NE-YO

NE-YO
Because of You
Def Jam Records
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RATING: 3 out of 5
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"Because of You" is Ne-Yo's second solo album and also one of his singles. He didn't have an intro song, he just jumped right into it with "Because of You". The song "Crazy" features Jay Z, but Jay's appearance in the song doesn't move me or make the song better I feel. He also has another guest appearance by Jennifer Hudson on the song "Leaving Tonight" which is better then most songs on this album. As the cd goes on the songs that aren't singles get better, like one of my favorites "Make It Work" and also "Angel" are good listens. Ne-Yo's second single which is in the airwaves now is "Do You" and he also has a remix with Mary J on it, so check that out. I'm not going to lie, Ne-Yo lost me on some songs. It was like a good song then two non average songs, then it'll be another good song and two non average songs. Overall this cd is a step down from his debut album, though its Ne-Yo he could've put some work into this album seems like he wasn't focused or he just threw it together all at once.


HIGHLIGHT TRACKS:
"Leaving Tonight", "Do You", "Make It Work", "Go On Girl"