Addiction

Fabolous, Ryan Leslie, Cassie

About Addiction

"Addiction" is a song written, produced, and performed by American singer and record producer Ryan Leslie. It features vocals by American singer Cassie and American rapper Fabolous, who wrote his guest rap verse. The song contains elements from the composition "I Can't Help It" written by Stevie Wonder and Susaye Greene, as performed by Michael Jackson. Released as the second single from his self-titled debut album, Ryan Leslie (2009), it was sent to rhythmic and urban contemporary radio stations in the United States on July 7, 2008. The track was made available for digital download the following day through Universal Motown Records and Leslie's NextSelection imprint. A version of the song featuring just Cassie was also included in physical versions of the single. The R&B-future soul song originated after a lively night out in New York City with Leslie having an impulse to go to the studio create a track that captured the "frenetic energy and electricity" he had experienced. He stated that music is his "addiction," but the track could be referring to a relationship or "anything that makes you feel that type of way." Commercially, the single failed to make an impact on the US Billboard Hot 100 but managed to appear at number fifteen on Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles and number thirty-five on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts as a partial result of steady airplay received from R&B/Hip-Hop format radio stations. It was remixed and sampled by multiple artists including Kid Cudi, Clipse, Wiz Khalifa and more. 


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R-Les
NextSelection, yeah
Ayy, its R-Les for pres', baby
Just rock with me now
And I'm his runnin' mate Loso, in case you ain't know so, yeah

You've got fashion and style (uh-huh)
I'm lovin' your smile (uh-huh)
And the way you get down (you know that, baby)
Rock with me now (yeah)
I can't see no one else (nah)
It's you by yourself, yeah (it's you)
In spite of the crowd
Baby, no one else matters (let's go)

It started off with a kiss, uh-huh (huh)
Never expectin' this, uh-huh (huh)
And now I'm here copin' with
My addiction, addiction (oh)
It started off with a kiss, uh-huh (yeah)
Never expectin' this, uh-huh (and now)
And now I'm here copin' with
My addiction
While all the girls say

I'm addicted to you
I'm addicted to you
I'm addicted to you
You're my addiction (you're my addiction)
I'm addicted to you
I'm addicted to you
I'm addicted to you
You're my addiction (you're my addiction)

(Break it down)
When I'm lookin' in the mirror
Honey, you are all I see, hey (yeah)
And it could not be no clearer (clearer, yeah)
That I need you here with me (yeah)
You feel it? (Yeah)
Let's go

I was hopin' you'd notice
The way that I like to (uh-huh)
Have you around, around, yeah (c'mon)
Listen, and you will find that
Your heart beats for me
Girl, I hear the sound
And it only gets better (ayy)

It started off with a kiss, uh-huh (yeah)
Never expectin' this, uh-huh (uh-huh)
And now I'm here copin' with
My addiction, addiction (oh)
It started off with a kiss, uh-huh (yeah) (uh-huh)
Never expectin' this, uh-huh (and now) (uh-huh)
And now I'm here copin' with
My addiction
While all the girls say

I'm addicted to you
I'm addicted to you (ayy)
I'm addicted to you
You're my addiction (you're my addiction)
I'm addicted to you (ayy)
I'm addicted to you
I'm addicted to you (it's Loso in case you ain't no so)
You're my addiction (you're my addiction) (ayy, yeah, yeah)

Now lemme find out I got you Amy Wine'd out (yeah)
I get 'em hooked like I threw a fishing line out (gotcha)
My white girl keep me Federline'd out (uh-huh)
I'm too G so I stay Gucci signed out (Gucci)
And I get so much attention
They sit and talk about me like intervention (yes)
They say that white Phantom look so cocaine 
I hop out the suicides lookin' so Cobain
And I just Courtney Love when they know your name
They like Loso, we already know so damn (damn)
They come back wantin' more grams
Right back like Lindsay out the program, yeah

I'm addicted to you (addiction)
I'm addicted to you
I'm addicted to you
You're my addiction (you're my addiction) (I got 'em so addicted, baby)
I'm addicted to you (she sound like pookie)
I'm addicted to you (they just keep calling me, man)
I'm addicted to you (I just keep calling 'em)
You're my addiction (you're my addiction)

Yeah, R-Les for pres', like I said
Loso is his runnin mate, man, I'm ridin' with you homie
Let's get 'em, yeah
What's up, Street Fam?

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Ryan Leslie

Anthony Ryan Leslie (born September 25, 1978), professionally known as Ryan Leslie, is an American record producer, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and occasional rapper from Washington, D.C.. Founder of the media company NextSelection Lifestyle Group, Leslie has produced singles for a number of artists in a variety of genres ranging from R&B/hip hop to pop to gospel. From 2005–2006, he had his most commercial success to date with NextSelection/Bad Boy/Atlantic recording artist Cassie and her single "Me & U". Leslie's debut album, Ryan Leslie (2009), features the songs "Diamond Girl", "Addiction", and "How It Was Supposed To Be". He was nominated for a Grammy in 2011. more »

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Written by: Anthony Ryan Leslie, John Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Susaye Greene

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10 facts about this song

Production
"Addiction" was produced by Ryan Leslie, who additionally contributed vocals to the song. He is also known for producing various other songs for Cassie.
Release Date
"Addiction" was released on July 7, 2008, and was featured in the cassette album "Official Girl".
Chart Performance
The song reached the number 78 spot on the official UK Singles Chart, displaying the popularity of the song overseas.
Music Style
"Addiction" is a song with powerful R&B influences merging with contemporary pop, a combination that was highly popular during the time of its release.
Temporary Hiatus
The release of "Addiction" ended Cassie's temporary hiatus from the music scene and marked the beginning of her resurgence in pop culture.
Blending Genres
The song is an interesting blend of R&B, pop, and soul genres, showcasing the artists' versatility and seamless blending of different styles.
Lyrical Content
"Addiction" is about a romantic relationship so intoxicating that it feels like a drug addiction.
Cassie's Vocals
Many critics praised Cassie's sultry, cool vocal style on the track, which they felt added an extra layer of nuance to the song's theme of addictive love.
Rumors and Speculation
Due to the close collaboration on this track, rumors and speculations were rife that the two of them were dating. However, neither confirmed the speculation.
Video Release
The music video for "Addiction" was released in late 2008, a few months after the song's release. It added to the overall appeal and success of the song.

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