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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 0602517735620 Label: Def Jam Manufacturer: Def Jam MPN: 001141002 Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Def Jam Release Date: September 16, 2008 Studio: Def Jam Editorial Review: Album Description: "Closer," written by Ne-Yo and produced by Stargate, is the first single from Ne-Yo's upcoming third album, YEAR OF THE GENTLEMAN, set to arrive in stores June 24th. It is the follow-up to Because Of You (released May 2007), which received this year's Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album, and In My Own Words (February 2006) - both of which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 and R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. In addition to his Contemporary R&B Album award, Ne-Yo earned four other Grammy nominations this year, including two for his collaboration with Rihanna, "Hate That I Love You" (which he co-wrote), namely Best R&B Song and Best R&B Performance Duo/Group; as well as Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for his #2 hit "Because Of You"; and Record of the Year for Beyoncé's "Irreplaceable" (which he co-produced). Ne-Yo's Grammy recognition followed up the UK's 13th annual MOBO (Music Of Black Origin) Awards in September 2007 - the only televised European Awards Show solely dedicated to urban music and culture - at which he won for Best Song ("Because Of You") and Best R&B Act. Ne-Yo's RIAA platinum debut album In My Own Words was nominated for a Grammy as Best Contemporary R&B Album. It spun off three chart-topping hits, starting late-2005 with his debut Def Jam single, the #1 Grammy-nominated "So Sick," followed by "When You're Mad" and "Sexy Love." Ne-Yo capped 2006 as Male R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the Year at the Billboard Music Awards. At the The 21st Annual Soul Train Music Awards in February 2007, Ne-Yo won the Coca-Cola Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap new Artist for "Sexy Love." Album Description: 2008 album from the Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter. With 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.'' 12 tracks. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Don't Stop-Get CloserWell I am a Ne-yo supporter. He is without a doubt a great songwriter, a little better than average performer and although I enjoyed particular songs on this release, collectively the album just didn't have the flow that his previous releases. I think the first was good, second was great and this is back to good. I really enjoyed album 2 Because of you it just had so much momentum. Year of the Gentlemen starts off with a kick, but then has momemts when it drags and then picks back up and not ... Read More Rating:  - Good AlbumEven though his voice is too lightweight for me I do enjoy many of his album songs. Rating:  - Absolutely fabulousI can't tell you how many times I've listened to this album since it's release. Track Number 1,3, 4, 5, 6. 7,....OK... the whole album is great. Some songs make me laungh, some make me cry, some make me feel empowered and some make me me feel greatful. Go ahead, BUY IT.....you will enjoy it. Rating: - WonderfulThis album is by far the best I have heard this year. Every song on the album is awesome. You must buy it today. My favorite song is Miss Independent. Rating: - Ne-Yo You're the Best!After having the awesome and exhilarating experience of meeting Ne-yo at his album release party at Atlanta's "300 Atlanta" bowling alley/lounge, I totally fell head over heels for this lyrical genius. Ne-yo brings an element to R&B that has not been heard in decades. He ingeniously unites the sounds of some of Michael Jackson's greatest hits with his own touch of the quality classic Ne-yo sound! Ne-yo took his time writing this album. He went deep inside of himself to express the feelings of ... Read More |
