Anthony Ryan Leslie (born September 25, 1978), professionally known as
Ryan Leslie, is an American
recording artist and
record producer from
Washington, D.C.. Leslie has produced singles for a number of prominent artists in a variety of genres, ranging from
R&B and
hip hop to
pop and
gospel. From 2005–2006, he had his most commercial success to date with NextSelection/
Bad Boy singer
Cassie, when they released her debut single, "
Me & U". Leslie's 2008
self-titled debut album, includes the singles "
Diamond Girl", "
Addiction" and "
How It Was Supposed To Be".