Ryan Leslie - How It Was Supposed To Be (2024)

The track solidified Leslie as a "producer's producer." While he eventually pivoted to the tech world with SuperPhone , this era remains the gold standard for independent-minded R&B artists.

One of the most complex melodic shifts in mid-2000s pop. 🚀 Key Takeaways for Creators Ryan Leslie - How It Was Supposed To Be

A blend of 80s synth-pop and modern R&B. The track solidified Leslie as a "producer's producer

The main hook is just a few notes, but they are the right notes. The Legacy Ryan Leslie - How It Was Supposed To Be