Ryan Leslie
Singer-songwriter and record producer
Born
September 25th, 1978
47 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A singer-songwriter and producer, this individual gained recognition for blending R&B and hip-hop elements in music. Released self-titled album in 2009 that featured the hit single 'Diamond Girl.' Continued to garner attention for innovative music production techniques and utilization of technology in the creative process. Founded the music technology company Superphone, focusing on direct communication between artists and fans. Worked with various prominent artists and produced multiple chart-topping tracks.
Released the album 'Ryan Leslie'
Produced hits for artists like Cassie and Diddy
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