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Ne-Yo - Miss Independent
Artist: Ne-Yo
Producer: Stargate
Album: Year of the Gentleman
Label: Motown Records
In spite of the success of his most recent single Closer, Ne-Yo decided to push back his junior album, Year of the Gentleman, because he needed more time to perfect it. That time was obviously put to good use, judging by the album’s second single, Miss Independent, an ode to all the ladies who handle all their business and don’t need anybody else. Once again, production team Stargate provides an upbeat tone, making Miss Independent appealing to a brand new audience, and allowing for Ne-Yo to continue his string of successful hits. More winning combinations should be expected once Year of the Gentleman is finally released September 16.
Note: The streaming of “Miss Independent” has temporarily been suspended.
This song first appeared on the
R&B / Pop Chart
on August 11, 2008
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Feelin' the beat! Definitely somethin' I'd listen to again...
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| Posted on Aug 05, 2008 |
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A real uplifting beat and catchy song here. I think Ne-Yo flows a lot better on tracks like this than he does on ones like closer. This songs gonna get a lota play from me
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| Posted on Aug 05, 2008 |
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Pretty hot song. Glad he slowed it up a bit. Not on par with his other new material in my opinion, but this is a solid track for the ladies and I'll even bump it.
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| Posted on Aug 05, 2008 |
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Man, Stargate is a beast with the production. Ne-Yo's album is about to be off the chains. I can't wait for the album release. I'm copping that. This is a real smooth joint from Ne-Yo, I must say. A hit. Everything I've heard from him in the past couple months have just been solid gold baby. No lie. This is no exception! Lyrics were on point and the presentation of the vocals were flawless. This cat is not playing. I also still stand by what I said a couple months ago about how he will sell more and have way more success than Usher's latest album. This is on a whole nutha echelon.
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| Posted on Aug 05, 2008 |
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I GOTTA ADMIT THAT NEYOS MUSIC HAS GROWN ON ME,AND IM LIKING THE SOUND OF THIS AND NEYO SHOWS WHY HES ALWAYS ON POINT WITH HIS VOCALS LYRICS AND THE PRODUCTION IS TOP NOTCH..
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| Posted on Aug 05, 2008 |
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I've been on this one for a while now. Really good song. Ne-yo's album should turn heads this year. Alotta good tracks on there.
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| Posted on Aug 05, 2008 |
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Can't front. This is hot.
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| Posted on Aug 05, 2008 |
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Man, I love when Ne-Yo channels Destiny's Child. Stand up ladies, because I would love to find one myself. Oh, and this is a smash mi familia.
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| Posted on Aug 05, 2008 |
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Ne-Yo just keeps pumping out hits this one is about to blow up. Soild production,lyrics & sangin on this one. Glad it wasn't him singing Destiny Childs version tho.
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| Posted on Aug 05, 2008 |
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c'mon it's NE-YO...haha, but really what more should i or can i say?
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| Posted on Aug 05, 2008 |
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not bad.. sounds pretty if it makes sense!
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I never truly felt Closer, but this track is straight up hot. It's fresh and something that I wanted from Ne-Yo. This track is unique compared to his old stuff, and absolutely keeping things new. Definitely one of the best rnb tracks I've heard in a while. I really hope this is indicative of what things are gonna be like on his album.
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| Posted on Aug 05, 2008 |
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Feelin this, deff somethin ne yo would come out with .
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| Posted on Aug 05, 2008 |
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NE-YO always making hits he is the year of the gentleman of 08 thanks to Stargate on of the solid producers alive
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| Posted on Aug 05, 2008 |
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good...real good...this cat has got the cream...top notch production too...its a pity more artists cant come like this
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| Posted on Aug 05, 2008 |
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I had dis like a month ago but its still HIttin in da Car!!
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| Posted on Aug 05, 2008 |
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dis song is iite not feelin it to much but its gud.
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| Posted on Aug 05, 2008 |
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def. an amazing beat by stargate. good song
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| Posted on Aug 05, 2008 |
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i dig this
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this song is just overall good. perfect beat for ne-yo. 4.5 stars damn near classic. this song was done at its best.
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Solid production by Stargate and Ne-Yo on point as usual. Hint of Kanye's 'Flashing Lights'?
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| Posted on Aug 05, 2008 |
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The fact that Ne-Yo is involved in everything from recording to overall production of his tracks just sets him apart. When some artists get together with a producer, sometimes the beat and overall theme doesn't fit them well. He brings the heat on almost everything. Personally i liked Trouble a little better than Closer. I don't know why it didn't seem to blow up really. Ne-Yo and CB are going to be in the forefront of RnB for a while.
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| Posted on Aug 05, 2008 |
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good track. not too big on Ne-Yo but i dig this
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| Posted on Aug 05, 2008 |
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Not really new.. but of course u kno if ne-yo's on it.. its fire.
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| Posted on Aug 05, 2008 |
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Loving This Sonq. The Beat Is Hott.. Definitly Would Play This Sonq @ A Party
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| Posted on Aug 05, 2008 |
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I LOVE this song,the beat, the lyrics,EVERYTHING!this is dope!!
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| Posted on Aug 05, 2008 |
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its aight
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| Posted on Aug 05, 2008 |
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this is nice. reminds me of so sick for sum reason..
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| Posted on Aug 05, 2008 |
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Loves it!
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| Posted on Aug 05, 2008 |
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ne-yo 1st few songs i got sick and tired of them but he's changing a bit in a good way
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| Posted on Aug 05, 2008 |
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good call shiraz on "flashing lights"... Ne-yo still bringin fire
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| Posted on Aug 05, 2008 |
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Another solid single, Stargate collab once again. Their production is similar to others but it works and Ne-Yo's singing works. Radio ready track that should blow up in the summer.
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| Posted on Aug 05, 2008 |
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as i was listinin 2 da song...i couldnt help but think about what that beat sounds like...i'm shure that no 1 really knows but...the beat reminds me of baby its u by jojo...but ne way i love dis song...i'm a big ne-yo fan...i couldnt picture ne 1 else singin dis song...
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| Posted on Aug 05, 2008 |
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This isn't the typical r&b production, it's more fresh! Ne-Yo is great as always. I like this better than Closer, I wasn't crazy for that song (it became surprisingly famous also in Italy...only because Ne-Yo himself is famous)! Anyway after a while it gets a lil boring, it's good but not excellent
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| Posted on Aug 05, 2008 |
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good production on this song..truly suits ne-yo's vioce, the chorus about miss independent gets annoying tho but ill throw it in rotation..
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| Posted on Aug 05, 2008 |
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the uptempo yet calm beat goes perfect with his lyrics. push back the album if he needs to work on it, it's gonna be fire.ne yo has the most thought out lyrics. nice song also
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| Posted on Aug 05, 2008 |
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Tightest Ne-Yo i've heard lately
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| Posted on Aug 05, 2008 |
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not a bad second single from ne-yo but i like closer a lot better
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| Posted on Aug 05, 2008 |
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Typical of NE-YO but will it sell more than CHRIS BREEZY? hell no but old ppl like it so i guess he will keep making songs like this for old ppl.
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| Posted on Aug 05, 2008 |
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Ne-Yo just missed with this track. The hook isn't special and overall the track is too boring. Okay beat though.
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| Posted on Aug 05, 2008 |
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THIS IS A CERTIFIED DJ BLAZE BANGER! Good $hit by Ne-Yo! I can't wait for the new album...Better yet...I can't wait for the new M. Jackson album to come out in which he is doing MULTIPLE Tracks!
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dam the beat is sick, neyo did it again, its definately a banger and i'll bump this track up
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| Posted on Aug 06, 2008 |
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It is a grower...
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| Posted on Aug 06, 2008 |
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When ever Ne-yo teams up with stargate there's always a hit created. I would love to see the next Ne-Yo album with alot of production from them. But either way ne-yo is sure to make some good music like this song.
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| Posted on Aug 06, 2008 |
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| Posted on Aug 06, 2008 |
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for da boss ladies! luvin it! well done on the production xx
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| Posted on Aug 06, 2008 |
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this song is amazing. Great production.
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| Posted on Aug 06, 2008 |
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Cool Track !
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| Posted on Aug 06, 2008 |
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Great Track, this next album is going to be mad crazy. What I really like about Ne-yo is the time he takes to perfect his songs that make you can't help, but like them. He really is one of the Best and Stargate knocked it out the park with the beat. 5 Stars!~(**)~
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| Posted on Aug 06, 2008 |
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I feel like Ne-Yo writes better songs for other people than he does for himself. He can sing, no doubt, thats a given. But as for the song, Im not too crazy about it. It's ok. Sounds like every other Ne-Yo song.
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| Posted on Aug 06, 2008 |
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It surprises me that Ne-yo can stay relevant for so long when he is always writing songs... I guess that makes sense I just though the quality of his music might fall off a little... Well it hasn't yet thankfully, Stargate switches it up a lil too with this one
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| Posted on Aug 06, 2008 |
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Good production, the beat suits Ne-Yo well. Pretty good overall track. In rotation.
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| Posted on Aug 06, 2008 |
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This song is up there with "So Sick!" The beat is amazing and Ne-Yo strikes again with the top-notch songwriting. The song is so uplifting for women, and it doesn't feel played out like some other recent songs. Ne-Yo and StarGate always make an amazing team. I can't wait until this album comes out.
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| Posted on Aug 06, 2008 |
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love it, u could tell he gon make his new album mad crazy
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| Posted on Aug 06, 2008 |
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Sounds good, but I dont think its all that.
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| Posted on Aug 06, 2008 |
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bahahahaha @ DJ Z's comment - juz read it! funi!! :D
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| Posted on Aug 06, 2008 |
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I love this song - whenever I hear any song that deals with being independent I love it because it describes who I am perfectly =)
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| Posted on Aug 07, 2008 |
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definitely one of my favs
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| Posted on Aug 07, 2008 |
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Low key the beat scared me when it came on lol.. but i like the song.
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| Posted on Aug 07, 2008 |
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Smooth Beat. Not a huge Ne Yo fan but this is def a good track. Probably wouldn't buy the album though.
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| Posted on Aug 08, 2008 |
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Ne-Yo is the shhhh!!! Love it!!!!!!!
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| Posted on Aug 09, 2008 |
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Stargate came through on this one...Ne-Yo dis his thing fa sho this need to be the next single...
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| Posted on Aug 09, 2008 |
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classic ne - yo
nothign special but good flow. |
| Posted on Aug 11, 2008 |
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Lovin the beat
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| Posted on Aug 12, 2008 |
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I LIKE I LIKE
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| Posted on Aug 12, 2008 |
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WOW. I REALLY REALLY LIKE NE-YO. HIM & STARGATE
JUST CANT GO WRONG, CAN THEY? =) I LIKE THE TRACK... FINALLY, A DIFFERENT KINDA TRACK WITH A DIFFERENT CONCEPT, YES! LOVE IT. =) PEACE |
| Posted on Aug 13, 2008 |
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Oh man, I miss you Ne-Yo. No one does it like him and Stargate.
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| Posted on Aug 13, 2008 |
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this is the best song i swear...
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| Posted on Aug 14, 2008 |
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DIS IS MY SH**!!!! BEEN ON MY MYSPACE FOR A MIN NOW CUZ ITS ONE OF MY PERSONAL ANTHEMS.....cant wait for da album....
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| Posted on Aug 14, 2008 |
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The beats make the song!
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| Posted on Aug 21, 2008 |
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Okay can someone tell me how to play this song on here, lol... I just heard it on cable and was lovin it!!!
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| Posted on Aug 21, 2008 |
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Love IT!!!
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| Posted on Aug 22, 2008 |
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this video is so sick i luv the song
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| Posted on Sep 09, 2008 |
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All i got to say is dis is hott!
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| Posted on Sep 26, 2008 |
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This song is the best... Luv it
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| Posted on Nov 12, 2008 |
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this is hot
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| Posted on Nov 17, 2008 |
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lovin it.
every girl listens to this and knows miss independent describes her. ne-yo knows what the ladies want : |
| Posted on Dec 19, 2008 |
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I luv this song
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| Posted on Dec 20, 2008 |
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I LOVE NEYO he is such a good writer i love all his songs abd i really adore his work and his song Miss Independent is my favorite i can relate to this song
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beatiful....
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| Posted on Mar 07, 2009 |
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a legend of a track
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2009 |
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Slammin track!
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This is a wonderful song i have always liked it.
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| Posted on Jun 07, 2010 |
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That's it I get? it she is a boss aren't all women bosses
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