Unlike rap, R&B has always been a genre where age is just a number. At 43 years old, three-time Grammy award-winning hitmaker, Ne-Yo is still churning out hits. The release of his latest track, “Link Up” is a testament to his consistency as a songwriter. This new song was made in collaboration with superstar producer, Hitmaka.
Many people won’t admit it, but Ne-Yo had R&B in a headlock in the early 2000s. Right out of the gate, he saw immediate success with his 2005 single, “So Sick.” Without a doubt, this track propelled him into stardom as it hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. He continued to build off of that momentum with the success of singles like “Miss Independent” & “Closer.”
But in addition to his success as an artist, Ne-Yo is also just a songwriting genius. How many people can say they have songwriting credits for superstars like Usher, Rihanna, and Beyoncé? The Las Vegas native quickly earned a reputation for being a master with the pen, demonstrating there’s no limit to his creativity.
Ne-Yo’s tenured career is a result of his relentless work ethic and ability to evolve with the times. It’s not often that you see an artist have success in three separate decades (2000’s, 2010’s, and the 2020’s). Ne-Yp is the perfect example of how people who can sing & write lyrics can take it really far with their careers.
Throughout the summer of 2023, Ne-Yo and fellow R&B veteran, Mario headlined the “Champagne & Roses Tour”. Aiming to end the tour with a bang, the artist recently dropped a new single titled “Link Up.” “Link Up” brings back the nostalgic R&B feeling that has been missing since the 90’s.
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