Ryan Leslie - How It Was Supposed to Be


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Despite being hard at work for over three years on his solo debut (which he alluded to during his first of two DJBooth interviews), Ryan Leslie has repeatedly stated that he is in no rush to release the album.  With a new tentative release date of February 2009, R-Les follows up prior semi-hits Diamond Girl and Addiction with a record that finds him broken up over the woman he has likely been singing about.  Still, Ryan is holding out hope that one day she sees How It Was Supposed To Be and considers giving him a second chance.  Sung, written, and produced entirely by Leslie, How It Was Supposed To Be should pick up heavy steam, just like the previous two tracks– unlike its predecessors, however, it may actually lead to the album’s release.

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BDF44
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Ryan is a solid artist. I am becoming a fan of his stuff. This one is not his best, but I'd play it. I like his tone as a vocalist and his production is alil more uptempo than my style of music, but he knocks it out so well that I find myself playin his music alot!

Posted on Oct 30, 2008

FredRico
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"Sung, written, and produced entirely by Leslie" is enough for me! I’m afraid his songs lack an “aggressive” factor though. You know, screaming on your face: “I’m a HIT!!!”

Posted on Oct 30, 2008

E-dub
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Great production, great lyrics, banging hook!! Classic!!

Posted on Oct 30, 2008

XuUP17
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I loved addiction, and this is great too. Can't wait for this album

Posted on Oct 30, 2008

M.A.C.B.
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vocally and lyrically sick...but i felt beat could've been better...addiction is still his best so far...

Posted on Oct 30, 2008

peezee
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production is so on point.. hes the future

Posted on Oct 30, 2008

peezee
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you know a remix with fab is comin

Posted on Oct 30, 2008

justokhall
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his best song vocally, he always comes through on the production side but like fredrico sed his songs lack that hit factor, addiction was supposed to be bigger, he just has bad timing or not enought promotion no one outside of myspace or youtube knows him,maybe 1 day, im rootin for him ever since he came to my highschool for career day back in 06

Posted on Oct 30, 2008

gpenguin1
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I have liked R-Les since Diamond Girl for some reason he reminds me of an American Craig David. Just his delivery and all. I'll play this and even throw it in rotation it's a strong track but now as strong as everything else I've heard from him thus far.

Posted on Oct 31, 2008

Royalty Of NY
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EVer since "diamond girl" and watching his production videos on youtube i'm become a big fan of mr. Leslie and his work...he's a monster at beat making, and his singing isnt bad eighter...i respect dude for his grind and skills...with that said this isnt as good as "addiction" or "diamond girl" but its def in rotation

Posted on Oct 31, 2008

Bo-SoxKiD09
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MoneY!

Posted on Oct 31, 2008

rawgot swagg
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i love ryan leslie. this song is hot. i wouldnt say has a lack of anything. its perfect!!!!!!!

Posted on Oct 31, 2008

DJ S&H
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Lacks single power....but is a good song. Definitely a song the would be great on an album. Just not a leading single quality.

Posted on Oct 31, 2008

DJ Z
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Call me a Stan if you want, but there isn't much R.Les drops that I don't enjoy. Its never a question of: Do I like this new Ryan Leslie song?

It's more like... "How much do I like this song?" In the case of "How It Was Supposed to Be," I like it a lot!

Keep it up, Ry! I want that album in my hands this Feb!
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Posted on Oct 31, 2008

~WOW~
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DJBOOTH i cant lis-n to anymore songz becuz i apparently have to upgrade my flash.? can u help me or something becuz i didnt need thiz b4.

Posted on Oct 31, 2008

-Dre
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^^ WOW Goto adobe's (http://www.adobe.com/go/EN_US-H-GET-FLASH)

The beat started of a lil' simple but it progressed into something amazing!

Posted on Oct 31, 2008

reishm4
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this isn't that bad... but the chorus sux... its tooooo odd for the rest of the song... it just doesn't go because the production is hot and Ryan proves to be talented without the chorus... maybe it has to grow on me?

Posted on Nov 02, 2008

PattyPatty85
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seeing the high ratings I expected more. The production is banging and he sings very well as always, but there's something which does not convince me...I don't like the overall melody so much, above all the hook and apart from that in the bridge which is kinda good! It's in rotation, it'll grown on me

Posted on Nov 02, 2008

Track Burnaz
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Yea Im Wit Patty

Posted on Nov 02, 2008

Nothing 2 Say
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I enjoy this guy a lot, nice beat, smooth voice and all by one guy

Posted on Nov 02, 2008

bull4life123
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THIS IS KINDA BORING

Posted on Nov 02, 2008

F0TT3N.6464
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N0W D!$ !$ M4 K!N3 $HYZN4...
! LYK D!D !T!!!!H3 $UMB0DY !'D W4NN4 W0RK W!T...

Posted on Nov 03, 2008

RazR131
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lov it!
instant banger!
4.5!

Posted on Nov 03, 2008

supagirl3000
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Love the beat!!!!

Posted on Nov 04, 2008

the_truth11
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the_truth11
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Ryan Leslie is the most gifted person in music.

Posted on Nov 06, 2008

vybes
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What a Big track, feeling the style as always Unique with a beat amd vocals
No doubt will be hammering it once i get my hands on t in the clubs, bars and on street mixes

Posted on Nov 19, 2008

Dj mcm
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Ryan is Fierce

Posted on Nov 23, 2008

$arah
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i L O V E this. Clear voice and sweeeet music combination

Posted on Dec 01, 2008

JarrJohnson
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Takes a while to get going, but once it's going, its good. The track sounds like Toto's "Africa". It'll be in my head for a while. I still think Addiction is his best so far.

Posted on Dec 07, 2008

wjtrowell
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Ryan Leslie has every bit of talent and swagger. Everything Ryan does is hot.. There isn't very many artist who can do what he can do. He brings a level of artistic work thats not copied from other artist. all his work in my opinion is a master piece. Respect to Ryan's work. I'm a fan!

Posted on Dec 08, 2008

croatia
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don't kno why, but I just can't get enough o this track... it's jus burnin... seems like we got anotha classic :-)

Posted on Dec 10, 2008

Always Kay
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NICE! SEXYYYYY!!! Thinks he doesnt get the credit he deserves! His music is very different and stands out!

Posted on Nov 05, 2009

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