New Music: Ne-Yo f/ Fabolous & Diddy - 'Should Be You' ... With just over a week to go until his R.E.D. album drops on November 6,
: Released on the R.E.D. (Deluxe Edition) on January 1, 2012, under Island Def Jam/Motown , it served as a more hip-hop-centric offering compared to the electronic-pop leanings of some other tracks on the album. Ne-Yo - Should Be You (Feat. Fabolous & Diddy)
: He delivers a smooth, "crystalline" crooning performance that centers on the conflict of being physically present with one person while emotionally tied to another. New Music: Ne-Yo f/ Fabolous & Diddy - 'Should Be You'
The song explores themes of regret and emotional longing within the context of a new relationship. Ne-Yo described the core concept as the realization that while you are with someone new and attractive, your heart truly belongs to a former partner. (Deluxe Edition) on January 1, 2012, under Island
: The song is often cited as a standout collaboration between Ne-Yo and Fabolous, building on their history of hits like " Make Me Better ".