Ryan Leslie Speaks On Why He 'Disappeared' From Music, Direct To Consumer Marketing + More

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  • @genodavis3325
    @genodavis3325 4 роки тому +2763

    “Just because you don’t see my progression, doesn’t mean I’m not progressing.” - This is what I’ve learned. Build in silence.

    • @cr8withnate
      @cr8withnate 4 роки тому +6

      Geno Davis word.

    • @sososanchez3512
      @sososanchez3512 4 роки тому +5

      @@cr8withnate Dam Right..

    • @as8088
      @as8088 4 роки тому +4

      Absolutely!

    • @3yungskinny3
      @3yungskinny3 4 роки тому +14

      I feel like everyone felt this except dude asking for a sub lmfao.

    • @YungIllie
      @YungIllie 4 роки тому

      Daryl Stoner Simpson who talking to you though

  • @PoloLuciano
    @PoloLuciano 4 роки тому +571

    This interview is a great example of someone that is happy in their own life and doesn’t need the validation of the masses.

  • @nadirrealestate2886
    @nadirrealestate2886 4 роки тому +595

    " Wealth = Ability to make Decisions because you Own your TIME" - Ryan Leslie 💪🏾🙌🏾

  • @ReedMySole
    @ReedMySole 4 роки тому +1276

    When you went to harvard and play multiple instruments, the pennies they pay you from streaming is not enough. Knowing your worth is very important.

    • @melanatedintelligence6977
      @melanatedintelligence6977 4 роки тому +14

      ReedMySole Facts 👏🏾

    • @gravestone93
      @gravestone93 4 роки тому +7

      💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🎓

    • @Sprezza_tura
      @Sprezza_tura 4 роки тому +21

      ReedMySole He graduated at 19 years old!

    • @ReedMySole
      @ReedMySole 4 роки тому +18

      @Billy Backwoods give me some proof. I need bank statements and forbes listing

    • @trepremium8871
      @trepremium8871 4 роки тому +16

      ReedMySole this nigga said bank statements 😂

  • @TheHieldCompany
    @TheHieldCompany 4 роки тому +197

    This interview drove me nuts. How you have this legend of an artist/entrepreneur on and instead of digging for gold, you browbeat him about an ex. Dude was seriously dropping nuggets of wisdom. Salute to one of the greats.

    • @BVTMVN007
      @BVTMVN007 11 місяців тому +2

      That’s what the job is for them is to b the evil guys

  • @ccn777LLL
    @ccn777LLL 4 роки тому +269

    I love the way he articulates his points. And he’s being very diplomatic with his responses too. You could tell that he’s a solid dude

    • @sosawillduma1073
      @sosawillduma1073 4 роки тому +7

      thats what makes him lack and not fit into the Rap culture. We are used to rappers speaking their minds. Ryan is a nice but smart dude so he a gentleman. He doesnt even curse on his records.

    • @yassingurhan6204
      @yassingurhan6204 4 роки тому +5

      Sosa Will Duma he don’t need the same recognition as these mainstream artists tho. He’s making millions with out a label and there’s plenty of intelligent soft spoken rappers who fit just right in. It’s only a matter of marketing oneself and clearly he doesn’t care much for the fame

    • @juliajohnson1557
      @juliajohnson1557 3 роки тому +3

      @@yassingurhan6204 EXACTLY. Like Ryan said, he's hella happy about where he's at currently stable. Good for him!!

    • @S5King7
      @S5King7 Рік тому +1

      He's a sharp guy. Harvard grad... if I recall he graduated years early.

  • @yoanneM
    @yoanneM 4 роки тому +2358

    Breakfast Club so limited they’re trying to make him feel like he is missing out on fame meanwhile this man is being fulfilled in his own lane smh society nowadays

    • @check2000
      @check2000 4 роки тому +153

      They are not on his level on an intellectual level

    • @nettycharice6254
      @nettycharice6254 4 роки тому +25

      Great point

    • @Aliogana
      @Aliogana 4 роки тому +6

      Yoann Makita 🎯🎯

    • @chingona52g
      @chingona52g 4 роки тому +58

      Soooooo True, Ryan Leslie did something innovating and CTG kept focusing on Cassie

    • @yoanneM
      @yoanneM 4 роки тому +27

      @@chingona52g Like he says himself when the lies are more entertaining than the Truth people focus on the lies. Ryan has moved on but CTG is trying to go viral for the Holidays.

  • @matthewtracy8876
    @matthewtracy8876 4 роки тому +100

    Ryan texted me in 2014 and invited my little brother and I to the lobby of his building to discuss his (new at the time) platform and provide advice for my brothers music career. Everything he said in this interview is REAL and we appreciate you!

  • @accordingtovonn5529
    @accordingtovonn5529 4 роки тому +161

    Wow! I really love how Ryan Leslie conducted himself in this interview. He was patient with the questions asked that were really irrelevant and stayed true to his mission of talking about his vision and spreading the word on his current and future projects. He was graceful throughout this entire interview. I wish him well on his continued successes.

  • @tristanaoc
    @tristanaoc 4 роки тому +1143

    You had a harvard graduate black man who is a certified genius..and you talked about Cassie

    • @insomthegreat
      @insomthegreat 4 роки тому +63

      He's a Harvard graduate certified genius and he was messing with Cassie.

    • @lavonnealexander6936
      @lavonnealexander6936 4 роки тому +33

      insomthegreat lmao 😂 he was living his best life.

    • @HypnoticHollywood
      @HypnoticHollywood 4 роки тому +24

      When the average person only thinks about people, places and possessions then what do you expect?

    • @anasibndawood6696
      @anasibndawood6696 4 роки тому +15

      So black man in Harvard is special? I don’t understand

    • @trackgrad08
      @trackgrad08 4 роки тому +50

      Anas Ibn dawood it is considering the fact that slaves built the institution and at one point in time only served the students who took their slaves with them to college. So that’s why. From serving to walking the halls as a student of a place that once didn’t get think Blacks were incapable of attaining a college education. I suggest you read “Ebony and Ivy...” by Wilder

  • @TataBeretta111
    @TataBeretta111 4 роки тому +1411

    This guy’s a genius, his work is underrated

  • @johnpaularango8627
    @johnpaularango8627 4 роки тому +304

    This gentleman is smart. Elevated himself to more than a musician.

    • @MIMIX015
      @MIMIX015 4 роки тому

      John Paul Arango np mom pyou hvvvvvvv

    • @Tajare215
      @Tajare215 4 роки тому

      Word up. 💯

    • @JBCJackson
      @JBCJackson 4 роки тому +6

      Dude graduated Harvard at 19 he was always gonna do great things

  • @liyahzzz91
    @liyahzzz91 4 роки тому +252

    He needs a podcast or something. Ive followed his career sense the beginning and he said all this before it even happened. So great to see it worked out just as he said. He is the true key to the streets

    • @mb-w5825
      @mb-w5825 4 роки тому +10

      Hes got a youtube channel with business info I believe

    • @liyahzzz91
      @liyahzzz91 4 роки тому +1

      @@mb-w5825 I'm gonna have to check that out. Thank you

    • @frankheadbehavior6679
      @frankheadbehavior6679 4 роки тому +3

      Foh everybody n they dead grandparents gotta podcast...all talking about the same shit n sharing the same guests

    • @MrHENRYTHEGAME
      @MrHENRYTHEGAME 4 роки тому +1

      I remember too, watched one of his keynotes way back when like 50 mins long or so

    • @liyahzzz91
      @liyahzzz91 4 роки тому

      @@MrHENRYTHEGAME I would have loved to see that

  • @beyoutifullyunique03
    @beyoutifullyunique03 4 роки тому +163

    This is a prime example of a real solid man and his high level of intelligence being in a room with people of a lower caliber in not only intellect but mentality. He is so above this room. It’s sad that the majority of people follow waves of corn ass people who they think are hot but always want to bash or think someone fell off who has real substance. Real ones always fall back and walk alone in their authentic essence. 💯

  • @SimplySoul
    @SimplySoul 4 роки тому +114

    "Your life is an aggregate of the choices you make." This man is a visionary. ❤️

  • @mariodubz2685
    @mariodubz2685 4 роки тому +431

    Let’s not forget this brother scored a perfect 1600 on the SAT and graduated Harvard at 19.

    • @MJM8715
      @MJM8715 4 роки тому +1

      👌🏾

    • @Astroandy1
      @Astroandy1 4 роки тому

      How is that possible on graduating that early

    • @Moham153
      @Moham153 4 роки тому +16

      @@Astroandy1 he went to Harvard at 15 years old

    • @dwilz1183
      @dwilz1183 4 роки тому +2

      Good comment.

    • @papaduck2600
      @papaduck2600 4 роки тому +1

      Wow 😲

  • @416Spark
    @416Spark 4 роки тому +220

    I like that Angela seemed to lead this interview. She did an excellent job of further the conversation and prodding into the right topics.

    • @mike5mser
      @mike5mser 4 роки тому +11

      @@marshahill02 yes it was...he needs to learn how to interview people who are insightful not just controversial

  • @TyHarrellShow
    @TyHarrellShow 4 роки тому +275

    I really loved how Ryan Leslie handled himself in this interview. He was clearly saying he doesn't need the fame and is quietly making big moves but sadly Charlamagne kept trying to derail the conversation with foolishness about Cassie. Smh.

    • @asktheglutenfreechef3072
      @asktheglutenfreechef3072 4 роки тому +3

      Ty Harrell Typical Charlamagne

    • @kempsmith4678
      @kempsmith4678 4 роки тому +2

      Ty Harrell yesss... I like Ryan Leslie music

    • @kempsmith4678
      @kempsmith4678 4 роки тому +7

      Ty Harrell Charlamagne need to be quiet

    • @TyHarrellShow
      @TyHarrellShow 4 роки тому +2

      Kemp Smith Me too I saw him in concert a few years back, he gives a very good show.

    • @zaytoony
      @zaytoony 4 роки тому +4

      foolishness indeed. Ryan seperates himself from the rest of the pack.

  • @ravecomedical9647
    @ravecomedical9647 4 роки тому +159

    This dude is smart and innovative. He clearly did a good job not being sucked into Charla’s negative energy about Cassie. He’s making money and doing it his way and looks totally at peace.

  • @kaysha
    @kaysha 4 роки тому +308

    Too smart for music.
    He realized that there's way more money outside of fame

    • @nightmoodandy9146
      @nightmoodandy9146 4 роки тому +1

      L'ancien, glad to see, that you share his point of view. R.Les a toujours été dans une catégorie à part, musicalement et dans le domaine des affaires. Cheers.

    • @wangiartha5208
      @wangiartha5208 4 роки тому

      Hey Kay,
      C’est bien te voir ici.
      Mes salutations

    • @alltheworldsastage4785
      @alltheworldsastage4785 3 роки тому

      Yep.

    • @SA-cp4tw
      @SA-cp4tw 2 роки тому +3

      The guy was rich before music and is Harvard smart. Music wasn’t his primary source of income.

    • @kaysha
      @kaysha 2 роки тому +1

      @@SA-cp4tw Brains make the difference. I know a few people that came from more money than him that are poor today

  • @alanyoung1220
    @alanyoung1220 4 роки тому +146

    I can listen to Ryan for Ever...and his intelligence is so worth noting.

  • @TheExcelllence
    @TheExcelllence 4 роки тому +200

    Ryan Leslie was so far ahead of everyone when he launched *Superphone* years ago. Props to him.

    • @acharich
      @acharich 4 роки тому +1

      💣💣💣💣💣

    • @fedoramcclaren4294
      @fedoramcclaren4294 2 роки тому +1

      I was just speaking about this last week... now a few other corporations have emulated...

  • @acresofdiamondsproductions6357
    @acresofdiamondsproductions6357 4 роки тому +98

    Ryan Leslie is a legend for coming to the breakfast club and telling people to learn a programming language alone

  • @NicoSantanaMusic
    @NicoSantanaMusic 4 роки тому +189

    Sheesh. So refreshing hearing an artist that's an actual visionary.

    • @CrownPROMOtv
      @CrownPROMOtv 4 роки тому

      Bigger ?? maybe they are big as big as they needs to be

  • @xavierchavez4859
    @xavierchavez4859 4 роки тому +172

    They’re actually letting him talk. This is awesome. He’s really dropping gems in this interview!

  • @brickcityjonjon8577
    @brickcityjonjon8577 4 роки тому +194

    Breakfast Club was messy as hell in this interview. Great job to Ryan Leslie on avoiding the bullshit and dropping mad jewels.

    • @roybankz1975
      @roybankz1975 4 роки тому +2

      Django for reals. Could of learned way more. But they kept asking bs!

    • @jonathancineus6424
      @jonathancineus6424 4 роки тому +1

      When are they not messy?

    • @darkknight_za
      @darkknight_za 4 роки тому +1

      Nah. As someone who liked Ryan back in the day, I think they asked the questions I wanted to know.

  • @spotlifetv
    @spotlifetv 4 роки тому +66

    This Brother is so classy and his growth and development inspires me. He speaks from a place of true discernment , empowerment and wisdom. You don't hear a bitter artist but a person that know his worth and ability to continue to make moves.

    • @ST-nz4bf
      @ST-nz4bf 4 роки тому +1

      💯 I think growing up in Christian household has given Ryan the moral & spiritual to be a better man !! God bless him ! 🙏

  • @leolux09
    @leolux09 4 роки тому +428

    You can easily tell that CTG didn't really WANNA like Ryan, but he simply couldn't help it. He also couldn't derail Ryan with any of his negativity, nor could he refute any of Ryan's points and ideas. He simply lacked any intellectual contributions for the conversation. All he had to say was "WORD". Ryan engineered the entire interview, Envy was unusually a non-factor and Angela Yee was in rare form, fully immersed by the content. She was a star amongst her colleagues here.
    Great interview.

    • @Isvvx
      @Isvvx 4 роки тому +39

      Facts, you could Tell Yee was genuinely engaged & CTG felt a way from the start; He kept trying to downplay Ryan with questions from whatever tabloid-esque source he kept citing.. Ryan would just shrug off his BS, give him a highly intelligent & leave CTG sitting there looking foolish time after time.

    • @shalalala868
      @shalalala868 4 роки тому +43

      Envy couldn't engage b/c Ryan was def talking about people like him when he talked about scarcity mindset. Envy is like that. I'll never forget when Mark Whitten came on to teach us about wholesaling and Envy almost lost his mind when he thought Mark was telling us (the audience) about deals he didn't tell Envy about first. It was really telling of his hoarder's mindset. He's ok with you being successful, as long as he's more successful and successful before you.

    • @stevenwolf2647
      @stevenwolf2647 4 роки тому +11

      you pointed out everything great about this hahaha!

    • @along58
      @along58 4 роки тому +7

      shalalala my thoughts EXACTLY! He just had to sit back and take notes.

    • @CharlieGotem
      @CharlieGotem 4 роки тому +2

      Naaa. GREAT ASSESSMENT💯👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @Dynasty19
    @Dynasty19 4 роки тому +99

    This guy has great temperament he never let them throw him out of character with those personal questions not even once, it’s always a special thing to see a well composed brother.

    • @williewilsoniii1797
      @williewilsoniii1797 4 роки тому +2

      I didnt like that im like why yall gotta ask him all that

    • @VaughnieP
      @VaughnieP 4 роки тому

      That's that Omarion level of temperament cuz Charla...💆🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

  • @takudzwashayamapiki4271
    @takudzwashayamapiki4271 4 роки тому +67

    This guy is giving us a marketing clinic, intelligent guy.

  • @herstory25
    @herstory25 4 роки тому +141

    This mans business acumen has been impeccable and it’s been exciting watch him grow. Ryan came to my HS in Boston 10+ yrs ago and gave us these same gems. I believe he was studying @ Harvard and gave us his time. We were the 1st all technology HS and learned a lot from him then about tech. #TechBostonAcademy - Those same gems have been etched into my brain about how I do business. Look how far he’s gotten!! Thank you Ryan!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

    • @yaasupreme8080
      @yaasupreme8080 4 роки тому

      L BD teaching anything on tech ?

    • @jyoungswag
      @jyoungswag 4 роки тому

      🔥🔥🔥

    • @02122_
      @02122_ 4 роки тому +4

      My lil bro went to Tech Boston. Obama visited his school a few years back, y’all get all the dope guests.

    • @hansverdieu7770
      @hansverdieu7770 4 роки тому

      I went the Wilson, the middle school before Tech Boston

  • @sicklymaad
    @sicklymaad 4 роки тому +30

    He went to Harvard for a reason. Critical thinking skills is on a 1000. 🙏🏾🙌🏿👍🏿

  • @FreddyFerry12
    @FreddyFerry12 4 роки тому +41

    This is a man. No other artist can compare to Ryan Leslie.

  • @ToneFury
    @ToneFury 4 роки тому +102

    99% of artists dont even know how much they're REALLY supposed to get paid from these streaming services..that was a genius move by Ryan

    • @Soundsliketara
      @Soundsliketara 4 роки тому +1

      Tone Blue I don’t even think they really plan on making money off the music anymore It’s endorsements, tv shows, clothing lines that they really make money from

    • @ToneFury
      @ToneFury 4 роки тому +2

      @@Soundsliketara all of that STARTS from the music though..

    • @asktheglutenfreechef3072
      @asktheglutenfreechef3072 4 роки тому

      Tone Blue yesssss

    • @ExodusX13
      @ExodusX13 2 роки тому

      @@ToneFury It starts from fame. If you have enough fame and a good business idea someone will invest in it. Look at Kanye he was broke and then Adidas took a chance on the Yeezy line and he made 100s of millions

    • @ToneFury
      @ToneFury 2 роки тому

      @@ExodusX13 adidas "took a chance"? Lol..Kanye already was selling shoes with Nike. them signing him was a no brainer

  • @russcastella
    @russcastella 4 роки тому +380

    Damn he owned his own choices and didn't blame anyone. That's rare.

    • @nicknickels7951
      @nicknickels7951 4 роки тому +4

      Golden.

    • @bklynzcoco
      @bklynzcoco 4 роки тому

      That called being mature
      Growing means taking responsibility good or bad

  • @Sammy-uh6cp
    @Sammy-uh6cp 4 роки тому +69

    Love how he conducts himself. He didn’t let Charlamagne negativity get to him. Not one bit. 🙌🏾

  • @A.Shawnee
    @A.Shawnee 4 роки тому +329

    Ryan Leslie in his prime made some of the most fire beats in Hip Hop and R&B. Salute!!

    • @Private-Citizen1
      @Private-Citizen1 4 роки тому +6

      One of my all-time favorite artist and producer.

    • @RizzoDaManiac
      @RizzoDaManiac 4 роки тому +20

      That Cassie - Me and You beat is still one of the hardest beats ever dropped.

    • @Rhinosaurus1000
      @Rhinosaurus1000 4 роки тому +2

      A Shawnee 🔥🔥🔥💪🏿

    • @trillaroyale
      @trillaroyale 4 роки тому +7

      That Cheri dennis record sheesshhh 🔥🔥

    • @IknowMoreThanYou
      @IknowMoreThanYou 4 роки тому +8

      Still in his prime

  • @tacobell2576
    @tacobell2576 4 роки тому +460

    “They try to put me in a box, it’s impossible!”

    • @ProseccosKitchen
      @ProseccosKitchen 4 роки тому +6

      Taco Bell I see what you did there lol

    • @acegotvybez6517
      @acegotvybez6517 4 роки тому +18

      Real R Les fans know what’s up

    • @Sheila0000
      @Sheila0000 4 роки тому +1

      Too funny

    • @dwalker112
      @dwalker112 4 роки тому +6

      Les fans know 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

    • @BrooklynKnightz
      @BrooklynKnightz 4 роки тому +3

      I remember that video. Was anyone a Renegade? I still let my black flag fly!!!!

  • @tonderaisanyagore7548
    @tonderaisanyagore7548 4 роки тому +89

    For those old enough at that time know for a fact Drake got most of his juice from Ryan leslie not taking away from Drake but Ryan leslie definitely gave him inspiration

  • @BybaTee
    @BybaTee 4 роки тому +127

    This man is a pioneer, an innovator , a genius! They took his ideas and thought they were cheating him out of fame. At the end, he still came out on top ever so gracefully! Legend🙌 his cup will never run dry

    • @KingKan
      @KingKan 4 роки тому +1

      I literally just said the same thing! LOL a lot of people really don't understand!

    • @BybaTee
      @BybaTee 4 роки тому

      Abasi Akan they really done understand. It takes a higher level of intelligence to get it

    • @thomasholmes3568
      @thomasholmes3568 4 роки тому

      Yes he is

  • @Microwavegreese
    @Microwavegreese 4 роки тому +113

    Why do we as a people feel like “ fame and money “ is success? This man is not only a genius, he is happy !!! Love brother . You were always one of my favorite producers. It’s sad that we think money means your doing good . RIP juice world it isn’t always that. This man is a legend in my mind . “ Money is the route to all evil” and success is in your own mind. Salute this genius. And I’m glad he is happy .

    • @shalalala868
      @shalalala868 4 роки тому +6

      @52087G Money is a tool that cannot be good or evil. The LOVE OF MONEY is the root of all evil.

    • @chadbutler8634
      @chadbutler8634 4 роки тому

      frankie cerezo bc they never had shit

    • @FlexNFly
      @FlexNFly 4 роки тому +1

      This is straight joy and knowing your purpose. This is what it looks like.

    • @Microwavegreese
      @Microwavegreese 4 роки тому

      I just love positivity, I love to see people genuinely happy. The quote I used wasn’t mine. I do believe more negativity comes from money than good. Love to all of you who replied thank you 🙏.

    • @prettyuniquell2011
      @prettyuniquell2011 4 роки тому +1

      1 Tim 6:10-For the LOVE of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.
      This scripture is always misquoted 🤷🏾‍♀️

  • @Mrcee215
    @Mrcee215 4 роки тому +27

    Genius level.. Scored a perfect 1600 on his SAT’s at the age of 14, graduated from Harvard university at the age of 19...

  • @mstoi38
    @mstoi38 4 роки тому +249

    I've been on Ryan's text list for yearrss! He DOES, in fact, send texts and wish you happy holidays, etc but I had no idea that it was for actually NETWORKING too 🤦🏾‍♂️. Brilliantly talented man.

    • @thomasholmes3568
      @thomasholmes3568 4 роки тому +2

      How do you get on this list?

    • @mstoi38
      @mstoi38 4 роки тому +3

      @@thomasholmes3568 I don't remember but he does say it in this interview. I signed up in like 2009 when he first announced the list.

    • @alexandralarco
      @alexandralarco 4 роки тому +4

      Thomas Holmes just send him a text +1 (646) 887-6463

    • @thomasholmes3568
      @thomasholmes3568 4 роки тому +1

      @@mstoi38 thank you for your response. Much appreciated!!

    • @mstoi38
      @mstoi38 4 роки тому +1

      @@thomasholmes3568 no problem. Sorry I couldn't help more 😊

  • @blackequitynetwork1669
    @blackequitynetwork1669 4 роки тому +394

    Ryan Leslie didn’t come up here for this conversation.. he came to talk business 🤦🏿‍♂️

    • @KingKosta89
      @KingKosta89 4 роки тому +15

      KOG Acquisitions
      Real shit they ain’t diggin deep enough imo

    • @sarcofaygo6218
      @sarcofaygo6218 4 роки тому +14

      @@KingKosta89 doesn't matter. This gets his name out there more and he will build on that

    • @mindyourwellbeing
      @mindyourwellbeing 4 роки тому +16

      Zackly. I use to like CTG. His line of questioning expose how petty, insecure, bitter, unhappy and ignorant HE is. Ryan is curving him with intelligence when he tries to be gossipy bringing up Casey, his "feelings" about Diddy. Suggesting Kanye and Drake bite his style. Ryan was like, I'm focused on facts and ideas...NOT feelings.

    • @mindyourwellbeing
      @mindyourwellbeing 4 роки тому +13

      @@KingKosta89 they can't dig deep because they are shallow and petty minded. They are mad LATE to all this discussion. Ryan been on the circuit for 3 years discussing his tech moves. Why are they just now interviewing him? He should have been a guest. He's been a keynote at Google and others.

    • @youcommenttoomuch
      @youcommenttoomuch 4 роки тому

      Diddy had some to do with that I'm sure.

  • @bhdproduction2007
    @bhdproduction2007 4 роки тому +25

    Ryan Leslie is honest and humble. Good artist man. He's like donell jones, super underrated.

  • @Fifth3rd
    @Fifth3rd 4 роки тому +210

    He wasn’t here to spread the word on music, he came to speak to the world about coding and technology. Empowering young black minds to teach themselves how to code! I brought my son STEM toys for the holidays and I’m going to learn with him. Making it a second language in the household

    • @imagineth
      @imagineth 4 роки тому +8

      Super dope. With you and you're son learning together watch how the blessings come to you. There's so much you two can and will create with the knowledge you'll obtain and apply. I genuinely wish you the best! Peace King.

    • @liquidjackson7172
      @liquidjackson7172 4 роки тому +5

      Aye_EC where can I purchase these stem toys bro? I’m very interested in all of this.

    • @Fifth3rd
      @Fifth3rd 4 роки тому +5

      Meneler Jackson I brought them on Amazon.

    • @okayjamar9722
      @okayjamar9722 4 роки тому +4

      I think there's a possibility to monetize the attention you could bring in from sharing that journey of learning STEM applications with your son via vlogging. I believe Ryan made reference of people "painting pictures" by uploading video content, IP which technology companies use to better understand lifestyle. 'Lifestyle' in and of itself is a hot commodity right now. Best of luck with you and your family.

    • @Fifth3rd
      @Fifth3rd 4 роки тому

      Jamar G wow I never thought of doing that! That’s a GREAT IDEA!!!

  • @tmac8604
    @tmac8604 4 роки тому +58

    "Wealth is really about being able to make decisions because you own your own time" 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 #BARZ

  • @entyce66
    @entyce66 4 роки тому +44

    Ryan Leslie is so talented and a musical genius he doesn’t get the recognition that he deserves

  • @dominiquedanyel6901
    @dominiquedanyel6901 4 роки тому +50

    I love that he’s happy and that his Tech company is growing but man... this man is a musical genius. Rotimi is smart for wanting him to be in the room.

  • @JeromeGigante
    @JeromeGigante 4 роки тому +75

    “ YOU’VE GOT FASHION AND STYLE , IM LOVING YOUR SMILE “ 🔥 ..... only real ones remember 💯

  • @nofamegod2270
    @nofamegod2270 4 роки тому +31

    Since we all agree that Ryan Leslie is genius, might I extend the notion that a genius qualifies as such after crossing the thresHOLDs of normality? I've noticed a lot of comments sharing the narrative that he's underrated. Respectfully deliberated, it is my opinion that neither he nor his work is (currently) underrated. Even when you dissect his fall-back (after a traumatic experience) option as his best resolve, you'll conclude him as a master-contriver. This has many results, including the cloak of "out of sight and out of mind." In this cloak, one can continue without distractions.
    Plainly I say that the gems in this interview are going to change the music industry forever. Similar to when RYAN first changed the industry by using pre-sells of his album for budgeting the record by the release date. GENIUS!

  • @DynamicallyDC
    @DynamicallyDC 4 роки тому +34

    Ryan's talent can't be minimized. He is such a gifted musician. 💫

  • @OrIgInAlMan1914
    @OrIgInAlMan1914 4 роки тому +107

    Salute to Ryan Leslie, who recognized early the VALUE of his Intellect, love of Technology, and that of his Business Acumen.... each supercede his artistry(as dope as it may be)!!

    • @msja540
      @msja540 4 роки тому +2

      Definitely

    • @CremedelaCreme777
      @CremedelaCreme777 4 роки тому +2

      Loved how you worded that.. & I agree!! Genius-level tingz. Lol

    • @marksteen1
      @marksteen1 4 роки тому

      Great expression.

  • @leolux09
    @leolux09 4 роки тому +32

    If not caring about what society thinks, but knowing what society needs was a person, it'd be Ryan Leslie.

  • @dreduvon2248
    @dreduvon2248 4 роки тому +36

    I have mad respect for this educated and solid brotha. As results of this interview, I am taking theses pearls of wisdom he dropped and running to hills with it and get my whole life together. I hope to network directly with him soon.

  • @Coatomc
    @Coatomc 4 роки тому +76

    I can’t stand CTG in interviews like this. Ryan Leslie has SO MUCH MORE to offer than his past love triangles or what have you. CTG wasted damn near the whole interview talking about petty ish. This guy is a musical genius. Ivy League grad, taught himself how to code, and travels the world making millions and he’s not even on most peoples radar anymore. He is the definition of self made. He took out the middle man before anyone knew there was a middle man. R Les for Pres.

    • @asktheglutenfreechef3072
      @asktheglutenfreechef3072 4 роки тому +1

      Coatomc speak on it

    • @minusx31
      @minusx31 4 роки тому +1

      Coatomc Yea...and he wont mention how dirty of a dude Diddy was for messing wit his girl...

    • @deebal4037
      @deebal4037 4 роки тому +2

      I agree you have an intelligent man and ppl askin dumb questions smfh

    • @MrJbee73
      @MrJbee73 4 роки тому

      Well he calls himself God. What do you expect. Self loathing

  • @RobynKimberleighPetersen
    @RobynKimberleighPetersen Рік тому +8

    He is so mature and well put together. What a great example.

  • @FEO_London
    @FEO_London 4 роки тому +36

    RYAN LESLIE is one of my favourite human beings. The music is dope, he’s mad talented, a genius, so positive, humble af & trying to improve humanity 🐐❤️

  • @kristythomas3205
    @kristythomas3205 4 роки тому +118

    Funny how his celebrity friends asked if celebrities should be that accessible, the fast forward just a few years and all their drama is being played out on reality tv. Vision is key and that’s what Ryan has in 2013. Good for him!

  • @musclewarlord
    @musclewarlord 4 роки тому +83

    I think of Nipsey Hussle when I watch this interview just Ryan’s thought process and his mind , just not with the bullshit , works hard , low key , and knows who he is

    • @JustinBlazzzee
      @JustinBlazzzee 4 роки тому +5

      J MTLFIT You serious? You would never say this if Nipsey were still alive. Nispey wasn’t a brilliant mind at all. I watched him speak and he was just another guy that people worshipped because he rhymed words. Meanwhile, Ryan Leslie graduated from Harvard at 19....

    • @musclewarlord
      @musclewarlord 4 роки тому

      JustinBlazzzee ok

    • @daboe-sr8ce
      @daboe-sr8ce 4 роки тому

      @@JustinBlazzzee sorry brotha, but all you saw was the rapper in front of you, you didn't see Iddris Sandu, David Gross and Marquise Harris Dawson behind him.

    • @JustinBlazzzee
      @JustinBlazzzee 4 роки тому +1

      daboe0909 I researched the first name and saw that he is a brilliant coder. Good on him. That’s a talent and one that will serve him well in a world that relies more and more on technology. But I fail to see how this reflects brilliance in Nipsey.

    • @daboe-sr8ce
      @daboe-sr8ce 4 роки тому +1

      @@JustinBlazzzee all those that I mentioned were working in conjunction with Nip. When Nip found Iddris (who I know personally) he was coding in a corner at a Starbucks, David Gross was scrambling around L.A looking for someone to back his Vector 90 play. Marquise Harris Dawson was just a nobody city councilman pleading for investment in his district, Nip was able to bridge all those worlds and bring them together. Most importantly he was able to invision what the second and third phases of what those partnerships would look like, that was his brilliance.

  • @7DMEDIA1
    @7DMEDIA1 4 роки тому +265

    Sometimes u gotta move in silence. I drove a hooptie for 4 years. Then Came to work in a 60k benz.. the said "whos car is this". Haha. They said ,"this u". Yup! "Oh so you put all your money into that benz" "no, i brought a home and my benz after I sold a rental i had for 5 years.. Yup. Moved in slience.. peace!

  • @02nupe
    @02nupe 4 роки тому +44

    This interview was amazing. The focus on ownership, thinking LONG TERM, generational wealth JUST DOPE!! Getting in on technology etc... salute.

    • @MJM8715
      @MJM8715 4 роки тому +2

      02nupe Say it loud for those in industry who are not building generation wealth!!

  • @refiloevictor4095
    @refiloevictor4095 Рік тому +14

    I watch this interview once every year because it feels like a lecture. I had to like and save it this time.

  • @Radio8400
    @Radio8400 4 роки тому +262

    Most people don’t know this, Ryan scored 1600 on his SAT’s at the age of 14. This dude is a genius.

    • @amab1853
      @amab1853 4 роки тому +30

      Yes! I remember that about him. He graduated from Harvard early too. I love how complex he is. Very intellectual & creative

    • @Radio8400
      @Radio8400 4 роки тому +22

      Ama B Me too. I think he was a bit too advanced for them on this interview. I think CTG was trying to shed light on those who copied his style. He’s like, I don’t care, I’m beyond that. He’s looking to be someone people will talk about for the next 6 generations.

    • @EtcEtcEtcPodcast
      @EtcEtcEtcPodcast 4 роки тому +20

      Wow! He’s too intelligent, to be limited to just the music industry. Salute to this brotha!

    • @along58
      @along58 4 роки тому +9

      Right! Breakfast Club wasn’t ready for this one!

    • @thomasholmes3568
      @thomasholmes3568 4 роки тому +3

      @@EtcEtcEtcPodcasthe is definitely a role model

  • @insidethemusik7114
    @insidethemusik7114 4 роки тому +63

    This interview was very inspiring. He dropped a lot of jewels.

  • @taiodus3401
    @taiodus3401 4 роки тому +96

    T pain should have this he has loads of fans that didn't know about his shows.

  • @ORGANICsoulJAZZ
    @ORGANICsoulJAZZ 4 роки тому +1187

    They had a Harvard educated, multi-talented brother, that created a new form of technology to empower those without and they asked 30 questions about his ex girlfriend 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏾‍♂️

  • @KingBoraBeats
    @KingBoraBeats 4 роки тому +90

    This guy is a human CRM, he is legit and strategic.

    • @KingKan
      @KingKan 4 роки тому +1

      lol trueeee

  • @thewavyteacher
    @thewavyteacher 4 роки тому +26

    I still revisit the making of “Addiction”...one of the best things I’ve ever watched on UA-cam.

    • @BigGuyZee
      @BigGuyZee 4 роки тому +1

      Same here. I head back there whenever I need some creative inspiration! :-)

  • @BrodieLTW
    @BrodieLTW 4 роки тому +48

    The vid of Ryan producing “addiction” is still one of my fav vids on UA-cam

    • @Queendomcruz
      @Queendomcruz 4 роки тому +2

      And the "right there" joint, so dope

    • @BrodieLTW
      @BrodieLTW 4 роки тому

      X CRUZ as well as the 5 minute freshen up

  • @tmac8604
    @tmac8604 4 роки тому +209

    I like how Ryan didn't dance around any of the petty questions but then ventured off into to why he's not focused on any of that! 💯

    • @Walking-MY-Path
      @Walking-MY-Path 4 роки тому +10

      He kept it very professional and he kept his poise.

    • @mzgemini0006
      @mzgemini0006 4 роки тому +7

      Yup .. numbers don't lie and he schooled them on that!

    • @andremotivation6561
      @andremotivation6561 4 роки тому +5

      Not even the Cassie questions, didn't even know that she didnt show up to do the Diamond girl track... smh, She really f'd up

    • @jcincorporated6207
      @jcincorporated6207 4 роки тому +2

      Tristan Charles, exactly. Not cluttering his mind with pettiness is gold.

    • @tobia.1281
      @tobia.1281 4 роки тому +4

      He operates from a mature not messy ‘place’ he saw them coming from a mile off

  • @rahsaanhill5781
    @rahsaanhill5781 4 роки тому +60

    This brother is about positivity.

  • @richardovalles5008
    @richardovalles5008 4 роки тому +111

    Knowing your worth is KEY! Ryan Leslie knows that, just like Dame Dash.

  • @IAmKaia
    @IAmKaia 4 роки тому +289

    He should be way bigger than he is . Ryan Leslie is super talented.

    • @MAHONEYDRO
      @MAHONEYDRO 4 роки тому +24

      True indeed, but basically he's like forget the Fame, just give the check.. most ppl want fame over fortune

    • @andremotivation6561
      @andremotivation6561 4 роки тому +9

      VERY underrated, I'll never forget when he made when he made beats for Cassie's biggest songs. Most of them he shoulda kept for himself to be honest.

    • @sylvia4065
      @sylvia4065 4 роки тому +5

      I believe that comes at a price he didn't want to CONTINUE to pay. He's too smart for that and created another avenue for himself. But he won't be on Wendy Williams or anything like that cuz he ain't stupid or suicidal.

    • @NBnNC
      @NBnNC 4 роки тому +8

      He is waaaaay big - just behind the scenes..

    • @starrgazer9
      @starrgazer9 4 роки тому

      He would be if he didn't have such a huge ego. He brought something fresh to the scene and ruined his own style.

  • @aaronanthony3843
    @aaronanthony3843 4 роки тому +34

    The way he explained the “cost” of negative petty energy to yourself and you mind i felt like i was gifted a secret of the universe. . All decisions however obscured even in ones minds have a COST.

  • @rogue_KC
    @rogue_KC 4 роки тому +24

    This brotha is a gem. We need more like Ryan Leslie ✊🏾✊🏾

  • @brittneyrobinson2761
    @brittneyrobinson2761 4 роки тому +274

    I like how Ryan did not let Charla derail him.

    • @chadwickbrashear7796
      @chadwickbrashear7796 4 роки тому +3

      Brittney Robinson HUGE FACTS!

    • @Canm4
      @Canm4 4 роки тому +3

      Effortlessly

    • @anthonymarquez1775
      @anthonymarquez1775 4 роки тому

      Leslie, knows how to respond eloquently. When he said that rapping maybe alienated his fan base, due to how his 10 year anniversary played out which focused on his first two albums. Charlemagne couldn't even go further on that since the was no leeway left since RL admits it cannot be proved even with anecdotal evidence.

    • @joshuamcdowell5782
      @joshuamcdowell5782 4 роки тому

      @@anthonymarquez1775 Charlemagne has the intelligence of an ant.

  • @ahmedmusa2426
    @ahmedmusa2426 4 роки тому +8

    He speaks so well and is so positive, he is calm and it is clear he is internally happy and confident

  • @rgalv3
    @rgalv3 4 роки тому +333

    I got to give her props, Angela Yee has great questions.

    • @VicThaGod7
      @VicThaGod7 4 роки тому +18

      Ronny Galvao for once... she outdid Charlamagne... lol

    • @goons4700
      @goons4700 4 роки тому

      Her Right There It’s just new for her to have good questions

    • @breeetienne5850
      @breeetienne5850 4 роки тому

      Thank god for her cause the donkey guy is killing me. I want to know about what he is doing.

    • @jasbb2
      @jasbb2 4 роки тому +1

      She has the capacity to conduct the best interview out of the three of them. She just be on that messy lip service shit sometimes

    • @ForeverRisingRose
      @ForeverRisingRose 4 роки тому

      Hey Cuz!! Lol

  • @lrod2470
    @lrod2470 4 роки тому +43

    he may be the smartest guy Ive seen interviewed within music. Im talking pure smarts.

    • @DaBanger1
      @DaBanger1 3 роки тому

      Actually Souljaboy was first

  • @peterchileshe9760
    @peterchileshe9760 4 роки тому +12

    intelligent,business knowledege..this man took the back seat and hes making hes money quietly.....he shud give a Ted Talk hope most of these artists can have a chance to watch this

  • @dwillwilliams1240
    @dwillwilliams1240 4 роки тому +90

    It’s clear that Ryan did not want to sell out

    • @tbreezohbk5450
      @tbreezohbk5450 4 роки тому +4

      I don't blame him

    • @dwillwilliams1240
      @dwillwilliams1240 4 роки тому +8

      t breezo hbk and he was too smart for the industry, they had to X him out, he went against the grain

    • @tbreezohbk5450
      @tbreezohbk5450 4 роки тому +3

      @@dwillwilliams1240 yup they rather him be another sheep

  • @robbholmes9215
    @robbholmes9215 4 роки тому +494

    Breakfast club insulted the intelligence of their audience with this1. we dont wana talk abt cassie we tryna elivate as a people bee 😑

    • @crystalperry2163
      @crystalperry2163 4 роки тому +12

      Straight up.

    • @appetite4chic878
      @appetite4chic878 4 роки тому +36

      Exactly!! This man Ryan Leslie mentioned text message marketing tactics, investing in crypto currency and broke down record deals. I’d much rather hear that

    • @lexgraham2118
      @lexgraham2118 4 роки тому +19

      THEY AND CHARLAMAGNE DO THIS OFTEN.... HE'S ALWAYS TRYING TO STEER AND CREATE FALSE NARRATIVES FOR GUESTS INSTEAD OF LISTENING. NOBODY CARES ABOUT 10 YR OLD STUFF WITH PUFF AND CASSIE. THEY DID THE SAME THING INSULTING STEPHANIE MILLS....

    • @carlwilliams6238
      @carlwilliams6238 4 роки тому +2

      You'll have to think that they also have an gossip fanbase too

    • @danny5669
      @danny5669 4 роки тому +2

      Real ass comment

  • @damitrioustucker1576
    @damitrioustucker1576 4 роки тому +14

    Man Ryan Leslie handled this interview like a true boss 👏😁

  • @BeefyProd1983
    @BeefyProd1983 4 роки тому +10

    I’m a RLS fan...he was waaaay beyond his time. I’ve bought everything album he’s made. Black Mozart was an epic movement that started video albums!! Applaud to Ryan

  • @MyBurnerAccount227
    @MyBurnerAccount227 4 роки тому +50

    Ryan Leslie owns one of my favorite UA-cam videos, when he makes a song and plays every instrument. That video still 🔥

    • @MyBurnerAccount227
      @MyBurnerAccount227 4 роки тому +1

      SARA it ain’t mines tho lol

    • @royal2b1
      @royal2b1 4 роки тому +1

      Back when UA-cam was still raw af

    • @ryanrichardson3603
      @ryanrichardson3603 4 роки тому +1

      Man ordered a hand trumpet same day shipping before Amazon 🔥🔥🔥

  • @ForrestDel
    @ForrestDel 4 роки тому +19

    Ryan Leslie smart as hell. Meanwhile people thought he was just tryna rap more and fell off lol he was innovating the whole time.

  • @mustafaali448
    @mustafaali448 4 роки тому +33

    “Diamond Girl” brings back memories of my high school days. 🏫 Good times man good times! 😌

    • @damarimoland1613
      @damarimoland1613 4 роки тому

      Mustafa Ali facts I miss senior year 07-08

    • @jessicah5659
      @jessicah5659 4 роки тому +2

      Lawd I miss it so much 😭😭😞

  • @tonib9452
    @tonib9452 4 роки тому +38

    Ryan Leslie is an intelligent man outside of his artistry. 👍🏾

    • @MJM8715
      @MJM8715 4 роки тому +2

      Toni B Yes he is! I enjoyed this interview! ✌🏾

    • @LikeSpee
      @LikeSpee 4 роки тому

      Inside as well.

  • @rawstepper
    @rawstepper 4 роки тому +19

    I like how he handled all the dumb questions with intelligence. 👏🏾

    • @aran08504
      @aran08504 4 роки тому +2

      IKR and there were plenty of idiotic and irrelevant questions to go around.

  • @Mr.Wayne.1
    @Mr.Wayne.1 4 роки тому +20

    Ryan is on another level and wave in the Urban music scene! No wonder he graduated from Harvard. Dude always been smart. These new/old rappers, or even bussines men, dont even have a idea this man has!!
    They tried to put me in a box.... its impossible!! - R-Les

  • @nitmare64
    @nitmare64 4 роки тому +18

    "Ryan Leslie Makes "Addiction" is one of the best beat creation videos i have ever seen. Dude is super talented.

    • @iamacebradley
      @iamacebradley 4 роки тому +1

      Tell em again... been watching that video every night for 4 years

    • @MrDeadserious1
      @MrDeadserious1 4 роки тому

      Weenie

  • @CEFreeVideo
    @CEFreeVideo 3 роки тому +4

    This was a great demonstration of leadership, forbearance and knowledge of self.....and the man graduated Harvard....he is getting at the money his way.....BRAVO!

  • @bdupree720
    @bdupree720 4 роки тому +14

    Love how positive Ryan was. He didn’t let Charlemagne drag him down in the negativity. He stayed on brand and on task. LEARN TECH people!

  • @spliffsenseiroejogan9380
    @spliffsenseiroejogan9380 4 роки тому +19

    I was a big fan of Ryan Leslie in middle school n it’s crazy he looks like a techie I love talks like this technologist and futurists are literally the future 🔥🔥💪🏾💪🏾

  • @carsonbeats5689
    @carsonbeats5689 4 роки тому +19

    Ryan Leslie is a god damn legend fr... this guy made the one of first ever beat making videos 🤯

    • @Jaeflame94
      @Jaeflame94 4 роки тому +1

      Carson Beats seriously, ppl need to respect the goats while we still have them!! He was the first ARTIST I seen in video show himself producing his own music.

  • @PlayaflyJoe27
    @PlayaflyJoe27 4 роки тому +75

    If you listen and apply what he's saying here, you too could make millions of dollars without being seen all over the place

  • @DonInADress
    @DonInADress 4 роки тому +153

    I will marry a man this smart, innovative and successful

  • @tythebelieveguy4228
    @tythebelieveguy4228 4 роки тому +6

    This is one of the most VALUE filled interviews on TBC... Ryan is deep beyond his years...

  • @SincerlyYours1000
    @SincerlyYours1000 4 роки тому +27

    Smart man. Before his time.. ryan probally has more money then everyone in the room combined.. ye is the only one asking questions that are relevant.