Les Is More

For similarly titled albums, see Less Is More (disambiguation).

Les Is More
Studio album by
Ryan Leslie
ReleasedOctober 22, 2012
Recorded2010–2012
GenreR&B, Hip hop
Length51:31
LabelNextSelection Lifestyle Group, BDG, RED Distribution
ProducerRyan Leslie, Cardiak
Ryan Leslie chronology
Transition
(2009) 		Les Is More
(2012) 		Black Mozart
(2013)
Singles from Les Is More
  1. "Glory"
    Released: April 19, 2011
  2. "Beautiful Lie"
    Released: November 30, 2011

Les Is More is the third studio album by R&B singer-songwriter and producer Ryan Leslie, it was released on October 22, 2012.[1][2] The album features a guest appearance from Fabolous. Another version of "Swiss Francs" (Remix) with French rapper Booba is present on the European album.[3]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Glory"Anthony Leslie4:28
2."Beautiful Lie"Leslie2:32
3."Good Girl"Leslie3:17
4."5 Minute Freshen Up"Leslie5:18
5."Dress You to Undress You"Leslie, Sharon Robinson4:08
6."Maybachs & Diamonds"Leslie3:26
7."Swiss Francs"Leslie4:10
8."Ups & Downs (Prelude)"Leslie0:44
9."Ups & Downs"Leslie4:43
10."Ready or Not"Leslie3:04
11."Lovers & Mountains"Leslie3:56
12."The Black Flag"Leslie, Carl McCormick, Adam Feeney4:31
13."Joan of Arc"Leslie4:39
14."Beautiful Lie" (Remix) (featuring Fabolous)Leslie, John Jackson2:34
Total length:51:31
European Bonus Tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
15."Swiss Francs" (Remix) (featuring Booba)Leslie, Elie Yaffa3:21
16."#Winning"Leslie4:38
German/Austrian Exclusive Snipes Store Edition Bonus Tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
15."Swiss Francs" (Remix) (featuring Fard)Leslie, Fard3:22

Personnel

  • Ryan Leslie - vocals, all keyboards, drum programming, recording, mixing
  • Jermaine Parrish - drums on "Glory"
  • DeWayne "DW" Wright - bass on "Glory" and "Joan of Arc"
  • Chris Morgan - guitar on "Glory", "Dress You to Undress You" and "Joan of Arc"
  • Gabriel Lambirth - guitar on "Lovers & Mountains"
  • Rico Beats - drum programming on "Joan of Arc"
  • Travis Sayles - keyboards on "Glory"
  • Pawel Szarjeko, Anthony Palazzole, Will Hensley, Moses Gallart, Anthony Cruz - recording and mixing
  • Chris Athens - mastering
  • Armen Djerrahian, Evan Rogers, Getm Jaf - photography
  • Grandarmy - art direction and design
  • Armen Djerrahian, Evan Rogers, Getm Jaf, Alex Bittan & Brian Gregory - visual media
  • Adam Meyer, Yamill Vallecillo - Digital Media & Application Development

Charts

Chart (2012) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[4] 74
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[5] 12
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[6] 15

References

  1. ^ "Ryan Leslie Les Is More Cover & Tracklist". RapRadar.com. Retrieved September 29, 2012.
  2. ^ "RYAN LESLIE Les Is More". Amazon.com. Retrieved September 23, 2012.
  3. ^ Ryan Leslie - "Swiss Francs" (Remix) feat. Booba on YouTube
  4. ^ "Ryan Leslie Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 2013-09-18.
  5. ^ "Ryan Leslie Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 19, 2013.
  6. ^ "Ryan Leslie Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 27, 2013.
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