 Whilst in New York, Cassie began booking print and commercial modeling gigs while being represented by Wilhelmina Models.Ryan Leslie started spotting Cassie at clubs and parties in late 2004.They were introduced by Diddy's makeup artist, who had worked with her on a modeling photoshoot, and in February 2005, the two wrote a duet called "Kiss Me", as a result of Cassie being asked by her mother to record a song as a birthday gift.