R&B powerhouse, Ryan Leslie, is gracing the cover of Bleu Magazine’s January issue.

In celebration of the new year and a new decade, Bleu Magazine “transitions” for a broader audience and proudly announces that award winning Singer/Songwriter/Producer Ryan Leslie graces the Winter 2010 cover of BLEU Magazine. “We have watched Ryan Leslie over the past couple of years “transition” into this mature, successful, and fashion forward confident man, so it was not only a perfect fit as his sophomore album is titled “Transition”, but it was a must for Ryan to cover the new issue of Bleu, says De’Von Christopher, Publisher of Bleu Magazine.”

Check out the finished product, which was shot in Harlem’s Orange Street Lounge after the jump.

Credits:
Photographer – Ashley Walker
Grooming – AJ Crimson
Styled by – Roger McKenzie & Atiba Newson

This winter issue features an exclusive sit-down interview with American Idol winner Fantasia and Bleu’s Entertainment Editor, Ray Cunningham sits down with Grammy nominated songstress Melanie Fiona to discuss her debut album “The Bridge.” Bleu Magazine also got an exclusive interview with Mariah Carey, now that is major.

This cover hits newsstands on January 20th.