Yahoo + Ryan Leslie Present “Sound Decisions”
Yahoo has always been one of the big media channels on-line. This is a piece they commissioned. It was shot and now released in conjunction with the launch of their new campaign:
I love the fact that this piece focuses on Harlem. My ‘hood has been good to me! Shout to Mr. Ferguson at the end who said I’m on my way to being MJ. Trust me, I’m definitely aiming high and enjoying the journey. Thank you all for riding with me (especially Elliott & Casey at PhearCreative, who made this piece come to life and have always made great visual partners).
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WOW!!
After Watching this, my mind became so clear about what your Album actually means for people in NY (Harlem) and your own Personal Life.
Mr. Leslie, You are one of the best producer, singer, song-writer on earth (for me tho, lol), but im pretty sure this applies to a lot of people who Love to listen to RnB.
Keep doing your thing ryan and keep up wid those songs…
Respect, peace… ALi…
Thanks for this video Ryan. Im ready to see you live for the 3rd time…so come in the WV, VA area again
also check out by blog that is getting big http://www.reupspot.com
R Les, keep up the good work. I know you’ll receive the credit that is due to you in due time.
mann this guys talent has no limit..the new album has a lot of soul..hope i get to see you in concert one day mr leslie..it would be my first concert ever..
Amazing
wow my brotha u never sees to amaze me and inspire me to become a better man and never stop dreamin about anything because anything is possible i just Thank u for a great album once again for always making your self available to us the fans and for puttin on one hell of a show and for always being a great person and showing people u can make it doing it the right way wit GOD, hard word, education and a dream Thank u so ever much God bless and when u coming back to Richmond V.A u know we yo home too
WOOOOOOOO TOP Ten!!! never been this far up b4. I Swear Ryan Leslie is my Idol and my biggest influence in music. So inspiring yet Brilliant! Bringing Real Music Back!!! I love the Masterpiece aka transition it gets constant play. One thing tho everytime i listen to “I choose you” or “Guardian Angel” i think about a co worker i really really like but am afraid to tell her even when i think she might like me also but afraid i could be wrong…..But anyway i was listening to your album and got inspired to create a funky type track wit some of your flavor and i did!!! uploading to youtube soon Bigstacks18 look me up enjoy! Next Selection Lets Go!!!!
The most telling aspect of this video? Support from every demographic. What a compliment. Your foundation can only grow stronger by building it from the ground up.
100% inspiration
hey ryan just want to say that your new album is amazing i lovve every direction uve taken it and it inspires me so much….. your the best producer always growing..
p.s where can i find your very first youtube videos like candle lights ?
insane video, the cinematography was on point! i think it really captured a nice view of what your doing with your career…i want to see more videos like this!
Oh yeah change the world man change it up!!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS….RYAN YOU ARE TRUELY AN INSPIRATION TO ALL. YOUR TALENT MIXED WITH YOUR HARD WORK MAKES FOR AMAZING MUSIC AND YOU ARE WAY AHEAD OF THE GAME! PEOPLE NEED TO STOP SLEEPING ON YOU! I WAS AT YOUR SHOW IN TIMES SQUARE ON THE 6TH, AND I MUST SAY THAT THE SHOW MADE MY YEAR!! KEEP THE HITS COMING…..EVEN THOUGH I CANT GET ENOUGH OF BOTH YOUR FIRST AND SECOND ALBUM, I AM SOOO LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR NEXT! THANK YOU FOR BRINGING BACK FEEL GOOD MUSIC!!
Ryan Leslie is the perfect role model for what music needs right now. He’s not only making good music but he lives a life that promotes love and positivity. Thank you R-Les for being that heartbeat to this thing we call music. For others this may be entertainment, but to me this is inspiration and a blessing. I live to see great moments like this. God bless and continue to give us music from your heart man! Andre “Foster Holmes” Weston!
Ryan Leslie is an inspiration to every child who has a dream. He is proof that dreams really do come true if you apply your mind and work hard. As a producer, Ryan creates a sound that is fresh and a sound we all love. Ryan you are incredible and a true music genius. Mjh
You have my full support in all your endeavors…….you truly stand out as a inspiration not only to the youths of Harlem but the world as well.
YOU… ARE… AMAZING!!!
IM EVEN MORE PROUD NOW THAN I HAVE EVER BEEN TO SAY I WAS BORN & RAISED IN NYC (SPANISH HARLEM)… THANK YOU FOR REPRESENTING OUR HOOD, AND SHOWING THAT GREAT THINGS DO COME TO THOSE WHO WORK HARD, NO MATTER WHERE THEY ARE FROM!!!
KEEP THE HITS COMING!!!
MUCH LOVE & RESPECT!!!
Never stop inspiring throughout your journey to the top, Ryan. Your hard work and determination make me believe that climbing even the highest mountain is achievable. As always, thank you. Love from Canada.
When do you come to germany??? It´s not fair, I want to see you in concert! =)
please visit us, you´ve got many fans here
Hey great video Mr. Leslie…Im so mad because i couldn’t find out where your show was in L.A…Im try to catch u next time
insane documentary.. ryan you are by far everything the word entertainer entails and it is an absolute privilege to see you in concert every chance that i get keep inspiring others and thee true fans will be with you until the end
Simply INSPIRATIONAL! You help me keep reaching for my dreams. We’ll meet at the top, kid. UNO!
Oh and I must say that your show @ the Nokia Theater in Times Square was PHENOMENAL! Big upz to Melanie Fiona for a great performance as your opening act. And Big upz to BROOKLYN!
inspired all i can say wanna be like you when i get older
ryan leslie is gonna be the next michael jackson….
…. please visit us in switzerland…
Wow. I didn’t think it was possible, but this made be love R Les & NY even more.
You are truly a genius Mr. Leslie……I am still waiting to see you live….can’t wait to be moved.
Everything about him is SO infused with music. From the way he walks and speaks….it’s almost as if he’s constantly listening out for music; not only from others, but from himself. Truly a remarkable being.
This is on point..
You just gave me inspiration to go back and finish writing my own short film. If your ever in Chicago we must meet up and converse know I can learn so much from you. Hopefully one day I will do so.
R. Les… truly inspirational. When are you coming to Detroit?! I’ll be waiting.
Excellent! I can’t wait for the documentary, but even more so, I cannot wait to see you in CONCERT! Please come to Phoenix, Arizona Celebrity Theater. It is the best venue and it is very intimate with the best seats! I have never been so excited about an artist like this since I became addicted to Beyonce’. Oh my gosh you are now embedded in my musical heart! Your talent and you music excites me like no other! Love u soo much!
Yo Ryan , thats a really nice piece bro.. put together really well.. props to whoever did that.. the part where it goes from your speech into “your not my girl” was mad hype.. =)
Btw, you need to start perfoming “Is It Real Love” live… such a crazy track, personal fav
You ar a GENIOUS
A nice insight into where your at. Keep reaching for that success & recognition as with the drive & talent you have it will happen. @ Les Hav-It, it’s all about Sunday Night…. & like the new name LOL!
Inspirational Video Ryan…
This Was Just Another Step Of You Letting Me Know It’s Ok To Follow My Dreams. Thinking Back To That Day In Harlem, It Was An Honor To Know That You Chose Me To Join You In Celebrating , I Had An Amazing Time, I Would Never Forget It . They Can’t Put You In The Box It’s Impossible ! Cause Look Now Your A Rising Icon !
PS: When Are You Going To Post The Whole Footage From That Day ?
This video is the reason why you are my hero, Your real and your music is nothing but, the new album is so good each track gets me on a different vibe. You see a lot of stuff being played out that’s just meaningless your music has a feel good factor without the imagery that’s portrayed in most videos or lyrics. The new album is truly epic and I just wish you fly up the billboard charts, you deserve every success. God Bless !
Kashif Iqbal
I must’ve watched this 5 times already. lol. seriously, but love and support the work. 2 albums one year = man of the year.
My One Word: Unforgettable! Just like Micheal Jackson’s Favorite Song Singer Nat King Cole You’re Aweeesome!
I Love You ^^
Ina
I see you Ryan…( thats all i have to say)…
I became a fan instantly. Every now and then God blesses us with someone who touches our souls through way of our ears. Ryan you set the president. I have no choice but to follow. Keep it up Brotha.
See thats why you inspire me thats dope to have so much support from your hood thats dope!I covered your whole first album on youtube the url is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcLGcgQ_aNY.This is just a token of my gratitude your inspirational you give everyone inspiration to become successful and take your music far! You are the definition of a true artist,true musician,you create real music!Stay up R.les next selection,much blessings man.
The link above got messed up cause of “this”. The url is
Ryan Leslie Album cover
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcLGcgQ_aNY
Brilliant!!!
Lovin the Transition Album!!!!!
I just had to post this video as my status, simply amazing…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewa6EH39rE8
Doing all I can to keep the tears back here in school. LOL! Watching this in the library. LOVE him man….beyond love and admiration.
After watching the video all I can say is: thank you for following your dreams and letting everybody know that they can do to if they persevere and persist!
Im currently pursuing my Master’s degree as a building block for my future. I’m gratefull for the fact you allow everybody to show where your music is coming from, all YOU.
”The whole world is your playground, GO HARD!”
Hi Ryan,
By now, I wont be your newest fan, but because your music is fast reaching the public, I expect that.
I haven’t taken your cd out of my audio player since I purchased it a little over 2 weeks ago.
Each time I play it, I become even more in tuned with the intricacies of each song.
It’s always a humbling and rejuvinating experience when we recognize & remember where we came from, and that what we ‘got’ from our hood, ‘took’ us places we may have never gone.
Please continue to create your music, because it really does more than just keep me going.
Sincerely,
T. Hurt
the beginning sounds like heaven…sweet sweet heaven : )
keep doing ya thang
Ryan… u are true inspiration to me, my best friend… and im sure many others… yr music and yr talents as a producer and as a singer motivate and inspire me to pursue my dreams of recordin on my violin with amazing artists like yourself…. I understood yr new CD transition when i first heard it and i immediately felt a connection from the chords to the words….
Keep doin wat you do
Peace, Respect and love
-Maya Killingsworth
Hey Ryan, great work, the vid turned out great! It was a pleasure meeting you in LA at the Myspace event. Im looking forward to helping you along your career, let me know if there is anything I can help with any Yamaha Gear or parts, you have a ton of fans in LA & Orange County, hope to see you over here again soon! “Its impossible to stop a man or a woman who will not quit”
Much love and respect,
Omero G.
http://www.omeroguerrero.com
nice post
Ryan Leslie make beautiful music…every note and every song is infectious…it gets to you and it has gotten to me…so what if he doesn’t all the hits, it will come soon enough. Just keep doing what you are doing and keep it real…
I gotta say…the first time I heard that ‘You’re not my girl” song I was a little miffed like okay…he’s going through some new experiences…Im sure hes gotta lot of girl on him now that he’s famous…especially after how vulerable you presented yourself on the first album. But after you explained the story behind it…the light came on…anybody whose got a close guy friend knows what it feels like to be the non-boyfriend.
Check out a video clip I made at Ryan’s concert in Times Square http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G55MPz3ifeU
Awesome video!
Keep doin’ ya thing – i so appreciate your music and I am so glad that I got the chance to see you performing your masterpieces in NYC this month since I just moved all the way from Germany to NY! ‘was just the beginning of an awesome new period in my life! Thank you so much!
Keep it up ’cause we feel your music!
I extremely enjoyed watching this piece of film. Knowing that someone of your caliber is willing to stay in Harlem, walk down 125th street, interact with everyday people, and still find time to create masterpiece music all in a respectable and outstanding fashion. You have a true fan on 161st street. Please keep up the work Ryan. You’re an inspiration to all.
A beautiful display of passion and perserverance. A moving short film that made me remember when I first stumbled upon the first youtube videos.
Good shit!
Dude! i was just at your show at the nokia theatre. youve been my favorite artist for a minute and im glad you kept it that way. thanx! my friends and fam had a great time! keep up the great music!
Ryan…thank you for blessing me brother. Everything I’ve experienced from you, emanates such incredible real and beauty. Man I’m overjoyed…your music came at the right in my life.
Thank you, thank you!
Unkulunkulu akubusise (God Bless you)
:::South Africa:::
This is such a great mini-movie. I can’t wait until you get all of needed followers on Twitter! Can’t wait for the documentary. Love your music. Keep up the GREAT work.
Incredible video
Thank you for all the things you do. You make me believe in my dream…
I loved how you went back to your neighborhood! Your a very humble man! By the way, I love the new album. In “Is it real love” the line when you sing “don’t let the recent past control you, free your mind” – i love this! Its so inspirational in so many ways than you can ever imagine! I listen to this song when I want to leave the past behind – for good or how I never want to think about that “someone” ever again. Love you Ryan!!
when you know where the love comes from, it is easy to return it…..continued success, R.Les..you are no longer a student but the sensei!
df
Nice vid! heard you’re coming back to europe again! don’t forget Holland if so!
Grtz
Wow that video was inspirational, I really love your music and wish to see you in concert! I bought both of your albums and know most of your songs! I LOVE YOU RYAN LESLIE lol. P.S. PLEASE tell us when you will be performing in NYC!
yea that was video was inspirational just as are all your youtube videos. i draw inspiration from all those videos in order to learn how to make music, feel the vibes that come off of music, and learn how the music industry works, just by looking at a computer screen. Keep doing what you doing. I’m a New Yorker and I am proud to have you as part of the NYC musicians that is going to change the world musically.
mad respect for u R-LES!! You are truly a inspiration, keep up the good work NS4L
You are talented Ryan…The passion you have for music is awesome. The new Cd is a great package, even though, Im still jammin’ “Quicksand” and I-R-I-N-A from the last Cd. I could only be so blessed to work with you one day! Much Love and Sucess…. Gee
man you are awesome
I’d definitely love to see you do more Ballads. “I Choose You” and “Gibberish” still remain my all time favorites. Also, props on the push for education being a foundation. Seeing you pull values such as that into the mainstream gives me hope for the future. Keep on keepin on.
I Like it a lot, a great view from your position.
Greets from Germany
I Love your music!
Im Colin Callahan 14 year old singer, songwriter, music producer and you are my inspiration. My dream is work with you.
Thank you for giving me the gift of your music touching me.
-Colin Callahan
Ryan, you ARE a genius! =] & I lovvveeeee your music! I am absolutely in LOVE. <3
you are such a great artist, really inspired by you lovvvvve all your work, keep it up : )
This was a great profile story Ryan, I love it!
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I love this! You are as awesome as I always thought you were. You’re an incredible person, influencing so many people’s lives, and you never request or ask for recognition. I want to see you in concert sooooo bad but I’m out here in lame ol Colorado and most of your shows are on the east coast. I’m from Akron, Oh so I’m pretty mad ’cause I’m sure you’ve been to Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Columbus. Anyway…I’d love to see you do your thing one day soon. Keep being the grand being that you are.
COOL!
when are you coming to baltimore
is ready to get the ryan leslie experience=] ryan you should come to chicago, that will end my first semester of college the right way=]
the last time i saw you was @ club valbonne in London back in september, you were with Zues & my boy blueyrobinson…but just to let you know Ryan your a real inspiration as far as music goes i think 2010 will be a more prosperous year coz you making hits…http://twitter.com/Me_Xclusiv im already tweeting
A real inspirational artist, alot of talent, dedication and creativity with his music..hope to hear more music coming from ya!!
If you are in San Francisco on New Year’s Eve, come check out the Grand Finale of the Carnelian Room with a 360 degree view of the SF Bay. Buy your tickets at http://carnelianroom.eventbee.com/track/slowred
Really appreciate the way your talent & your refined music changes the way the world listens to music. When looking at all the videos and articles it shows you’ve really invested time into what you love which is a positive. Also glad to see an artist show generousity (idk if i spelt that right lol) to his fans. Many people including my mom doesn’t understand that music has a way of connecting to people and that it can also change peoples lives for the better. Hoping that on day I can learn this music thing and also hoping White Plains, NY will have the pleasure of seeing R. less man….. I mean we do have a Ritz C. here!!! Good Luck to your adventures in life dawggg!!
Ill!
This video really brings the album songs to life… seein the visual behind the music really captured the essence of the songs… ‘Is it real love?’ sounds so much better with the video play lol…
oh yeah and i still think that ‘All my love’ needs a video ASAP lol…
Ryan u need to come down to Indianapolis or Chicago to perform… midwest gets no love?
nice vid
lol @ the dude playin the trumpet… he looked kinda cracked out
i also jus saw the vid of ryan with swiss beatz and chris brown… ryan you need to post that up ASAP
lol @ the comment above… that dude did look cracked out… interestin that ryan still listened to his opinion
need 2 c the ryan swiss beatz video 2
owww comment 100 lol
I love this video, and I love your music ! I really enjoy watching you perform because I love how you go on stage and give your all. It really shows in your performances and the passion you have definitely shows in your music. This video did a wonderful job at capturing how people feel about you and your music. This is mainly the reason why your my idol. I never got to tell you this when I met you at the Christmas Eve show because I was a bit nervous lol. Its not everyday that I get to meet people that I look up to. With that being said keep up the good work !
Tatiana
ive been followin u for a while and to see u go back to harlem just shows what u went through to get into the game..its giving me insperation to get on my grind
“That’s Mr. Ryan Leslie, Producer, that’s all you’ve got to say.”
Any chance of a gig in Dublin, Ireland Ryan?!?!
Big fan for the last 2 years.
I Love you Ryan Leslie!!!! You have no idea how much of an impact your music has in my life. I love your music and you have touched me with your lyrics. I just wanted to tell you to keep doing what your doing in the music industry because it is greatly appreciated by your fans. Your self- titled album Ryan Leslie and Transition are constantly on repeat on my ipod(that’s how much I love both albums). Not only are you an great artist but you are a role model also. You are a reminder that one can receive a good education and continue to pursue their dreams. I would just like to say thank you for your music and your contributions to the music industry and the war. They tried to put you in a box it’s impossible! 2010 is your year=]I wish you great success in 2010 and I hope I will be able to see you in concert in Chicago. see you soon and God Bless!
Just be you, an original person. Not MJ ! You’re an only one person, keep it like this !
Wow.. highly appreciate what you’re doing..for generations to come.. we shall learn from the best of the best..never doubt yourself as you probably already know things happen for a reason.. how you will be remembered? Nothing short of “One of the Greatest of all time.”
une monté en puissance qui ne m’étonne pas une seule secondes ,j’ai hâte de découvrir ce qu’il nous réserve pour 2010, continue fait évoluer le rnb
RLS
you know what…You made it man! Next Selection or whatever, I m proud to say that: U r one of the lucky guys who accomplished it, to work with stars and to sell records. It regards me cause I have also artists who r talented but they do not have the luckiness to work like u!
Wish u a great success for ur work and I hope u read this message personally!
all the best,
Ertan
Ryan, Your music inspires me. You should host a remix competition for one of your tracks
Thanks for the great videos.
It’s so amazing to see an artist today, like Ryan Leslie, give back by infusing themselves in their up bringing and hometown. We can all argee that Harlem is a place of dreams and filled with people that will make their make on history. Ryan Leslie you are making your mark!
This video is amazing Ryan Leslie bro you give me inspiration your latest album man has songs that I can really relate to how I feel about a girl who I think is very special & I love but of course I’m not with her due to her part.The album it really captures the emotion the drive you had even though its not that far apart from your debut album it feels like you took more than a good amount of time to put it together.You inspire me because I want to become an engineer and producer.
Ryan this video is so well done and captures your style and essence in a great way. I’ve shown this to so many of my friends, and all of them have thoroughly enjoyed it. You have inspired me, and the world. You never seize to amaze.
Hi!I’m from Spain, and I love you’re music, I need this kind of music to live, so I wan’t to achieve to study and finally being living there!!is my dream since Iwas a child, and when I here your music makes me think that one day i’ll be there, because here in Spain people don’t appreciate this music, Spain is not done for people like me,thank you for making me happy when I´m down!
+10
Les. Great piece on you. You need to get back to your online grind though its been too long whats the delay??? Stop putting out an album every two months lol and lets get some studio sessions I need the inspiration!
Hello Ryan my name is Ludivine and I live in France I am a big admirer of your art (music) I like very much what you makes as artist. I know that the 02/07/2010 has to come in France I would like to know if I could have 2 backstage master keys(passes) for me and my sister as you makes her(it) for Britney Clarck. It is my biggest dream to me and to my sister to meet you and to see yourself in concert . thank you . take care. Ludivine
OMGGGGGG RYAN, i live in the netherlands and i found out you’re coming in february i want to see you SOOOOOO BADLY, but i dont have any cash, is there any way i can win tickets????!?!??!? IM DESPERATE TO SEE YOU…. YOU HAVE NO IDEA.. You cant come to holland and ME not see you!!!!!!! PLEASEEEE tell me a way!!!
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love Ryan Leslie from early! Been pumping your sound in London on the radio. just keep it coming. you always come different every time. 1 love
dj shy dee (furious 5)
Good Love
Manthis guy Ryan is golden…Like this is the type of man to look up to, to want to become…damn where is there a guy like that around me?!
Ryan Leslie c’est la Grande Classe !!!…
its a great video
MR. LESLIE!! Wow I promise I want to be just like you when I grow up..haha..Music is more than passion for you, it’s your motto for your life! Thats EXACTLY how I feel! And don’t worry about the hits, they will come…You just keep doing what you love!! Thanks for the inspiration!
P.S.-We are going to work together one day…
inspiration at its best…influence at its greatest…keep doin’ it!!!