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Ryan Leslie – “Maybachs & Diamonds” x “Swiss Francs” | Music Videos

Sam Gould October 22, 2012 Music, Music Videos Comments

Ryan Leslie has just released more dope visuals from his video album Les Is More and they fit with the grandiose tone of the original tracks.

The videos for “Maybachs & Diamonds” and “Swiss Francs“, both of which are shot in stunning black and white, show Leslie, the former Ivy Leaguer, living a life of conspicuous consumption as a successful artist. “Maybachs & Diamonds” adds an extra layer, as the rapper and singer reflects back on priceless romance from lonely private cinemas and chauffeured cars, whilst “Swiss Francs”, a less guilty engagement with rap riches, hired guns et al, is still worth a watch for its affluent imagery.

Les Is More is out now. Buy a digital copy here and check out the videos for “Maybachs & Diamonds” and “Swiss Francs” below:

“Maybachs & Diamonds”

“Swiss Francs”

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  1. [...] copious amounts of money something to wild out to. One of said tracks is the braggadocios “Swiss Francs.” Again building the beat from little instrumentation to a loud crescendo, Leslie’s [...]

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