There is a new “R” in the game. Well, he’s not exactly new. He’s been making a contribution to the industry for a few years now. From producing Cassie’s “Me and You,” to co-producing Brittney Spear’s albums and rubbing elbows with the likes of Puffy and Tommy Mottola, it’s safe to assume that he’ll be around for some time to come.
The self-entitled debut album was an instant classic, with bangers like “Diamond Girl” and my personal favorite, "Gibberish." It was a cleverly crafted party album, with just the right amount of energy to make you want to move and enough smoothness to keep you from getting carried away.
Leslie’s sophomore album, “Transition,” is just as hot as his debut. I don’t think the energy is as high, but it’ll still make you want to step a little. “Never Gonna Break Up” will excite those Orange Juice Jones-“Walking in the Rain” fans. The two songs don’t share the same sad content but they both have that hip and bouncy, 80-esque cadence. If you’re a Musiq fan, “To the Top” may do the trick for you. So far, “I Choose You” is my favorite. It’s a softer than expected look from an artist that works the stage with LL Cool J-type energy.
If you have the first album, you won’t be disappointed with the second. If you have neither, you need to get them both. R Les is like that—real talk. With two hot albums in the same year, I just hope that he can keep up with the pace that he’s set for himself.
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