Biography
Who is Ryan Leslie?
Early life and education
Anthony Ryan Leslie was born in Washington, D.C. He lived in Richmond, Virginia, and moved frequently during his childhood. His parents worked as officers for the Salvation Army. He graduated from Bear Creek High School in Stockton, California, in 1994.
Career beginnings
After finishing college, Ryan moved to Boston to pursue music. He worked community service jobs to support himself while spending nights in a recording studio. Eventually, he moved back to Phoenix to live with his parents. He convinced them to borrow money to build a home production studio.
Music production and solo work
Ryan Leslie gained significant attention for discovering singer Cassie Ventura in 2004. He signed her to his NextSelection record label. He wrote and produced her 2006 debut single Me and U, which reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song earned platinum certification from the RIAA. He also produced her entire self-titled debut album.
Business ventures with SuperPhone
Following the release of Black Mozart, Ryan started a company called SuperPhone in 2015. This service allows artists to use direct text marketing to communicate with fans. The technology enables musicians to launch albums and manage membership clubs without intermediaries.
Birthday and age
Ryan Leslie was born on September 25, 1978, which makes Ryan 48 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. Ryan shares the date with 79 other famous people.
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