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YEAR OF THE GENTLEMAN In Stores August 5th! |
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| Location: | Sherman Oaks, California |
| Country: |  United States |
| Last Login: | Jun 20, 2008 (524 days back) |
About Me |
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| Biography Grammy-Award winner Ne-Yo, who has impressed audiences with his talents since his 2006 with his multi-platinum, chart topping debut, In My Own Words, is fed-up with the sloppiness of current R&B. "Years ago, if you weren't wearing the right suit or have a correct crease in your pants, you couldn't even get in the door--let alone on stage to perform." With Ne-Yo's third disc, Year of the Gentleman, the Las Vegas native and premier songwriter has constructed a suite of songs that shows exactly what he means by class. Written over the course of travels through Europe last year and influenced by his own fascination with the Rat Pack, Ne-Yo explains, "For me, the sharpness of Sammy and Sinatra is the kind of style I strive for in clothes and music. Year of the Gentleman is named in honor of those guys." Like the best artists, Ne-Yo's music has an eternal sound that appeals to fans of all ages. "As a songwriter as well as a singer, I think it's important to cast my words wide. In other words, I am not trying to contain myself in some little box marked 'urban.' I have traveled the world, and I want to bring that across in the material. Forget about urban, pop or whatever, Year of the Gentleman is a worldly album." In England, staying at his favorite hotel, the Courthouse, Ne-Yo would sometimes sit at the bar and write songs. "It's funny, because the hotel used to be a real courthouse," he says. "There was also a small jailhouse in there where supposedly David Bowie and Mick Jagger were both held at one time." Ne-Yo proves on the first single "Closer," it is possible to be classy and funky at the same time. Produced by Stargate, the track is an electro-excursion in the glam of Euro-disco. "I just love the beat on that record," says Ne-Yo. "When I was hanging-out in clubs in London, everything had energy. I wanted to merge that sound with American soul music, and 'Closer' is the end result." Harking back to a late-sixties retro sound, the beautiful "So You Can Cry" was one of the first songs Ne-Yo recorded for the project. Opening with an enchanting guitar resembling soft rain, "So You Can Cry" is a heartbreaking tune about a friend mourning a break up. "This is a true story," explains Ne-Yo. "A friend of mine just broke up with her boyfriend and I said, 'Ok, take this moment to be sad. I'll turn the sun away from you so you can cry today." Embracing Lennon and McCartney with the same vigor as Marvin Gaye and Michael Jackson, the amazing "Stop This World" should be hailed as one of the most beautiful love songs in years. When Ne-Yo swoons, "She's got heaven in her eyes," there is no denying his passion. "I don't know what puts certain ideas in my head when I'm writing," explains Ne-Yo. "Sometimes I see a picture in a magazine, a painting in a museum or a word on a page, and that's all I need to trigger the thoughts." In addition to penning this new collection, Ne-Yo once again showed his writing prowess, penning lyrics for Rihanna, Janet Jackson, Mary J. Blige and Celine Dion as well as the chart topping, record breaking, Grammy nominated song "Irreplaceable" for Beyonce. As well recording Year of the Gentleman, last year proved to be a very busy time for the young talent. He release his award winning album, toured nationally and made multiple appearances TV appearances including Christmas In Washington making an appearance in front of George Bush but he declined to attend the a meet & greet with the current President. Moving beyond the competition by just being himself, Ne-Yo's Year of the Gentleman is right on time to usher in a new era of "world music." |
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Music:Member Since: 11/19/2004Band Website: yearofthegentleman.com Band Members:Click Here To Buy:Ne-Yo's Album"Because Of You" Click Here To Buy:Ne-Yo's Album"In My Own Words" Influences: Ne-Yo on the cover of Billboard Magazine Record Label: Island Def Jam Records Type of Label: Major |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (R&B / Soul / Hip Hop) |
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Check out my exclusive performance live on Walmart Soundcheck! |
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| What's going on everybody?I wanted to tell you to check out my performance on Walmart's Soundcheck. I'm telling you, it's HOT! I perform my new single "Closer" as well as "Because Of You" and several ... Posted by Ne-Yo on Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:47:00 PST |
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Send your mother a Mothers Day Greeting from Ne-Yo! |
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| Hey everyone,I wanted to let you know that my label and I are letting fans send their mothers Mother Day e-cards at http://www.musicmedialink. com/a?t=c2157. The e-cards feature "Closer" in the backgr... Posted by Ne-Yo on Fri, 09 May 2008 07:50:00 PST |
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Meet Ne-Yo in Southern California -- see him perform for free! |
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| Attention Southern California Ne-Yo fans!! Want to be a part of an exclusive major internet event with Ne-Yo? Yahoo! Music and Island Def Jam Records want you to join us when Ne-Yo takes the stage fo... Posted by Ne-Yo on Wed, 07 May 2008 08:34:00 PST |
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Search the Web with Ne-Yo and WIN! It’s gotten EVEN BETTER |
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| Search with Ne-Yo Has Gotten Better - More Prizes and More Ways to Win!Search with Ne-Yo (www.searchwithneyo.com) is a search engine that gives you the chance to win Ne-Yo autographs, iPhones, Gam... Posted by Ne-Yo on Tue, 13 Nov 2007 08:16:00 PST |
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Im going on tour with Alicia Keys! |
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| Hey guys! I just got word I'm officially joining Alicia Keys on her nationwide tour! Check out the tour dates below... I look forward to seeing you at one of these dates.--Tha Kidd Ne-YoDAY DATE ... Posted by Ne-Yo on Thu, 11 Oct 2007 07:21:00 PST |
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Vote for Ne-Yo and hear his music in a McDonalds commercial! |
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| Be sure to check out www.mcdlive.com and vote for your favorite artist, NE-YO.If NE-YO receives the most votes, McDonald's will name him the winner of McD Live and feature NE-YO's music in an upcoming... Posted by Ne-Yo on Tue, 18 Sep 2007 05:23:00 PST |
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Come search with Me!! www.searchwithneyo.com |
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| Hey Everyone - It's your boy Ne-Yo... I wanted to let you guys know about my new Search with Ne-Yo toolbar. I'm offering my fans who search the web at: www.searchwithneyo.com the chance to... Posted by Ne-Yo on Wed, 12 Sep 2007 12:23:00 PST |
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Ne-Yo "Do You Experiences" Giveaway |
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| Hello everyone...It's your boy Ne-Yo... I wanted to let you guys know about my new promo on my Myspace page. It's called the "Do You Experiences" Giveaway. Fans can enter the promo online thrr myspace... Posted by Ne-Yo on Fri, 20 Jul 2007 07:32:00 PST |
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Check out my FREE show in Venice Beach, CA Thursday, July 26 |
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| Check out my FREE show in Venice Beach, CA Thursday, July 26.It's all to launch the McDonald's LIVE Tour.Check out mcdlive.com for more details.And don't forget to VOTE FOR ME and one of my songs may ... Posted by Ne-Yo on Wed, 18 Jul 2007 02:27:00 PST |
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Be part of the live audience: Ne-Yo performing on Jimmy Kimmel Live on 7/24 (CA) |
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| Hey Ne-Yo Fans:Check out your favorite singer/songwriter at Jimmy Kimmel Live on Tuesday, July 24th in California. Tickets are available for a limited time at www.1iota.com. They're free, so hurry up!... Posted by Ne-Yo on Wed, 18 Jul 2007 07:04:00 PST |
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