The ever-wonderful KO bought this to our attention this morning.

The Fader is suggesting that Sacha Baron Cohen's new character is an R&B producer named Ryan Leslie:

"From what we've heard about Cohen's new film Bruno, he takes his comedic roles very, very seriously, so it would make sense if he'd decided to create a parody of a somewhat pompous R&B producer that he would then develop an entire persona and fake career around that character, including elaborate 1940's-themed video remixes starring Tyson Beckford of his singles . What wouldn't make sense, however, would be his ability to suddenly make good music, having been previously known only as a comedian. But, as they say, genius transcends."

Here's Ryan Leslie's clip for 'How It Was Supposed To Be (Military Version)':


How It Was Supposed To Be (Military Version) from Ryan Leslie on Vimeo.


We've studied this closely, and find it pretty hard to believe it's Mr. Cohen. Though KO reckons it looks most like him at the 4.22 mark of that clip.

Here's another video:



And another:



Whaddya reckon?