Ryan Leslie (album) explained

Ryan Leslie
Type:	studio
Artist:	Ryan Leslie
Cover:	Ryan Leslie (Album Cover).png
Recorded:	2007–2008
Length:	48:12
Producer:	Ryan Leslie
Next Title:	Transition
Next Year:	2009

Ryan Leslie is the debut album of American R&B singer-songwriter and producer Ryan Leslie, released February 10, 2009 on Universal Motown in the United States. Three singles were released from the album: "Diamond Girl", "Addiction", and "How It Was Supposed to Be". The album was entirely produced by Leslie. While it received some negative criticism towards Leslie's songwriting, Ryan Leslie earned generally favorable reviews from music critics.^[1]

Personnel

• Ryan Leslie: All keyboards, drum programming, background vocals and executive producer
• Chanel Iman: Additional keyboard on "Just Right"
• Tom "T-Bone" Wolk: Bass and guitar on "You're Fly", "Shouldn't Have to Wait" and "Wanna Be Good"
• Brent Paschke: Bass and guitar on "Quicksand"
• Jermaine Parrish: Drums and additional percussion on "I-R-I-N-A"
• Al Carty: Bass on "I-R-I-N-A"
• Tommy Mottola: Additional guitar on "Wanna Be Good"
• David Sancious: Keyboard on "Wanna Be Good"
• Recording engineers: Ryan Leslie, Anthony Palazzole, Scott Elgin, Rob Kinelski, Jim Caruana
• Mixing engineers: Ryan Leslie, Kevin Crouse, Jim Caruana
• Mastering: Chris Athens
• Photography: Armen Djerrahian, Kameron Crone

Charts

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Peak position
US Billboard 200^[2]	35
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)^[3]	9

Notes and References

1. http://www.metacritic.com/music/artists/leslieryan/ryanleslie Ryan Leslie (2009): Reviews
2. Billboard 200: Week of February 28, 2009. Billboard. April 30, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20130531210436/http://www.billboard.com/charts/2009-02-28/billboard-200. May 31, 2013. live.
3. Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: Week of February 28, 2009. Billboard. April 30, 2023.