Transition

Ryan Leslie | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 3, 2009)
• Original Release Date: 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Universal
• ASIN: B002NOYX2W
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,847 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

About the Artist

RYAN LESLIE TOOK THE MUSIC WORLD BY STORM earlier this year with his self-titled debut album spawning the infectious hits "How It Was Supposed To Be," "Addiction," and "Diamond Girl" leading to two BET Award nominations for Best New Artist and Best Male R&B Artist. The Harvard graduate has not slowed down a bit by going back into the studio to further develop his craft and release his sophomore album a mere 8 months after the release of his critically acclaimed debut. In addition to his BET Award nominations, Ryan has been named a "Rising Icon" by BET, co-headlined the "Road to Essence Tour" with Jazmin Sullivan, and produced and was featured on Fabolous' current album. The singer, songwriter, and producer's Transition is the follow up to his classic debut album and features the infectious hit "You're Not my Girl!"

Product Description

RYAN LESLIE TOOK THE MUSIC WORLD BY STORMearlier this year with his self-titled debut album spawning the infectious hits "How It Was Supposed To Be," "Addiction," and "Diamond Girl" leading to two BET Award nominations for Best New Artist and Best Male R&B Artist. The Harvard graduate has not slowed down a bit by going back into the studio to further develop his craft and release his sophomore album a mere 8 months after the release of his critically acclaimed debut. In addition to his BET Award nominations, Ryan has been named a "Rising Icon" by BET, co-headlined the "Road to Essence Tour" with Jazmin Sullivan, and produced and was featured on Fabolous' current album. The singer, songwriter, and producer's Transition is the follow up to his classic debut album and features the infectious hit "You're Not my Girl!"

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best in the Game - Period, November 5, 2009

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A. Thermidor - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Transition [CD/DVD Combo] (Audio CD)

The album is GOOD - This is feel good music - NO Profanity, just clean feel good music - Get this album!!! Buy 2!! One for you and give a gift to a friend - If you love the music - buy it, support it, support Ryan Leslie - The industry is messed up, support the good stuff - Lets make it #1!

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Ryan Leslie - Transition, November 4, 2009

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------------- "------------" (The World) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Transition (Audio CD)

Well he we are, nine months after the extremely versatile and talented Mr. Ryan Leslie dropped his long awaited debut album in Feb. of 09, and its now November of 09 and hes already delivered his sophomore set, Transition. And while Transition does have a bit of the "Rushed" vibe, it still doubles as a solid follow up to a great debut album, from this longtime R&B producer turned singer/songwriter. The best thing about Transition, compared to his last album is that it sounds a lot more focused. And its kind of ironic how his near classic debut album took approximately four years to record and finally release, and now his sophomore album only took Nine months to record and release with no pushbacks. Thats the definition of being efficient. While Leslies voice isnt grade A, he still knows how to use it effectively without coming off as corny or fake... most of the time anyways. Like on the extremely corny and just flat out embarrassing "Zodiac" and the miserable attempt at a babymaker "All My Love". But most of the time on the album, Leslie's futuristic and sparse production is able to carry the music despite his lackluster vocals in certain areas of the album. Like on the very Neptunish sounding "Something That I Like", Ryan kills the track with his slick flows over a beat that sounds like it could have been pulled right off of Clipse's Hell Hath No Fury album. And "Never Gonna Break Up" has a very dreamy mid tempo beat, complete with Ryan Leslie's signature crooning style of singing, but again its the production that truly shines on this track. But on "Guardian Angel" its Leslie's vocals that shine on the track instead of the beat, even though the beat is pretty good too, its a track that Ryan Leslie actually sounds 100% convincing with his vocals on the track. And on the very futuristic sounding "Sunday Night" Ryan shows us why he is a very in demand producer, despite the song having some weak lyrics. But in order for this album to be truly worth the purchase, go to Best Buy to buy the album because they have a limited edition of the album that has three great bonus tracks, and a honestly kind of lame DVD. But the three bonus tracks are all worth the extra 2 dollars. One of those bonus cuts is the mid tempo ballad "Promise Not 2 Call" which has become one of Ryan Leslies infamous youtube videos, where he produces and records a song while video taping the whole process. If you havent seen that video, youtube it, cuz it's pretty cool. And the very contemporary sounding "Rescue U" is another standout track on the album. But overall, Transition isnt quite as good as his self titled debut album, but it serves as a really solid follow up album. It's nothing truly amazing, but its solid considering how short of a time frame he had to make the album.





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B-

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Phenominal and Talented Ryan Leslie at it AGAIN!, November 11, 2009

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T. R. "musiclovergirl" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Transition (Audio CD)

What can I say? The world is just NOT ready for this musical genius who goes hard at making his music solid, original and unique. I have been a fan since day one when I heard "Addiction" on the radio following "Diamond Girl". Then, I was too outdone when I learned he produced Cassie's "Me & You", Cherri Dennis's hit "I Love You". Finally, he put out his first self-titled album "Ryan Leslie" that should've went platinum. There were some major hits on that album that I am very upset as a fan didn't get the recognition it desereved. But, the world just wasn't ready! Now, my fav underated artist/producer is back with his second album "Transition" and I must say it is a transition from his first one. On this album Ryan is more laid back and taking things slow. I am in love with the infectious "Sunday Night". I am also glad he put awesome "Resuce You" (which is only on the bonus CD). "Your Not My Girl" is a funky moderate track that takes you back to the ol'skool."Zodiac" is another groovy track. Overall, this album it totally different than the first one. But, as a loyal fan I'm gonna say get the album anyway and support this talented man! Next Selection!