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August 4, 2011

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Ne-Yo is one hard-working man. From the big screen to the studio the new father is working on his fifth album, starring in the upcoming Hollywood movie Red Tails, and has just announced plans to release a mixtape preceding the new album.

“Ladies and Gents…stay tuned for my 101 mixtape hosted by @kevinhart4reall lil something to hold ya til the album is ready! Coming soon!!” tweeted the R&B singer. “Warning…this mixtape will show a side of me rarely seen…my imperfect side! But it’s all in good fun ya’ll. Don’t panic! LOL!!” he added. “Kinda dig this mixtape thing…more freedom. After this one expect to hear more. S@*t is fun!”

Sounds like the self proclaimed gentlemen has caught the musicbug again. We all know he has enough leaked material for at least 5 mixtapes, “101″ may just be the beginning.

I wish he'd plan his retirement, instead.

Plans a Mixtape for what?

[Edited 8/5/11 4:19am]

I take it you didn't buy his last album Libra Scale? There were a couple of songs on it that I found hit worthy and catchy.

I like Neyo but the problem is he comes out with too many albums. If he came out with one album every 3-4 years, his material would be much stronger. Instead you get a few good songs and a lot of filler.

Think it is a good idea artists are putting these out instead of bootleg random mp3s that come out...demos..their unfinished ideas..it also gives them reign to breathe artistically.

I dont really like Neyo that much..a couple songs here n there but I'm glad he is doing it.

Identity said:

I take it you didn't buy his last album Libra Scale? There were a couple of songs on it that I found hit worthy and catchy.

His music is too bland for me and all his songs sound alike.

armpit said:

Identity said:

I take it you didn't buy his last album Libra Scale? There were a couple of songs on it that I found hit worthy and catchy.

His music is too bland for me and all his songs sound alike.

Exactly he's underwhelming. His voice makes me Like a cross between Usha and Chris Brown.

I don't givva fuck what anyone says, "Crazy Love" from Libra Scale is the smoothest modern r&b cut in YEARS. Eff the haters.

NEYO you rule!

Identity said:

I take it you didn't buy his last album Libra Scale? There were a couple of songs on it that I found hit worthy and catchy.

Ne-Yo wasn't happy with the sales of Libra Scale. Maybe he should take a break and figure what went wrong with it and then come back. I'm sure the industry will survive. So many artists today just flood the market with releases hoping something will stick! more often that not nothing does and when it does it very fleeting.

paisleypark4 said:

Think it is a good idea artists are putting these out instead of bootleg random mp3s that come out...demos..their unfinished ideas..it also gives them reign to breathe artistically.

I dont really like Neyo that much..a couple songs here n there but I'm glad he is doing it.

I think it's weird outside of the hip hop world to be calling these unofficial releases "mixtapes", but what can you do?

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Teedra Moses put out a mixtape. I guess I'll take new material however it is marketed. Ne-Yo did the vocal arrangements on Teedra Moses' classic debut.

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HonestMan13 said:

Identity said:

I take it you didn't buy his last album Libra Scale? There were a couple of songs on it that I found hit worthy and catchy.

Ne-Yo wasn't happy with the sales of Libra Scale. Maybe he should take a break and figure what went wrong with it and then come back. I'm sure the industry will survive. So many artists today just flood the market with releases hoping something will stick! more often that not nothing does and when it does it very fleeting.

well he did what many current artists have done when sales didnt go their way, he blasted the label, downloading, and everything under the sun and then couldnt even stand by his work, no respect for that sorry! If you make a record live with it, if it dont sell do another one, dont throw the past under the bus, looks very calculated and makes you look like an ass

lastdecember said:

HonestMan13 said:

Ne-Yo wasn't happy with the sales of Libra Scale. Maybe he should take a break and figure what went wrong with it and then come back. I'm sure the industry will survive. So many artists today just flood the market with releases hoping something will stick! more often that not nothing does and when it does it very fleeting.

well he did what many current artists have done when sales didnt go their way, he blasted the label, downloading, and everything under the sun and then couldnt even stand by his work, no respect for that sorry! If you make a record live with it, if it dont sell do another one, dont throw the past under the bus, looks very calculated and makes you look like an ass

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Ne-Yo Talks To Vibe About Mixtape

September 1, 2011

With multiple projects in the works, the 'Black Barry Manilow' aka Ne-Yo filled us in on his forthcoming mixtape, hosted by Kevin Hart.

Ne-Yo says we can expect music that reflects the funnier side of the R&B savior. The project, dubbed 101, will also find the singer flexing his newly displayed rap skills.

His new mixtape will be released before his upcoming 5th studio LP.

http://vibe.com/posts/v-e...having-fun

I miss "old" Ne-Yo, he had some really good tunes and I could hear his MJ, Marvin, Stevie and Prince influences in the work. I hope that MJ tribute album comes out, I'll support it.

HonestMan13 said:

Identity said:

I take it you didn't buy his last album Libra Scale? There were a couple of songs on it that I found hit worthy and catchy.

Ne-Yo wasn't happy with the sales of Libra Scale. Maybe he should take a break and figure what went wrong with it and then come back. I'm sure the industry will survive. So many artists today just flood the market with releases hoping something will stick! more often that not nothing does and when it does it very fleeting.

Or maybe he should just make music because he ENJOYS it and not expect accolades which is the problem with todays artist. They BASE the worth of their music on sales and awards when really that means nothing.

mjscarousal said:

HonestMan13 said:

Ne-Yo wasn't happy with the sales of Libra Scale. Maybe he should take a break and figure what went wrong with it and then come back. I'm sure the industry will survive. So many artists today just flood the market with releases hoping something will stick! more often that not nothing does and when it does it very fleeting.

Or maybe he should just make music because he ENJOYS it and not expect accolades which is the problem with todays artist. They BASE the worth of their music on sales and awards when really that means nothing.

I wonder when some of those artists (Ne-Yo included) are gonna grow the fuck up. Sales aren't everything.