Ryan Leslie Performs Classic Hits During His First-Ever 'Tiny Desk Concert'

Ryan Leslie is the latest legend to take over NPR's "Tiny Desk."

On Friday, July 26, NPR Music debuted its latest "Tiny Desk Concert" starring the esteemed singer-songwriter. He kicked off his performance with "Just Right" off his 2009 self-titled debut album. The multifaceted artist and his band recreated other hits like "Something That I Like" and "Diamond Girl." He continued with the infamous instrumental of Cassie's "Long Way 2 Go," which was co-written and produced by Leslie, and segued into his chorus on Red Cafe's "Fly Together." He closed out with "How Its Supposed To Be" and his other Cassie and Fabolous-assisted hit "Addiction."

"I absolutely love @ryanleslie !" one fan wrote on X. "His music brings back so many memories for me. Glad he’s getting his 🌸 🌹"

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Ryan Leslie recently made a comeback to the music scene earlier this year when he dropped his album You Know My Speed. His first full-length project in 12 years holds 10 tracks including the lead single "Run It Back" and his collaboration with Bobby V "Sounds." He produced the majority of the project himself as usual with assistance from Cashmoneyap, Gabriel Lambirth and Kaleb Nathan Rollins. The album is full of refreshing melodies, soothing vocals, and head-nodding production that fans have come to expect from the Grammy-nominated artist.

Watch Ryan Leslie's entire "Tiny Desk Concert" below.