Ryan Leslie (album)

Ryan Leslie
Studio album by
ReleasedFebruary 10, 2009 (2009-02-10)
Recorded2007–2008
Genre
Length48:12
Label
ProducerRyan Leslie
Ryan Leslie chronology
Ryan Leslie
(2009)
Transition
(2009)
Singles from Ryan Leslie
  1. "Diamond Girl"
    Released: December 11, 2007
  2. "Addiction"
    Released: August 19, 2008
  3. "How It Was Supposed to Be"
    Released: December 23, 2008
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic
The Boston Globe(mixed)
Entertainment WeeklyB
New York Times(unfavorable)
Okayplayer77/100
Pitchfork8.0/10
PopMatters
Rolling Stone
Vibe(mixed)

Ryan Leslie is the debut album of American R&B singer-songwriter and producer Ryan Leslie, released February 10, 2009 on Universal Motown in the United States. Three singles were released from the album: "Diamond Girl", "Addiction", and "How It Was Supposed to Be". The album was entirely produced by Leslie. While it received some negative criticism towards Leslie's songwriting, Ryan Leslie earned generally favorable reviews from music critics.