That Grape Juice has just received confirmation that we will be interviewing R&B star Ne-Yo later this week the week of July 7th. With his single ‘Closer’ blowing up the charts, and a brand new album ‘Year of The Gentleman’ on the horizon’, the Grammy award winning singer/songwriter looks set to continue establishing himself as a music heavyweight.
Do you have any questions for Ne-Yo? As usual, drop them in the ‘comments’ section. Remember, only appropriate questions will be considered. Thanks guys 🙂
i have a question for him What kind of advice can he give to someone who wants to become a song writer and what tips can give to help songs lyrics better
Ask him what does he hope to accomplish with this album.. Also, ask him if he likes the direction that the music industry is moving in..
Here’s one,how did that Plies collabo start, where did you meet him or did he wanted you ?
Wow! I can’t wait for this interview! I love Ne-Yo. I was at MSG last week and him and Alicia KILLED it!!
I have a question: Being such a well known and talented writer, have u ever heard a song, past or present, that you wish you had written? If so, what was the song?
what artist would he want to work with that he hasn’t yet?
What female and male singers does he admire? NO oldie but goodies singers lol.
Wow great !
I want to know
*How is it to work with Michael Jackson on new album ?
*Where comes the ideas for the lyrics of his songs ?
Thanks ! Love your blog !
OMG I LUV NE-YO
GOOD JOB GRAPE JUICE
ONCE AGAIN COMIN THROUGH LOTF
Anywayz ne-yo who is the milli freestyle aimed at PLZ YUR ADORING FANZ WANNA KNOW
Cuz if its aimed at Chris Brown THATS OK cuz YUR A BETTER SINGER (imo)
if aimed at Lil Wayne then GOOD JOB TAKE HIM DOWN A NOTCH! LOL
And will you be going in the John Legend direction and work with Andre 3 stacks (PLZ SAY YES!)
LOVE U NEYOOOOOOOO
YEAR OF NE-YO…..I MEAN GENTLEMAN
COMIN SOON
(AND NEYO LIKES GIRLS SO STOP HATIN!)
What are his favorite albums in the past 12 months?
Where does he see himself in the next 5 years? Doin’ more movies, etc?
ask him.. where does he see himself in 5 years time?? and which celebrity has he or does he have a crush on?? x
Ask him has he heard about the rumor of him and singer Brandy dating! Is it some truth to it. Also it was rumored that he was working with her for her new album.
How about..
When you coming to do a concert in the UK or at least some promotion?….
I have i question, did you work with any producers on this album that havent worked with before and if so who, and is this album different musically from his last 2 albums and if so how??
Ask him in his version of “A Mille” was he was dissing Chris Brown or someone else.
OMFG!! I <3 NE-YO!!
Ok.. some questions you could ask
“With many of his songs leaking online, what is he going to do to get people to go out and physically buy the record? There are lots of amazing albums out there, but flopped very hard cuz of little promotion”
“What are some of his favorite albums/songs in the past year?”
“What songs is currently on his iPod?”
“Any plans of headlining his OWN tour?” (And when he is coming back to Boston, lmao.
…umm, i think thats it for now. If i think of more ill post. And i F****** LOOOVEEEEEE THATGRAPEJUICE for these!! First Michelle, now Ne-Yo! Ya’ll are the s***, lol
-Danny
Questions:
Who would he regard as the best female vocalist in the industry right now?
Would he say that judging by Mariah’s recent string of inconsistent performances that she has lost her tough or is she just experiencing a bad spell?
What is his vocal range?
Who are his biggest influences?
Is there a real issue between him and Chris Brown and if so, was the A Millie free-style her performed used to attack Brown?
Regarding the gay rumours, is there any truth to them?
What is it like working with the likes of Whitney Houston, Mariah and Beyonce? Does he get star-struck?
It was said that he was suppose to do a track for Mariah’s latest album but there was none on the final cut. Is there a reason for that?
Was he upset when Beyonce originally went around claiming that she wrote Irreplaceable when all she did was help develop the melody?
Which of his influences would he regard himself closer to in terms of musical style – Michael, Prince or Stevie?
Who would he regard as the reigning King of R&B and how does he feel when he hears Usher calling himself by that title?
What form of vocal warm-ups does he use before a show?
Who is his favourite singer – male and female?
What was it like to be boo’d at the Apollo?
Was he influenced by Mariah’s artistry and singing?
What is his favourite song?
Has he ever worked with The-Dream?
When is his tour scheduled for?
Will he ever perform in Trinidad again (we will love to have him back!)?
Is he single?
What is his favourite song this year by another artist?
Questions:
What are his views on Homosexuality?
Does he think that an open gay man can succeed in the industry today?
OMFG NE-YO I WANNA KNOW WHY U AND UR W**** OF A SISTER ARE SOOO B*** UGLY…4 REAL.
Does talent matter anybody in the music industry? Or is it all about marketing and looking pretty? If Aretha Franklin was now coming into the industry today would she be given a chance?
Could you ask him how it is to work with the norwegian productionteam Stargate (Irreplaceble, Take A bow, closer etc.)? And what the plans are for the near future? Thanks
CAN U PLEASE ASK NEYO
WOULD HE EVER DATE A NON CELEBRITY
FEMALE
BETTER YET PLEASE ASK NEYO IF THE
“TOGETHER” SONG WILL BE IN HIS NEW ALBUM AND IF THE ANSWER IS YES CAN HE PUT IT ON HIS NEW ALBUM
I REALLY LOVE THAT SONG
ASK NEYO IF HE EVER THOUGHT ABOUT CREATING A CLOTHING LINE FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN? AND TELL HIM THAT HE SHOULD, CAUSE HIS FANS WOULD LOVE THAT
PLEASE ASK NEYO
IF HE EVER THOUGHT ABOUT CREATING A CHRISTMAS ALBUM
CAUSE THAT WOULD BE SO HOT
AND NOT JUST ANY CHRISTMAS ALBUM
LOVE BALLADS, THANK YOU
ASK HIM WHEN IS COMING TO PHILLY?
PLEASE ASK NEYO
IF HE DOESNT THINK ITS TIME THAT HE GOES ON TOUR
AND HAVE PEOPLE OPEN FOR HIM
HIS TOO HOT TO BE OPENING UP FOR OTHER PEOPLE
NO OFFENSE TO ANY ARTIST
BUT NEYO IS JUST THAT HOT
ask neyo who is that girl he was with in the bet awards
i saw a pics with him on the beach last july
what’s up with them? or ask him how serious are they and does any of his fans have a chance of dating him
ask him what kind of women he like
IS HE REALLY 28 YRS OLD
CAUSE HE STILL LOOKS GREAT
IS HE REALLY MIX WITH CHINESE AND PEURTO RICAN?
IT WOULD EXPLAIN THE EYES AND THE WAY HE SMILES
ASK NEYO WHAT’S UP WITH HIM AND THE CUSTODY BATTLE
AND WHY WOULD YOU AGREE TO TAKE CARE OF A CHILD THAT’S NOT YOURS
WHERE DID HE GET HIS BODY FROM
HIS MOM SIDE OF THE FAMILY OR HIS DAD
WHAT TYPES OF THINGS DOES HE DO TO KEEP IN SHAPE
WHERE IS HIS FATHER? AND IS IT TRUE THAT HE HAS TWIN SISTERS
Is his only influence Micheal Jackson? Has he ever met Micheal Jackson? Would he ever work with him the studios if he hasn’t yet?
He Ne-Yo…ALWAYS A FAN..i wanted to know what steps does an aspiring and good songwriter have to tkae to become known..like is there a way to let you hear the material..wat steps to take…
No question, but tell him his BET PERFORMANCE was the BEST due to GOOD live vocals and choreography! IMO
Ask him if he has considered doing a collaboration w/ A Keys on his new album.. I think it would be great!
Also, ask him if its true if he has a crush on Alicia Keys.. lol
All I want to ask Ne-Yo is:
There are many female artists out there hitting it big…
Ne-Yo would you consider writing for or even collaborating with:
Mariah Carey?
Alicia Keys?
Keyshia Cole?
The Pussycat Dolls?
or even Britney Spears?
please ask:
what is he going to do with this new album so it dossent end up like “because of you”. It had only one hit , the title-track and that was it.. ask if he is going to promote much more and send out more hit singles? and
which artist do you think is going to rule the world in 3 years? (young /new artists …ashanti, duff, lohan, rihanna, milian, amerie, tisdale, cassie, sparks, cyrus, rowland, michelle williams, bedingfield, hilton, leona lewis, hudgens, scherzinger, brown, flo rida, etc..)
Please ask Ne-Yo this for me:
He did a good job in the Movie Stomp The Yard, does he plan on doing any more movies in the future??
could you ask him his opinion on Britney Spears. Mention the fact that he was meant to work with her on her Blackout album but it didn’t happen. Also, will he be working on her new album?
Hi
I absolutely love NE_YO
The biggest question on my mind is who is the young lady that Ne-Yo has been seen with on numerous occasions at several events? Is it his new love? Or a good “friend”?
Question for NE YO:
He had a great BET performance and I agree with you that it was better than Usher and Chris. They were entertaining but he was different and sofisticated. My question is:
Do you feel that you can bring a R&B to a new , higher level of sofistication? Is that why your new album is titled with the word gentleman? Please Explain. Thanks!!!!
IS HE PLANNING TO PERFORM LIVE IN UK (LONDON)?
HAS HE CONSIDERED DOING A COLLABO ALBUM AND IF SO WHICH ARTIST WOULD HE WORK WITH??? (I THINK IT WOULD BE NICE TO WORK WITH A FEMALE ARTIST RATHER THAN ALL THESE BEST OF BOTH WORLD COPIES)
WHERE DO U GET UR INSPIRATION FOR ALL THESE SONGS???
I HEARD A SNIPPET OF A SONG CALLED “THE RAIN” IS THAT GOING TO BE ON THE ALBUM??? (I REALLY LIKE THE SNIPPET I’VE HEARD)
I RECENTLY HEARD A VERSE OF U RAPPING ON THE A MILLI BEAT,
IS THAT DIRECECTED AT ANYONE?
IF YES, WHO?
AND WILL YOU BE RAPPING ON YOUR ALBUMS?? (PLEASE SAY NO, HIS FLOW WAS NOT SO GOOD, LEAVE THE RAPPING FOR A MIXTAPE)
QUESTION FOR NE-YO:
ASK NE-YO, IF HE IS WORKING ON BEYONCE’S NEW ALBUM & IF SO HOW ARE THE SONGS COMING ALONG FOR THE ALBUM?
PLEASE ASK MY QUESTION; THANXZ.
why did you release a diss record aimed at Chris Brown, what instigated this situation.
What’s happening whith Usher & Chris Brown…???
Did u excuse Beyonce for what she did with ur smash title “irreplaceble” ???
Why don’t u dance more…we see in your videos that u can dance with little step…but why don’t u give more to come until Chris or Usher ???
Why wasent there a video for the song you sung with jennifer hudson that would have been a big hit for the both of yall?
@ Anon 10:20
He’s already said the A Milli freestyle is not aimed at Chris. He and Chris are cool.
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Question:
Dancing has always been apart of you, but you didn’t show it at first due to obvious comparisons. But since the 2007 BET Awards, we’ve seen a new side of Ne-Yo. Are you becoming more confident in your dancing, or do you just not care about the comparisons anymore? In any case, you RIPPED IT at the BET Awards 2008!
Ne-Yo, what do you think of the fact that Mariah can’t sing anymore?!?!
LOLLL
Darkchild Confirmed For Britney Spears 6th Studio Album
Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, producer of Lonely, Overprotected Darkchild Remix, & I Love Rock N’ Roll, has signed on to work on Britney’s 6th studio album according to r*****.com.
Confirmed producers for the album thus far: Danja, Sean Garrett, JR Rotem, Guy Sigsworth, Damon Elliott, and Dallas Austin.
Could you ask him why he only released the single “Because Of You” in the UK last year and why the other singles were canceled after its success?
Can you also ask if he will promote his album and later singles in the uk?
How excited were you to be part of Whitney Houston’s comeback?
How is working with Michael Jackson, did he learn anything from the king of pop?
What is his biggest achievement so far?
I was wondering about Ne-Yo’s tattoos. What inspired him to get them and do the have any significance or meaning?
I have one question :
-Which song will be your next single ?
-Could you work with Gwen Stefani for something ?
Bye =)
Mig-L77
What do u think of Nicole scherzinger of the pussycat dolls?
Why did you chose her to sing some of the songs that was supposed to be for britney?
I like all questions so far, but can you please ask what he’s listening to right now, what’s on his iPod … and any tips on songwriting career? Thanks!
And when is the Ashanti interview coming up?
I have a question??
How does he feel he has changed as a person, from first coming into the business fresh, to now, having been around the block a few times??
..And I’m definitely gonna buy his CD!
WE KNOW THAT HIS FATHER WASNT AROUND IN HIS LIFE BUT NOW THAT HIS OLDER DOES HE KEEP IN CONTACT WITH HIS FATHER?
IS IT TRUE THAT HE WAS MARRIED WHEN HE WAS 19YRS OLD?
ASK NEYO IS HE A MAMA’S BOY?
what does he consider to be too personal when fans and reporters are researching about a celebrities life
just when is it enough?
ask neyo if he would date an older woman?
and what’s the youngest age of a female that he would date?
ASK NEYO WHEN IS HE GOING ON TOUR TO PROMOTE HIS UPCOMING ALBUM?
PLEASE TELL HIM TO MAKE SURE THAT HE COMES TO PHILADELPHIA, PA
ASK NEYO IF THERE ARE ANY NEW VIDEOS COMING OUT IN ORDER TO PROMOTE HIS ALBUM?
please ask NEYO if he ever considered doing a clothing line
for maybe babies, ladies or even gentleman? cause that would be great and everyone knows Neyo knows how to put it down when it comes to fashion
ASK NEYO WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST CRAZIEST FAN ENCOUNTER THAT HE HAS HAD SO FAR?
ASK NEYO HAS HE EVER RESPONDED BADLY TO A FAN AND HOW DID DEAL WITH THAT SITUATION
please ask neyo
is it easier for him to hook up with a celebrity or a non celebrity?
WILL HE EVER CREATE HIS OWN CLOTHING LINE CAUSE THAT WOULD BE HOT
HE SHOULD CALL IT SHAFFER SMITH
OR CHIMERE SMITH
EITHER WAY I STILL WOULD BUY IT
is he dropping any other singles or videos from his new album
please ask neyo when is the albumcoming out?
rumor has it that it might not be on august 5th anymore
cause i really cant wait not more
how tall is he?
we all know that he is african american but is it true that he is also chinese and peurto rican descendant?
how old is he?
does he have any pets?
what’s his favorite color?
how does he feel about groupies?
does he think that he has changed from being shaffer to the artist neyo and in what way?
why do hip hop and r&b artist always have to bring each other down and compete with one another in negative way?
how does he deal with all of those negativity?
HAS HE EVER THOUGHT ABOUT WRITING A BOOK OR A BIOGRAPHY OF THE REAL NEYO?
DOES HE DO MODELING?
PLEASE ASK NEYO
WHEN IS HE GOING TO UPDATE HIS OFFICIAL WEBSITE WITH UPDATING NEWS AND PICS AND ADD PEOPLE UNTO HIS MYSPACE PAGE?
OBVIOUSLY WITH FRIENDS BEING FAKE NOW AND DAYS
WHICH CELEBRITY AND NON CELEBRITY WOULD HE SAY IS HIS BEST FRIEND OR CLOSE FRIEND NO MATTER WHAT?
ask Neyo why does he think that people hate on him so much?
ask neyo what does he thinks brings true happiness in person’s life & how does he keep himself grounded?
with his busy schedule
would he ever consider creating a clothing line? and would he create one for both males and females?
ask neyo
how does he think marriage and children would fit in his lifestyle or life right now
heard neyo say in an interview with wendy williams recently that his meets his mom’s dates before it gets serious
Does that mean that he does the same thing too?
and what would happen if his girl and his mom dont get along?
would he still date the lady?
how does he deal with groupies?
If and when he is in a serious relationship how does he deal with all that temptation?
please ask neyo
what songs are going to be on his new album?
with all the illegal downloadings and songs that are being leaked
how does he think it would affect his new album & what is he doing differently to keeps the fans coming for more
how does he no the people that he works with are not going to sell him out?
if he had a girlfriend that he cared about how does he she would feel or react to all them dancers rubbing all up on him and vice versa
what is his response to his lady not only have to deal with the jealousy, groupies but also having to share his time with everyone else????????????????
what’s up with him not adding people on his myspace and not update his websites
i know his a busy guy
but his fans are waiting and i’m one of them
ask neyo what inspired him
to write that song “together” and why hasnt he put it in any of his albums?
i love that song
everyone knows neyo as a songwriter, singer, actor and CEO
but few really know that he spends his time painting and drawing
so my question for neyo would be this:
has he ever considered making his painting and drawing skills known to the world/fans by having an art exhibition or just by selling his drawings?
has he ever thought about doing a reality show?
when is he going to be on cribs again, heard he got a new home?
does he plan on staying in atl for long?
has ever thought about doing a duet with karina pasian?
would he date a girl that cant cook and cant dance?
rumor has it that he was married to a vegas stripper?
has he ever been married before?
and if so why and how did it ended
what’s up with those tatoo’s and what do they stand for?
briefs or boxers?
fans want to know has he ever been married and what’s his take on marriage
does he ever want to have children
if so how many?
what would he say to a lady who prefers to wait till marriage (if they were dating what would be his reaction) ????????????????
would he ever do a reality show?
1) what is his religion?
some people say christian and some say islam
2) who is chinese in family????
3) what does he define as s*** in a woman????????????
what is his official website?
where can fans get updates about his music, tickets, posters and prizes??????????????
does he have fan page or an official fan website?
is so what is it?
is this tenile girl his back up dance and is she the same sidekick chick from the pics
and if he is single why is he being seen everywhere with her?
what was up with them at the bet awards hugging and stuff?
are they friends with benefits??????????? or is this another publicity stunt
I just wanna say that guy rocks