♫ NEW MUSIC: NE-YO - “MISS INDEPENDENT”
Friday, July 18, 2008

Check out the official second single from Ne-Yo, “Miss Independent,” from his third album, Year of the Gentleman. The new album is set to hit stores August 5th, after a couple of push-backs. I thought that the first single, “Closer” would have been a lot bigger over in the United States than it was, especially with the video getting so much play.
Perhaps “Miss Independent,” despite its mediocrity to the first single, will give the album the push it needs. Hopefully, Ne-Yo has some stronger material to release from the album, because if “Miss Independent” is all we had to look forward to, I’m losing interest.
Check out Ne-Yo on MySpace and make sure you pick up a copy of Year of the Gentleman on August 5th.









60 Comments
1.
Shelia
Friday, July 18, 2008 /
it’s ok
2.
BreClew
Friday, July 18, 2008 /
I PERSONALLY DON’T LIKE IT. HIS BEATS BLEND TO ME AND EVERYTHING SOUNDS THE SAME. HE LIKES THE ELECTRIC PIANO JINGLE BEATS.
3.
Tina4rmN.Oeast
Friday, July 18, 2008 /
Its average…far from bad
4.
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Friday, July 18, 2008 /
How Many Hats Does This Dude Ne-Yo Own?????
5.
pretty_charlie
Friday, July 18, 2008 /
all his sh*t sounds the same….I need something different ,everything sounds the same, music is quite lame right now….
6.
Keep it Creative!!
Friday, July 18, 2008 /
I thought this album was supposed to be a recreation of his sound/style? I only see a recreation of his style (dressing more grown up…?) but his music is still the same. which by all means isnt bad, but not great, nahmean?…but people/fans expect to see/hear growth in an artist they enjoy. If they dont see/hear that growth…those fans find it somewhere else…you gotta grow, Ne-Yo…
7.
Brittney from Toronto
Friday, July 18, 2008 /
i like it. but his music does always sound the same, its that damn beat
8.
Dame(everything I am not made me everything I am)
Friday, July 18, 2008 /
Disappointing because I am HUGE fan. He needs to read the songs he write for himself before he records them. I am seriously leaning towards not buying this cd and I own the other two. The music is the same he needs to switch it up work outside the box get some new producers.
9.
tionyhoni
Friday, July 18, 2008 /
Hats Are Like Condoms For Neyo He Has To Wear One Or He’ll Risk Looking Burnt Up. It Is Time For Him To Raise His Skills, Hes Predictable.
10.
Keepsitreal
Friday, July 18, 2008 /
sounds good, but bruh has a face for radio. He sorta looks like the toxic avenger.
11.
bklyn-bella
Friday, July 18, 2008 /
I don’t know what yall are hearing but I like the sound and the message..its positive for a change. Plus the beat is captivating.
12.
*CALI BABY*
Friday, July 18, 2008 /
NEYO NEVER DISAPPOINTS ME AND I’M STILL LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEW ALBUM.IF HE DOESN’T SALE THAN HE CAN ALWAYS GO BACK TO GHOST WRITING AND STILL GET A FAT CHECK.
13.
BRIANA
Friday, July 18, 2008 /
it’s okay…a lot of his songs sound the same to me.
14.
KB
Friday, July 18, 2008 /
I’m kinda feelin this! I’m really lookin foward to his album, Ciara’s, Christina Aguilera and my favorite BUMBLE BEY LOL!
15.
The Color Purple
Friday, July 18, 2008 /
Reminds me of Rihanna’s Lemme Get That (same beats) . . . same producer?
16.
Wa_Me_Say
Friday, July 18, 2008 /
Nope. Not feeling it. Sounds like an unfinished production by Timbaland for Justin Timberlake.
17.
BLKmarilyn
Friday, July 18, 2008 /
YAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWNNNNNNNNNN…and I normally like NE-YO
18.
candygirl
Friday, July 18, 2008 /
Havent heard the song yet but im sure it will be ok….based on the comments tho i dunno…i LOVED his first 2 CDs…hopefully he doesnt dissapoint me this time around. Cuz i was dissapointed with his first single “closer” even tho it eventually grew on me. As for the hats, yea he needs to keep them on so im not complaining about how many hats he have…he looks 100% better with somethin on that big head…lol
19.
JOJO
Friday, July 18, 2008 /
I like it…
20.
ThatGirlLinda
Friday, July 18, 2008 /
Closer had to grow on me.. I’ll listen to it later based on the comments. I like his the two cds they are really good IMO but he has been lookn a lil suspect lately in some pics I’ve seen.
21.
Khia Fan (R-E-S-P-E Respect Me!!)
Friday, July 18, 2008 /
MISS INDEPENDENT???!!!! AINT DAT A SONG BY KELLY CLARKSON?
22.
DOB
Friday, July 18, 2008 /
I like it. This is gonna sound hot on the radio.
23.
Ceecollegegal
Friday, July 18, 2008 /
Sounds like the very first single he released “so sick” but a faster tempo and different lyrics. Hmmmmm i’m somewhat disappointed….
24.
Lola AM
Friday, July 18, 2008 /
Closer took awhile to grow on me too…now I like it, but it’s not being well received in the U.S, but its blowing up in the U.K! Hmm…this song is ok
25.
Monica
Friday, July 18, 2008 /
It’s okay. When He does is own material it sounds the same. Personally he does better writing for other artist. Smooches…
26.
tybu
Friday, July 18, 2008 /
I Love it. The lyrics is something that independent women need to hear from our man. It’s Neyo’s voice of appreciation that we (women) usually don’t hear enough from the man that’s in our life. Men say that they want an independent woman, but get one and try to walk all over us. Most times men fail to respect our independence or become threaten by it, so they avoid acknowledging us (women) and our significance for being independent.
Thank God I’m done with unappreciative men who are threaten by my independence. If anyone has something negative to say about this song, most likely it’s because they can’t relate. Hearing this song, felt like a song from my man to me : )
27.
Queen
Saturday, July 19, 2008 /
I think yah trippin’!! I really like this song!!!! If there is a video, I just hope that there is a black girl in it,lol.
28.
Queen
Saturday, July 19, 2008 /
@26 (tybu)
Preach!! I co-sign!
29.
Toons
Saturday, July 19, 2008 /
I digs. I liked it from the first 5 seconds. “Closer” didn’t too well because its has an international sound to it. The US isn’t ready for that yet, although that seems to be the trend in R&B right now. Chris did it with “Forever”.
Wasn’t feeling Ne-Yo’s last cd as I was the first. Hope he does better third time around.
30.
Diabolical
Saturday, July 19, 2008 /
Im just gonna love Ne-Yo no matter what. Love this track.
31.
flashy ways
Saturday, July 19, 2008 /
Ne-Yo has consistently become wacker with each release. His last album was butt and I expect this one to follow in its place. I loved his first album and I guess he got gassed because his songs/songwriting style have not evolved whatsoever.
32.
Chris H,
Saturday, July 19, 2008 /
This song is tight, Ne-Yo is on his business right now. I’m going to get the album despite what anybody says about him and his sound. ( Remember his writing, style, and sound got him in the game and thats what will keep in it… Props to Ne-Yo for doing him )
33.
QUEENZY91
Saturday, July 19, 2008 /
THE CHORUS IS QUACK!!
BUT THE VERSES,HE SANG EM WELLL!
ITS GOOD THO WHEN THE VIDEO SOON DROPS OUT IM SURE EVRY1 WILL LOVE IT!
T-R-U-S-T-M-E- ON THATT THEY WILL MAKE A VIDOE WHICH RELATES TO EVRY1 N U CAN HELP BUT LOVE THE SONG N GO N BUY/DWNLOAD MORE NEYO.LOOL ;-):) TRUE TALK
34.
The Wayno Show
Saturday, July 19, 2008 /
Love it! Everything Ne-Yo touches is gold. His CD will sell because hate it or love it, dude makes great music and great music sells. ‘Nuff said.
35.
Dame(The Dark Knight)
Saturday, July 19, 2008 /
TOTALLY OFF TOPIC BUT I AM LISTENING TO SWAY ON THE MTV COUNTDOWN AND HE MENTIONED THE WHO ROCKED IT BETTER POST WITH HIM AND TREY SONGZ AND THE OBAMA SHIRTS……HE SAID WE GAVE IT TO TREY BUT HE WAS HAPPY FROM HIM TO WIN IT…I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A SWAY FAN. I JUST THOUGHT I WOULD MENTION IT. BIG UPS CL
36.
Anita Shuntel
Saturday, July 19, 2008 /
I’m such a NeYo fan but this didn’t really just make me feel like OMG I LOVE this, I don’t dislike it either but I mean I’m just like Okay, cute! Miss Independent was my myspace name is like 2006! LOL
37.
Brittany Jay
Saturday, July 19, 2008 /
I like it.
38.
MsLuscious
Saturday, July 19, 2008 /
not feelin it
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39.
Kevin Lockett
Saturday, July 19, 2008 /
Its so-so, I was expecting a lil’ bit more
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40.
Ash
Saturday, July 19, 2008 /
SOUNDED SIMILAR TO FLASHING LIGHTS AT FIRST
41.
maria
Saturday, July 19, 2008 /
the song sucks and that’s why i hate neyo fake/gay a**
42.
barbie
Saturday, July 19, 2008 /
love the beat and the words
its very him and mature
not to mention encouraging to all women
i love neyo and i cant wait for his album to come out
love this song
43.
quaqua007
Saturday, July 19, 2008 /
Nope! Not this one Ne-Yo. It’s the beat that messed up the song. I would like to hear it on some other track, then it would probably be a hit.
44.
Ms. Independent
Saturday, July 19, 2008 /
I LOVE it! I love the reggae vibe! STARGATE does it again…they are so talented. And them together make an awesome combination. I think an artist can grow and stay true to their roots at the same time. This sound is what makes Ne-Yo unique. The subject matter alone shows maturity in itself. Good luck NeYo!
45.
jewel13
Sunday, July 20, 2008 /
This bwoy needs to come on out the closet and stop playin. Excellent songwriter, mediocre artist.
46.
Fathou
Sunday, July 20, 2008 /
This song reminds me another he wrote for a girl named Lil’Bit or something and this song was better with her voice I think.
47.
0123
Sunday, July 20, 2008 /
I’m SO SICK of Neyo and his damn HATS! The minute I see him touching his hat every 3 minutes I just scream & change the channel!
48.
candygirl
Sunday, July 20, 2008 /
maybe he trying to make a signature status like LL Cool J wit the licking the lips. But instead of lickin his lips he touches his hat….i still say he needs to keep them on tho
49.
NYC11369
Monday, July 21, 2008 /
this song is hot sir…… alot of men are dealing with women that dont have any independence and it’s an epidemic .. ladies step your game manage your money better and realize that the same way a women dont want no broke a__ man a man dont want no broke a__ woman.. if you was maintaining before you met him you should be able to do a whole lot more with him (STEP UP OR STEP OFF) this song should get a video and it should also be a public service announcement
50.
HOTMOMMA001
Monday, July 21, 2008 /
I just have to add that I love the lips! This song is ok. Go Ne-Yo!
51.
buster
Monday, July 21, 2008 /
Yall are buggin´ This is a SMASH !!!. Sounds like classic Ne-Yo. Great lyrics on a simple but catchy beat.
52.
Pretty4261
Monday, July 21, 2008 /
#49 WHY WOMEN CAN’T SEE THAT I DO NOT KNOW! Thanks for saying it, thanks Ne-Yo for writing and women GET IT TOGETHER! We should find this song not only inspiring, but uplifting. If you don’t like the beat, so what, what about the positive context?? HELLO! Especially to you…MARIA??? Hater!
53.
hood_shit
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
LAME
54.
hood_shit
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
LAME
55.
independent chick
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
This song is amazing! Thank god someone is in love with a stripper. Finally someone represents women doing there own thing. Takes a gentlemen to be able to handle a Miss Independent woman. I will be getting 2 copies of his cd. this song is hot in the UK, because international men know how to appreciate a women doing her own thing. A lot of american men want a dog, to roll over and play dead. Thanks Ne-Yo!!
56.
independent chick
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
This song is amazing! Thank god someone is NOT in love with a stripper. Finally someone represents women doing there own thing. Takes a gentlemen to be able to handle a Miss Independent woman. I will be getting 2 copies of his cd. this song is hot in the UK, because international men know how to appreciate a women doing her own thing. A lot of american men want a dog, to roll over and play dead. Thanks Ne-Yo!!
57.
NYC11369
Friday, July 25, 2008 /
#52 thanks for actually reading my comment and understanding it
58.
JaveEmissesBWR
Tuesday, August 5, 2008 /
I like Neyo’s Song .. its soothing and relaxing..though all of them sounds the same.. =)
59.
SOUL
Thursday, August 7, 2008 /
yall are crazy
gotta givem some credit this is a banger
dont front you know you downloaded it
60.
AYESHA
Monday, August 11, 2008 /
Ne-yo i love ya , i love urs songs there always means something to me ,and this song sounds song pretty good 200%