Ne-Yo’s on Some New Ish

Posted on April 21st, 2008 - By Bossip Staff

Categories: Ne-Yo, News

Posted by Bossip Staff

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Ne-Yo’s ready to break some new ground:

“R&B star Ne-Yo is promising fans new sounds on his upcoming album Year Of The Gentleman – because he has become “bored” of urban music. The “So Sick” singer – real name Shaffer Smith – is preparing to drop his third album in June.

But the star claims his new LP is different from his previous work – because he is no longer interested in urban music.

He says, ‘There’s some stuff on there that sounds like something the Beatles might’ve done. There’s some stuff on there that sounds like something Billy Joel might’ve done. I can’t do just straight urban music no more, because to be completely honest with you, I’m a little bored with it. I’m just moving with what music excites me now.’

Billy Joel? The Beatles? We’ve got to hear this new fruity endeavor. We’ll reserve judgement, but remain a little skeptical about this one.

Via WENN

  • COVERGIRL

    first

  • $m♥K.E.Y.

    too many folks rocking this iridescent clothing…i

    concur there must have been a buy one get on free

    red carpet special

  • as seen on t.v.

    it’s about time somebody said it…urban music is boring and all the same….im glad that ne-yo can think outside the box and venture into something else…this will open him up to a whole new audience…

  • Melissa

    Ne-Yo …u are a heck of a writer and singer ..and yes ur head looks a little strange…but damn it’s well into spring …take of the hat ..we still luv u! Accept all of ur self and so will we. Good Luck with ur image!

  • http://www.myspace.com/birdshu Bird

    He’s just trying to crossover. Not unlike John Legend. Nothing wrong with that. Good luck bruh.

  • guilty pleasure

    This may be interesting…….can’t wait to hear it!

  • Southern Belle 225

    I’m glad he’s doing something different. The Beatles and Billy Joel are the ish. Plus Ne-Yo is a great artist so this should be creative and good. I’m looking forward to it. Its okay to expand your mind from time to time so please don’t hate until you hear it.

  • huhsaywhat?

    good for Ne-Yo, for wanting to expand beyond the urban R&B genre. I look forward to his next project;-)

  • He’s Presidential

    Yeah that’s right he should have just said he wanted to change his audience. I mean wassup with the RNB the real RNB Jodeci, Joe, Ideal, Playa, SWV, Total, Brandy, Monica, Mary J B. I mean back in the day RNB was off the chain.. now everbody wanna do that euro mess I guess black folks arent buying enough music for people not to make Soul music anymore~~~

  • Lola

    He looks gay as hell in this pic

  • Bob

    First!

  • Tacky Tina

    Gay definately. Is he wearing lipstick?

  • Black British Girl

    I hate the way artists become snobs once they reach a certain level of successs…”Urban” AKA = Black music has suffered of recent that is because of the constraints put on it by the coporate owneras of the labels….Beatles..KMT…..the only one still alive is Paul McCartney and his ass aint had a hit since the 70′s…

    Basicallly you’ve got a bunch of white artists copying the style of those succesful artists of the late 60′s and 70′s….note: see Amy Winehouse and Duffy….

    KMT…My friendd finds Ne-Yo boring…I agree…like osmeone says talented on other people’s projects but boring as hell on his own….

  • Darth Paul

    Give him a chance. He might turn up something good. ANd he’s right- “urban” music is pretty much a stereotype for black artists now. Creativity and innovation are what made black artists GREAT…*not* playing the same old sh!t all the time!!

  • http://www.myspace.com/shamecatierrajackson ms meca

    he looks so suspect in this picture ..

  • Howbad

    He do look fruity then a mofo in this piclike he sliding twards a cock and I sure aint talking about chicken.as long as he’s not doing that T-pain shi8 and the songs are deep and worth something I’d buy the album.I like all types of music maybe he can create a new sound that’s what it’s all about at the end of the day right.

    I’m listening to Evanescence right now my immortal this song is tough.

  • getyourhandouttamypocket

    Lol…this picture is a classic! I think it’s great that Neyo isn’t afraid to step out the box and try something new. It does seem like urban music is pretty much the same these days, so I’m excited to see what Neyo can come up with. But I must say…the first single sucks horribly.

  • http://www.myspace.com/birdshu Bird

    He’s Presidential

    now everbody wanna do that euro mess I guess black folks arent buying enough music for people not to make Soul music anymore~~~

    **************************************************

    I think that’s what it is. Black folks are giving their money to the bootlegger. If the lables don’t make money there is nothing for them to kick down to the artist in terms of royalties. We haven’t supported our artists and our music so it is disappearing. Later for hustleman. Let that negro get a job.

  • $m♥K.E.Y.

    ~He do look fruity then a mofo in this piclike he sliding twards a cock and I sure aint talking about chicken

    DEAD

    but i commend him on stepping out the box, lets see where this goes…

  • WTF

    That pic is horrible!

  • pm

    thats great news someone needs to rescue the music industry..

  • *starlight*

    He is soooooo Gay!! HAHA

  • ATLBlogger

    “Fruity Endeavor?” LMAO…I can’t wait to get the album. I like Ne-Yo’s music, hell changes r good.

  • ATLBlogger

    O yeah, & what is up with that pic????

  • Brooklyn, Stand UP!

    I like Neyo’s music. I think he is very talented but WTF is up w/ this pic? He looks madd fruity, lol! Not a good look homie.

  • getyourhandouttamypocket

    He’s Presidential

    Yeah that’s right he should have just said he wanted to change his audience. I mean wassup with the RNB the real RNB Jodeci, Joe, Ideal, Playa, SWV, Total, Brandy, Monica, Mary J B. I mean back in the day RNB was off the chain.. now everbody wanna do that euro mess I guess black folks arent buying enough music for people not to make Soul music anymore~~~

    ——————————

    Right….it seems like all the really talented folks have fallen off…Joe’s voice used to make me MELT!

  • DC GAL

    Gay-Yo=Ne-Yo

  • P

    it’s not that they’ve fallen off, the industry pushed them off in favor of music that appeals to twelve-year-olds.

  • statim08

    Why don’t he just come out of that closet?

  • http://www.myspace.com/shamecatierrajackson ms meca

    he lookd lik a man det tried to be a women…. i think its his eyes nose and mouth…. he look lik he is about to give sumbody det brain

  • Be Open minded Folks

    I think it’s great that he wants to expand his music genre. That’s how you get real paper coming in. Good for him.

  • Moreaces

    Good for him, glad he can think out side the box and try new things, and grow in his music. Good luck

  • http://myspace.com/afiya00 Afiya

    That pose is SO NOT a good one…he looks like a turtle going back into his shell.

  • Nikki

    Is it just me…….or does Ne-Yo look GAY as I don’t know what in this picture??!!

  • Oncle Julian

    Yes, thats what a faggot would look like sliding down a dick tree.

  • Oncle Julian

    But on the real, he totally echoes my sentiments about urban music. I’ve felt that way for years now. Who knows, he may actually inspire someone to look beyond the boundaries of our culture. A rare thing, but it does indeed happen from time to time.

  • http://myspace.com/katatonic69 Katatonic69

    He just looks gay to me, sorry….but he does.

  • Kim

    CAN’T GET GAYER THAN THAT PICTURE

  • kb

    R&B IS DEAD, Unless The Dream is writing your songs, you suck as an artist.

  • SWEET CHEEKS

    Hey ms meca…

    NEYO look like he got a whole pound of sugar in his tank this morning!!!! D*mmit man!!!!

  • DH

    Good for you Ne-Yo! A true artist evolves as his/her life and experiences evolve.

  • KRAZY KID

    HE LOOKS LIKE A GAY DOLPHIN!!

  • Crazy Ass Rodney

    why is there Picture OF Flipper in place of NeYo?

  • Encyclopedia Brown

    I like the acoustic stuff he did with Beyonce, and Chris Breezy, other than that I can’t think of his “sound”

  • http://www.thatsmysweetspot.blogspot.com Shauna

    that new song closer sound like something you would hear at a gay club or a drag show.

  • Jessica

    LOLOLOLOLOOL!!!!! Why do you always gotta put up that funkay azz picture whenever you talk about this man??? LOLOLOLOLOL!!!! That picture is too funny whewww hooo! You crack me up!

  • http://www.myspace.com/shamecatierrajackson ms meca

    @sweet cheeks yes he do a whole lot…

    and definitly should not of possed lik that

  • HOLLA!!

    Can we see him without a hat?? EVERY SINGLE TIME I see him he always has a hat on…

  • CreamyPeach

    I hope everyone comes out with a new sound next time around. Especially Alicia I would love for her to finally switch it up and do something exciting and new.

    The talented have to show their talents so that everyone else can follow them

  • CreamyPeach

    @Holla….

    You dont want to see him without a hat. If you really do catch ‘Stomp the Yard’ on Cable

  • swoosh

    he look like a fish out of water

  • islezeus

    What’s “fruity” about The Beatles or Billy Joel? Boy there sure are a set of dumbasses ruling the Black blogoshpere. If you wanna say Ne-Yo’s gay then say it, don’t ridicule perfectly good musicians in the process.

  • Lush-Us Lipps

    This sh*t look gay as hell! I know they could have found a better pic than that!

  • asil

    who gives a dam where are the real r and b singers these are just wannabess, and he looks gay as hell

  • Dominique=Maxwell Fan♥

    LEAVE NE-YO ALONE.AND OMG! THAT CRAZY PIC OF HIM LOOKING LIKE THAT. TAKE IT OFF!dont do him like that! he so talented!

  • deesac

    I just wonder in this picture what is above his head that he’s looking at things to make you go humm!

  • NLynn

    tj,

    I am sorry….the Gay community is NOT being attacked here. Bottom line: That is truly a f&cked up picture of Neyo. People described it best by saying that they couldn’t stop giggling at the sight.

    As I giggle and type, I recognize Neyo as a great song writer. But his lack luster career as a solo artist could be due to:

    1. His funny shaped head

    or

    2. THIS BOGUS AZZ PHOTO…I Think Ms. Mecca said it best ‘he look lik he is about to give sumbody det brain’

    LMFAO!!!!!

  • ATLBlogger

    @ Shauna, I totally agree with u about the “Closer” song …LOL

  • fat boy

    if he would have went platinum ladt album he wouldnt be talkin like this. Ne-yo is not big enough of an artist to try other stuff…its not gonna work. another flop.

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