Ne-Yo Reflects On The Dark Times He And Wife Experienced In Marriage

Ne-Yo spoke on his new album and how much of it was influenced by his marriage to wife Crystal Smith.

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Ne-Yo and his wife Crystal went through some dark times and were on the brink of a divorce.

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He shared with People Magazine’s Janine Rubenstein, that some songs on the album were borne from the dark times he and his wife faced.

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He also spoke on the work that they both put in to fix their relationship.

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They had a vow renewal ceremony to commemorate their reconciliation.

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The quarantine helped strengthen the bond he had with his family.

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It also helped get him through his new album, "Self-Explanatory."

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According to Ne-Yo, the sound of the music industry has changed.

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“Self-Explanatory” was released on July 15th.

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