Ne-Yo On Not Worrying About Album Sales, Using Social To Create Songs & Writing Music For Women [Video]

Ne-Yo stopped by Sway in the Morning to discuss his new album, Non-Fiction. First, Ne-Yo spoke about why he is not concerned with selling many records. He also spoke about splitting with the mother of his child who will also be appearing on a reality television. The “Irreplaceable” songwriter went on to discuss how this new album is inspired by his fans’ responses to him on social media. Additionally, the Arkansas-born singer addressed the Instagram/oral sex scandal and explained why it is easy for him to write music for female entertainers.

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Ne-Yo Gives Back In Atlanta, Talks New Artists [Video]

Ne-Yo and his Compound Foundation held their 7th Annual ‘Giving Tour’ during the week of Dec 2, traveling to 4 major cities across the U.S. in 4 days; including New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Atlanta. In partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of America (BGC), the tour brings holiday cheer, and distributes gifts of toys, games, electronics, clothing, and bikes to over 2,000 children ages 3-18 living in foster care, group homes and members of the BGC. ThisisRnB.com was on hand to cover the event during its final stop in Atlanta, where Ne-Yo treated over 400 underprivileged children to gifts and good will. The R&B star also took pics, signed autographs and interacted with all the kids in attendance. Prior to he spoke to us about the progression of the tour over it’s 7 year span, and if he has considered a ‘Giving Tour’ concert for the future. In addition he spoke about some of the new artists on his Compound roster including newcomer Candice and RaVaughn, who Ne-Yo revealed has left her deal at Columbia Records to pursue another situation.

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TrackBlasters Radio: 21.06.13

Da Fat Friday Afternoon – The Official Soundtrack To Your Weekend Host: DJ P.R. Happy Friday, ya’ll! Record Of The Day: Mac Miller – REMember Playlist Kanye West feat. King Louie – Send It Up Kanye West – I’m In It Pusha T feat. 2 Chainz & Big Sean – Who I Am Ludacris – Helluva NIght French Montana feat. Problem, Crooked I, Dizzy Wright & Game – Ain’t Worried About Nothin’ (SkeeMix) 2 Chainz feat. Pharrell – Feds Watching J. Cole feat. TLC – Crooked Smile Statik Selektah feat. Talib Kweli – Home **Record Of The Day** Mac Miller – REMember Big K.R.I.T. – REM Wale feat. Ne-Yo & Rick Ross – Tired Of Dreaming Rick Ross feat. Jadakiss – Oil Money Gang DUBB – U.E.N.O. (Remix) Black Hippy – U.E.N.O. (Remix) Rocko feat. ASAP Rocky & Future – U.E.N.O. (Remix) Kanye West feat. Chief Keef & Justin Vernon – Hold My Liquor [audio:http://www.trackblasters.com/radio/shows/radioshow 21.06.13.mp3] Download here

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