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We usually associate Ne-Yo with sleek dance-y R&B tracks like "Closer" that are equally elegant and dance-y. But for the second single off of his upcoming album, Libra Scale, Ne-Yo shuffles the deck, presenting a sensual grind of a track, "Crazy Love."
With its deep bass, drum groove and lazy pace, "Crazy Love" is somewhat reminiscent of early Maxwell, with Ne-Yo singing about a love that resembles a "hurricane." Rapper Fabolous adds some humor to the proceedings, referencing the late Gary Coleman's "What you talkin' 'bout" face, but generally, things are kept rather grown and sexy.
It'll be interesting to see how "Crazy Love" fits into the Libra Scale's narrative. Ne-Yo has talked about the album following three characters as they deal with issues of love, money and morality. Deep!
Libra Scale is out in October.
+ Listen to Ne-Yo's "Crazy Love," featuring Fabolous.