In the seduction game of R&B, Ne-Yo is a few steps ahead of his male peers. Not only are women afforded greater complexity in his songwriting, they often dominate the sexual play. Unworthy suitors run for their lives at the start of this enjoyable album, his sixth, though the honey-voiced singer usually ends up winning over the objects of his affections. He’s on cheekier form than usual here, bidding for a threesome on one track, but compared to guests such as Juicy J he’s the essence of chivalry. The contrast between the rough and Ne-Yo’s ultra-smoothness only adds to his appeal.
