Name: In My Own Words
Brand: NE-YO

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

5579417

Colour

Purple

Colour details

Fruit Bowl

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Hip Hop’s 50th Anniversary Edition, Limited Indie Exclusive

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-09-22

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Universal

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0602455794178

Total Cap

Purple LPx2

Artist

NE-YO

Genre GB

R&B / Neo-Soul

Label GB

Def Jam

Def Jam is a New York hip-hop label that was founded in 1983 by Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin. Over the years, it has become one of the most well-known hip-hop labels in the world, launching the careers of iconic artists such as Public Enemy, L.L. Cool J, The Beastie Boys, Redman, and DMX. Since 2022, Tunji Balogun has been serving as Chairman and CEO of Def Jam.

The label's history dates back to its independent beginnings in 1984 when it released several 12" singles. In 1985, Def Jam Recordings started distributing through Columbia/CBS Records. Subsequently, CBS Records was acquired by Sony Corporation in 1988 and later became Sony Music Entertainment in 1991.

In a series of ownership changes and mergers over the years, PolyGram purchased a majority stake in Def Jam holdings from Sony. Eventually, Universal Music Group acquired all remaining Def Jam assets from Sony after merging with PolyGram families of labels. This led to the formation of Island Def Jam Music Group which merged with Mercury's pop roster and Island Records.

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In My Own Words is the debut studio album of American singer-songwriter Ne-Yo. It was originally released by Def Jam Recordings on February 28, 2006. The album was one of the most impressive R&amp;B debuts of 2006, features 12 songs, including the number 1 hit "So Sick" and It Just Ain't Right", "Let Go", "Sexy Love", Stay", "When You're Mad", "Time" and more

In My Own Words

Music GB

Discover In My Own Words by NE-YO. Debut studio album featuring 12 impressive R&B songs, including the hit "So Sick". Available in various formats from Def Jam Records.