♫ NEW MUSIC FROM NE-YO: “CLOSER”
Thursday, March 20, 2008

♫ NE-YO - CLOSER (LISTEN)
Ne-Yo has already been gearing up for a new album! This will be album #3 for the songwriter. It seems that this new track leaked, “Closer,” is said to be his first single from the set, which apparently titled Year of the Gentleman. It seems that Ne-Yo has taken a clue and gone for a more pop-driven sound for the third album. Interestingly enough, I didn’t really get into the track until the beat dropped.
“I’m trying to take it back to where you couldn’t walk out of the house unless you looked your best,” the singer/songwriter recently told MTV News.
Even though I can’t say that I agree with this being the single, I am interest to see what direction Ne-Yo is going to take with this new album. I love his songs, and I love the material that he writes for other people - but I just haven’t been able to get with Ne-Yo as a recording artist for some reason. He’s one of those people that I love in the background. He needs to be working on getting his label together! But then again, he is one of the only men that Def Jam has these days…
More news from Ne-Yo as information is released. Check out his MySpace for more music from Ne-Yo’s latest album, Because of You.








63 Comments
1.
Chrisara49
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
I I loves me some Ne-yo!!!
2.
obama's girl
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
first!!!! i love this song
3.
thafuture
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
somethin different, i like it.
4.
Stacy
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
By his quote I’m guessing he didn’t leave the house to often….
5.
Sweets
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
Don’t know if I’m really feelin’ it, guess it’ll have to grow on me….
~Sweets~
6.
Neyo aint slick
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
neyo know dam well he making this song for the gay club, has that kinda rhythm
7.
Dont Argue With Me It's Just An Opinion
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
:Yawn:
8.
NeonDiscoPimp
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
It’s playable! It reminds me of “Torture” off The Jacksons’ Victory album (look it up). Don’t think it’s a single though.
9.
MAXX X
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
i like it is cool has a nice club vibe to it and its also refreshing to hear him doing something other than a ballad.
10.
ladytroublesome
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
I like it.
11.
Islandchick_Bri
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
Dnt like it (may have to grow on me), Lookin forward to hearin sum new material frm him tho….Lol @ #6
12.
Salesha
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
STRAIGHT GARBAGE
THIS MAKES FLOP # 3 JUST STICK TO WRITING OTHER THAN THAT YOU HAVE NO RELEVANCE SEX ADDICTION SELF GONE SOMEWHERE AND FUCK SOMEBODY YOUR MUSIC IS HORRIBLE AND WACK
13.
doing me
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
its aite , i guess. for some reason i think he writes better for other people. i love his second album, almost in its entirety. dunno bout this shizzle.
year of the gentleman??? with an usher comebck, he could be overshadowed. then beocming Ushers year! he better watch out for dat.
14.
SUPERstarshine
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
Definitely a different sound from Ne-Yo. You were right about the beginning of the song… it didn’t interest me until he began to sing. Not bad though.
*** I hate when the left side gets cut off like that!!!***
15.
Imma B. Honest
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
OMG!!! Have you seen Prince’s new Video???? Somewhere on Earth! THis shit is bad!!! IT’s so different, yet classic prince! I ‘m watching it on BET Now! PRince know he bad!!! And he always have the baddest females! I cant type I’m so hyped over this song! WOW!!!!
16.
Dame
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
I heart me some Neyo seriously
but this hasn’t grabbed me yet.
I love his last two cds and I can’t wait for the new one.
17.
Shawntea
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
…..Don’t like it. It Sux !!!
18.
Imma B. Honest
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
Man! Neyo is bad! I’m feelin this! This will be a hit in about 2 weeks! But it’s a hit NOW!!! It’s reflecting how music is evolving! I love it…reminds me of Rhianna’s “Please Dont Stop” and JAnet’s “Rock with you” …which he wrote. Go Ne-Yo!!
19.
Imma B. Honest
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
Hey guys…he’s not making music for you, cuz ya’ll dont by it anyway. He’s making for the mass group of people who will spend that money! THis is good!
20.
Shinigami
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
Good stuff
21.
trm
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
don’t like it
22.
Jamie872006
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
THE SONG IS OKAY, I’M NOT FEELIN IT AS OF NOW.
23.
a.k.a. new yorker
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
it’s not gonna flop so idk why ppl are saying that. i don’t like it but it’s just like riri’s single. it seems that pop is moving towards the whole dance era (you know when sonique’s “feels so good” and danni minogue’s “who do you love now” were hot). i love dance music so it’s a nice change but i think this song falls short
24.
Will
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
Okay I like the its grows on you quick.
25.
Someone pass me an ADVIL...
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
i actually like this new sound he is goin for..but i like neyo period..he makes great music
26.
tut tut
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
ummm , donno yet. Although he is doing big things now.. … ( Mr, CEO of COMPOUND ENT)
Can’t wait to hear his artists.
27.
kimboslice
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
it’s different….pop-ish. I know what he’s trying to do. he’s trying to corner the market completely. I like it. They are gona be overdosing in Europe over this one.
28.
Kina
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
He sure enough better not get caught without a haircut, Mr. Cul-se-sac.
29.
jae
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
lol @ #6! this DOES sound like a gay-club type song though
30.
Lady Architect
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
I like it, but I really loved how Neyo’s music was originally. It was like an uplift in R&B, but I can see where he’s going. I just hope the whole album is not like this. Neyo usually comes out on top though. His first and second albums did well so whoever said they were flops is false.
31.
BRIANA
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
all of his songs are kinda the same to me…they don’t really sound the same beat wise, but they have the same message in most of them…i’m sure radio will put this in heavy rotation just like they do his other stuff.
32.
Mutada al sader
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
Brian post this in a player so we can listen from work ! Glad he’s coming with new album I dont like everything that he does he does one damn good MJ impression.
33.
dee dee
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
This man is sooooooooooo talented. Get it Ne-Yo! He reminds me of when Michael Jackson used to bring the hotness.
34.
C.U. in C.U.
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
I like it… he always has something different that i end up falling in love with….
#12 please calm down. I’m sure he didn’t mean to hurt your feelings and get you upset lol
35.
POWERFUL
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
That boy Good!
36.
hood_shit
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
No MA’AM Ne-Yo!
37.
tld0098
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
Dont really like it, I would have to say Im disappointed that he’s jumping on the pop band wagon, wish he would have try to do something new instead of trying to recreate what he did with Janet’s “Rock With You”. If he’s gonna do it he she put his own stamp on it, YOU’RE A SONGWRITER for godsake! Thumbs down.
38.
Supload Pleez!!!
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
Hey brian i love what you have to say about all the songs but zshare is often blocked when people are at work or school so pleez consider using supload. thanks for listening!
39.
TRAILBLAZER
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
It’s not a classic Neyo song, which is why I probably like it so much. I like to dance so this is right up my alley. They seem to be improving the sychronzing of the dance hall and rb beats. I glad becuz I was starting to get scared….
40.
Kina
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
Don’t like it. Not a fan!!!!!!!!
41.
divainva
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
Im mad Ne-yo tried to sneak some of that flaming house music in on us . I can just picture dudes voguing around the house to this . Like the lyrics , not feeling the beat
42.
Yolanda
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
I’m alotting for him to do whatever he wants. I’m supporting it. By opening one’s mind they’ll accept things better. I mean, the songs on “Because of You” were a stretch for him. He admitted that. Yet, he wins a Grammy for it. Do what you will, Ne-Yo…I’m buying it for sure. No matter what it sounds like.
43.
JayRoc
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
Nice!
44.
kcool
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
WHATEVER U MAY SAY ABOUT NE=YO. THE BROTHA IS TALENTED. I GIVE PROPS & POUNDS WHEN ITS DESERVED. & HE DESERVES IT..KEEP DOIN U NE-YO……& PEEPS STOP TALKIN BOUT HIS LIP GLOSS..LOL….DOESN’T MATTER….http:www.blackplanet.com/kcool
45.
RHEMA
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
IT’S INTERSETING THAT THAT’S THE QUOTE HE’S USING TO DESCRIBE HIS NEW ALBUM CONSIDERING THE FACT THAT IN VIBE (I BELIEVE) HE WAS TALKING ABOUT HOW THE INDUSTRY WAS SO DIFFERENT FOR HIM BECAUSE HE WASN’T USED TO DRESSING NICELY. I GUESS HE’S CHANGING.
NEWHOO THE SONG’S OK, IT’LL PROBABLY GROW ON ME.
46.
AvidReader of Concrete Loop!
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
definitely will be in rotation at ALL the gay clubs!
i dont know if it’ll be in rotation in my car.
its very gay sounding.
is that wrong to say?
lol.
47.
Moe
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
I kinda like it,its very much a dance record like Janet Jackson’s new song.
48.
BiB
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
I really liked the beginning of the song and midway. I guess it has to grow on me.
49.
ddub
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
It’s good. I like how he’s changing things up a bit and going in a different. Gay people listen to music too — I think this has definite cross over appeal — I can see a ton of different remixes. He’s making his money.
50.
Clara
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
Much better than ANYTHING off the last album.
51.
empress
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
fI LOVE THIS…
I GO STARGATE!!!! CONGRATS, YOU ALL HAVE DONE IT AGAIN!
52.
Debra
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
I would’nt listen to it if you made me.
53.
Greatestloveofall
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
lol ppl sure r obsessed about anything gay-sounding, or gay related, considering the field day they had over that B Scott shit
54.
Lori
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
The beginning sounded like that uncle luke song hoochie mama!
55.
Mutada al sader
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
Intersting..which is more than I can say about most of the tracks in 08.. Way to take chance Ne-yo.. You little Michael Jackson you…Finnaly Stargate changed it up..Lay off the damn 808 claps its beyond tired.
56.
Eddie B
Saturday, March 22, 2008 /
I Absolutely Love It !!!
It is a off-beat from the usual Ne-yo that we are used to. But Im feelin it. As a artist, u can only realize your true potential when u step out of the box and out of your comfort zone and this song does it for him. I absolutely enjoyed it.
57.
Beau T. Full
Saturday, March 22, 2008 /
I likes this!!!
58.
missteejay
Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /
LOVE IT! GO LIL BRO!!!
59.
mybootyisthatbig
Wednesday, March 26, 2008 /
uhmm, I’m feeling it, but I could definitely see some dudes j-setting to this…i.e., sounds like it should truly be a certified banger for the gay clubs…LOL!
60.
olant
Thursday, April 17, 2008 /
I love the song… made a mashup, check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPfaJhAYGcE
61.
Soul Nana
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
EXLLUSIVE NE-YO “CLOSER” REMIX
62.
Soul Nana
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
EXCLUSIVE NE-YO “CLOSER” REMIX
http://www.imeem.com/syst..._closer_the_system_remix/
63.
ashley
Thursday, September 18, 2008 /
i hate it coz it suks lmfao
dnt yhoo know ot