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Ryan Leslie - You're Not My Girl
Artist: Ryan Leslie
Producer: Ryan Leslie
Album: Transition
Label: NextSelection
When Something That I Like, the first leak off Ryan Leslie‘s forthcoming sophomore LP, hit our front page, both I and DJ Z commented that the cut sounded like official single material. Two weeks later, the album’s received an official title, Transition, and the official lead single’s been selected—the obvious question is, how does it stack up? Pretty evenly, to my ears. Besides the lack of Pusha T, the main difference is that You Ain’t My Girl takes advantage of a certain lyrical theme du jour... you guessed it: this cut finds R-Lez jumping on the Boyfriend #2 bandwagon, informing an ostensibly-taken shorty know that, as far as anyone else is concerned, they’re just very good friends. Of course, lyrical infidelity alone does not a hit record make, and, as fans might expect, YNMG shines brightest on the production tip. Layering his trademark woozy synths over a bassline reminiscent of Chic’s disco classic, Good Times (which was sampled on Rappers Delight, as well as inspiring Queen’s Another One Bites the Dust), Leslie delivers a funky beat sure to get bodies moving wherever the record’s spun. Drenched in hit potential, YNMG is sure to stir up early interest in R.L.‘s Transition LP, set to drop this fall.
This song first appeared on the
R&B / Pop Chart
on July 6th, 2009
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Somethin bout this production is weird but in a good way. i like the beat more than the vocals but hey its all good. 3.5 stars.
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| Posted on Jul 03, 2009 |
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Ryan's single selections all follow the sample safe formula. This man is capable of braking boundaries- I wish he would. This is will sound comfortable on the radio, but doesn't possess the hit quality Leslie is capable of concocting.
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| Posted on Jul 03, 2009 |
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the beat in the beginning is real hard, love the flow.
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| Posted on Jul 03, 2009 |
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this is coo, nothin too special tho. RL needs to get Loso back on his tracks to create that mass hit potential he is capable of (in case u aint kno so).
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| Posted on Jul 03, 2009 |
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"Something that i like" is a WAY better track than this even though this is still ok!!
I'm looking forward to his album!! So far from what i heard i have not been disappointed!! |
| Posted on Jul 03, 2009 |
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Songs pretty good, It reminds me of some other arist I can't think of at the moment, pretty good tho.
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| Posted on Jul 03, 2009 |
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Pretty cool but nothing spectacular. I found myself a little bored because I didn't feel like the song really went anywhere. He can do better.
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| Posted on Jul 03, 2009 |
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I'm really feelin this funky bass line, and the piano adds a great effect to the track. Leslie's vocals are soulful as always and the hook is pretty catchy and amusing. This is a decent track, I'm not so sure it will be a great lead single. we'll see...
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| Posted on Jul 03, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1337 |
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I LOVE the prodcution, but when don't I love Ryan Leslie's beats? Never.
His first cd was AMAZING, I can't wait for this one. The song is pretty solid though. |
| Posted on Jul 03, 2009 |
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You cant front on this musically fo sho! But I do have a problem with Ryan's vocals right from his first CD and I guess i might have figured it out.
Though his vocals are smooth as any other RnB Cat I personally dont fine them crispy enuff (does that make sense?). I mean i barely understand what he's singin .... but what do I know... |
| Posted on Jul 03, 2009 |
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For some reason, I thought of MJ right when I heard the song come on!
I think if MJ was still alive, Ryan Leslie would have been one of the first cats he would have worked with. The production is nuts and Ryan Leslie is dope. He's bringing back a sound that is so classic and vibe. I felt the hook could have been better. I would have liked it if he sung in his falsetto on this though. I think "The Dream", "Justin Timberlake", "Lloyd" or "Kevin Michael" would sound incredible over this joint. |
| Posted on Jul 03, 2009 |
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That classic sound is smooth, but it's lacking the (oomph, mustard, sex, swag, pick your poison) to make it soar.
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| Posted on Jul 03, 2009 |
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i love the smoothness Ryan brings, its very loungie.
but it might sound better in an elevator than on the radio Just being honest |
| Posted on Jul 03, 2009 |
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Everything about this record is fire. I don't really care about the hook. The production is great and having Pusha T on the record makes it even better.
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| Posted on Jul 06, 2009 |
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copy and Paste Z!
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| Posted on Jul 07, 2009 |
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this is hot and i like that he bring back the classic
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| Posted on Jul 07, 2009 |
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Ryan Leslie has become one of my favorite R&B artist! This is a great track N he always comes with the catchy, smooth production....
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| Posted on Jul 08, 2009 |
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The beat gets 5 stars. Ryan can sing, but I don't like his voice, and the melody is just ok. If he gave this production to someone else, it could be an amazing song.
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| Posted on Jul 08, 2009 |
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Feeling this. I prefer 'Something That I Like' for the main reason that I think Leslie's vocals do not add up to the quality of his production and rapping. I love the production on this though, clean bass and the synths really beef the track up, not sure about the ecentric crashes at one part though.
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| Posted on Jul 11, 2009 |
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this sounds like some old james brown... i aint saying thats a bad thing and this is a pretty good song to great vocals to
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| Posted on Jul 11, 2009 |
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Im loving this song!!
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| Posted on Jul 11, 2009 |
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| Posted on Jul 13, 2009 |
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What happening, DJ Booth? the production on this joint is off the chain and I see what Micheal Hannah is talking about when he says that Justin Timberlake, Lloyd, or The-Dream would have killed this song. Hot beat, hot lyrics, great job R-Les.
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| Posted on Jul 13, 2009 |
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boring
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| Posted on Jul 13, 2009 |
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Best I've heard for a long time.. will definately keep the dancefloor busy; Quality, I like it
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| Posted on Jul 15, 2009 |
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if justin timberlake this song it would be destroying the clubs.
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| Posted on Jul 23, 2009 |
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i have always been a fan of Ryan and this track gets it done. has that robin thick and pharrel swagger which is a good thing.
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| Posted on Jul 24, 2009 |
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Just finished a remix on this joint. I'm so glad RL is keeping past and present elements of true RnB music alive.
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| Posted on Jul 29, 2009 |
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This is hot! The beat is so fresh, has an ol skool vibe to it...great stuff! Ryan is very talented, its always good to hear new music from him, cuz u know he keeps it fresh :D
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| Posted on Aug 02, 2009 |
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not my type of rnb song...its just lack of sumtin
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| Posted on Aug 03, 2009 |
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Another good song from Ryan Leslie
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| Posted on Aug 06, 2009 |
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