Lionel Richie Recruits R&B, Rap Stars for Album
Nov.05, 2008 in
Entertainment, Hip Hop News, Music, R&B News
Soul icon Lionel Richie has recruited R&B singer Akon and rapper Ne-Yo for his upcoming studio album.
“Just Go” is due out on February 17 via Island. The first single, “Good Morning,” has just been sent to urban adult-contemporary radio stations.
Both Akon and Ne-Yo share writing credits with Richie on the follow-up to 2006’s “Coming Home,” which has sold 444,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
Richie will perform Wednesday on ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars” and December 31 on Dick Clark’s “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.” A world tour begins March 13 in Dublin.
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November 7th, 2008 at 5:59 am
I think it’s a great idea.
November 7th, 2008 at 6:02 am
Lionel Richie is a great song writer him but he just want to add
a new flavor to his classy music.
November 7th, 2008 at 6:04 am
He wants to appeal to younger generation which good.
November 8th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
If you can’t beat em, join em.