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Ne-Yo - Trouble
Artist: Ne-Yo
Producer: Jonathan “J.R.” Rotem
Album: Year of the Gentlemen
Label: Motown Records
The Year of the Gentlemen won’t begin in June as expected; Def Jam announced yesterday that Ne-Yo’s third studio album won’t be released until August 5. However, with Closer making a move up the charts, all the talented singer/song-writer needs is an additional single that grabs the public’s attention. Auditioning to be that much-needed secondary single is the Jonathan “J.R.” Rotem-produced Trouble. On this up-tempo jam, the Las Vegas native sings about a girl who he knows is dangerous, but somehow cannot stay away from—in fact, he just wants her more and more. Following up the platinum-plus In My Own Words and Because of You, Ne-Yo’s Gentlemen has some lofty shoes to fill; is the singer in trouble?
This song first appeared on the
R&B / Pop Chart
on May 19, 2008
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I LOVE the guitar at the intro of this song! It KILLS!, J.R. ripped this for Ne-Yo!, I would love to see Ne-Yo's Year Of The Gentlemen come out the same time as Usher's Here I Stand, talkin about some competition!!, Def Jam has done it again!.
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| Posted on May 13, 2008 |
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J.R. is one of the greatest new producers, and it seems like this new album has a lot of soft club songs. ne-yo truly kills this song. I like the fact that he can use a similar format and sound brand new. It seems as tho J.R. and neyo sat down and talked about how the beat should go because it fits so perfect.
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| Posted on May 13, 2008 |
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J.R did his thing on this! Ne-Yo snapped as well. This reminds me of Kevin Michael's "Weekend Jumpoff" track. It gots that retro Michael Jackson "Off the Wall" type feel. I can DEFINITELY ROCK WITH THIS BABY! 5 Stars! I need a remix to drop with a Ye verse! C'mon Mr. West! Finally, a hot joint.
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| Posted on May 13, 2008 |
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Oh, and BTW, this kills "Love In This Club". Ne-Yo's album finna smash Usher's album by a long shot. REMEMBER, I SAID IT FIRST!
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| Posted on May 13, 2008 |
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lol michaelhannah let's just see how everyone feel's on that before you go and make them INSANE judgements lol.
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| Posted on May 13, 2008 |
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DAMN! Ne-yo is at the top of my list as far as my favorite artists are concerned. All of his songs are different and he has such a good voice! He is underrated as an artist, this album better get him some recognition. This song is hot! Definetly a "trouble" kind of song, haha. Sounds like it would be an Usher track too. This is a CLASSIC....yeah, I went there.
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| Posted on May 13, 2008 |
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Great production by Rotem, he stepped his game up lately ...
and Ne-Yo of course did his thing on this one |
| Posted on May 13, 2008 |
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LOL...Okay Kayleb101. But it sounds like a co-sign there for cb126405. LOL. Anyone else wanna drop their opinion? I say Ne-Yo over Usher for this new album fa sho!
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| Posted on May 13, 2008 |
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Alright I had to come out of reviewer retirement for this one. God Damn! This is classic right here. What more can I say? J.R. Rotem's production is on fire and Ne-yo sounds like he was born to sing this track. From the first note to the last this song doesn't have a down moment in it and that is rare. This shit is so good I don't even want to hear a remix unless the King himself Mike jumps on here. I don't mind remixes, but I don't think its possible to make this song any better than it already is. To me Ne-yo just shitted on everything I have heard R&B lately.
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| Posted on May 13, 2008 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 868 |
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DAMN, DUDE IS TALENTED ,BEAT WORKS AND NE-YO'S VOCALS ARE SOLID AS USUAL
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| Posted on May 13, 2008 |
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Wow ne-yo is really going after the upbeat tempos lately. I'm probably in the top 10 percentile of ne-yo fans around, but I really don't think this is great at all. I suppose it's because I really liked the style of his last 2 albums. That being said, it's still better than 90% of songs out there, the beat just didn't work for me. In all honesty, I think '08 is gonna be the year of the Usher.
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| Posted on May 13, 2008 |
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The year's of Usher's shine to me was 2003-2006. This new material he has seems to the be the worst of his career (in my opinion, and I'm definitely an Usher fan). Ne-Yo is finna smash Usher this year. Can I get some more cosigns? C'mon people!
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| Posted on May 13, 2008 |
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to me good luck to both ne-yo and usher but i don't do cosign....good song, but i'd been usher fan since dude came out, got every cd and ne-yo lol
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| Posted on May 13, 2008 |
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I saw Ne-Yo opening up for Alicia Keys on Saturday and he absolutely tore the stage up! It is no question that he is going for a more experimental sound on this album and if all goes well, Ne-Yo will be placed among the elite R&B artists in this generation.
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| Posted on May 13, 2008 |
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he murks so many tracks, almost all his songs are straight bangers, this isnt as good a I expected, but it aint bad.
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| Posted on May 13, 2008 |
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You can't really compare Usher to Ne-Yo. That's not fair. Usher has been around since he was 15 probably. Ne-Yo just came around less then a year but he is doing his thang fasho. I'm not even worried about him, he know what he's doing. He's influenced by Prince & Mike. C'mon the boy has good taste. I am feelin' his music and his new songs. I love the ol' skool production with the handclaps. He should've let the beat ride like a 12' single. That would've been real HOT! This should definitely be a single. Keep bringin' a fresh sound to the game, ya dig.
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| Posted on May 13, 2008 |
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This song is great!
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| Posted on May 13, 2008 |
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I like Ne-Yo, but I honestly expected better than this! I like the beat and the music, which is super, his voice does its thing as always, but the song itself is average! It's in rotation coz it's Ne-Yo ;)
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| Posted on May 13, 2008 |
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sounds like a michael jackson song..
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| Posted on May 13, 2008 |
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AYO lol Ne-Yo killed dis shit rite here! DAM!!! I definitely like dis over Love in Dis Club. srry ya'll Ne-yo (I believe) would definitely smash Usher if dey albums was to release da same tyme. Dam!! Dis is a classic im a big fan of "Closer" too. i luv Usher too (well ol skool usher) lol. But Ne-yo is fresh, young n talented (very).
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| Posted on May 13, 2008 |
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i like dis n yes it does sound like a mj track....but ima have to disagree wit yall sayin neyo would smash usher if dey came out at da same time....i actually like neyo betta den usher...i like usher way bac on the "my way" album. but usher's last album went diamond n he took a break so dat jus makes his fan hunger for his music even more. neyo jus had an album last yr....yes i agree dat neyo is definitely an under rated artist but its jus da way it is....dats da music biz for ya....
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| Posted on May 13, 2008 |
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z wat u think?!....
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| Posted on May 13, 2008 |
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Hot track but I definitely prefer the "Make It Work" soul churning ballad belting Ne Yo to the uptempo kind of whiny Ne Yo, but still a banger
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| Posted on May 13, 2008 |
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Ne-yo delivers, but can't help but expect more from him. (especially with the michael jackson comparisons) glad his album is pushed back, more time to write a few more hits.
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| Posted on May 13, 2008 |
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damn this song is hott !!
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| Posted on May 13, 2008 |
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umm.... not a big NE-Yo fan... but this is average... and it does have a Jackson vibe... like everyone up there states...
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| Posted on May 13, 2008 |
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decent. might grow on me
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| Posted on May 13, 2008 |
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OMG NE-YO BE BRING THAT FIYA!!!!!
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| Posted on May 13, 2008 |
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i really like ne-yo as a singer he ripped dat bust it baby remix the vid nice to i like
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| Posted on May 13, 2008 |
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hot and sizzlin!!...i dont like him, but he has this appeal that drives me crazy!! Now I can wash my mouth out...
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| Posted on May 13, 2008 |
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I knew what rating I was gonna give this song about a minute and a half in. I've been waiting for Ne-Yo to try to go in a more experimental direction. This song is definitely single material as it could be a big crossover hit. I do feel like its a little short and it's missing something tho. Either way, I think this is gonna be his best album yet!
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| Posted on May 13, 2008 |
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Like da production,vocal,..everything...I think dis album he's about 2 trop is gonna be a classic R&B album...Ne-Yo showin people why he was the best R&B artist of last year!
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ne-yo is at the top of his game right now, hands down. Cant wait for the album to drop. classic, all day.
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| Posted on May 13, 2008 |
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gemini goddess16: I think the song is an absolute smash. If this record doesn't help Ne-Yo rise to the top of the charts, then the consuming public is out of their minds. :-)
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| Posted on May 13, 2008 |
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He Brought it hard
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| Posted on May 13, 2008 |
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Mike Jackson is back round of applause for the cause
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| Posted on May 13, 2008 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 269 |
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It seems like Ne-Yo can't come out with a bad song.
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| Posted on May 13, 2008 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 861 |
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i just luv Ne-yo!...all of his songs are nice!
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| Posted on May 13, 2008 |
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Usher and Ne-Yo might be in trouble if Maxwell's album drops this summer. It's over! This year is going to be a good year for R&B.
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| Posted on May 13, 2008 |
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Im feelin this. Like the beat! I could listen again.Definitely could here this on the radio
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| Posted on May 14, 2008 |
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LIKE THE BEAT IT ALL RIGHT.
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| Posted on May 14, 2008 |
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Sounds like a popstar tried to be hip-hop .. but it's nice.. but everyone's gonna like it because.. it's Ne-Yo!
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| Posted on May 14, 2008 |
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I agree with Z on this 1.. Its a smash.. I know for sure it will be on heavy rotation on the radio. Catchy beat, good lyrics, great production.... His songs have been on point..
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| Posted on May 14, 2008 |
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I'm sorry but this is VERY weak. I agree wit one of the reviewers who said it sounds like some Micheal Jackson "fondeling little boys music". Okay I added the last part but you get the theme!!Ha!Ha!
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| Posted on May 15, 2008 |
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no z i meant about if usher and neyo's album came out at the same time, who would sell more albums?...
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| Posted on May 15, 2008 |
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Love da beat. Love da song. Its a classic.
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| Posted on May 15, 2008 |
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Not Bad...
The chorus is catchy, but the beat could have been better? But this is definitely in rotation. |
| Posted on May 15, 2008 |
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jesavail02: really? my ma n i been wonderin where maxwell's been hidin at?...hmm interestin
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| Posted on May 16, 2008 |
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