 Ryan's first noted major placement was Arista Recording artist, Toya Rodriguez, professionally known as Toya in 2001.He produced over 50 percent of the album including her most popular hit “I DO!” The single and debut album 'Toya', sold approximately 400,000 copies.In 2001 Ryan’s remake of Patti Labelle’s “Love Need and Want You” featured as "Dilemma" on Nelly’s album, Nellyville.