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Ryan Leslie album a mediocre ‘Transition’

Ryan Leslie

Transition

Universal

Rocks Like: A mix between Pharrell and John Legend (minus… Ryan Leslie

Transition

Universal

Rocks Like: A mix between Pharrell and John Legend (minus the vocal capability)

Grade: B

Triple-threat Ryan Leslie has done it again. The singer-songwriter and producer, known for his melodic creative ability, has produced another album of originality.

Transition, his second album in one year’s time, is named appropriately. This album not only shows the transition of Ryan Leslie’s affection-turned-adoration for a particular young lady, but it also shows his transition from novice to professional.

The first song on the album, “Never Gonna Break Up,” is an upbeat track heavily influenced by a bass guitar, giving it a modern, funky feel.

This ballad highlights Leslie’s desire to find that special someone, promising never to break up with the lucky lady.

He finds his Cinderella in the next song selection, “Something That I Like.”

Throughout the album, this romance between the two is personified with Leslie’s crooning over a homemade beat, endearing lyrics, horns, keyboard configurations and futuristic backdrops.

This package proves that this album is not to be taken lightly.

The transformation of Leslie from a playboy in “You’re Not My Girl” to a man ready to settle down in the album’s last song, “I Choose You,” keeps the listener wanting more of this secret summer love to unfold.

Pusha T from Clipse is the only other artist featured on the album.

The appeal of a dramatic love story listening session leaves little room for intrusion from outside parties.

Leslie keeps it simple, and in this case, less is definitely more.

Ryan Leslie’s “Is It Real Love”

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