Ne-Yo recruits O.T. Genesis for new single ‘Pinky Ring’, released via Motown Records.
The GRAMMY-winning R&B crooner known for his passion-filled squalls of a languished love has resurfaced with a ballad that champions a prideful sense of newfound independence, embracing all aspects of what being a bachelor means.
‘Pinky Ring’ is a forthright response to the painstaking decision reached by the iconic figurehead and his wife to end their union – and Ne-Yo’s favorable optimism for approaching divorce with a hopeful perspective rather than a distressed vantage point.
While venting does provide the opportunity to alleviate tension and lessen the bearing of internal struggles, there’s a sense of ambiguity that reoccurs throughout the song as Ne-Yo explores a variety of intuitive feelings. The fast-paced instrumentation combined with a myriad of malicious remarks pose a discerning regard for turning pain into pleasure with voicing discontent aloud – with no remorse.
‘She gave back the wedding ring, I turned it to a pinky ring‘ symbolizes Ne-Yo’s conscious effort to detach from what was once considered a tender love story and has now transitioned to marking the genesis of a new approach behind what being single and ready to mingle connotes.
The Las Vegas native has continued to remain a pertinent influence within the music industry over the span of his 15+ year run, reigning in many accolades and nominations for his tuneful aptitude.
Check out Ne-Yo’s new single ‘Pinky Ring’ below.
