Ne-Yo’s Warning to Singer/Songwriters
The transition from the background into the spotlight isn’t always an easy one. One artist who’s had success as both a singer and songwriter is Ne-Yo. With albums from Keri Hilson, Sean Garrett, and Ryan Leslie coming out, we asked the acclaimed singer/songwriter what he thought of this new crop of talent looking for their time in the spotlight.
“For one, I think Keri Hilson’s too freakin’ pretty to be in the background. For two, her voice is incredible—on top of the fact that she can write. So I think that she’s definitely one that deserves the spotlight, if anybody. Me being a guy that came from the comfort of the background into what’s a little bit uncomfortable, which is the foreground, it’s really not what you think it is. For any songwriters trying to jump into that foreground, just know what you’re getting yourself into. There’s a lot to be said about the comfort of the background.”
–Reported by Jessica Washington
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September 17th, 2008 at 6:48 am
Yeah Keri is that chick!
September 17th, 2008 at 7:02 am
besides the fact that you technically make more $$ when in the background, being in front of the mic is only for a select few…im trying to think of it now: how many songwriters have flopped their careers trying to make it as artists?
September 17th, 2008 at 7:07 am
I think Neyo is right. But there were others that succeeded in the past like Joe
September 17th, 2008 at 7:29 am
That’s exactly why all I want to be is a songwriter. Some people desire both, most know that those in the background do make more money and get paid first without having to deal with the limelight and all that comes with.
September 17th, 2008 at 9:06 am
Speaking on behalf of myself because I can’t speak for anyone else. There is a joy in songwriting that’s unexplainable with just words.Songwriters hear the music FIRST, well after the producer has passed down the track of course. However I feel those such as Ne-YO, Keri Hilson, Ryan Leslie & Sean Garrett have great voices and that will take them even farther in their music careers. I’m looking forward to the release of all of their “LP’s”!
Ya’ll Go!!!!
September 17th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
I agree.
September 19th, 2008 at 12:25 am
im a singer of 16 trying to make something of myself can you tell me how and the secret to songwriting.
thankyou
zane darlington