Jojo Crews Exclusive: Ne-Yo Dishes On New Album, New Aaliyah Track, The State of R&B, Autotune Singers & More Ahead of Hosting 2022 Urban One Honors [Video]

The 4th Annual Urban One Honors are back and set to air on Monday, January 17, 2022— Martin Luther
King, Jr. Day, at 8/7c on TV One and Cleo TV.

This year’s theme is “The Soundtrack of Black America” and R&B crooner Ne-Yo will be taking on hosting duties for the big event. Ahead of Monday’s show, I got to sit down exclusively to chat with Ne-Yo about the show, his new album, the track he crafted for the new Aaliyah album, and more.

Get into it below.

TV & Radio Personality Eva Marcille will host a special backstage pass segment featuring exclusive interviews with the show’s honorees, performers, and presenters.

Honorees will include Timberland, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Gamble & Huff, Jennifer Hudson, and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. There will also be appearances and performances by Jermaine Dupri, Tyrese, VaShawn Mitchell, H.E.R., Johnny Gill & Ralph Tresvant, D-Nice, Kelly Price, Tank, Missy Elliott, Marlon Wayans, and more.