Ryan Leslie - Glory

Producer: Ryan Leslie

Album: Les Is More

Label: NextSelection

Though Ryan Leslie‘s last single, Joan of Arc, met a positive reception in the Booth, the praise was tempered with some ambivalence in regard to the R&B heavyweight’s decision to try his hand at rhyming. Even our own DJ Z judged the cut “...a little too rappy.” As it turns out, though, Leslie’s not really in the mood for constructive criticism – on his latest selection, the even rappy-er Glory, the artist makes clear that he doesn’t give a damn what anyone thinks. R.L. takes the record to church on the production tip, layering screaming electric guitar riffage and choral vocals over grandiose organ chords as he gets a few things off his chest, illuminating the frustrations surrounding his departure from Universal Motown last year, as well as providing a (non-)answer to the question that’s been on everyone’s lips and fingertips: “You ask me why I’m rappin, well I’ll give the reason: the same reason you’re hatin’ when you should be believin’.” Looks like Ryan Leslie-the-disillusioned-rapper is here to stay; only question is, do you approve of his transformation? If so, you’ll undoubtedly find more to like on senior set Les Is More, due out in July.

This song first appeared on the R&B / Pop Chart on April 25, 2011

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Dj Freestyle DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 89	Dj Freestyle's Top Rated Songs Dudes a good rapper. His stuff lately has been good deep stuff. Hes a great producer to he needs to work with more people hes real good i dont think hes done yet.
	Posted on Apr 20, 2011

dillon_68 Tastemaker Total Ratings: 1338	Rating: dillon_68's Top Rated Songs Guy's a genius, but idk about him rapping. Not that his singing was great. He's very talented lyrically though.
	Posted on Apr 20, 2011

.:ZeroDaHero:. Tastemaker Total Ratings: 455	Rating: .:ZeroDaHero:.'s Top Rated Songs Yes. I loved this single. If there are more tracks on there like this and Joan of Arc, I will be anticipating the album a lot. He's a great producer and rapper, I'll be lookin out for more.
	Posted on Apr 20, 2011

King Ace	Rating: King Ace's Top Rated Songs
	Posted on Apr 20, 2011

that1kid13 Tastemaker Total Ratings: 1642	Rating: that1kid13's Top Rated Songs Most definately been awhile since I've heard from this dude. Glad to see he has a different sounding production for once. I feel like it's too distracting from the overall song. (2.5 stars)
	Posted on Apr 20, 2011

joshL Tastemaker Total Ratings: 1674	Rating: joshL's Top Rated Songs My feeling is that it's not a very good single choice because club and r&b music is what primarily dominates the charts these days. With that said, This is a very well crafted song and R-Les doesn't dissapoint on the beat or the mic. Great song for his album and I'm starting to get stoked for the album.
	Posted on Apr 20, 2011

JayCL Tastemaker Total Ratings: 736	Rating: JayCL's Top Rated Songs dam im feeling this jam. dope lines, not too complicated. just like the album title, les is more. keep up the good work
	Posted on Apr 20, 2011

Samurai DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 119	Rating: Samurai's Top Rated Songs I am 100% digging this simple flow, which helps highlight his lyrics, which are excellently crafted over a nice beat. I never really heard this guy before he switched to rapping, but he must've been damn good at singing if it was a bad switch.
	Posted on Apr 20, 2011

Bosnian	Rating: Bosnian's Top Rated Songs
	Posted on Apr 20, 2011

DJ Rater Tastemaker Total Ratings: 959	Rating: DJ Rater's Top Rated Songs this is the track ryan needs to really get his career in the air, very nicely done
	Posted on Apr 20, 2011

Caveman 305	Rating: Caveman 305's Top Rated Songs
	Posted on Apr 20, 2011

DJ Z DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 11662	Rating: DJ Z's Top Rated Songs Ryan, you changed my mind. Congrats. Follow @DJBooth
	Posted on Apr 20, 2011

Rhymer	Rating: Rhymer's Top Rated Songs
	Posted on Apr 20, 2011

PrIc3Le$$ Tastemaker Total Ratings: 1305	Rating: PrIc3Le$$'s Top Rated Songs Like it. We're there really doubts about whether this guy could rap??
	Posted on Apr 20, 2011

MackMan Tastemaker Total Ratings: 1466	Rating: MackMan's Top Rated Songs It's more of his poetry over his production, I really wouldn't call it "Rapping" so to speak... He just talks over his beats, which isn't bad to me. It's still better than 99% of the lame-brain acts out right now...3.5
	Posted on Apr 20, 2011

Leon D Tastemaker Total Ratings: 1069	Rating: Leon D's Top Rated Songs Great lyrics and the production is a monster. I am feeling this one, it has the church music vibe going on. I think he should do a pt2 with just vocals over the beat.
	Posted on Apr 20, 2011

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	Posted on Apr 20, 2011

sashathumpa DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 211	Rating: sashathumpa's Top Rated Songs He's decent on the mic and much better behind the boards. I'm sure we all know he's not trying to be top 5 dead or alive so I take the track for what it's worth. At least he's putting substance behind his flow. Nice.
	Posted on Apr 21, 2011

Hip Hop Gixxer Tastemaker Total Ratings: 676	Rating: Hip Hop Gixxer's Top Rated Songs Productions crisp......nice joint
	Posted on Apr 22, 2011

ajmusix DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 9	Rating: ajmusix's Top Rated Songs Amazing! He is my biggest inspiraition!
	Posted on Apr 24, 2011

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I could never hate on Ryan because he's so talented musically. The only thing I didn't really like on this track was the style of rapping he used. It was in the same style as many popular rappers right now, such as the line "eatin' everybody in the game, Pac Man". That sounded very Lil' Wayne to me, and not in a good way. I guess thats whats popular now. Other than that, I love every thing else. The production is awesome. I'm still a big fan of all his music.

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Posted on Apr 25, 2011

Aussie_Accents Tastemaker Total Ratings: 2919	Rating: Aussie_Accents's Top Rated Songs I, Aussie Accents, totally agree, Joan of Arc is classic, so is this. Ryan is amazing on the prod and his rhyming & hooks just sit nicely.
	Posted on Apr 26, 2011

DJ E-Na	Rating: DJ E-Na's Top Rated Songs
	Posted on Apr 27, 2011

hainmayne DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 22	Rating: hainmayne's Top Rated Songs Like this alot. Agree with Dj Freestyle - his stuffs been alot deeper lately and I'm really diggin this for sure. Production is crazy - sounds like something Ye woulda been on but props to Ryan, don't mind his rappin for a minute. Lookin forward to Les is More. BANGER.
	Posted on May 01, 2011

james94 DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 4	Rating: james94's Top Rated Songs cool
	Posted on May 03, 2011

S.Bernard DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 24	Rating: S.Bernard's Top Rated Songs Nice song the beat is stupid with the live instruments and he's speaking the truth about his story and how he's so underrated. This is a good rotation song. Nice job Mr. Leslie
	Posted on May 04, 2011

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	Posted on May 06, 2011

Aussie_Accents Tastemaker Total Ratings: 2919	Rating: Aussie_Accents's Top Rated Songs Best song of 2011 so far. I SAID it.
	Posted on May 31, 2011

ThisIsFR33STYLE DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 31	Rating: ThisIsFR33STYLE's Top Rated Songs his voice completely speaks his emotion, really diggin this track! can't wait to hear more from him
	Posted on Jun 08, 2011