Ryan Leslie: Tiny Desk Concert

[@louiiviable]

Who else is happy to see Ryan after this long ❤

[@simoneboyd5119]

Me!!! Forever a fan! I introduced his music to my gen z co workers! It's all about the music! 😁

[@vanessajackson3894]

So so happy he is definitely underated ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@AshleeElease]

Meeeee❤❤❤

[@Robert_Kakue]

✋🏽✋🏽✋🏽✋🏽✋🏽

[@lokeylady25]

YESSSSSSSS!!!!……you prob tired of seeing me in the comment section by now because I’m so super excited and peacock proud they acknowledging this wonderful talent!!

[@shyanne5957]

The industry didn’t give Ryan Leslie the respect and honor he deserves. He needs to be back on FRONT AND CENTER. Along with the artists we have today ❤

[@Curling_Rack]

Ryan was the first to sign Cassie

[@Sarayah93]

@@Curling_Rack😳 IMO That means ditty had something to do with his absence in music. Dirty money is going down, now Ryan is back.🧐

[@clintob254]

Agreed

[@FNNYD15]

For real !!!!

[@dougiesus]

100%!!!

[@kidaqua115]

Shoutouts to tiny desk for giving Ryan his flowers. Such an underrated talent. He has some great albums

[@PatronHerself]

Facts !

[@1kiakia11]

Absolutely 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💯💯💯

[@BRANDIWINE_79]

I agree! He does not get the airplay he should!

[@joibear5133]

Yes, So underrated! 💯 A great artist and one of my favorite producers!

[@VesaJay]

It sucks that he didn't get the attention he should have gotten.

[@refiloevictor4095]

He looks so FREE, JOYFUL & HEALTHY.

[@Foreverme4-b5p]

Am so happy for him yaz ❤

[@rudy3202]

It’s what happens when you stick to your talents and don’t sell your soul to the industry

[@JustSayin-mz9jb]

It's almost like a genie was released from his bottle, lol.

[@misstampabay716]

We need to get Amerie and Mya on Tiny Desk and pay homage to the 2000s!

[@madskillzgh23]

THAT WOULD BE INSANE!!!!!!!

[@akosuakumi1378]

My exact sentiments 😊

[@erinbrown1815]

Amerie!!!!

[@shyanne5957]

You said that right !!!!😊

[@yourgirldp]

Yes Yes to both!!! At the spur of the moment earlier this year, my daughter called me and said Mya was in town so she bought tickets for us to her show. She still got the voice and the moves!!! And Amerie is still in heavy rotation on my playlist!!!

[@jpswerve182]

The video of him making "Addiction" in the studio will forever be legendary!

[@undeniablyquana3737]

Yes

[@amos4395]

FACTSSSS!! I remember being blown away and instantly liked him after seeing that!

[@Prismatic9008]

Yes, I miss them days

[@Chaucer129]

Yesss loved him then and to this day!

[@jonseylocs]

Yes!

[@NeoTlouVII]

Thank you to the NPR employee who advocated for a Ryan Leslie Tiny Desk. This is one artists that deserves endless flowers, insanely talented.

[@Astoldbyginquita]

Yes yes yes

[@yjallen]

YES!!!

[@VoyagetoESL]

Right i clicked so fast! this makes me happy!

[@lokeylady25]

Yessssss!!!!! Yessss yesss yessssss!!!!! Man I’m so excited to see this one!!! Sooooo underrated!!!

[@fmcdomer]

What they do to him

[@empresssk]

I screamed, yelled, shouted! Maaaaan, Tiny Desk is taking no prisoners in 2024! It’s also super comforting to see how many early ‘00s fans still remember and adore this man. He definitely deserves it all! BRING BACK REAL MUSIC.

[@kelleemoore3779]

Totally agree

[@youngking8718]

True Ryan Leslie fans know how much this means to us, his run was short but it was impactful

[@clariseharrington8252]

Facts! ❤

[@neildevon2922]

His run run is still going. I think after seeing how shady people were in the industry to him he just took a step back to focus on his other passions, skills, and talents privately. He definitely is still a force behind the scenes.

[@dschaydschee]

2007-2013

[@thisizamra]

@@neildevon2922 i guess many dont know that he started the first "directly paid by fans artist" business. Maybe the pilot for Patreon and OF likes. He had a WhatsApp contact option for a monthly fee or such. His Concerts were much much smaller but he was the organizer and seller of tickets directly etc etc. He knew a lot of his fans by name and such. He made a little ryan leslie bubble very very early on and I think he stated he was very happy about it. also we gotta add, he left the diddy spectrum early on too. Im guessing his flirting towards cassie wasnt received well.

[@empressdre]

He ain't dead....He's gonna make a musical comeback!

[@godwinuringi7513]

shout out to whoever is doing the bookings. shout out R Les. its your time

[@alliver_tennis]

Yessss! What a legend!

[@TheNumeroUno]

Yes it is

[@StephSteph5]

Seriously!! ❤

[@SabrinaG5]

I read in the comments it was an employee that put in the recommendation.

[@nguverenande3074]

@@SabrinaG5That employee better get a raise

[@missvfancy]

Only real Ryan Leslie fans would understand how much this means!!! He had that no-skip album I know I for sure blew some speakers to!

[@414riley]

Zero skips

[@oRuTRa45]

💯💯💯

[@chrise7122]

Listened to every song even down to gibberish 😂

[@Mzvandal]

The way I forced this man’s music down everyone’s throat 😂💜

[@weisen187]

I almost cried whilst listening, it meant so much for me… 🙏

[@actright317]

Anybody that’s a Ryan Leslie fan is my family for life ❤

[@DesireKatana]

First of all thanks for loving music that's soulful, the first time I listened to supposed to be I got caught from then on. He's one of my favorite artists till this day.

[@DTMATV]

🎉🎉

[@evecan1]

I interned for R Les in 2005. He is the blueprint. Intellect, talent and business acumen all in one. He is behind major hits. PUT SOME RESPECT ON RYAN LESLIE’s name.

[@evecan1]

Next Selection daze

[@dvdndsWill]

@@evecan1the making beats from scratch days. ✌️🏾💪🏾

[@MrLENrok]

Are you the one in the KZbin video getting the trumpet from the “store” and in the studio?

[@starsign27]

The Envy I have. I tried so hard to intern for R.Les!

[@jessAintenough]

Omg you are so lucky this would be dream

[@taye309]

Whoever booked THE Ryan Leslie for Tiny Desk deserves a raaaise. Ive been waiting for this performance for a minute! Been rocking R Les for years and never skipped his songs. His catalogue and musicality is unmatched! I hope he receives his flowers and we can hear more soon ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@closetfreakish]

Factttttts

[@PrinceLeigh]

@@closetfreakish 💯💯💯💯

[@etf42]

Ryan Leslie sings, raps, plays multiple instruments, and produces. He also owns a tech company, he owns a investment company, he's still making music as a independent artist, just dropped an album. He just went on tour in Europe and I went to see him perform in London. He is my favorite artist of all time, I have been listening to him for 15+ years.

[@cancer_moonchild]

Ditto 🥰

[@opheliagoode3149]

My guy❤ He is talented

[@briana14333]

Genius level✨👌🏾

[@weijwij8366]

Facts! Saw him in the Netherlands and it was fire!

[@taffygore6285]

Harvard graduate as well

[@ZachariasEnislidis]

No one will comment that the female backup singers are stunning?

[@robbean3030]

Was thinking the same thing

[@JDrummond29]

They really are especially the alto

[@VincentConard]

🤫😶🤫(Can’t comment. If I do, I’m in trouble with wifey, so…)😶🤫😶

[@DreVybzKingRobnsin]

The one on the left for me 😍😍

[@kareemwillis2033]

​@@DreVybzKingRobnsin🔥🔥🔥

[@donzpressplay]

We don’t talk about how Ryan Leslie single-handedly influenced a generation of audio creatives. He was the influencer before the term influencer existed. His channel had us in a chokehold, with no gimmicks or click bait. We binged his KZbin videos, and learned the essence of the craft just from watching. A legend who deserves much more credit. Thank you Tiny Desk!

[@Eokunbor2024]

And didn’t he put Cassie on?

[@balej83]

Well said!!! He was way ahead of his time. I still watch his making of Addicted and I Gets Money

[@daedae1522]

Right and most were one 5 mins long and we still watched them over and over

[@daedae1522]

@@Eokunbor2024yes sir he did

[@jefferykincey3907]

Facts

[@visual_bored]

The video of him making the beat for “Addiction” belongs in the hall of fame

[@Bachaar_Philly1West]

That whole run on those videos he was putting out was crazy, I rewatched a thousand times

[@luancav]

Every beatmaker is a fan of Ryan Leslie because of the FIRSTS beat making videos on KZbin ever!

[@RonaboSoul]

I will have to check it out. Thanks for the comment

[@youngprezzieproduction]

I agree! It’s a Classic!

[@LunchTicketsPodcast]

Facts

[@jcox4537]

Ryan Leslie is a pure musician. There aren’t many left! His career was sabotaged. It’s as clear as day. Happy to see him performing again!!

[@VoyagetoESL]

yes super talented!

[@TheBroknPezDispenser]

How was it sabotaged?

[@J.D.M2.1]

​@TheBroknPezDispenser the diddler wanted Cassie

[@ahub87]

@@TheBroknPezDispenserhe was unfortunately Cassie’s boyfriend and the diddler wanted her so the diddler did what he does. Considering what he did to Kid Cudi’s car, I guess Les was lucky.

[@silhouettpolefitness]

I want Ryan to come back out.

[@kennethwillaert5778]

Who went after this straight to listen all his songs again? Memories!

[@chantalwoods3088]

The scream I let out!!! Ryan we’ve missed you!!!! NPR 2024 top notched. No skips!!!!!

[@d.m.5017]

😂You Ain't Never Lied, I Was So Happy When I Saw The Notification This Morning.

[@MDBryant]

Yaaaaas! 🥳

[@empresssk]

I shoutedddddd!!! Couldn’t believe my eyes

[@sonyat4191]

Me too 😂😂

[@adriannaalba2649]

Just right 0:00 Something that I like 5:45 Diamond girl 10:00 Long way to go 12:37 How it’s supposed to be 14:14 Addiction 17:37

[@steveballer24]

Fly Together 13:11

[@karischandler8496]

@@steveballer24my fav part of the set

[@worksmagic89]

They should pin this comment to the top of comments

[@queenal7749]

@@worksmagic89Tiny desk always puts in their description

[@topicispoppin]

Thank you!

[@PopTalkPodcast]

I’m a 3 time combat veteran. During my last tour in Iraq. Ryan Leslie’s music got me thru a hard time. Helped me to cope with a tough command and being apart from my wife and daughter. So glad to see Ryan getting his flowers. 💯

[@78FineSmokey]

Glad you are home safe soldier ..salute 💯🙏🏾

[@sybiljohnson5894]

Sending much love and strength sir! Thank you for your sacrifices for my protection. May you continue to have many blessings come your way!

[@lakiamcdaniel]

Thank you for your service! My son's in basic training with the army! You guys are courageous!

[@CARAMELFUDGE83]

Thank you for your service

[@the77th]

🫡🇺🇸

[@fastluck1348]

S/O to the sound engineer because the way all the instruments and voices is floating so clear and solid through these speakers is bananas it sounds like I’m in the room

[@AllAboutPurple]

Everything balanced ! ❤

[@FutureStyles]

Excuse me. How is NOBODY talking about young girl on backup with the braids? Her falsetto is divine!

[@jlmorrow]

AMAZING

[@digitalxtremetelevision7724]

No one cares about her which is why she sings b.g. The pretty b.g. singer on the left...now she's hot.

[@whitneymiller204]

yeah she did her thing!!!

[@ChristyJL1]

Was watching on tv, came on the phone to learn more about her !!

[@mrrrrr5158]

Anyone got the @ for the 2 female back up singers please?? Asking for a friend

[@roethetruth]

His run was too short… glad I got to witness it

[@SeanonEverything]

He still drops music just not on streaming platforms you have to pay directly to him.

[@1kiakia11]

Yes bc my boo has waaaaay more than that!

[@stanjackson2231]

He just dropped a few months ago finally. On streaming

[@SeanonEverything]

@@stanjackson2231 you know my speed is the name of that album

[@Fontanat]

Diddy tried tried to buried his career.

[@kabelomaloka1400]

"They tried to put me in a cubicle. It's impossible!!" Love RLes man 😭😭😭

[@culturemedia1203]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@bdavi6457]

True RLes fans know ... we need him back, this helps fill a huge void for us. Thanks NPR!!!

[@IsaacRobinsonTV]

Whoever brought up Ryan’s name needs a raise!

[@PrinceLeigh]

💯💯💵💵💯💯💵💵💯💯💵💵💯💯

[@bizzythebrokerbreaker8156]

And a promotion

[@eunicewest7279]

Absolutely

[@RighteousSouljah]

Ryan Leslie made it to Tiny Desk!!Happy to see him here.He's so underrated and not appreciated enough.Let's all gather here to give Ryan his flowers!!🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@markcrowl2805]

All these youtube producers need to pay royalties to this man. Legend

[@SedB101]

What’s a KZbin producer?

[@markcrowl2805]

@@SedB101 I'm refering to the people who create songs and show how they add each element. Probably not the best name but I couldn't think of what else to call it. People like the Kount for instance.

[@biggrizznotthelilone]

@@markcrowl2805 facts bro

[@Robert_Kakue]

Accurate

[@starsign27]

Word!

[@Buccity]

Ryan Leslie love for Cassie is unmatched...you can still feel the respect he had for her as an artist and person. "If my music doesnt sell girl we'll still go diamond. "

[@liberiarose6565]

Gross. She was under age 🤮

[@igbokwenu4934]

​@@liberiarose6565 No she wasn't. Also. She didn't deserve his "respect" she didn't value it and went to the Diddler to trade violation for 💰. Sold her soul. RLes was too good for her. Glad he got out of that toxic label with them toxic people and is free inspiring us with his beautiful music. ✊🏾

[@cremonster]

@@liberiarose6565 I don't think that's true

[@liberiarose6565]

@@cremonster , on second thought, I have to agree with you.

[@tyleekleveridge9253]

Why wouldn't this man play what he wrote or produced. Wouldn't say that bout Babyface or Quincey that man has moved ON! It's also a song that he's known for and that probably gives him a good check. New gen don't know so now they'll be hip.

[@Mclaren_karen]

That crowd is not turnt up enough for my liking. This is a LEGEND in front of y'all

[@etf42]

Agreed!

[@Roses_777]

My whole point 🔥👊

[@poohwilliams4544]

Facts 💯 💯 😮

[@eclecticswag2544]

They too young to know what stands before them. 💯

[@dancemachine1919]

The way I would've been put out for cutting up and yelling too loud 😭😂

[@amayawson477]

Congratulations Ryan Leslie! I had the pleasure of attending Harvard with Ryan. When I was a newly admitted student, he created a song with me and a few other pre-freshmen. It was so much fun! He is a really lovely and generous person. It is wonderful to see him receive such an accolade!

[@melanielaura111]

That's so cool that you got to make a song with him! Would've made my life lol

[@gj4king1]

Thats so cool

[@eleanorsherry4620]

@@gj4king1 he graduated at 19!!!!!

[@Bilnation]

Ryan Leslie is a pure musician. Happy to see him performing again.

[@stephenhough4957]

Ryan was a genius then, is a genius now, forever a genius. What a writer, the beats, the melodies, the song structures.

[@AllDay_AJ]

Fun fact: Vocalist Tamara with the braids was a great contestant on American Idol ❤

[@bridgettejohnson9085]

Her voice is beautiful!!

[@jahimjenkins1063]

I almost thought that was Karina Pasian!

[@eliteboxfitness]

She's gorgeous along with a superb voice . Matter of fact the 3 vocalist were excellent

[@chamham6734]

Her name is Samira and she was on ‘The Voice’

[@sonyat4191]

I think he said her name was Samara.

[@jackilynlewis-burton1163]

If you were a teen or young adult in the early 2000’s R Les’s first two albums were all up and through your music library!! We love you Ryan! So glad you’re getting your flowers 💐

[@LinebaKKer]

Absolutely!

[@nash3820]

FACTS! Zodiac Sign was on repeat for me!

[@2busydoingme2worryboutu67]

Both classics! Never gon break up was my ish

[@brandigraves6612]

This!!!!

[@melodympashi1746]

❤

[@superb63amg94]

Ryan Leslie still rocking it after all those years.

[@s.omarjobe1068]

You want to know how amazing R Les is? The beats, sounds and lyrics you hear all the band members redo in the whole Tiny Desk concert were single-handedly done by him alone in the studio. This guys is a musical genius! LEGEND 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@dadawysport8009]

"Diamond Girl" was the song that really hooked me on Ryan Leslie! It's such a classic and his voice is incredible. I remember listening to him all the time back in the day, and I still love that song. He's a true artist with a timeless sound.

[@Eklectic_Afro]

Agreed Diamond Girl gets played on volume 10

[@SeezyRay]

One of the most underrated, undervalued producers/songwriters of the 2010's!

[@Danitrice-2424]

Ryan Leslie if you ever read this. We appreciate everything you contributed to the industry! One of the only artists who creates albums where I never skip a track! Please come back❤

[@airicacain7255]

I 2nd this

[@eltonnhavoto8136]

But he's back 😂...

[@StephTheCoolKid]

Go support his 2024 Album called "You Know My Speed" available for free on every streaming platform

[@franckl.7356]

Ryan Leslie is soooo underrated. It's a shame. I'm really happy to see him on Tiny Desk. ❤👍

[@nosidezero]

Long Way 2 Go sounds amazing here. Ryan Leslie's career deserves much more attention and recognition, but I'm happy he's still around and active.

[@ezmima1175]

I’ll never forget when Ryan’s laptop was stolen, his life’s music was on it and it was devastating. I think it affected him terribly enough for him to pull from the industry. I’m so happy he found success in many other things, this tiny desk is deserved! I remember his videos of playing every single instrument on a track, like we just don’t have producers like this anymore!!

[@NubiaFaith_]

Wait who stole his laptop? Was Ryan Cassie manager before diddy

[@etf42]

No, he continued with many independent albums after that. He just dropped a new album and was on tour in Europe in March.

[@Jay-Kay-Buwembo]

R Les is a fantastic producer, someone who really loves music and the craft. Should have been way bigger than he was.

[@lidia4474]

​@@NubiaFaith_ No, he was just her producer.

[@poshroch]

@@NubiaFaith_ unofficially yes, officially he was her boyfriend turned her producer. Cassie becoming an artist purely happened by chance, he asked her as his girlfriend to sing on one of his beats as he needed a female vocal, and well the rest is history, she shared it on her MySpace page and it blew, and Cassie the “singer” was born.

[@ACM9407]

Them 2 female backup singers he got are both GORGEOUS! Good God!!!

[@anthonycruz5661]

Bro I feel the same way!! The one on the left stole my heart, good Lord!

[@jamhuriwear]

Looks like Ryan got himself a Cassie replacement!😂

[@rx_jaydot7532]

U only notice how they looked and not they voices?

[@manuelstaxx6859]

@@rx_jaydot7532 Okay, and ?

[@ZorbaTheDutch]

@@rx_jaydot7532 Were they singing?

[@brunodosreis]

Twenty years ago this guy carried KZbin artistry to another level, before any major artists published videos or anything on YT, before partner programs, before monetization this guy uploaded his amazing studio sessions like clockwork, exceeding all expectations and proving independents could grow into successful professionals on KZbin. A million views was a barrier, until Ryan Leslie broke through it. Too bad a lot of his early rehearsal, studio and inspiring footage disappeared from his and his associates’ channels.

[@etf42]

no, its still on his channel....ryanleslietv

[@brunodosreis]

@@etf42there were a LOT more from his NS4Life Era

[@breekwhal]

We are back in an era of REAL musicians and performers!! This is what the people have been craving! We need Ryan Leslie back to mainstream! One of the greatest to ever do it.

[@FNNYD15]

THIS !

[@Prismatic9008]

Factz!

[@CocaColeyy]

THE WAY I SCREEEAAAMMMMED when I saw this drop! Ive been saying for a while that Mr. Leslie needs to be on Tiny Desk. Please give this man a part two

[@Roses_777]

You forgot to add part 7😊

[@ChilleBruh]

Everyone involved with Tiny Desk, wish you nothing but the peace, love, and good vibes you work so hard to provide for everyone else. Thank you all!! 🫶🥰

[@NoseyNuNu]

I saw the name Ryan Leslie and I immediately knew this was going to be amazing AF ‼️‼️‼️😁💪🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🤩💪🏿

[@mad2684]

Ryan Leslie is such an underrated artist. I remember watching his early on KZbin videos and was in aww. True artist. Tiny Desk here giving the right ppl their 🌸

[@syncl_rity7508]

Ryan Leslie IS music personified. You can feel the pure passion he has for the art of making songs.

[@mo7881]

Ryan needs to write an album for the backup singer on the right, she stole the show

[@Wc7823]

And puff wouldn’t be able to take her now, thankfully.

[@JOURNEysofab1]

She was amazing!

[@tolaniaiyeku8226]

Crazy thing is R Les can play all the instruments himself 🔥 🔥🔥🔥

[@sunnytimes_]

Omg! It's finally happened! I can't quite believe it... but we're here 🥲💫

[@diamondmicke500]

Ya’ll don’t even realize the masterpiece you are watching between the songs and Ryan playing the keys and making sure everything come together beautifully

[@notknown6605]

We realise

[@TK-dn9hh]

Saw him in Brussels in march, small crowd but he put out such a great show. Much respect for the man

[@etf42]

I was at the London show. Incredible

[@clare_jordin]

@@etf42dang when was that?

[@etf42]

@@clare_jordin he was on tour in Europe in March

[@coolrunnings9506]

Ryan’s body of work and contributions are underrated❗️❕❗️❗️❗️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@JonathanCarter-w2p]

The man! Ryan Leslie. Still listening to “Valentine” on repeat

[@dspbx718]

Ryan Leslie is a real musician. Makes his own beats from scratch, sings his own songs. He definitely belongs here.

[@theworldofjx]

Refreshing to see Ryan Leslie and hear his music again.. Music is just NOT the same..

[@beyonshay226]

I walked down the aisle to "I choose you" 9 yrs ago. Seeing made my DAY!!! 😊

[@NutzArt]

Used it during my wedding reception when cutting our wedding cake ❤️

[@kelvineddington4794]

I chose this song for my wife too 💙 Been together since 01' got married in 10'

[@Roses_777]

I love the piano man behind the shades....his energy is 🔥🔥🔥

[@amrirashidi7953]

this is just disrespectful, the Piano man in shades?

[@kenhaygood5797]

​@@amrirashidi7953The Guy on Piano in Shades is Artist Ryan Leslie

[@blackroc01]

Yo!!!!!!! those videos of him making ADDICTION and WE FLY TOGETHER are FIRE!!!!! Been a fan ever since

[@djjpogi]

That Subtle nod to Cassie and the transition to fly together put me in my feels

[@lillianak8235]

That was sweet

[@willieross3745]

What Cassie did to him was demonic.

[@jessannreece5672]

So tragic ​@@willieross3745

[@DTMyles]

And she got what she got for it. That money will NOT fix her.

[@logitech2010100]

​@@willieross3745clearly Ryan has moved on. It's time for you to do the same.

[@allstar2bein2023]

Never ran to a Tiny Desk performance so quick! Legendary talent.

[@gj4king1]

Facts!

[@joannapilgrim]

Ikr?!

[@tonybullcity8441]

Can't lie I never came to Tiny Desk this fast myself 😅

[@yezzerskii3166]

Ryan Leslie brings such a early 2000’s nostalgic feeling man! He created a unique sound for that time , so ahead of time!

[@eddiecainbeats]

You don’t write music according to the time you write according to the spirit. So if you liked it then you will like it now and. Tomorrow

[@frankieindahouse]

When you listen to a song with his blueprint, you instantly know it. His style is recognizable, and I absolutely love it 🔥🔥🔥

[@DesmondAMST]

Definitely one of the best Tiny Desk performances...this man can make music.

[@Faliu_sia]

Wish he did gibberish a classic but he still killed it

[@ohaie]

Noooo!!! He doesn't do it?!! I just started watching and was waiting for it 😣

[@s.affira]

Same 🥲

[@valeriednelson]

Omg I waiting for gibberish!!!!😢😢😢😢

[@markgilvillanueva939]

😢

[@gorgeousfrazier5903]

Yes love that song

[@InTheKnowwithCass]

You don’t know how happy this made me. Yo his band is killing it!

[@jeffarredondo]

This is why Tiny Desk is so powerful. People like me that have never heard of this artist (I know, I know) now have an entire catalog of great music to dig into. Thank you Ryan Leslie and Tiny Desk!

[@Roses_777]

Wow, beautiful ❤❤❤

[@n.b.0212]

Music is the bridge

[@kwisdom86]

It was a time! Enjoy.

[@chyrellegraham5788]

Not sure why this comment made me emotional. I guess because the love of music bonds us all

[@simplytoya8203]

I would say you’re kind of lucky because you get to experience him for the first time. I would love to do that all over again 🩵

[@queenal7749]

Literally came on KZbin just now thinking I want to watch his old production videos, soon as I type his name in I saw tiny desk next to it and was blown away. I love this for you Ryan! You deserve it. Such a musical genius

[@DruStory4]

Ryan stays in my rotation, thank you NPR for giving him the spotlight. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@jasminis.]

Yesss!! Same for me!! I just bumped his music yesterday.

[@Msdivaduh1]

CASSIE SHOULD HAVE NEVER LEFT THIS BEAUTIFUL MAN

[@LinebaKKer]

@@Msdivaduh1 😂I was looking for a Cassie comment

[@d.m.5017]

So glad he didn't sell his soul to that 🤯Demon Puffy! He took Cassie from Ryan. Heard he's able to help Cassie with future singing endeavors & for family healing 🙏🏽

[@MrAvant25]

Did she leave or get snatched up? 🤔

[@d.m.5017]

@@MrAvant25 That's Demon Puffy's MO, with every chick he's been with. Conquering every man he couldn't be with🤯took their women, to one up them! Narcissism is a sickeness, look at him now! Oh well acis!

[@RAJOHN-ke7mc]

Yes she should've. He was no better than puffy. A dam near 30 yo man dating a 19 yo.

[@shyanne5957]

I’ve been singing along to this all 5am. Bring back artists from 2007-2008. I’m 33 with major nostalgia !! 😂❤❤❤

[@Roses_777]

Same age.... I'm playing it for the 4th time today 😂

[@empresssk]

I’m sooooo ready for those comebacks!

[@loudboy8684]

this whole performance was amazing!!!!!!!!.....from the band to the backup singers.......FLAWLESS!!!!!!!!!!......tiny desk on a GOATED run!!!!!!

[@DM-ov9hr]

I’ve been waiting so long for this. Ryan Leslie is a genius! Made a near perfect score on the SAT, early Harvard grad, and he took the music industry by storm. I always felt that Diddy was threatened by him because this is REAL talent - not stolen or exploited talent.

[@teakyzofficial]

I have never clicked a video so faaaas! My index finger nearly bruk 😭🤣🥹 R LES THE GOAT!!!!!!!!

[@Sarayah93]

😂

[@tsih3846]

My high school yearbook quote, “They’ll try to put me in a box…it’s impossible!!!” words to live by 🤝🏽

[@legacyns1]

man like a breathe of fresh air... so glad to see Ryan Leslie getting his flowers...

[@WeAreDDP]

This man is single-handedly the reason why I started making music! One of the greatest music and business minds of all time. 🙏🏽🙌🏽

[@prodbyzapz]

One of the most underrated producers of all time

[@linkominor24]

I say it all the time ✊🏾

[@KrysBrown89]

I clicked so fast after seeing the notification! This was a delightful surprise. RL is a musical beast and I’m so happy to see he’s still doing his thing now! Still grieving losing my physical copy of his self titled album. 😓

[@asiamcnuckles1980]

Absolutely same !!

[@ob2638]

Background singer with the braids? WHAT!!! Her voice is simply amazing! This whole performance from top to bottom is incredible.

[@ZFelder8]

I am crying tears of JOY!!! I still play this CD on my CD player.❤❤❤ Thank you for this performance ❤❤❤.

[@d.m.5017]

FACTS!❤

[@Roses_777]

I couldn't stop screaming when I saw it last night....I'm breakfasting on this again today....4th time on repeat ❤

[@elleepiphany1]

“Just Right” and “How It Was Supposed to Be” still get regular play. That was my favorite album of his. ✨💛🙏🏾

[@DeterminedDee85]

I swear none of Ryan Leslie songs could go out of style! Soo smooth!

[@Roses_777]

EVER 🔥

[@CeeCeeLoyaltyIsRoyalty]

I'm here yet again... listening to this live performance every single day for two weeks straight 💪🏾💯👑🙏🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥 Ryan Leslie is definitely super talented and underrated

[@shalimarie9016]

You can tell Ryan Leslie has such a love for REAL MUSIC. 🎶

[@JennHayden]

Thank you Ryan Leslie for being the blueprint for a generation. 🙏🏽 I am so happy more people will learn about you through this tiny desk. We love you.

[@appjuke]

I'm glad everyone has the same sentiment in the comment section. Ryan is a legend that deserves flowers and praise. I remember discovering him on Myspace and watching the Next Selection videos!

[@finallyfamouscustoms]

Never knew I needed this in 2024 but I smiled the whole time!!! Ryan Leslie is pure talent! Can we get a Brandy Tiny Desk

[@thomassmith223]

Wow!!!! Ryan thank you for gracing us with your presence on tiny desk. It is an honour. You are a legend and we know it 😉

[@ashleyshantedeese1557]

This has made my WEEK and I haven’t even watched yet!!! THANK You Tiny Desk!! This the one!

[@CocaColeyy]

Mine too!!!

[@TheWeeklyWithKiki]

Same!

[@derrickgildon2352]

He’s criminally underrated. Really enjoyed this session with R Les.

[@vanillahybrid]

My favorite Ryan Leslie song is Irina. I also like Valentine. Had the privilege of seeing him live! It was around 2011. It was awesome!!!!

[@donte23mj]

Been on the R-Les team since 2005...this has been a ride worth riding.

[@bougiebohemian5393]

Oh TINY desk. You did your big one with this one! Ryan Leslie is incredible!