Joy Keys chats with Singer and Rapper Ryan Leslie

Ryan Leslie: Born in Washington, DC and raised in 8 cities across 2 continents, I was a senior at Harvard by the age of 19. I’ve spent the last seven years producing records for a myriad of artists and releasing 2 award-winning albums of my own. I’m also passionate about technology, philanthropy and social media and I’ve been an invited speaker at schools ranging from the Thurgood Marshall Academy in Harlem to the NYU Stern School of Business.

Albums

• 2009: Ryan Leslie
• 2009: Transition
• 2012: Les Is More

Awards
2011 / Grammy “Best Contemporary R&B Album” Nominee
2010 / Soul Train Music Award “Best New Artist” Nominee
2010 / Harvard AMBLE Vanguard Award
2009 / BET “Best Male R&B Artist” Nominee
2009 / BET “Best New Artist” Nominee

New album "Les Is More" coming out this month

Check out "5 Minute Freshen Up" video: http://youtu.be/k4v9JWUhveY

Website: www.ryanleslie.com