Ryan Leslie
by Ryan Leslie
Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. AllMusic
    80
    Bottom line: the album is one of the stronger pop-R&B releases of the last few years.
  2. Billboard
    80
    With its smooth melodies ("Just Right"), fresh beats ("Diamond Girl") and effortlessly suave lyrics ("Quicksand"), the album satisfies from beginning to end.
  3. PopMatters
    80
    The pedestrian vocal performance allows his true strengths--in arrangement and melody--to be showcased without intrusion, and it’s a testament to his ability that the thrills run far deeper than surface level.
  5. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    It's a testament to Leslie's extraordinary melodic instincts that the disc has as much replay value as it does.
  6. Vibe
    70
    The results are moderately exemplary; a project heavy in power production, but skim on memorable showmanship.

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. movie2187
    Jan 8, 2012
    10
    A Masterpiece of production, Great RandB from an underrated genius, this guy plays his own instruments, writes, sing and rap. Ryan LeslieA Masterpiece of production, Great RandB from an underrated genius, this guy plays his own instruments, writes, sing and rap. Ryan Leslie follow up "transition" is also a great album. Please buy both if your interested in smooth, contemporary randb… Full Review »
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