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NE-YO RETURNS WITH HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM SELF EXPLANATORY

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NE-YO RETURNS WITH HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM SELF EXPLANATORY  
 PROJECT FEATURES BREAKOUT SINGLES “DON’T LOVE ME,” “YOU GOT THE BODY,” “STAY DOWN”

Today, three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning R&B hitmaker and iconic songwriter Ne-Yo announced the release of his highly-anticipated, eighth full-length album, Self Explanatory. Listen to it HERE via Motown Records.

The thirteen-track collection upholds the hallmark of Ne-Yo’s signature style ignited by a fresh flame and fiery focus. The song “Handle Me Gently” hinges on a buoyant throwback groove as his vocal fireworks pop off. With undeniable emotion, he assures, “I need you to know there ain’t no games I’m playing. I don’t want nobody else, this love is here to stay.
 
Strings set the scene for the record on the sultry “Layin’ Low” with Zae France, while “U 2 Luv” glides on a thumping bass line towards an invitation, “Let’s dance until last call.” Over glassy acoustic guitar, Ne-Yo showcases another side of himself on “Push Up” [feat. Trippie Redd]. Then, there’s “Want It All or Nothing” where his hypnotic high register shines.  
 
Ne-Yo initially sparked excitement for Self Explanatory with the banger “You Got The Body, for which Rolling Stone declared, “Ne-Yo turns up the heat,” while VIBE hailed the Teyana Taylor-directed video as “hypnotic.” Also on the album, the fan favorite single “Stay Down” [feat. Yung Bleu] notably generated 3.6 million Spotify streams and over 3.2 million YouTube views on the accompanying music video.
 
Taking over the culture, he just graced the cover of Haute Living
 who raved, “Ne-Yo is back and better than ever. Meanwhile, he delivered a showstopping performance of “Don’t Love Me” on The View and sat down with the hosts for an interview.

Ne-Yo‘s legacy remains Self Explanatory  – check out the full tracklisting below.  
 
SELF EXPLANATORY TRACKLIST:
1. Layin’ Low [Ne-Yo & Zae France]
2. You Got The Body
3. After Party
4. Handle Me Gently
5. Don’t Love Me
6. U 2 Luv [feat. Jeremih]
7. Push Up [feat. Trippie Redd]
8. Proud of You
9. Call Me Up
10. What If
11. Want It All or Nothing
12. No Loot
13. Stay Down [feat. Yung Bleu]



ABOUT NE-YO:
Ne-Yo, the three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning R&B hitmaker, iconic songwriter, actor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, has sold a cumulative 20+ million adjusted albums worldwide. His debut single, 2005’s “So Sick,” hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified quadruple Platinum. Since then, the Motown Records/Compound Entertainment recording artist has racked up a collection of hits including “Sexy Love,” “Closer,” “Because of You,” “Miss Independent,” and “Push Back” [feat. Bebe Rexha and Stefflon Don]. Three of his albums have entered SoundScan’s Top Current Albums chart at No. 1. Ne-Yo has also proven to be as powerful with his pen as he is in the studio and on stage. The Las Vegas native quickly became known as a go-to hitmaker, penning bangers like Rihanna’s “Unfaithful,” “Russian Roulette,” and “Take a Bow,” along with Beyoncé’s 2006 breakup anthem “Irreplaceable” and songs for such artists as Jennifer Hudson, Usher, Carrie Underwood, and Celine Dion, among others. Ne-Yo’s film and television credits include NBC’s World of Dance, Empire, Stomp the YardSave the Last Dance, Battle: Los Angeles, George Lucas’ Red Tails, The Wiz Live! and Starz’ Step Up: High Water. Most recently, Ne-Yo released a slew of new singles – “Don’t Love Me,” “You Got The Body,” and “Stay Down” [feat. Yung Bleu] – paving the way for his eighth full-length album, Self Explanatory.
 
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