Detroit Free Press — Shaffer Smith, the artist known as Ne-Yo, was born late -- about 50 years late, he figures. "I always refer back to the days of the Rat Pack, because that's when I should have been around," Ne-Yo says. "I know how to dress the part." more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Also: Buckcherry and Kasey Chambers with Shane Nicholson Pussycat Dolls "Doll Domination" (Geffen) more info

Newsday — Ne-Yo expands the boundaries of urban music slightly, adding some Euro-influenced beats for the first danceable single, "Closer." But for the bulk of the album, Ne-Yo has simply honed his hit-making skills, churning out one memorable melody after ano... more info

Rolling Stone — This week’s featured releases are at opposite ends of the sonic spectrum: Metallica’s speedy, brutal Death Magnetic and Ne-Yo’s lush, soulful Year of the Gentleman. But which does Rolling Stone’s Christian Hoard prefer? Is Death Magnetic the ... more info

AngryApe — He even wrote a song about her more info

Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - R+B singer Ne-Yo's new album was inspired by the most important woman in his life - his mother. more info

Idolator — Our look at the zingers that close out the biggest and most important new-music reviews continues with a roundup of reactions to Year Of The Gentleman, the Idolator-approved album by smooth R & B singer Ne-Yo, which hits stores tomorrow: • "Year o... more info

New York Times — New releases from Ne-Yo, Darius Rucker and Dead Confederate. more info

USA Today Music — Ne-Yo is one of the best hook writers in the music business, but it's his deft lyrical handling of myriad romantic scenarios ... more info

USA Today Music — Shaffer Smith, the artist currently known as Ne-Yo, was born late about 50 years late, he figures. "I always refer back to the ... more info