First of all, this dude is in the top 3 of the most criminally underrated artists/musical minds in HISTORY. Been a fan since that NE record. But what's messing me up (IN A GOOD WAY) about this conversation is the fact that Ryan was able to point every answer to the questions back to his objective of financial/music/technology education. Dude is a GENIUS.
How can one be so talented and yet make so wack ass music is the only question here. How can you guys (question mark) listen to this feminine generic flamboyant ass borderline homo erotic bubble gum pop jiggy rnb that is sonically clearly aimed at girls and think yall some music wiz´s. Y’all lookin crazy rn 😭😭😭 I can’t lie on his character tho, very intelligent and layed back vibe
This interview put me in tears!!! I’ve been dealing with mental illness for 22 years! I’ve been ridiculed , humiliated, put on blast , taken advantage of etc. The level of disrespect I’ve allowed and accepted at such as young age was undeserved! But it proves that through it all to be able to still choose to live when so many are dying not by choice : there are still some genuine people out here who are respected and reciprocate that respect ! ✊🏾
He still needs shame for not protecting Cassie, however, he doesn’t get the recognition he deserves for contributing to the Confessions album- the entire reason he got a solo project in the first place
I used to watch Ryan when he was on UA-cam producing tracks! It was the very beginning of UA-cam and he was developing his musical genius in the music industry. So happy to see that he is still around and active doing what he loves.
Ryan Leslie most definitely deserves his flowers, I remember having "Addicted" on repeat on my mp3 player back then and the way he still remains solid with humility is really inspiring. Great interview 🏆💯
I just randomly listened to this song - reminiscing I guess- then decided to see what Ryan Leslie is up to these days and landed on this video. I used to bang that song on repeat as well. I just rapped the fabolous rap in the car. So good.
What an erudite! So brilliant and down to earth. The quality of music this dude makes is so amazing, you'll only realize them later in your life. So much respect for this guy🤞.
Let me tell you something about Ryan Leslie. I’ve been listening to this man since 2005. Fast forward, he has always been the same for the entirety of his music career. He does not miss. By far the most humble, successful, calculates individual one could ever have/meet/see/hear in their life. R Les for Pres till I die.
Thank you Ryan for your consistency with your being music and business wise and mindset . I always thought a lot of the same thoughts thinking independently But you put it all together By being in the spirit of service ! Thank you again for the mindset of being of service while doing what you love ! Thats got to be the greatest feeling while here on earth !
@@benja303Yeah but she isn’t of this age, she’s musically at least a decade removed so at the time she got discovered she would’ve needed to be more vocally talented not to mention have a good writing game…
@@luckylavar9051 Fair point, but I think even someone with the musical visionary skills of Ryan Leslie would’ve had an uphill battle with Cassie and I could make the case he actually took her to her max ceiling given how lackluster she was across the board in just about every artist category. Her absolute peak selling point opportunity was that “Official Girl” moment when she was most aesthetically in her youthful prime at the tail end of the Apex-Pop Era between 2006-2009 when having a unique look with a nice visual spin could easily amplify a career provided the right A&R team. Her problem was it happened to be at the same time you had strong solo careers of a Nelly Furtado, Keri Hilson, Fergie, a rising Rihanna, Gaga and Stefani to name a few…No way she could possibly standout in a environment with that type of talent. At absolute best she could’ve been a Tinashe (who is light years more talented) 😏
RL is genuinely a nice guy, and smart too. Kudos to him for rising in Tech. I believe he was sabotaged by P.D but his integrity is what made him succeed
I’ve been saying that this digital world takes the soul out of the music .. Analog is a vibe and put you on a higher frequency… Also R.Les gave me my first shout out back in the MySpace days so I’m for ever grateful!! 🙏🏾
Love this guy Ryan. He’s always been about helping and educating others. Fun fact he used to stay in Randolph Massachusetts just 15 minutes out from where I live.
When you say Puffy stole his girl... NO. Cassie chose where she wanted to be. A man can approach you and if you are loyal to your husband/boyfriend, it wont go any further. With that being said, she was neva Ryan's chick
@@dahitman55So true. But Cassie needs to heal and be by herself for awhile get to know Cassie. She jump from one man to another in no time. The left Ryan for puff because of the bigger bag. Then she jumped from puff to her husband and getting pregnant in no time
Wow 🤯 25 minutes into this and I have a huge amount of respect for this dude. Well spoken and engaged plus dropping crazy jewels 💎 on how to get and KEEP those dollars! I had no idea about him outside of a dope producer from the 2010’s. Dope 💯
I’m at Business College at the moment and we literally learn about the things he talks about. Even all those financial vehicles he mentions are actually a really smart way to support your family, if you’re for example the only one with a financial education. A conversation like this is what some people need to hear urgently!
Wow, this episode is definitely going to be talked about all next week on all of the big podcast shows. I hope NORE asks him the tough questions even though it’s on Revolt!
@@jesussinaloa9300 I know he doesn’t own Revolt anymore but all of those people on Drink Champs use to work for him. I’m just wondering if NORE would ask him the tough questions about Cassie and Diddy!
Had no idea Ryan wrote “Hot Tonight” for NE. As a big NE fan I loved that because it was like a comeback song of sorts for them. Ryan Leslie is the MF’ing man
I remember when this guy was just an r&b guy that lost his labtop. That is one of the best flip it and reverse it come back story. He had crypto before crypto bros.❤❤
Funny seeing this come up.. I was listening to Fabolous' "Everything, Everyday, Everywhere" A few weeks ago and was wondering what R Les was up to these days. Damn! He rockin all the grey's now lol.. then again it's been 15 years since 2009.
Very insightful, respectful, and classy interview. Salute to you NORE and DJ EFN. R LES for PREZ! I always enjoy a great wisdom session for Ryan Leslie. All the best. Peace.
THE BEST DRINK Champs ever ......I saw RL. at Central Park after mj died he and many others performed yet he rocked the show .... he even did a spin I was in awe .. much Respect to this WiseTEACHER
All that’s playing in my head while watching this is him making beats in the studio, ordering food going back adding layers to the beat jamming to everything
Ryan Leslie is true legend. In-Studio videos and his whole legacy in meaning of beats for Lloyd Banks etc. are priceless. L E G E N D nad BIIIIIIIG Inspiration.
Love that you had Ryan on the show. He's insanely talented and whip smart. I've been a part of the Superphone community for years and really appreciate the platform.
Shout to NORE with the good questions. Nice relevant discussion for R Les and good anecdotes. I slept on NORE, he's actually one of the best interviewers.
People don't always appreciate what they have. Ryan Leslie played a huge role in shaping Cassie's sound, handling everything from production, songwriting, and recording alongside her from the ground up. Yet, she moved on to pursue a more glamorous lifestyle and wealth with Diddy. We now know how that turned out.
Less is More he said it many years ago!!!! His songs are insanely underated but it does not care as he is generated so much with a smaller audience via his business model. RESPECT
Ryan Leslie is one of my musical artists, he is super underrated and no one sounds like him in my opinion. Lastly, this interview motivated me to do more.
If you ain't heard "Beautiful Lie," "Just Right," or "Maybachs & Diamonds" before, do yourself a favour and go listen to them NOW or as soon as you finish listening to this. And that's just touching the surface.
One of the realest people to do it and actually interacted with people back in the day he helped me with my whole mixtape just off MySpace and being on Facebook early .. great dude thanks for the music knowledge you shared !
If you loved Ryan Leslie like that you would have spoke up for him when Diddy deeboed Cassie. None of this newfound love for genius is legitimate. It is just fear due to the inevitable judgement. Respect to RL for even allowing this nonsense.
He didn’t. His first album went triple wood- I bought it and put friends in college on it- his label failed him. Cassie was on it and so was Fabolous- both insanely popular at the time
I don't think so cuz Ryan was doing his thing even after Cassie left him for Diddy. He was very sort after in early 2010s but gradually started to disappear. I think music becoming more "trap" orientated played a role in his downfall.
A creative middles class is ABSOLUTELY GENIUS!!!! Not that he invented that per se but to verbalize it is a great service to us all. The middle is the structure of it all and considering how affluent top tier “1%” is, there is a lot of room to thrive in the middle.
Ryan Leslie’s old videos showing him in the studio making music were so inspirational for me on so many levels.
First of all, this dude is in the top 3 of the most criminally underrated artists/musical minds in HISTORY. Been a fan since that NE record. But what's messing me up (IN A GOOD WAY) about this conversation is the fact that Ryan was able to point every answer to the questions back to his objective of financial/music/technology education. Dude is a GENIUS.
1.Quincy jones
2.The dream
3.Ryan Leslie
Of my generation for sure 👍🏽
Absolutely Facts Been A Fan His While Career He’s One Of My inspiration In Music Production
Who’s the the other two?
@@levisboyk1991😊 😅
Ryan Leslie to me is like a modern day black Mozart people will appreciate him more when society evolves
That's the name of one of his albums too
Facts
It's been a long wait for the evolution. I'm bored waiting.
How can one be so talented and yet make so wack ass music is the only question here. How can you guys (question mark) listen to this feminine generic flamboyant ass borderline homo erotic bubble gum pop jiggy rnb that is sonically clearly aimed at girls and think yall some music wiz´s. Y’all lookin crazy rn 😭😭😭
I can’t lie on his character tho, very intelligent and layed back vibe
@@luckylavar9051exactly
Ryan Leslie is the blueprint 🗺️
💯💯
YE is using the same blueprint ever since he got cancelled/blacklisted and he is still making money. Its good that R Les mentors YE business wise.
he is one of the reasons i went and learned how to do my own beats i have over 500 now he is the blueprint!!!
@@rootsdubz YE got himself cancelled/blacklisted.
Ryan Leslie has always been underrated!! Love his music and his mindset!
Ryan Leslie on drink champs is long over due
This interview put me in tears!!! I’ve been dealing with mental illness for 22 years! I’ve been ridiculed , humiliated, put on blast , taken advantage of etc. The level of disrespect I’ve allowed and accepted at such as young age was undeserved! But it proves that through it all to be able to still choose to live when so many are dying not by choice : there are still some genuine people out here who are respected and reciprocate that respect ! ✊🏾
May God heal you, protect and shower you with blessings upon blessings❤
Keep going on and don’t quit until you get the right people to help you and the right team you got this
So brave up you to open up about your journey. More healing and blessings on your continuous journey to be the best version of yourself💐✨
@@KK-yk8jo thx kay! 💋
why people did those things to you...did you do anything forem to treat you that way
A Ryan Leslie & Fabolous album will always be a “what if” to me. At THAT time that album would’ve went so crazy! They had a chemistry.
I can hear it !
Facts
He still needs shame for not protecting Cassie, however, he doesn’t get the recognition he deserves for contributing to the Confessions album- the entire reason he got a solo project in the first place
@@SnookisInfant-gt8xu huh? Cassie left him for Diddy
They couldn’t miss!
Ryan’s spirit is so pure. Great episode, extremely knowledgeable, respectable, and talented man. Respect 💐
RL is the definition of don’t quit. Dude has been through a lot. Flowers overdo and well deserved.
I salute you Ryan! Nip music got me through a year and half intense Chemo fighting Brain Cancer! I Love You Ryan🫡
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
THANK YOU for shining a light on this man. Ryan Leslie isn’t talked about enough. A true artist/genius of our time.
Ryan Leslie's video of him making Addiction went TRIPLE PLATINUM on the internet back when blogs were the source for new music
I showed my girl that when we first met and she was amazed RLes For Pres
I used to watch Ryan when he was on UA-cam producing tracks! It was the very beginning of UA-cam and he was developing his musical genius in the music industry. So happy to see that he is still around and active doing what he loves.
RYAN LESLIE DEFINITELY NEEDS HIS FLOWERS AND RECOGNITION WHILE HE'S STILL HERE
FACTS! my guy is a Genius, he's top tier
This was that.
@@Awillii yeah it was I was glad that they had gave him his flowers and they need their flowers too as well
Ryan Leslie needs a movie about his life called Harvard 15
Studio 15
Hands down the most important interview in Drink Champs up to date. Thank you for having Ryan on this episode.
NEXT SELECTION!!! R. Les has done so much and means so much. Happy for you my BROTHA!! BIGGUPS to Drink Champs for making this happen.
Yes Sir 🔥
Ryan back in the UA-cam days was legendary
💯
He still is…
Ryan Leslie seem like a genuine person
until he eats your dog!
Don’t listen to entertainers for financial advice. No Diddy, but from a Harvard graduate like Ryan Leslie I’m all ears 👂🏼.
Ryan Leslie most definitely deserves his flowers, I remember having "Addicted" on repeat on my mp3 player back then and the way he still remains solid with humility is really inspiring. Great interview 🏆💯
I just randomly listened to this song - reminiscing I guess- then decided to see what Ryan Leslie is up to these days and landed on this video. I used to bang that song on repeat as well. I just rapped the fabolous rap in the car. So good.
Word 😂😂@@reggieljames
If you were a up & coming producer at the beginning of the UA-cam era you was inspired by Ryan Leslie Next Selection 💯 Give this man his flowers 💐💐
Indeed! I went to a performing arts school and from 2008-2014, we played nothing but R. Les.
@@ProducerTSS those beats was crazy & he was ahead of his time doing UA-cam music production vlogs 💯🔥
@@JesziAnii He definitely was!
They gave him flowers
Hell Yeaah
What an erudite! So brilliant and down to earth. The quality of music this dude makes is so amazing, you'll only realize them later in your life. So much respect for this guy🤞.
Refreshing and Informative Interview. Ryan Leslie dropped many gems when it comes to investing your money. Thanks For Sharing 👍🏾👋🏾
Let me tell you something about Ryan Leslie. I’ve been listening to this man since 2005. Fast forward, he has always been the same for the entirety of his music career. He does not miss. By far the most humble, successful, calculates individual one could ever have/meet/see/hear in their life. R Les for Pres till I die.
Thank you Ryan for your consistency with your being music and business wise and mindset .
I always thought a lot of the same thoughts thinking independently
But you put it all together
By being in the spirit of service !
Thank you again for the mindset of being of service while doing what you love !
Thats got to be the greatest feeling while here on earth !
I attended a Ryan Leslie concert in Germany back in 2010. Germany always has had Ryan's back.
This man is a humble, brilliant spirit! Spent some time years ago with the NS crew. This is a man of respect 🙏🏾💐
Always calling Ryan when it's time to talk about Cassie,I ain't feeling that,but still glad ya got him
Thank you Ryan for what you did for Nipsey💙
Does Eric Holder get a thank you too?
@@user-s4k9s399you need a hug😢
@@user-s4k9s399aye bitch watch yo 👄
Timestamp anyone?
@@user-s4k9s399that was lame
RYAN IS A CLASS ACT. BEST OF LUCK CHAMP.
Cassie would've been the ish with this man in her corner!! 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐💪💪💪💪💪
She wasnt a vocalist but a pretty face that gave us some bop, But Ryan’s production definitely helped her voice
@@benja303Yeah but she isn’t of this age, she’s musically at least a decade removed so at the time she got discovered she would’ve needed to be more vocally talented not to mention have a good writing game…
@@Dynasty19that's what Ryan was doing. Writing songs and producing for her.
@@luckylavar9051 Fair point, but I think even someone with the musical visionary skills of Ryan Leslie would’ve had an uphill battle with Cassie and I could make the case he actually took her to her max ceiling given how lackluster she was across the board in just about every artist category. Her absolute peak selling point opportunity was that “Official Girl” moment when she was most aesthetically in her youthful prime at the tail end of the Apex-Pop Era between 2006-2009 when having a unique look with a nice visual spin could easily amplify a career provided the right A&R team. Her problem was it happened to be at the same time you had strong solo careers of a Nelly Furtado, Keri Hilson, Fergie, a rising Rihanna, Gaga and Stefani to name a few…No way she could possibly standout in a environment with that type of talent. At absolute best she could’ve been a Tinashe (who is light years more talented) 😏
@benja303 exactly it's always somebody challenging.
Ryan is such a gem to me.
His music was the shit when I was in highschool. Cant wait to watch this!
I KNOW RIGHT AND HIS MUSIC ARE STILL CLASSICS TO THIS DAY 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Still is
Still on repeat them albums....Ryan Leslie...and Transisition.....the very first album "Just Right" never was physically released but need that album
RL is genuinely a nice guy, and smart too. Kudos to him for rising in Tech. I believe he was sabotaged by P.D but his integrity is what made him succeed
R Les has always been genuine and a genius while continuing to thrive after all of these years. Salute!
Puff took his gf AND artist from him…. Cassie could’ve been something amazing today, but nah.. R-Les is a Legend 💯
She was for the streets?
@@QuietBoyMusikpretty much
She left him for the big fish and got screwed
Imagine how good he would’ve treated her. He dodged a bullet
Unlike y’all he’s not speaking bad on her.
Ryan Leslie is a great human being. Blessings
I’ve been saying that this digital world takes the soul out of the music .. Analog is a vibe and put you on a higher frequency… Also R.Les gave me my first shout out back in the MySpace days so I’m for ever grateful!! 🙏🏾
Love this guy Ryan. He’s always been about helping and educating others. Fun fact he used to stay in Randolph Massachusetts just 15 minutes out from where I live.
When you say Puffy stole his girl... NO. Cassie chose where she wanted to be. A man can approach you and if you are loyal to your husband/boyfriend, it wont go any further. With that being said, she was neva Ryan's chick
Facts.
the classic tale of the grass aint greener on the other side
He literally tricked her and drugged her, and wouldn’t let her leave!
During the first f.o I bet she was thinking about Ryan like "I think i screwed up"
@@dahitman55So true. But Cassie needs to heal and be by herself for awhile get to know Cassie. She jump from one man to another in no time. The left Ryan for puff because of the bigger bag. Then she jumped from puff to her husband and getting pregnant in no time
Wow 🤯 25 minutes into this and I have a huge amount of respect for this dude. Well spoken and engaged plus dropping crazy jewels 💎 on how to get and KEEP those dollars! I had no idea about him outside of a dope producer from the 2010’s. Dope 💯
I’m at Business College at the moment and we literally learn about the things he talks about.
Even all those financial vehicles he mentions are actually a really smart way to support your family, if you’re for example the only one with a financial education.
A conversation like this is what some people need to hear urgently!
Ill say it. They only wanted him on to talk about diddy and cassie. RL should have been got his flowers he is underrated.
His just ahead of his time …. The industry was never ready for him .. a genius n king 👑
Wow, this episode is definitely going to be talked about all next week on all of the big podcast shows. I hope NORE asks him the tough questions even though it’s on Revolt!
This episode is going to be talked about I’m sure by this evening! Lol
I definitely hope he ask the tough questions bc I was definitely wondering where Ryan is
Puff don't own revolt anymore
@@jesussinaloa9300 I know he doesn’t own Revolt anymore but all of those people on Drink Champs use to work for him. I’m just wondering if NORE would ask him the tough questions about Cassie and Diddy!
@@jesussinaloa9300 that’s what I thought
He's dropping alot of 💎 definitely have to re-watch this and write down some notes.
This guy still got shows in Europe, always been one of my favorite artist! Les💯
That Maybachs and Diamonds song.. the one that was originally created for Ross is classic!
Facts!!
I adore Ryan, his aura and intellect is everything!
Diamond Girl is one of my all time favorite songs!!
A great use of my time!! wonderful conversation and lightbulb moments for me.. thank you.
Had no idea Ryan wrote “Hot Tonight” for NE. As a big NE fan I loved that because it was like a comeback song of sorts for them. Ryan Leslie is the MF’ing man
Been knew! I read credits and follow this guy. His production and swing is unique
@@rustyshackleford706 that was my joint, too
Go find "the way that u move girl" by Ryan Leslie
Glad to see Ryan getting his flowers 🎉... He's truly underrated and a literal genius.
You can tell this is a great interview. NORE barely interrupted
😂😂
I remember when this guy was just an r&b guy that lost his labtop. That is one of the best flip it and reverse it come back story. He had crypto before crypto bros.❤❤
Great interview, thank you for giving Ryan Leslie his flowers! Well deserved 👏🏾🙌🏾
Funny seeing this come up.. I was listening to Fabolous' "Everything, Everyday, Everywhere"
A few weeks ago and was wondering what R Les was up to these days. Damn! He rockin all the grey's now lol.. then again it's been 15 years since 2009.
One of the most informative best episodes yet.
Richmond VA wow! The interview we didn’t know we needed. I love Ryan Leslie’s music 😊
Great interview, well done drink champs
After all these episodes, they still havent come up with a good way to describe the drinking game...
So many jewels 💎 here. Thanks Ryan Leslie!
I can listen to Ryan Leslie talk all day. Incredibly interesting story. Good things happen to good people.
I remember watching him on 60 minutes and was like this guy will be something - i hope he continues to share his gifts
Very insightful, respectful, and classy interview. Salute to you NORE and DJ EFN. R LES for PREZ! I always enjoy a great wisdom session for Ryan Leslie. All the best. Peace.
I'm looking forward to learning more about Mr. Leslie and his journey 🎉
@drinkchamps great interview! been asking for Ryan for too long. Thanks for this, but Andre 3000 Next
Ryan Leslie one of my favorite artist . They trying to keep him in the box
“It’s impossible!”
THE BEST DRINK Champs ever ......I saw RL. at Central Park after mj died he and many others performed yet he rocked the show .... he even did a spin I was in awe .. much Respect to this WiseTEACHER
All that’s playing in my head while watching this is him making beats in the studio, ordering food going back adding layers to the beat jamming to everything
this is the greatest interview mentally
IMO he’s should have went to another podcast it’s so many questions Nore didn’t ask
Ryan Leslie is true legend. In-Studio videos and his whole legacy in meaning of beats for Lloyd Banks etc. are priceless. L E G E N D nad BIIIIIIIG Inspiration.
Ryan Leslie..... king!
Love that you had Ryan on the show. He's insanely talented and whip smart. I've been a part of the Superphone community for years and really appreciate the platform.
Long awaited salute to Ryan!!!
Ryan Leslie first album is 100% a perfect album!
remember when diddy stole cassie from him?
Ryan won in the end😂. left both of them losers alone and was even more successful
Always the good guy who loses the battle but he won the war of life
Crazy. It's sad but it's real.
She got millions of dollars out of Diddy she def not a loser. Diddy is though, hell most men are losers 😭😭😭
Most people would trade a billion for jail and let’s not lie about that
Diddy never stole Cassie, he spoke on this before when Cassie made the decision to leave. She knew what was up. He has songs about it too.
Shout to NORE with the good questions. Nice relevant discussion for R Les and good anecdotes. I slept on NORE, he's actually one of the best interviewers.
People don't always appreciate what they have. Ryan Leslie played a huge role in shaping Cassie's sound, handling everything from production, songwriting, and recording alongside her from the ground up. Yet, she moved on to pursue a more glamorous lifestyle and wealth with Diddy. We now know how that turned out.
Less is More he said it many years ago!!!! His songs are insanely underated but it does not care as he is generated so much with a smaller audience via his business model. RESPECT
Every Ryan Leslie interview is like a Ted Talk
Ryan Leslie is one of my musical artists, he is super underrated and no one sounds like him in my opinion. Lastly, this interview motivated me to do more.
🔥Dropping mad jewels the younger artists, and young entrepreneurs in general, can use.
What an incredible episode
R Les is a rainmaker glad they gave him his props.
We need Lupe Fiasco next
Yes to LUPE
Proud to say that I’ve had the chance to work with him as an upcoming producer 🙏🏼
If you ain't heard "Beautiful Lie," "Just Right," or "Maybachs & Diamonds" before, do yourself a favour and go listen to them NOW or
as soon as you finish listening to this.
And that's just touching
the surface.
Bro been a legend imo
One of the realest people to do it and actually interacted with people back in the day he helped me with my whole mixtape just off MySpace and being on Facebook early .. great dude thanks for the music knowledge you shared !
LET THE GUEST TALK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
they are drunk...
Bruh… I would just sit back and let this man expound on his wealth of information.
Great interview. In addition to being a DJ, I’m Doctor of Education and an Educator, and I learned so much from this interview.
- I’m inspired.
One of my favorite singers!
This is a dope interview. 👏🏾 glad to see him
If you loved Ryan Leslie like that you would have spoke up for him when Diddy deeboed Cassie. None of this newfound love for genius is legitimate. It is just fear due to the inevitable judgement. Respect to RL for even allowing this nonsense.
this is easily going to be one of the best drink champ episodes ever!!!
What a brilliant mind, man. Legend 🔥🔥🔥
I’m happy to see he’s doing very well for himself and healthy!! Great interview
Diddy blackballed Ryan Leslie 💯
He didn’t. His first album went triple wood- I bought it and put friends in college on it- his label failed him. Cassie was on it and so was Fabolous- both insanely popular at the time
I don't think so cuz Ryan was doing his thing even after Cassie left him for Diddy. He was very sort after in early 2010s but gradually started to disappear. I think music becoming more "trap" orientated played a role in his downfall.
A creative middles class is ABSOLUTELY GENIUS!!!! Not that he invented that per se but to verbalize it is a great service to us all. The middle is the structure of it all and considering how affluent top tier “1%” is, there is a lot of room to thrive in the middle.
Barbados represent‼️🇧🇧