“Miss Independent” by Ne-Yo
On “Miss Independent”, Ne-Yo talks about falling in love with a woman who is in control of her own life and is so independent that she doesn’t even pay much attention to men because she’s fulfilled on her own.
For Ne-Yo, he’s attracted to her because she’s very confident, and does things with conviction and initiative just like a boss would. In other words, this lady takes good care of herself so effortlessly and is possibly in a managerial position of some sort. She’s got her whole life sorted and this is the exact kind of woman he needs.
The singer is extremely proud of this lady because she has control over her own financial and emotional life, unlike the general perception that women mostly depend on men for these fulfilments. He finds these attributes appealing and wants to be her lover.
Music Video
The music video to “Miss Independent” featured star-studded cameos from fellow R&B singers Keri Hilson and Trey Songz. Other notable stars that appear in the clip are Lauren London and Gabrielle Union. And it was based on the 1992 comedy film titled “Boomerang” starring Eddie Murphy.
Release Date of “Miss Independent”
This memorable track from Ne-Yo’s heyday was released by Def Jam Records on 2 September 2008. And it was done so as the second single from his third album, which goes by the title “Year of the Gentleman”.
Chart Success
The track was quite successful, peaking at number 7 on America’s Hot 100. It also reached number 6 in Britain (i.e. the UK Singles Chart). In addition to that, it charted in over 20 nations in total.
“Miss Independent” grabs Two Grammy Awards
In 2009, Ne-Yo took home two Grammy Awards for “Miss Independent”. And the categories in which he won the above awards:
- “Best R&B Song”
- “Best Male R&B Vocal Performance”
Did Ne-Yo write “Miss Independent”?
Ne-Yo wrote “Miss Independent” along with the track’s producers, a Norwegian musical duo collectively known as StarGate.
What Ne-Yo has said about “Miss Independent”
And although the lyrics may sound like as if they are romantic in nature, Ne-Yo has stated that it is actually a tribute to his “mom… grandmother.. aunts and all the women all over the world like them”.
