Jazmine Sullivan & Ne-Yo, U Get On My Nerves | Dazzling Duets

In the fifth edition of Dazzling Duets (2026), Grammy-winning R&B artists Jazmine Sullivan and Ne-Yo collaborate on “U Get On My Nerves.”

Sometimes, two is better than one! That is the case when it comes to Dazzling Duets! On Dazzling Duets, we highlight striking songs performed by two artists collaborating. These duets can be from any musical style, making Dazzling Duets a flexible, versatile column. In the fifth edition of Dazzling Duets (2026), Jazmine Sullivan and Ne-Yo collaborate on “U Get On My Nerves”. Let the dazzle begin!

Oh, snap! Grammy-winning R&B singer-songwriter Jazmine Sullivan (b. 1987) said what she said! Reuniting with him is #NOT GIVING! On “U Get On My Nerves”, she duets with another, talented Grammy-winning R&B singer-songwriter, Ne-Yo (Shaffer Smith, b. 1979).  The result is a duet that won’t get on your nerves; it’ll only enhance the quality of your playlist! Ah, two perspectives of NOT getting together, delivered in an underrated duet. “U Get On My Nerves” is the eighth track from Sullivan’s sophomore album, Love Me Back, released in 2010. Sullivan and Ne-Yo penned “Nerves” alongside producer Maejor.

Following the intro, where Jazmine asserts the relationship is done, Ne-Yo performs the first verse. Defending his position, he states he didn’t call to talk, he just wants to get his shit: “So, if you didn’t burn it, can I get it back.” But, that’s not all, of course. He responds to her harshness, expressing is lack of interest in reuniting: “‘Cause anything I felt for you, been gone / I was done from the time you busted my windows.” Remember busting those windows? After dropping the colorful and tuneful verse, Ne-Yo keeps things, well, tuneful with the chorus.  The key lyrics should come as no surprise: “You get on my damn nerves / Damn nerves / Damn nerves / So glad we’re not together now!” Of course, the star of the show, Jazmine Sullivan, puts in her two cents after trading a few lines with Ne-Yo. “I know why you called but it won’t work / This ain’t about a watch or a T-shirt,” she asserts, and adds, “I can have your shit Fed-Exed in the mornin’.” Ooh-wee! She goes on to call him out on calling her: “You should never ever have to call me up pretending / Cause, baby, I know you’re pretending!” Reading him for filth! Like Ne-Yo, she recalls her hit, window-busting song, before dropping that potent chorus.  Ne-Yo takes the reins at the beginning of the bridge, admitting he still has feelings, with Jazmine echoing the same… By the end, however, both reiterate it’s a bad idea! The vocal chemistry is stellar, with both singers showing off their exceptional instruments.  Beyond great singing and memorable songwriting, the musical accompaniment and production are top-notch. Warm piano, bright, colorful synths, and banging drum programming? What more could you ask for? “U Get On My Nerves” is an underrated gem from Sullivan’s stacked Love Me Back album. Pushing two decades later, this duet remains special.

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Jazmine Sullivan » Love Me Back » RCA » 2015

Jazmine Sullivan & Ne-Yo, U Get On My Nerves: Dazzling Duets No. 5 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; RCA; ANTONI SHKRABA production from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]

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