Year of the Gentleman

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Album
Year of the Gentleman
Year of the Gentleman cover
Studio album by Ne-Yo
Released August 5, 2008 (U.S.)
Recorded 2007-2008
Genre R&B
Label Def Jam
Producer Stargate, Chuck Harmony, R. Kelly, Timbaland, The Underdogs, Patrick Stump, Kanye West, The Heavyweights, Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, Shea Taylor, Neff-U, J. R. Rotem, Teddy Riley
Ne-Yo chronology
Because of You
(2007)		 The Year of the Gentleman
(2008)
Singles from Year of the Gentleman
  1. "Closer"
    Released: April 15, 2008
  2. "Stop This World"
    Released: 2008

Year of the Gentleman is the second album by American singer/songwriter Ne-Yo and is scheduled to be released on August 5, 2008.[1]

The first single is "Closer", which was released on April 15. The other song, titled "Used to You" recently leaked to the internet but it isn't known if it will be on the album. The snippet of the track "The Rain" leaked on YouTube, but it is uncomfirmed if it's the song for the album.[2] Collaborations include Fabolous.[3] Recently, Ne-Yo guest starred on All My Children to promote his songs "Closer" and "Stop This World".[4] There are also rumors that the album will include Beyoncé.

[edit] Confirmed tracks

# Title Producer(s) Featured guest(s) Length
1 "Closer"[5] Stargate 4:00
2 "So You Can Cry"[6]
3 "Stop This World"[6][7] 4:00
4 "Let's Just Be"[8] 3:32
5 "What's the Matter"[9] Jeffree Star
6 "In The Way"[10]
7 "Nobody" Oleta Adams 3:08
8 "Don't Fall In Love" Leona Lewis & Mariah Carey 3:59

[edit] References

  1. ^ Ne-Yo official website.
  2. ^ (February 15, 2008). Neyo - The Rain [HQ Audio Youtube. Accessed May 7, 2008.
  3. ^ Shaheem Reid, Jayson Rodriguez (March 24, 2008), Nas, Beyonce, Rihanna, T.I., Patrick Stump, Lil Wayne, and others. Fabolous Follows Jay-Z's Blueprint; Ice Cube Hopes To Work With Similarly 'Political' Nas MTV. Accessed April 6, 2008.
  4. ^ http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2008-04-24-neyo-soap_N.htm
  5. ^ Mariel Concepcion (March 27, 2008). Ne-Yo's 'Gentleman' Inspired By Davis, Sinatra Billboard. Accessed March 29, 2008.
  6. ^ a b Ne-Yo’s Third Album 'Year of the Gentlemen' Arriving Early Summer
  7. ^ http://youtube.com/watch?v=exTJLeC3-zg
  8. ^ New Music: Ne-Yo - 'Let's Just Be' Rap-Up. Accessed April 15, 2008.
  9. ^ R&B singer Ne-Yo "bored" by urban music Reuters. Accessed April 19, 2008.
  10. ^ (April 29, 2008). Q&A and Listening Session with R&B Superstar Ne-Yo at the Gramophone. Accessed April 29, 2008.
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In My Own Words · Because of You · Year of the Gentleman
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"Stay" · "So Sick" · "When You're Mad" · "Sexy Love" · "Because of You" · "Do You" · "Can We Chill" · "Go On Girl" · "Closer" · "Stop This World"
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