Ne-Yo’s Ode to Michael Jackson – Because of You

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If Ne-Yo’s hit song “Because of You” off his soon to be released sophomore album sounds a bit like Michael Jackson to you, it’s because he intended it that way.

“I feel that “Because of You”… If people didn’t notice, I’m thinking everybody did, but it’s very Michael Jackson. Michael Jackson is a huge part of why it is I do what I do. So that is kind of my ode to him, this song.

Ne-Yo is as famous for his songwriting as with his singing, writing such songs as Rihanna’s Top 10 hit, “Unfaithful”, Mario’s “Let Me Love You”, Mario Vazquez’s “Gallery”, Paula DeAnda’s “Walk Away (Remember Me)” and Beyoncé’s “Irreplaceable”.

I’m really digging this song, and the vid isn’t too bad either. He punches out quite a few signature MJ moves here and there, but why he would cheat on his smoking hot girl for some whack chick is beyond me.

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  • yume

    OMG!! I so LOOOVE THIS SONG! I actually love all of neyo’s songs. He has a really great voice and everything he writes is classic. Sexy Love is another one of my favs. :p

  • http://webjay.org/by/bgizzie/djmikeyfresh djmikey

    I thought this song sounded a bit MJish, but then so does Sexy Love (kinda like Human Nature).

    You’re right about that first girl in the video. She’s damn fiiine!

  • David

    Toprock is tight, nice video Terry, the song has that Ne-Yo touch to it. Talented song writer I can say.

  • glimmerish

    Such a sweet sounding song. I like it! :)

  • vm3z9

    this is one of my favorites of his

  • http://www.myspace.com/mrkoonsta disbkoonsta

    another good one. i have yet to hear a ne-yo song i didnt like. Sexy Love is me and my gf’s theme song to eachother lol we joke about it

  • AllaN

    Neyo is one of the best artists you can find right now. I started loving him like 1 year ago or less, when So Sick came out, before he made music videos.

  • beni

    man, ive been waiting so long for the album, if the other songs are as good as this one then its gunna be a hit

  • http://www.gamedudex.com GameDudeX

    I agree with you, his girl his smokin hott! That other girl isn’t even close.

  • http://www.erapo.szm.sk Lenka

    ne-yo, akon, … too many names and faces … i cant remember all … but great work with legs in final solo

  • Dexter Kanuto

    How Awesome NeYo is…he’s got the moves, talent, charisma, even dang girls. Man, that’s how a man should be. You Rock NeYo.

  • madray

    nice song. Ne-yo has some amazing talent!

  • David

    According to his Myspace, his next album is releasing on April 24th and his “Because of You” single is planning to be release on May 1st 2007. Heads up to all you Ne-Yo fans.

  • Dexter Kanuto

    NeYo is the right example for every men out there, in terms of getting the smooth flow in the dance flo and hooking up wid prettiful chix.