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In My Own Words


Ne-Yo / CD / 2006


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Shaffer Smith has been writing material for mainstream acts since the tail end of the '90s, when he was barely old enough to drive. In 2004, after he adopted the name Ne-Yo -- a sensible move since his birth name is more like that of a sitcom actor or anchorman than an R&B loverman -- his industry stock shot way up for co-writing Mario's "Let Me Love You," an inescapable number one hit. The pointedly titled In My Own Words is the second album he has made as a solo artist, but it's the first to be released, and its presentation clearly intends to get the point across that he's a writer, with images of lyric sheets strewn across the accompanying booklet, and the photo props of choice are pencils and pads, not practically naked models and probably rented sports cars. In My Own Words is a concise album with only one guest verse (from Peedi Peedi), unless you count the unlisted bonus remix (featuring Ghostface). It's very focused and surprisingly taut, especially for a debut that involves several producers. "So Sick," a hit single released in advance of the album, carries a vulnerability not unlike "Let Me Love You" -- it's certainly additional proof that Ne-Yo does heartache best of all -- but it's even more successful at staying on the right side of the line that separates heartfelt anguish from insufferable whining. Its modern approach, interlocked with touches of '70s and '80s R&B sensibilities, is also in effect for the entirety of the album. Beyond a couple lightweight tracks, the album only falters when scenarios from different relationships clash: in "Get Down Like That," Ne-Yo is a righteous boyfriend who turns down the advances of a tempting ex, while in "That Just Ain't Right," he confesses to an ex (who has been an ex for three years) that he calls out her name while in bed with his current lover. The problems, however, really aren't all that detrimental. Ne-Yo is a real talent as a songwriter, and as a vocalist he is unmistakably more concerned with serving the song than his ego. He's not the flashiest vocalist, but he's able to put across contrasting emotions with slight adjustments, and he balances toughness with tenderness exceptionally well -- all of which are uncommon traits in the early 2000s. This album could turn out to be the most impressive R&B debut of 2006, as well as one of several milestones in a lengthy career. ~ Andy Kellman, All Music Guide
 
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  A reviewer from California, Mill valley
Hot!!!!
this ablum is hott. the love song and all. My fave song is so sick. I love it!!!
  A reviewer from new york,ny
Awesome
Ne-Yo, Me and my mom love the song "so sick". Its really so cool. And it has a really cool beat and i love the words to the song.
  A reviewer from Cambridge, Iowa
I love the song so sick!!!!!! It is my favorite!!!!!!!!!
I LOVE THE SONG SO SICK, AND I THINK I WILL LOVE THE OTHER SONGS I WANT THIS CD REALLY BAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IF I COULD GIVE IT MORE THAN 5 STARS, I WOULD!!!!!!!!!!
  mike jones from Houston, TX
good shytt
good shytt pimpin'......i was madd surprised wen dis shytt was sick...even though i got it off bearshare stay up nigga....
  whitney from wales
the song is so heavy good tune
id luv 2 meet him and i wish i had this song
  Kalani Allen from Roswell, New Mexico
Beyond Words
The CD is what the title says In My Own Words. and Ne-yo's Words are amazing. Tracks like Stay, Sign Me Up are upbeat and club joints. So Sick, Mirror are nice slow beats. The best song though on the CD is Time. All together the CD is great, and I cant wait to see the Grammy's next year because he will recieve one! If You dont have the CD, go out and grab two copies, its that good. Can't wait for the Dual Disc!
  Tenisha Smith from Chicago, IL
The Whole CD is S I C K!!!!!!!!! Go Get It!!!
This is a cd that you can put in and listen to every single song. My favorites so far are "Mirror","So Sick","Get Down Like That" and "When You're Mad"!! Ne-Yo's cd doesn't just have ballets, there are lots of other upbeat songs that are H O T!!!!
  A reviewer from California
SO SICK ROCKS
I LOVE SO SICK IT IS AWESOME MAN IT IS AWESOME"Y CAN"T I TURN OFF THE RADIO"I LOVE IT I JUST WANT THE SONG NOT THE CD JUST THAT SONG
  Sisiu O. from centreville, VA
the song stay is a very playful way saying i miss you!
the whole album sings songs that every heart has head before( NOT LITERALLY) it exemplifies perfection. Mr Shaffer C. Smith is a vry talented young man and i hope he knows that. the world should thank him fo his purity. we need more artists like him. with unevidable talent and a smile to melt the north pole down.
  A reviewer from SWEDEN
sony review
i love the song "so sick" the song its really good!!!!!! :D the album ījust RULES!!!!
  sony jonsson from sweden
sony review
i just love the song so sick and the video is really good!!!!! the album rules
  morgan from manchester nh 03102
its sweet
i like it cuz its really sweet and sad at the same time. i listen to it all the time. plus i think hes really hot as well.
  A reviewer from kansas city,mo
I love Neyo
i really like Neyo, every time i listen to his songs i really get into them all the time. also he is really HOT!!!
  A reviewer from Ireland
its brillant
I think this album is brill and i love "So Sick" its my fav song on da cd.If you dont ave it buy it as it is only nineteen euro in Virgin Megastores in town.
  Alexxia from Attleboro,MA
BANGIN'
I luv everythin 'bout NEYO's CD. 1 of my personal favs happens 2 be "SEXY LOVE".It's such a lovely/sexy track. Didn't know there was a video 4 it until recently. I luv blastin' it all over my car speakers,even @ home.NEYO, KEEP ON MAKING BEAUTIFUL MUSIC!!
  Saraih from Miami FL !
NeYo.... So Sexy
I LovE Ne-Yo!!! 3 Sexy Love makes me think Of evrthing cute...
  Mandy Alvey from Louisville, KY
i luv ne-yo 2 death!
ne-yo iz so sexy and talented, i luv him so much, he needs 2 cum 2 louisville, ky and do a concert! my fav song iz sexy luv, dat iz muh song!
  LacceeMarcottee from saskatoon.sk
Ne-yo is the sh*tt.!
Ne-y is the sh*tt.he really knows how to make his musicc..and how you "Talk" in itt..and the way he talks about giirls is goodd too!!
  A reviewer from da bay area
i love u sexxi boi
DEAR NE-YO I LOVE U MORE THAN ANYTHANG N DIS WORLD U MEAN EVERYTHING 2 ME N IM 4 REALZ...WEN IM MAD N I LOOK AT UR PIC I GETS HAPPY.BUT U R DA FINEST YOUNG MAN I EVER SEEN...MY FAV SONGS IS SEXII LUV IS 1# 2# IS WEN UR MAD 3#IS SO SICK.....
  Tea-T from Detroit, MI
Mirror
I am sooooooooooo in LOVE with this song i listen to it EVERYDAY i sing it hiproll to it n everything you should listen to it!

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