Limited double vinyl LP pressing. In My Own Words is the debut album from singer-songwriter Ne-Yo, it was released on February 28, 2006. The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 and produced four classic singles: "Stay, " "So Sick, " "When You're Mad, " and "Sexy Love." Continuing with it's Respect The Classics campaign UMe reissue this classic album back on standard weight black vinyl for its 20th anniversary. Ne-Yo, is an R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer and actor. He gained fame for his songwriting abilities when he penned the 2004 hit "Let Me Love You" for singer Mario. The single's successful release in the United States prompted an informal meeting between Ne-Yo and Def Jam's label head, and the signing of a recording contract.
By the time of his Def Jam solo debut in 2006, Ne-Yo had already been a high-profile behind-the-scenes figure in contemporary R&B, penning hits for the likes of Faith Evans and Mary J. Blige. Like those artists, Ne-Yo's music is influenced by hip-hop beats and production values, but falls squarely under the rubric of modern soul, and the talent he displayed writing for others is abundant here.
The grooves on IN MY OWN WORDS are mostly down- to mid-tempo, with plenty of room to showcase Ne-Yo's way with a lyric and melody. The album's first single, "Stay," is a case in point, layering vocal lines for a choral effect while Ne-Yo's fine, flexible voice soars over the top. As one might expect, matters of the heart are the primary theme, but Ne-Yo proves that the market can handle another romantic neo-soul crooner, especially one this talented.
- Genre: Hip-Hop & R&B
- Format: Vinyl
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Tracks
| A1 | Stay | 3:52 |
| A2 | Let Me Get This Right | 3:47 |
| A3 | So Sick | 3:28 |
| B1 | When You're Mad | 3:42 |
| B2 | It Just Ain't Right | 3:47 |
| B3 | Mirror | 3:48 |
| C1 | Sign Me Up | 3:27 |
| C2 | I Ain't Gotta Tell You | 3:17 |
| C3 | Get Down Like That | 4:05 |
| D1 | Sexy Love | 3:40 |
| D2 | Let Go | 3:48 |
| D3 | Time |
