Seems like the folks at Def Jam are having a little trouble with Ne-Yo’s fourth album, “Libra Scale”. I would imagine it’s a little difficult to market what’s being termed a sci-fi novel/comic book story on disc (or download?). There’s a whole story attached to it-pretty frickin’ ambitious. Like Ne-Yo meets Pink Floyd? Thankfully, he hasn’t decided to go prog on us, music-wise. Anyhow, the album has gotten bumped several times and now has a November 22nd release date (which […]
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“Champagne Life”: Is Ne-Yo the New King of Pop?
Did Michael Jackson’s ghost creep up into the body of Shaffer Smith? That’s what I’m wondering after seeing the video for “Champagne Life”, one of two singles already released from Ne-Yo’s upcoming fourth LP, “Libra Scale”. Not to say Ne-Yo hasn’t channeled the King of Pop many times before. There’s a reason MJ was calling Ne-Yo to assist with his ill-fated comeback. However, this song seems to recall Michael more than any song Ne-Yo has put out before. Whether that’s […]