How It Was Supposed to Be
| "How It Was Supposed to Be" | ||||
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| Single by Ryan Leslie | ||||
| from the album Ryan Leslie | ||||
| Released | December 23, 2008 | |||
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| Length | 3:25 | |||
| Label | NextSelection/Universal | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Ryan Leslie | |||
| Producer(s) | Ryan Leslie | |||
| Ryan Leslie singles chronology | ||||
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"How It Was Supposed to Be" is a song by American singer and record producer Ryan Leslie. Released commercially on December 23, 2008, it is the third single released for his self-titled debut studio album (2009).
Music videos[edit]
There were three music videos made for this song.
- The first video released in December 2008, takes place in a building. It also has an alternate instrumental, having more of a rock-influenced sound than the original.[1]
- The second (official) music video consists of a more military-theme. It starts with Ryan and three other men crooning and deals with Leslie shipping out to sea. While he is on stage performing, a man played by Tyson Beckford tries to steal his girlfriend. Which leads to a fight between the two at the end of the video. This version was released to BET's 106 & Park on January 16, 2009,[2] and later ranked at #64 on BET's Notarized: Top 100 Videos of 2009 countdown.
Remixes[edit]
- "How It Was Supposed to Be" (Official Remix) - Ryan Leslie featuring Jadakiss
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2008–09) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[3] | 71 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[4] | 70 |
References[edit]
- ^ "Ryan Leslie - "How It Was Supposed To Be" (Music Video 1 of 3)". YouTube. 2008-12-07. Retrieved 2012-02-22.
- ^ Leslie, Ryan (January 16, 2009). How It Was Supposed To Be (Video 2). Archived from the original on January 19, 2009. Retrieved February 18, 2024 – via GitHub.
- ^ Ryan Leslie Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs). Billboard. Archived from the original on April 18, 2016. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- ^ Ryan Leslie - Chart history: R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay. Billboard. Archived from the original on April 18, 2016. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
External links[edit]
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