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Album Previews: Ryan Leslie, Amerie, & Leona Lewis

CeuroK — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:03:05 +0000

September to November always seem to be one the better times of the year for album releases. From the hotly anticipated GaGa re-release to the top secret Rated R, album sales will be brought back to life. Below, are not any of the releases mentioned previously but are some previews of some pretty hot ones. You have Ryan Leslie’s Transition, Amerie’s In Love & War, John Mayer Battle Studies and Leona Lewis’ Echo.

Okay, you have Rihanna’s Rated R which is probably the most anticipated album this quarter of the year and then you look at the other end of the spectrum then there’s Leslie’s Transition. It just seems that absolutely no one is interested in this album but that’s to be expected when you’re dealing with a mature and classy guy. Leslie is talented and it shows from the preview clips. The music is signature R. Les; lots of mid-tempos, keyboards and synths. If you haven’t picked up his debut album yet, go out an get Ryan Leslie. PRE-ORDER HERE.

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Was that Amerie? I think this is the first Amerie album that we like as a whole. We never really liked her music despite her being a true talent but this album is sticking with us. Even “Why R U” sounds good listening to it in the context of the album and that song was not our thing. We’d have to say that our favorite from the preview clips has to be the Jim Jonsin produced “Swag Back”. PRE-ORDER HERE.

It seems like Leona Lewis has gone the route for a lot more uptempo songs this time. From all the previous leaks we definitely feel this album does not live it up to Spirit. After listening to the snippets, the album sounds a lot better but at the same time the portions of the songs they chose has made us realize that whilst Lewis’ voice is incredible her music is just too safe and soulless. Eveything is too structured and manufactured. With that said we’re still looking forward to hear the complete album. PRE-ORDER HERE.

Ryan Leslie Chooses You

CeuroK — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:01:42 +0000

Ryan Leslie’s sophomore album, Transition, is nearing with a release date of November 3, 2009. Now, we have the closing track from the album, “I Choose You.”

The album will end on the softer side. This midtempo track portrays Leslie in a vulnerable state confessing that he gives up all his pride and everything that means something to him to show how much he wants the other person. The instrumentation is more on the subtle side with a gentle bassline, synths and other electro sounding classical instruments. Go on ahead and give this talented guy a listen.

Ryan Leslie – I Choose You

Video Premiere: Ryan Leslie’s “You’re Not My Girl”

CeuroK — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 02:23:49 +0000

The video for the talented Mr. Ryan Leslie’s “You’re Not My Girl” just recently premiered. The single is the lead from his sophomore album Transition due out November 3, 2009.

It seems director Anthony Mandler (”Run This Town”) is putting a signature style on his videos which is gritty with a lot of tinted color. The comparisons definitely can be made between this video and the former. The song is a near perfect mid-tempo but whilst the video matches the tempo it’s still a little boring; it just goes nowhere. Check it out!

Ryan Leslie’s First Transition

CeuroK — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:06:23 +0000

Well didn’t this catch us off guard. Ryan Leslie’s first single from his sophomore album, Transition, leaked today. We seriously thought he was promoting his debut until it caught on.

As for the song; there’s no doubt that Ryan Leslie is a gifted musician but at first listen this song wasn’t clicking…

Now a few listens later we love it. Ryan Leslie is definitely a grower artist because he is so sharp, thinks outside of the box and steps to the left on too many occasions. All of this which in the long run is perfect for an artist looking for longevity.

Ryan Leslie – You’re Not My Girl