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*After shipping RIAA platinum last week, “In My Own Words,†the debut album by Def Jam recording artist Ne-Yo, debuts at No. 1 on both the Billboard 200 and R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts with first week sales of 301,005 units.

 

Def Jam President & CEO Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter said of the young singer’s accomplishments: "Ne-Yo's use of the harmonies and words has touched music lovers from all ages and backgrounds. He is the true embodiment of the word 'artist.'"

 

The set’s successful debut is propelled by the sizzling single, “So Sick,†written about the ex-girlfriend who left Ne-Yo after he cheated.

 

 

Born Shaffer C. Smith in Arkansas and raised in Las Vegas, Ne-Yo came to Def Jam's attention after he penned tunes for a string of multi-platinum artists, including Mary J. Blige, B2K, Faith Evans, Musiq, and Mario -- whose "Let Me Love You" (which Ne-Yo co-wrote with Scott Storch) finished out 2004 as the No. 1 most-played song of the year at radio.

 

The 23-year-old promoted last week’s release of “In My Own Words†through a string of TV appearances, including “The Late Show with David Letterman,†“CD USA,†“The Tyra Banks Show†and “Live with Regis & Kelly.â€Â

 

On March 18, he’ll open "The LL Cool J Custom Concert" over the Oxygen Network (10:30 p.m. ET/ 9:30 CT); and March 27 will mark his debut on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Upcoming April appearances include “The Ellen DeGeneres Show†and “Showtime at the Apolloâ€Â; followed by Teen People's "25 Under 25" special in May.

 

 

i love so sick :wub:

i love the whole album, have you heard it?

no not yet i want to though

you should. it was out last week babes

ill probably buy it :wub:

you go girl, i got it, it is really heavy