.

    http://www.RBradio.Podomatic.com

  144. 144 Enrico Chacon said at 4:31 pm on July 5th, 2009:

    ahh ha ha…yeah…i love this songs..
    I was kissed my ex-girlfriend on this song.
    She was addicted on me:-)

  145. 145 Saundra Slack Curry said at 9:22 pm on July 7th, 2009:

    I know that this has been posted for a minute, but better late than never. lol

    After watching that clip I am just in total amazement right now!! You are beyond talented; you are gifted in your craft. God has truly blessed you, and I am SOOOO very glad that you are sharing with us what He has given you. Much love for you in the M-town!

  146. 146 Sparkaline Kelly said at 9:53 am on July 8th, 2009:

    Yes! I have a request and since I am a oenophile of champange, a connoisseur of wine; I would like a glass of Billecart-Salmon Clos Saint-Hilaire. While wearing something formal, yet very sexy to hear Addiction sung in it’s original attitudinize.

  147. 147 Andrei Francis said at 10:24 am on August 5th, 2009:

    The truth!

  148. 148 Thomas Pierre said at 6:31 am on August 7th, 2009:

    The last part of this with the orchestra is madness! I hope that dream comes true and that 60 person orchestra rocks the house!

  149. 149 Dallas C. Zeno said at 10:51 pm on August 26th, 2009:

    I listen to this song everyday,an watch this video everyday,tha processis amazing as well as tha song itself is just WOW,can’t wait to hear whats next

  150. 150 Chris Livingston said at 4:04 pm on September 2nd, 2009:

    I like the studio sessions. It really gives u a inside look, into the music industry.

  151. 151 Facebook User said at 9:04 am on September 6th, 2009:

    to this day this one my favs from you….. please let me know next time you are in chicago definately will come and see a performance…..

  152. 152 Guna Sekar said at 1:30 am on September 11th, 2009:

    fentastic

  153. 153 Facebook User said at 11:44 am on September 21st, 2009:

    Ridiculous! You can NEVER be put in a box; your talents are way to huge to fit…I know it must be gratifying!

  154. 154 Sharon Butler said at 7:05 pm on November 7th, 2009:

    just insanely ridiculous! when are you coming to London?
    At least I got a couple of people getting ‘addicted’ your talents!

  155. 155 BrotherJesse Muhammad said at 11:00 pm on November 12th, 2009:

    This video was brought to my attention via Twitter. Brother this is inspiration. I posted it on my blog for my readers to see what it takes to produce greatness! Much continued success to you.

    Brother Jesse Muhammad
    http://jessemuhammad.blogs.finalcall.com

  156. 156 Facebook User said at 7:34 pm on November 18th, 2009:

    Man I could watch this video forever… the genius behind the creation of this beat is incredible. Love the new album too… keep doin’ it my man.

  157. 157 Synthonio Notelli said at 12:48 pm on December 2nd, 2009:

    I cannot tell you how many times I have watched this video and it feels as if I’m always seeing it for the first time. ALWAYS. God bless you, Ryan Leslie.
    Be breezy,

    – Notelli Out.

  158. 158 Facebook User said at 10:12 pm on December 6th, 2009:

    Musical maniac, dude you are wired different!

  159. 159 Talenthouse’s Worldwide Search For Gifted Producers And Musicians To Collaborate With Ryan Leslie « Mission Media PR said at 12:35 pm on February 5th, 2010:

    [...] opportunity, Talenthouse users are asked to go to Ryan’s official website  http://www.ryanleslie.com/makingofaddiction and check out the video of Ryan working in the studio. Entrants will have five minutes to showcase [...]

  160. 160 Facebook User said at 5:47 pm on February 18th, 2010:

    This is the video that inspired me to start producing my own tracks.

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