Ryan Leslie - How It Was: Supposed To Be

A blend of 80s synth-pop and modern R&B.

Sharing the "making of" creates a deeper fan connection.

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

Being your own engineer saves time and preserves your vision.

It captures that universal "what if" feeling after a breakup. Behind the Scenes A blend of 80s synth-pop and modern R&B

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.

Ryan wrote, produced, and performed every note. The Legacy Being your own engineer saves time

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.