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By the time of his Def Jam solo debut in 2006, Ne-Yo had already been a high-profile behind-the-scenes figure in contemporary R&B, penning hits for the likes of Faith Evans and Mary J. Blige. Like those artists, Ne-Yo's music is influenced by hip-hop beats and production values, but falls squarely under the rubric of modern soul, and the talent he displayed writing for others is abundant here.
The grooves on IN MY OWN WORDS are mostly down- to mid-tempo, with plenty of room to showcase Ne-Yo's way with a lyric and melody. The album's first single, "Stay," is a case in point, layering vocal lines for a choral effect while Ne-Yo's fine, flexible voice soars over the top. As one might expect, matters of the heart are the primary theme, but Ne-Yo proves that the market can handle another romantic neo-soul crooner, especially one this talented.
Personnel: Ne-Yo (vocals); Peedi Peedi (rap vocals); Erik Hermansen, Mikkel Se (various instruments); Robert Taylor (guitar); Nissan Stewart (drums).
Recording information: Westlake Audio, Hollywood, CA.
Rolling Stone (p.92) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "[S]tate-of-the-art bump 'n' grind....[He] has an R. Kelly-ish delivery and a high, urgent tenor a little like Stevie Wonder's..."
Entertainment Weekly (p.100) - "Ne-Yo not only co-writes all of his material, but he wisely forgoes token samples in favor of juicy OFF THE WALL-era chord progressions." -- Grade: B- Ne-Yo In My Own Words Songs In My Own Words Music Review Average Rating: (4.2 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Here's my word and My World
Absolutely a disaster plot! My ears have already suffer from MCR and Used, but this is the worst voice of them all. I can't believe a lot of people like this CD. Stay and Let's Get This Right start off the album in the "Wrong Way". There is nothing good about the album or the songs, if I wanted to hear crap like this, I would have taken a crap on a CD and label it Ne-Yo. Sign Me Up, Sexy Love, and Mirror stink! it stinks, it stinks, it stinks, it stinks, it stinks, it stinks, it stinks, it stinks, it stinks, it stinks! When Your Mad and "So Sick" are the worst songs of 2005 this CD deserves worst CD and worst singer. Also #1 Crap in America!
Submitted by sleez_boy (Bakersfield, CA, USA)
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forget in MY OWN WORDS.........
I can describe this album in 1 WORD....
GARBAGE
Submitted by Culture (Queens, NY)
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My daughter loves this CD, I must admit theri are a few tunes I like myself. Initially there was a delay in shipping but it was resolved right away.
Submitted by Devellew (Arlington. TX) 
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excellent cd
This guy reminds me of a mixture of usher and r kelly. His song writing is superior and it relates to a lot of people. If he continues he can become the king of r&b.
Submitted by maseo32 (ATL, Ga)
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He is about the only artist besides usher that I can listen to and actually feel a vibe from. Hot cd especially When Your Mad. This is how I feel about most women. A woman smacks me I feel in love.
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