Ryan Toby
Ryan Toby (born November 26, 1976) is an American soul singer, songwriter, producer, and actor known as the baritenor in the group City High. He is also best known for playing Wesley Glen Ahmal James in the 1993 film Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit.
Toby grew up in Willingboro Township, New Jersey and attended Willingboro High School.
Manager Marvin Thompson introduced Toby to then RCA Records A&R Director Kenny Ortiz, which eventually lead to a meeting with Disney & Buena Vista/Touchstone Pictures Executives. The company was looking for young actors/singers for their upcoming project titled Sister Act II: Back In The Habit (starring Whoopi Goldberg). Landing a principal role at 16 years old, the talented singer/actor was featured on the accompanying soundtrack. He wrote the rap part to the much loved single “Joyful, Joyful” which also featured newcomer Lauryn Hill and was a featured soloist on the single “Oh Happy Day”. After filming, Toby was put in touch with Jazzy Jeff (of The Fresh Prince and Jazzy Jeff fame) and was invited to Philadelphia. Jeff and Ryan bonded and he was asked to sign to his Touch of Jazz Production Company. It was during that time that Will Smith visited with Jeff. Smith was working on his upcoming album titled Big Willie Style. Smith heard Ryan and wanted him to work on his album. The music/rap turned into Smith’s hit single “Miami”. Ryan received writing credits for “Miami”, “Don’t Say Nothing”, “I Loved Her” and “Candy”. The album sold over 20 million copies.
Toby, Ryan Filmography
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2001, role: actor , character name: Teacher's Assistant
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2001, role: actor , character name: Himself
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1993, role: actor , character name: Ahmal
Ryan Toby
ALBUMS
- 2011 All-Star Playlist released: 2011
- Eye Legacy released: 2009
- Save the Last Dance 2 released: 2006
- Todd Smith released: 2006
- Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit released: 1993
Ryan Toby
Baby, please record to stage
Yes you, baby, please record to stage
Baby you won't make me lose
Make me lose my mind,.. do the things you do
I gotta jump on it every time,
What's your favorite dirty game
Teach me the rules and I will play
In the bedroom... you slay
Girl I do whatever fuck you say.
[Chorus:]
Peeling off your clothes, letting down your hair,
You got what I want, don't be stingy baby share
Grinding on me slow, let dancing in the chair,
Tryin' everything, everywhere tonight
Just let it all out.
Let it all out, let it all out, let it all out, let it, let it all out
Let it all out, let it all out, let it all out, let it, let it all out.
Come on and let it all out!
Let it all out, let it all out, let it all out, let it, let it all out
Let it all out, let it all out, let it all out, let it, let it all out.
Let it all out!
Girl you won't make me lose
Baby you won't make me lose
Make me lose my mind,.. do the things you do
I gotta jump on it every time,
What's your favorite dirty game
Teach me the rules and I will play
In the bedroom... you slay
Girl I do whatever fuck you say.
[Chorus:]
Peeling off your clothes, letting down your hair,
You got what I want, don't be stingy baby share
Grinding on me slow, let dancing in the chair,
Tryin' everything, everywhere tonight
Just let it all out.
Let it all out, let it all out, let it all out, let it, let it all out
Let it all out, let it all out, let it all out, let it, let it all out.
Come on and let it all out!
Let it all out, let it all out, let it all out, let it, let it all out
Let it all out, let it all out, let it all out, let it, let it all out.
Let it all out!
Baby, please record to stage, yes you
Baby, please record to stage.
[Chorus:]
Peeling off your clothes, letting down your hair,
You got what I want, don't be stingy baby share
Grinding on me slow, let dancing in the chair,
Tryin' everything, everywhere tonight
Just let it all out.
Let it all out, let it all out, let it all out, let it, let it all out
Let it all out, let it all out, let it all out, let it, let it all out.
Come on and let it all out!
Let it all out, let it all out, let it all out, let it, let it all out
Let it all out, let it all out, let it all out, let it, let it all out.