Ne-Yo Because of You Review
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Normally an artist's second CD doesn't live up to their debut, but in this case it surpasses it. Ne-Yo is not only a great songwriter, but he's proven that as an artist he has staying power with the release of "Because of You." Each song from track 1 to track 12 tells a story and that's why his songs are appealing to me as a listener. He has two collaborations on the CD: Crazy with Jay-Z and Leaving Tonight with Jennifer Hudson. I personally loved Leaving Tonight. It's a great duet and I would love to see it released as a single.
Besides Leaving Tonight, I listen to these songs over and over: Because of You, Can We Chill, Do You, Ain't Thinking About You, and Say It.
You can tell who his influences are but it doesn't take away from enjoying Ne-Yo.
"Because of You" is Ne-Yo's love letter to his fans and listeners shouldn't be disappointed if they want a CD that contains great lyrics and music. ~ Shelia M. Goss, entertainment writer and National Bestselling author of Double Platinum (coming Spring 2008), Paige's Web (coming Fall 2007), My Invisibile Husband and Roses are thorns, Violets are true.
To read my first interview with Ne-Yo back during his first album release, CLICK HERE.
