R.E.D.
Ne-Yo · 2012
51 min · 13 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · soul
A vibrant blend of contemporary R&B and dance-pop, layered with emotional vulnerability and catchy hooks.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove throughout
- emotional vulnerability in every track
- catchy sing-along moments abound
- for relaxed gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer faster-paced listening
- dislike emotional lyrical themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 31, 2012, 'R.E.D.' is Ne-Yo's fifth studio album, following the commercial peak of 'Libra Scale' in 2010. At this point, he was navigating a transition in his sound, moving towards more dance-oriented rhythms while still maintaining his signature R&B sensibilities. This album also marked a return to songwriting prominence after several years focusing on production for other artists.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Usher· Chris Brown· T-Pain
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cracks in Mr. Perfect 4:56
- 2 Lazy Love 3:16
- 3 Let Me Love You (Until You Learn to Love Yourself) 4:11
- 4 Miss Right 3:49
- 5 Jealous 4:07
- 6 Don't Make Em Like You 4:09
- 7 Be the One 3:47
- 8 Stress Reliever 3:36
- 9 She Is 3:26
- 10 Carry On (Her Letter to Him) 3:57
- 11 Forever Now 3:41
- 12 Shut Me Down 3:41
- 13 Unconditional 4:37
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