Raw Rhythm

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As I boarded my plane home from Amsterdam Saturday morning, I was recognized for the first time by a staff member at an international airport. “Didn’t I see you on television yesterday?” my ticket agent asked. “Yes!” I replied:

Shout out to Doutzen Kroes for welcoming me to her hometown and bringing some great people to the show. Even more special to me is the fact that my grandfather (“Opa” in Dutch) lives in Amsterdam and thoroughly enjoys knowing that I’m pursuing my dream with vigor and passion and people are responding! Thanks to everyone who took pictures with me before the show. I’ll always remember my first European show with my band. Here’s to many many more!!

 

Posted: August 5th, 2009 | Under: Inspiration, Live

95 Comments on “Raw Rhythm”

  1. 1 Davy Rosbak said at 3:18 am on August 5th, 2009:

    Hey Ryan,

    Cool video!

    I live in The Netherlands, when is your next performance overhere?

    Keep up the good work, but that is not a problem for you!

    I listen to your album all day..!

  2. 2 Shireen Rahimi said at 3:38 am on August 5th, 2009:

    Ryan Leslie,
    You have so much heart it’s amazing. We feel your love as well, keep it up homie. People are just now starting to wake up to the NextSelection Movement

    <3 Shay

  3. 3 David Chanzá Téllez said at 4:26 am on August 5th, 2009:

    Hope one day you come to spain!!!

  4. 4 Mitchell Bouman said at 6:31 am on August 5th, 2009:

    You’re show was insaine in Amsterdam!! So much energy! I hope u come back soon to Holland. Btw the live band was Really Great loved it like everybody did in Amsterdam!!

  5. 5 Joshica Ylon said at 6:49 am on August 5th, 2009:

    great job!

  6. 6 Daniel Lopez said at 6:54 am on August 5th, 2009:

    I hope you come soon to Spain too. I see you like the artist of the year already. You are going to be one of the biggest in this music world.

  7. 7 Philip Stevens said at 7:36 am on August 5th, 2009:

    Haha, wow that looked intense. Keep rockin’ Ryan! I’m still waiting to see you perform, someday hopefully.

  8. 8 Leo Sylejmani said at 9:39 am on August 5th, 2009:

    INSAANEE! YOU’RE A CRAZY PERFORMER!

  9. 9 Ben DiNapoli said at 9:59 am on August 5th, 2009:

    That’s awesome, but you’ve been getting that kind of crazy praise and respect from Europe since Just Right! It’s time everyone here in America follows suit; I think you’re starting to get some recognition, but nowhere near the amount you deserve. On another note, it seems like you have great chemistry with your band; y’all have definitely put in a lot of time to make every performance memorable for everyone (I’m not at all surprised though ha). Transition this fall- stay locked in!!!

  10. 10 Arka Der Stepanian said at 12:03 pm on August 5th, 2009:

    Wish I could’ve been here. Next time you hit Holland I’ll be there + everyone I know haha!

    Stay blessed!

  11. 11 Hakim Malki said at 12:25 pm on August 5th, 2009:

    You have to come in FRANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  12. 12 Ravin Jutiar said at 1:07 pm on August 5th, 2009:

    That was AMAZING! wish I could’ve been there, next time I’ll def be there..
    damn such a shame..fan since ‘05 and I wasn’t even there..ugh i hate myself right now, lol

    Come back soon!
    God Bless

  13. 13 Krishan Ramadhin said at 1:32 pm on August 5th, 2009:

    thank YOU for taking time for a picture.
    so since you have a dutch opa, I take it you know some dutch words?
    kom snel met me samenwerken!

    thnx again

  14. 14 Ashani Ebert said at 1:37 pm on August 5th, 2009:

    Wow i love your music …
    i hope you’ll come to germany one day!

    keep doing your thing… !

  15. 15 Ryan Leslie – Raw Rhythm (LIVE in Amsterdam) - FINDtheSHIT said at 1:37 pm on August 5th, 2009:

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  16. 16 Victor A Slate said at 1:41 pm on August 5th, 2009:

    Hitup http://www.reupspot.com to view pictures of ryan leslie… ive been to two concerts of his..HE THE BEST

  17. 17 Thess Heijmans said at 1:46 pm on August 5th, 2009:

    It was amazing! Been listening to your music for several years now and you still have the quality to amaze me everytime since then.

    Looking forward to your future performance in the Netherlands as headliner! You def. deserve it!

  18. 18 Jahdi Duarte said at 2:10 pm on August 5th, 2009:

    Your energy is infectious!! I’m anxious to catch a performance!!

  19. 19 Ruben Hilbolling said at 2:48 pm on August 5th, 2009:

    Mr. Leslie, thank you for your inspiring performance. It was the first time I saw you perform live and with a band…I’m so glad true artists are still out there!

    Too bad I didn’t saw you walk around, cause I definitely wanted to chat with you.

    Hope to hear and see you soon.

    Yours sincerely,

    Ruben

  20. 20 Facebook User said at 3:07 pm on August 5th, 2009:

    Keeping the momentum from BBKings in Time Square it seems! Great performance as usual. Please do a full concert soon, 4 songs is good, but when you love a whole album its hard to be satisfied!

  21. 21 Jermaine Sampson said at 3:20 pm on August 5th, 2009:

    Simply amazing man, i gotta make it out to your next show in NY. missed the last one.

  22. 22 Jorge Cardenas said at 3:41 pm on August 5th, 2009:

    And anotha one!

  23. 23 Annastazia Mendez said at 4:30 pm on August 5th, 2009:

    WOW where did u get all that energy. And where can I get some???

  24. 24 Facebook User said at 5:12 pm on August 5th, 2009:

    I travelled from london 2 come see u in amsterdam n u were the reason y why i did that friday which was my 21st bday. Got in my hotel about 7pm and fell asleep due 2 sheer exhaustion. Woke up the next mornin pissssed with myself cos i missed ur performance!! U gota hit up london soon!

    Ur the biggest thing in music, nuff said.

  25. 25 Kerensa Smith said at 5:14 pm on August 5th, 2009:

    I love you and your music, you need to come to Baltimore ASAP!!!

  26. 26 Flow Gues said at 7:51 pm on August 5th, 2009:

    When do you come back in Europe ? I’m the biggest french fan I think, I really love your style you’re a true artist (which is hard to find nowadayz)
    Hope that one day you’ll get the respect you deserve, and you’ll never change.
    If it is possible for you to send me or post somewhere some of your projects, I’d love it
    You’re the best keep doing your thing
    We support you in the southside of France.

  27. 27 Darin Hubbard said at 8:34 pm on August 5th, 2009:

    Keep making that GOOD MUSIC Ryan. I support everything you do. I bought the new single on itunes today as well as the two tracks you did on Fabolous new album. I love it when you get on that electronic piano. For an example, towards the end of “Fabolous Life” and “I-R-I-N-A” Mannn…that is some real talent. By the way..i was at the show in LA, i really appreciated all the energy you put in your performance, even your chain snapped off LOL! You are my favorite all around artist, anytime you drop an album…best believe im buyin it. God bless.

  28. 28 Robbie Small said at 8:51 pm on August 5th, 2009:

    R.Les Tha Man international!!!!!

  29. 29 Ryan Leslie Performs "You’re Not My Girl" At Raw Rhythm Festival in Amsterdam » ICESWAG.COM said at 10:04 pm on August 5th, 2009:

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  30. 30 Aisha Beasley said at 10:58 pm on August 5th, 2009:

    I see fans scream! ryan!, leslie! As you pray before u come out to give a show. Hope i will be able to see a show one day, your music is like know other i ever heard before. keep doing you, you the next to come.

    We are not limited by our abilities but by our vision”

  31. 31 Dominic Whittle said at 2:56 am on August 6th, 2009:

    Ryan, when are you coming to tour England? Please can somebody let me know asap!!!!

  32. 32 Alec Danun said at 5:35 am on August 6th, 2009:

    RYan the show at Amsterdam was of the hook! Damnz Doutzen kroes didn’t see her……

  33. 33 Facebook User said at 6:32 am on August 6th, 2009:

    The Netherlands is a beautiful place, I hope you had a chance to look around and see more of it than just the stage. If that’s all you saw, then you got to see the beauty in the people.

    Keep up the good work, I can’t wait for the next album!

  34. 34 Facebook User said at 9:23 am on August 6th, 2009:

    Your music is a breath of fresh air! You bringing fun back to the game. How can we find out about where u are performing and will u show the south some love? lol Keep doin your thing and I kno the next album will be fire. Peace.

  35. 35 Robin Datema said at 11:41 am on August 6th, 2009:

    Ryan your show @ Amsterdam was crazy! So happy we had the Europe premiere.

    Off the hook and so inspiring.

    Thanks for putting me in your video @ 0:08 and took the time for a chat and picture!

    Robin

  36. 36 Facebook User said at 11:56 am on August 6th, 2009:

    Dear Ryan!
    I was there, saw how you rocked the Raw Rhythm Festival, how you rocked in Amsterdam!! Crazy :-) Hope to see you soon again here around!!

    Lots of love!!
    S.

  37. 37 C Marques Scott said at 12:19 pm on August 6th, 2009:

    Same thing I say all the time…
    Dope!! Very Inpirational.

  38. 38 Facebook User said at 2:09 pm on August 6th, 2009:

    Come to Paris Ryan, we’re waiting for u!! luv

  39. 39 Derrick Gellidon said at 3:46 pm on August 6th, 2009:

    vid/interview i dug up on youtube of you. Make good on these ideas 4 fans(like me) who’ve invested in u, and made it out to see n meet u multiple times. SF AND MERCED. NYC TEXT TIME!! God Bless http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gij2ROvvuqA&NR=1

    Aside from this, i’m not sure who checks these messages anymore, but I’ve sent multiple emails to you, Evan, and NS fam about offering any services to you. We met twice, once in Merced where i waited for you outside the Hot 104.7 station and again when Evan invited me to the show in San Fran at yoshi’s. U can look through ur video diary to see. I just finished my undergrad and am starting my master’s program in organization development. I understand you are based on the east, but i’d love to get involved any way i can, working for free, to learn from your model. I can send you my official resume so you know this is serious. I believe in your talent, direction and passion. I want to convince you to believe in mine. Thank you for your hospitality and inspiration.

    God Bless,

    Derrick Gellidon

  40. 40 Velour Dowdy said at 3:51 pm on August 6th, 2009:

    Ginia Ent ™ ©
    Support “The Ryan Leslie Campaign”
    you can find it at
    http://www.youtube.com/giniaent
    thanks for all the support
    IF YOU NEED BEATS HIT ME

  41. 41 Tatianah'T for Trendsetta'Green said at 4:44 pm on August 6th, 2009:

    This is a reason why it’s essential for every Ryan Leslie fan to see him live, so much energy I love it!!!

  42. 42 Yamill Vallecillo said at 6:37 pm on August 6th, 2009:

    I’m proud of you bro! Keep it coming…your coming closer to where you need to be at!

  43. 43 Facebook User said at 6:41 pm on August 6th, 2009:

    LIVE LIVE LIVE!!!!!!! PURE GREATNESS

  44. 44 Facebook User said at 7:42 pm on August 6th, 2009:

    Ryan , France Love you….
    You know that…We know that !
    Poeple love your songs, this is in french because it can’t traduce it :
    De 15 à 80 ans voici le public que tu a pu toucher ici en France,Si tu veut plus d’infos parismode.prod@gmail.com !
    Peace and To be continued….
    “15 at 80 years old we listening your songs”

  45. 45 Amelia Polanco said at 9:55 pm on August 6th, 2009:

    AMAZING!

  46. 46 Rihab Jetset said at 10:57 pm on August 6th, 2009:

    u are amaising sincerely, so sad i missed ur perfomance in Dubai, hope u r comming back soon! And that is true France loves u, keep it up!

  47. 47 Luke Chapman said at 1:12 am on August 7th, 2009:

    This Tune Had Me “omg-ing” outloud!!! loool
    ryan.. your too much to handle, the stage presence!! the emotion.. the passion!! its all visable in this video.. cant wait too get back to college and start making tunes like this, you’ve inspired me beyond beleif!!

    thanks
    keep it up
    god bless you
    Luke Chapman – Music Producer – England, UK

  48. 48 Darko Spijkers said at 5:45 am on August 7th, 2009:

    I came back from my vacation August 2nd.. And I live in Amsterdam, so I was really bummed to find out I couldn’t go to the show!
    You should come again.. Keep up the good work, R.Les 4 Pres!

  49. 49 Joany Dahlmans said at 7:13 am on August 7th, 2009:

    Wow you’re so full of energy.. I SOO wished I was there.. too bad I wasn’t :(
    RLes, you’re the best. Holland loves you already!

  50. 50 Adam Mueller said at 1:18 pm on August 7th, 2009:

    Can someone, anyone, tell me what those black shades are that Ryan has on in “Diamond Girl?” I love those all black shades. PS: You are the best producer I have heard. Your energy is ridiculous. I watch one of your videos everyday, really gets me going.

  51. 51 Sparkaline Kelly said at 1:48 pm on August 7th, 2009:

    What are you, sick in the head? Leave Evan alone “All My Love” goes out to him.

  52. 52 Leshieka Hughes said at 12:08 am on August 8th, 2009:

    YOU ROCKED IT IN CHARLOTTE, NC TONIGHT RYAN! I LOVE YOU

  53. 53 Micheal Powell said at 1:01 am on August 8th, 2009:

    my mane man R-les its mike from V.A still trippin off how u killed when came here for friday at sunset i see u still doing yo thang great video im waiting on the dvd i know its gone be crazy. much love and GOD BLESS

  54. 54 Ryan Leslie – My Official Site and Video Diary » Blog Archive … – The Facebook News said at 2:52 am on August 8th, 2009:

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  55. 55 Sean Adam Kroker said at 6:56 am on August 8th, 2009:

    Just great! Visit our ONLINE BLOG

    http://blog.vibin.de :)

    Same Layout, Same Passion!

  56. 56 O-One Tran said at 9:59 am on August 8th, 2009:

    Good one at the Raw Rythm in Amsterdam.. :D
    The performance of ‘Fakkelbrigade’ was the same time as yours, but later I heard it was delayed (cuz I was at urs)..so how cool is that!
    waitin for ur next visit… and new skillz..

  57. 57 Ashraf Sahli said at 5:56 pm on August 8th, 2009:

    Too bad i was in Morocco at that time..
    But your next performance in the Netherlands or in Belgium I DEFINETELY won’t miss!!

    And I love the fact your grandfather is dutch.. makes it feel like you’re even more “one of us” :D

  58. 58 MisterHealthy Bento said at 4:12 am on August 9th, 2009:

    I knew it since I was first following you back in 2004. “He’s going to grow out to be a big artist”. And now I saw you in my town (ams) at raw rhythm and you proved it to me, “you are big” So now we have to arrange for you to soon come back to amsterdam, germany, belgium, cause its time to take over!

    Bento

  59. 59 Catdaddy Blue said at 10:37 am on August 9th, 2009:

    Yo Les whats good, its CAT…im bout 2head 2Central Park 2 c u perform..u Cox, Jazz, Case, Jon b…i kno the show is about 2b a zoo! i want 2get a chance speak 2u if possible

  60. 60 Nathan Mulder said at 1:20 pm on August 9th, 2009:

    Great Job!!! To bad you did’t awnser my messages.. :( I really hoped that I would meet you that day… too bad hopefully I will meet you in that future…

  61. 61 Star Law said at 3:16 pm on August 9th, 2009:

    hey, i was looking at you schedule for the month of August and I didn’t see you performing in Jersey next Saturday. They are advertising for you to be in Jersey and I was extremely excited, until I was just checking out your page. Please let me know. I really want to check you out. Please let me know.

  62. 62 Oboho Afiong Oboho said at 3:29 pm on August 9th, 2009:

    ryan leslie i adore u .i love diamond girl ,how its supposed to be,addiction etc. you are soo cute.i dreamt of you.really.and i dont know if its because i like you.or i listen to your music to sleep,but either way you are my idol.i would love to hear your voice in real life.i live in nigeria,and i am 22.my birthday is november 26.hearing your voice will be a dream come true.keep up the good work .i love you.my e- mail add is elle24luv2002@yahoo.com. my phone number is +2348050731489.call or write anytime.kisses

  63. 63 Jerrell Simpson said at 6:46 pm on August 9th, 2009:

    yo ur new track is crazy,can’t wait for the album.you should come to atlanta

  64. 64 Catdaddy Blue said at 9:22 pm on August 9th, 2009:

    Les, Central park was on point…u already kno u had the crowd rockin…iwas handing out my promo flyers..hope 1got ur way

  65. 65 Kemile Mcintosh said at 12:16 am on August 10th, 2009:

    :) ….Concert in Central Park was great….even tho i didnt get 2 c Ryan…still appreciated listening to his performance nonetheless..

  66. 66 Markus James said at 10:01 am on August 10th, 2009:

    I am loving your work Ryan Leslie. It just keeps getting better. I hope one day to work with you. Myspace.com/themarkusj

  67. 67 Ryan Reed said at 12:34 pm on August 10th, 2009:

    Simply put, you are THE MAN. Your passion and drive is simply unequaled and you continue to produce instant classics. May God continue to bless you in all that you do.

  68. 68 Bart Krz Marquis said at 1:01 pm on August 10th, 2009:

    Ryan I need to see you live! You bring so much energy to the stage which one day i hope to achieve. Nuff Love from England.

  69. 69 Alonzo Mark said at 1:25 pm on August 10th, 2009:

    Hey R Les Ny based Mastering engineer here wondeing if you needed and intern. would love to learn some thing from you. i feel we are on the same level as far as helpin the community out I do some stuff with the circle k my girls is the presendent over at nyu…. um basically holla back im up on 100th st. later fam. if you need a resume hit me up via email ajmissaved@hotmail.com

  70. 70 Dominique Eason said at 1:47 pm on August 10th, 2009:

    Hey Ryan! I had the pleasure of meeting you yesterday at Central Park (I believe before you went on stage). I waited for an hour on line to get into the venue to be told by the police that it had reached maximum capacity. As my boyfriend and I were exiting, I saw your truck and took a chance at walking over to see if you were in it. Sure enough, you were! And you took a picture with me and signed my dollar. I just wanted to thank you for such a great a experience and for being so kind. Oh yea, and thank you for a return to real music as well. Hope to see you soon again!

  71. 71 Ericka Mccarthy said at 2:38 pm on August 10th, 2009:

    Just seen R. Les at Central Park Summer Stage on yesterday absolutely, positively a-freakin mazing performance. I am your biggest fan and I one day hope to work with you.

  72. 72 Simone Boyd said at 3:54 pm on August 10th, 2009:

    HEY RYAN!!!!!!!!!!! I SAW YOU YESTERDAY AT CENTRAL PARK SUMMERSTAGE!!! I LOVED YOUR ENERGY AND THE SHOW!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. AFTER LEAVING MY HOUSE AT 8 A.M. AND STANDING ON LINE FROM 10 A.M. TIL WHEN THE SHOW STARTED AT 3 P.M. YOU WERE THE ONLY PERFORMER I WAS THERE TO SEE!! I TOOK MY LIL BRO WHO WAS STILL NEW TO YOUR MUSIC TO THE SHOW AND HER WAS BEYOND IMPRESSED. HE WENT ON I TUNES WHEN HE GOT HOME AND DOWNLOADED EVERYTHING!! THANKS FOR THE HITS AND KEEP THEM COMING!!!

  73. 73 Bettye Simmons-Lamar said at 8:38 pm on August 10th, 2009:

    Hey! I just saw your performance in central park via ryanleslieweb. Great performance! You put some STANK on it. I was like, he’s breaking out the GOAT on ‘em. Very energetic and fun to see. Just wish I had been there in person.

  74. 74 Brandon Tang said at 12:27 am on August 11th, 2009:

    Shit I had to be there…Come again to Amsterdam and I’ll be there for sure!!!

  75. 75 Facebook User said at 4:36 pm on August 11th, 2009:

    Hello, I experienced the magnetism of your voice and stage presence this past sunday at NYC Central Park Summer Stage performance…and for lack of a better comment: WOW!!! Looking forward to seeing you in concert the next time you’re to perform in NYC…anything coming up??? Besos…and keep up the wonderful talented work!!!

  76. 76 Melody Denise said at 8:40 pm on August 11th, 2009:

    Ryan, you are absolutely wonderful!! I first heard your name when Usher received his award for Yeah! I LOVE & ADMIRE YOUR MUSICAL GENIUS & WORK ETHIC!!! singing to ya* They dont know, like I know/ They cant feel like I feel/ When I hear from you/ I escape into/ a musical bliss/ snappin like this … okay, I think Im gonna record it and send it to you! God Bless you Brotha!!! your music just makes me HAPPY!!!

  77. 77 Shikira Richards said at 11:45 pm on August 11th, 2009:

    I try to see you in New York as much as I can because your performances are great. I’ve experienced your show 3 1/2 x’s so far. The 1/2 is for Central Park. I went to the show because I knew you were going to perform. I wasn’t able to see you but I did hear you. I try to spread your amazing work to everyone I know. Keep up the great work. Can’t wait for the new album and more shows to come.

  78. 78 Clarisse Adriana said at 3:05 pm on August 12th, 2009:

    i love “you’re not my girl”!!! give it to me like… OW! HEY! lol luvv it

  79. 79 Xavier DeJesus said at 11:23 am on August 13th, 2009:

    Feelin tha New single “you’re not my girl” cant wait for ya nex album ryan i still be blastin ya first album almost everyday..lol

  80. 80 Facebook User said at 5:20 pm on August 13th, 2009:

    1 word.. Amazing.

  81. 81 Ethan Ej White said at 4:58 pm on August 15th, 2009:

    What song was that!?

  82. 82 Ethan Ej White said at 4:59 pm on August 15th, 2009:

    nvm…slow moment…dope song

  83. 83 Mitchell Stuart said at 3:32 am on August 16th, 2009:

    I was there i from Amsterdam it was a fantastic show !!!

    @ Ethan White The Song is called : you’re not my girl

  84. 84 Mitchell Waters said at 7:39 pm on August 16th, 2009:

    Man this song is freaking Crazy Hot!!!! i would come to nyc to spend a day in nyc wit my man r les but i found out i gotta work plus how would i get there….but i know he will hold it down

  85. 85 Marc Hunziker said at 6:59 am on August 17th, 2009:

    hope you’ll come back soon to europe!!

  86. 86 Frank van Halteren said at 3:34 am on August 22nd, 2009:

    Amazingggg!!

    To bad i was on holiday 3 days before….

    Hope u will be back soon in Holland!!

    peace!

  87. 87 Facebook User said at 4:51 pm on August 23rd, 2009:

    Come to LONDON please!!!!

  88. 88 Loïc Mirande said at 8:48 am on September 2nd, 2009:

    Hi Ryan !!
    Nice Show !!
    Waiting for your new Album :p
    I’m Going to buy a Korg R3 and i Wanted to know, what is the name of the preset that you used for the lead in this track ?

    Thanks Mr Leslie !
    (Sorry for my english i’m French)

    Next Selection 4 Life !

  89. 89 Tiara Pilou Ringers said at 5:39 pm on September 4th, 2009:

    really really like it.
    greets from Holland

  90. 90 Suraya Mensink said at 4:08 pm on September 12th, 2009:

    Man I almost cried, I really wanted to be there just to see you.. better luck next time..
    Around December i’ll be in NYC, I do dream about bumping into you lol
    >_< the dork..

    Keep up the good work
    cuz I can’t imagine Music without R-les!

    lovee

  91. 91 Jaida Leilonie Marie said at 7:12 pm on October 20th, 2009:

    i’ve never joined anybody’s fan page or nothing. i’ve never really been interested. just something about your music moves me. it kinda makes me happy. i love music with good beats and meaningful words. i play drums and i loved your video “how it was supposed to be with just the instruments”. i don’t really talk to too many people or go crazy over many stars but i think you and your music are great. “how it supposed to be will never get old to me”… especially with the things i’m going threw.

  92. 92 Danish Maher said at 8:04 am on November 17th, 2009:

    tttttttrrr

  93. 93 Danish Maher said at 8:05 am on November 17th, 2009:

    gfdf

  94. 94 Danish Maher said at 8:05 am on November 17th, 2009:

    y

  95. 95 Facebook User said at 9:29 pm on December 4th, 2009:

    Love your music bro! Keep it up!

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