It feels like Ryan Leslie JUST came out with an album (because, yes, we still have Ryan Leslie on repeat in the Ipod). But in less than a month (November 3rd), he’ll be dropping his sophomore album, “Transition”. Showingout.com attended the listening session and said:

The album focuses almost entirely on Leslie (with the exception of a cameo from Clipse’s Pusha T on “Something That I Like”). Inspired by a tale of courtship, Leslie put his pen to the pad and crafted an electro-brushed R&B record that takes the listener on his journey of wooing this mysterious gal.

HipHopDX gave us some scoop on how Ryan Leslie came up with some tracks for Transition. And surprise, surprise, they were brought on by a woman:

Leslie explained key bits on Transition, starting with his initial meeting with his mystery woman during a rehearsal for his showcase at New York's SOB's earlier this year. Upon meeting her, he says, a melody came into his head that he couldn't shake. That melody later became one of the album's key tracks "Something That I Like." In an effort to woo her, Leslie became absorbed in her varied musical tastes, leading to his creating the guitar heavy "Without You I'd Be Nothing.' 'We had a small challenge,' he explained. 'She had a boyfriend'."

Check out the album track listing and more info on Leslie's upcoming concert after the jump. "Transition" Tracklisting 1. Never Gonna Break Up 2. Something That I Like (feat. Pusha T) 3. Zodiac 4. Is It Real Love 5. Sunday Night 6. You’re Not My Girl 7. To The Top 8. Nothing 9. Guardian Angel 10. All My Love 11. I Choose You Ryan Leslie will also be performing LIVE at Nokia Theatre on Friday, November 6th. You can purchase your tickets here.