I wish I wrote Essence, respect Wizkid – Ne-Yo

<p>Popular American R&B singer, Ne-Yo has said he wished he was the one who came up with hit song, “Essence” by Wizkid</p>, <p>Ne-Yo said this in a recent interview with American entertainment magazine, NME while discussing about the songs he liked.</p>, <p>When asked about a song he wish he had written, he responded with Wizkid’s “Essence“.</p>, <p>According to him, ‘Essence’ is one of those records that just makes sense and he wishes that he had thought of it first.</p>, <p>Ne-Yo also mentioned that he was proud of Wizkid’s moves, adding that he was one of the new generation artistes he respects.</p>, <p>Excerpt from his interview: “Essence is one of those records that just makes sense. They could run it back 17 times and you wouldn’t say nothing. I wish that I’d have thought of it first.</p>, <p>“I met him once, real quick guess he wouldn’t remember but I’m super proud of that dude for making the moves that he’s making. He’s one of the new generation that I can genuinely say I respect.”</p>, <p></p>