{"product_id":"r-b-ne-yo-in-my-own-words-20th-anniversary-eu-version-lp","title":"R\u0026B NE-YO In My Own Words (20th Anniversary) EU version LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eFactory seal, everything included-NE-YO's album In My Own Words 2nd anniversary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePART NUMBER: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8803994\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSKU: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e602488039949\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLABEL: DEF JAM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRELEASE DATE: 6\/19\/2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TOL-item-info-PC-tab-product-introduction-text\"\u003e\n\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eCelebrating the 20th anniversary of Ne-Yo's \"In My Own Words,\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis breakthrough album received critical acclaim, debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200, selling over 300,000 copies, and earning a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary R\u0026amp;B Album.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe original album has been remixed and remastered and is being reissued as a double-LP (vinyl) set with bonus tracks!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TOL-item-info-PC-tab-product-introduction-text\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TOL-item-info-PC-tab-product-introduction-text\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eShaffer Smith has been writing material for mainstream acts since the tail end of the 90s, when he was barely old enough to drive. In 2004, after he adopted the name Ne-Yo -- a sensible move since his birth name is more like that of a sitcom actor or anchorman than an R\u0026amp;B loverman -- his industry stock shot way up for co-writing Marios \"Let Me Love You,\" an inescapable number one hit. The pointedly titled In My Own Words is the second album he has made as a solo artist, but its the first to be released, and its presentation clearly intends to get the point across that hes a writer, with images of lyric sheets strewn across the accompanying booklet, and the photo props of choice are pencils and pads, not practically naked models and probably rented sports cars. In My Own Words is a concise album with only one guest verse (from Peedi Peedi), unless you count the unlisted bonus remix (featuring Ghostface). Its very focused and surprisingly taut, especially for a debut that involves several producers. \"So Sick,\" a hit single released in advance of the album, carries a vulnerability not unlike \"Let Me Love You\" -- its certainly additional proof that Ne-Yo does heartache best of all -- but its even more successful at staying on the right side of the line that separates heartfelt anguish from insufferable whining. Its modern approach, interlocked with touches of 70s and 80s R\u0026amp;B sensibilities, is also in effect throughout the album. Beyond a couple lightweight tracks, the album only falters when scenarios from different relationships clash: in \"Get Down Like That,\" Ne-Yo is a righteous boyfriend who turns down the advances of a tempting ex, while in \"That Just Aint Right,\" he confesses to an ex (who has been an ex for three years) that he calls out her name while in bed with his current lover. The problems, however, really aren't all that painful. Ne-Yo is a real talent as a songwriter, and as a vocalist he is unmistakably more concerned with serving the song than his ego. He's not the flashiest vocalist, but he can convey contrasting emotions with subtle adjustments, and he balances toughness with tenderness exceptionally well -- all of which were uncommon in the early 2000s. This album could turn out to be the most impressive R\u0026amp;B debut of 2006, as well as one of several milestones in a lengthy career. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Press-1","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45221214093494,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/4070\/9302\/files\/neyo1.png?v=1782444323","url":"https:\/\/press-1.com\/products\/r-b-ne-yo-in-my-own-words-20th-anniversary-eu-version-lp","provider":"Press-1","version":"1.0","type":"link"}