A blend of 80s synth-pop and modern R&B.
One of the most complex melodic shifts in mid-2000s pop. 🚀 Key Takeaways for Creators Ryan Leslie - How It Was Supposed To Be
Being your own engineer saves time and preserves your vision. A blend of 80s synth-pop and modern R&B
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. The track solidified Leslie as a "producer's producer
Ryan Leslie changed the game by showing his process. Before "studio vlogs" were a thing, he posted videos of himself building this track from scratch in a single night.
💿 The Blueprint of a Classic Ryan Leslie’s 2008 hit "How It Was Supposed To Be" isn’t just a song. It’s a masterclass in New Jack Swing revival and DIY music production. Why It Still Hits
The main hook is just a few notes, but they are the right notes. The Legacy