Akon And Ne-yo Give Lionel Richie A Boost

Lionel Richie tries to go hip with chart-topping singers and songwriters Akon and Ne-Yo in his corner on his new studio album, “Just Go,” due Feb. 17 2009 via Island. The first single “Good Morning,” produced by the Movement, arrived at urban AC stations on November 3rd.

Both Akon and Ne-Yo share writing credits with Richie on the follow-up to 2006’s “Coming Home,” which has sold 444,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

Is this collaboration a hit or miss? Rate the single and decide for yourself.