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Ne-Yo - Never Knew I Needed


Ne-Yo
  • Artist: Ne-Yo
  • Title: Never Knew I Needed
  • Producer: Chuck Harmony and Ne-Yo
  • Album: The Princess & the Frog Soundtrack
  • Label: Def Jam/IDJMG
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Contributed by Nathan S.

Listen to More: R&B, Pop, Soundtrack

I’ll be honest. I wasn’t planning on seeing Disney’s new movie The Princess & The Frog. But I am planning on listening to every track Ne-Yo (a.k.a .the reigning King of R&B) releases, so imagine my surprise when I found myself listening to The Princess & The Frog soundtrack this morning for Ne-Yo’s latest offering Never Knew I Needed. Actually when you think about it, the pairing makes a lot of sense. Ne-Yo’s always classy style is the perfect fit to give Disney some updated R&B edge, and on Never Knew I Needed Ne-Yo proves that just because you’re writing for a kids’ movie doesn’t mean you can’t make grown-up music. Ne-Yo’s vocals soar over lush production and while the lyrics are certainly family friendly, they’re far from corny. All told, this might be one of the strongest testaments to his writing ability we’ve heard since Irreplaceable. The man might just have made it respectable to buy The Princess & The Frog Soundtrack when it drops November, 24.   

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mo city
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this song is good

Posted on Oct 15, 2009

Dj Baer
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Dj Baer
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Seriously? Ne-Yo is doing a Disney song? I guess it makes sense. I can hear this going on that movie.

Posted on Oct 15, 2009

ChubbyRyno
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This is a good sound from Ne-Yo. I like some of his other stuff better, but this is a very likeable track and seems like it will fit the new movie well.

Posted on Oct 15, 2009

HoamBoy
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HoamBoy
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I love the fact that Ne-Yo is a mature artist and never seems to feel pressured to fit in with young kids out today. He never gets overly sexual or has remakable dance moves but just has a connection with fans that's undeinable.

I'm not sure if this is one of my favorites by him but what other male R&B singer can say that they did a song for a Dinsey movie.

Posted on Oct 15, 2009

DJ Z
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DJ Z
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Ne-Yo could write hits in his sleep. Period. I won't see this film or buy the soundtrack, but this doesn't get rotated and beyond.
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Posted on Oct 15, 2009

Big-A
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real good song, bottom line. 3 1/2

Posted on Oct 15, 2009

GStan10
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GStan10
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Ne-Yo is so fresh. I always listen to everything I see by him. It's cool that he's recording for that movie. I can't wait for him to drop another album though.

Posted on Oct 15, 2009

dillon_68
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dillon_68
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When I found out this was going to be on a Disney film, I was a little nervous. No matter what the outcome though, I will still be an avid Ne-Yo fan. To my surprise, this beat his last single "Part of the List" by a longshot, so its by no means bad at all! I love it! Got a good feel to it, not to mention this is a good look for Ne-Yo.

Posted on Oct 15, 2009

H.
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Nathan must be on some drugs. He wants to crown anyone not named R. Kelly "King of R&B." Hilarous! Any who, not a bad tune but not a typical standout track for a disney move you'll gush over.

Posted on Oct 16, 2009

XT13
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XT13
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Ne-Yo is just hands down amazing. That voice is just nothing to play with it. I dont care if he's doing a Disney song, as long as he keeps belting it out like this, it's all ok in book

Posted on Oct 16, 2009

XT13
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my book**

Posted on Oct 16, 2009

PattyPatty85
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I'm happy as I'm hearing something different from the usual r&b ballad. I gotta say this track is perfect, nothing lacks: wonderful music and beat, sweet and catchy melody and great vocals! Good it's a Disney movie song!

Posted on Oct 16, 2009

Mr.Top Hat
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Mr.Top Hat
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This sounds like a perfect song for a Disney movie. Neyo can't do no wrong. His songwriting/behind the scene skills are amazing! A success story from writer to singer. The man has been on some serious grind with all these random, unclassified, almost daily leaks. Solid four stars.

Posted on Oct 16, 2009

R0c_Na+i0n93
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deffinetly not likin this at alll

Posted on Oct 16, 2009

incendy
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incendy
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This is a wonderful song! Love it

Posted on Oct 16, 2009

Mike Dreams
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I grew up on quality Disney music. It was more wholesome than some of the other stuff out and the vocalists were actually really talent. They can add another talent artist to their list. This record is really great! I Love the production and Ne-Yo puts his foot in this one!

Posted on Oct 16, 2009

d mac
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man, i feel like ne-yo cannot create an bad track - the dude comes correct even when hes doing a song for a soundtrack.
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Posted on Oct 16, 2009

kaydiddy35
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This is a really well made song!
Ne-Yo is really finna go down in history.
He continues to come with bangers.

Posted on Oct 16, 2009

Djspeedy86
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Ne-Yo is the savior of R&B today... he is what ALL r&b artist should be.

Posted on Oct 16, 2009

Menilik MHD
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Menilik MHD
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Ne Yo is soo smooth!!! hahaha i gess he wonted to expand his core market into solja boys HAHA

Posted on Oct 16, 2009

ATX !!!!!
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mos def a disney song but still good overall

Posted on Oct 16, 2009

Nathan S.
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@H First of all, I don't do drugs, I'm just naturally this messed up. Second, you're right, I am obsessed with the "King of R&B" title, and if you go read my Ne-Yo review you'll see that I have the crown to him a year ago and haven't wavered since. for me the "who's the best in r&b" discussion is on par with the "who's the best player in the NBA" or "which sister was hotter in Sister Sister" debate. What can I say, I love this music ish.


Posted on Oct 16, 2009

UndoneIDoIt
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yep, i m loving this

Posted on Oct 16, 2009

Back2Notorius
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Can't lie about Ne-Yo, he's talented and always singing about something I think many of us could relate to on so many different levels...

Posted on Oct 17, 2009

bull4life123
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bull4life123
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luv ne-yo!!!!

Posted on Oct 19, 2009

sophia8
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Ne-yo is like the angel of music! His voice is amazing.... So melodized and soothing .... Good Job on your career so far :)

Posted on Oct 19, 2009

JJ3x8
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this song kinda relates to @*#$! im go n through
kinda made me feel funny

REALLY GOOD!!!!

Posted on Oct 20, 2009

female
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This just goes to show that Ne-yo is seriously for anybody! You can show it to the kids, your grandma, your girl, whoever. Not my favorite song but it fits its purpose.

Posted on Oct 22, 2009

dj grundy
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he is a great singer and he keeps comeing back with all of thought song and now this if he keeps comeing with all of his song he could be really big

Posted on Oct 22, 2009

DJ LiveWire
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Can't help but to think of the late great King of Pop. Ne-Yo seems to channel him in this song. I really like this. I'm not sure what other artists are on the soundtrack but this song will definately make it sell major numbers.

Posted on Oct 22, 2009

So Sick Wit It
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this song is great to dedicate to a woman that u rlly rlly like/love

Posted on Oct 25, 2009

Aussie_Pride
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I guess Disney & Ne-Yo are a good match.

Ne-Yo was good & the production was decent, though ive always preferred hearing him over Stargate beats

Posted on Oct 27, 2009

J Brady
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I don't think Ne-Yo can sound bad, even on a soundtrack.

Posted on Nov 01, 2009

Kerwyn
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Kerwyn
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Cool song. I like.

Posted on Nov 01, 2009

RHODESIANRUGBY
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Nice song ........

Posted on Nov 13, 2009

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