ALBUM REVIEW: RYAN LESLIE

After Ryan Leslie hit the head on the nail with his self-titled debut album, Ryan Leslie returns with his new album "Transition," which proves to be a big disappointment. Much of the album sounds the same in the tradition of the album's lead single "You're Not My Girl." Although, I applaud Ryan for staying in his own lane, keeping his signature sound of heavy synths and even heavier bass lines, he needs to evolve because all the songs on his album sound the same, which is all that needs to be mentioned. Standout tracks include "Guardian Angel" and "All My Love" and bonus tracks "Promise Not 2 Call" and "Rescue U." I would say Ryan's sound would improve if he went back to his jazz roots and created some slick work in the vain of Marvin Gaye during the 70's or perhaps began to let others produce him. A Ryan Leslie and Pharrell collaboration or Ryan Leslie and Timbaland collaboration would be dope.