NE-YO’s releases first new single of 2021, “What If.” The shimmering dancefloor banger finds NE-YO recalling a lost love and wondering what would have happened if they hadn’t parted.
The three-time GRAMMY® winner recorded “What If” in London with producers Ebenezer and Magnus Klausen. Curtis “Sauce” Wilson produced the vocals. NE-YO performs along with a troupe of dancers in the striking black & white video for “What If,” which was made in partnership with Shutterstock.
“As a multiple GRAMMY Award winner and one of the most celebrated artists of this generation, Shutterstock was thrilled to be the behind-the-scenes photography partner for NE-YO’s ‘What If” music video,” said Candice Murray, VP of Editorial at Shutterstock. “In addition to behind-the-scenes imagery, Shutterstock also provided visual and special effects from our robust library of over 400 million visual assets. We wish NE-YO every success for this music video release, and we look forward to our ongoing collaboration.”
“Last night your name came up in conversation
Everybody singing his praises
This great new dude you dating (Ah-ah, ah-ah)
And I’m over you, but I had a few so it’s probably true, I was faded (Probably true, I was faded)
But damn it, I just could not take it (I just could not take it)
I remember things were so good when you were with me
But then I went and broke your heart so bad, you moved up out the city
No hating, I’m so glad that you’re so happy now
But I wonder, do you ever think about“– Ne-Yo, “What If”
“What If” follows NE-YO’s 2020 collaboration with JEREMIH, “U 2 Luv.” In his career to date, NE-YO has sold a cumulative 20+ million adjusted albums worldwide. He has won three GRAMMY awards and been honored with a total of 14 nominations.