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Ne-Yo

Ne-Yo
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Personal information
Birth nameShaffer Chimere Smith
Also known asNe-Yo
BornOctober 18, 1979(age 31) Camden, Arkansas, USA
OriginLas Vegas, Nevada
GenresR&B, pop, dance, soul, hip hop
OccupationSinger-songwriter, record producer, dancer, actor, rapper
InstrumentsVocals, Piano, Guitar
Years active1999 � present
LabelsDef Jam
Associated actsStargate

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Shaffer Chimere Smith, Jr. (born October 18, 1979), better known by his stage name Ne-Yo, is an American pop and R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor. Since his debut, Ne-Yo has had five top ten songs on the Billboard Hot 100 as a lead artist and two number-one albums on the Billboard 200. Ne-Yo has also amassed a catalog of chart-topping songs that he has written for other artists.

Ne-Yo broke into the recording industry as a songwriter, penning the hit "Let Me Love You" for singer Mario. The single's successful release in the United States prompted an informal meeting between Ne-Yo and Def Jam's label head, and signing a recording contract.

In 2006, he released his debut album, In My Own Words, which contained the US number one hit "So Sick". Then in 2007, he released his second album, Because of You which contained the US top 3 hit, "Because of You". In 2008, he released his third album, Year of the Gentleman, which contained the top 10 hits "Closer","Mad" and "Miss Independent". His fourth studio album Libra Scale was released on November 22, 2010.

Ne-Yo Video

Music video by Pitbull feat. Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer performing Give Me Everything. (C) 2011 J Records, a unit of Sony Music Entertainment
4.45 min. | 4.92 user rating		 Music video by Ne-Yo performing One In A Million. (C) 2010 The Island Def Jam Music Group
4.62 min. | 4.93 user rating		 Music video by Ne-Yo performing So Sick. (C) 2006 The Island Def Jam Music Group
3.53 min. | 4.95 user rating		 Music video by Ne-Yo performing Mad. (C) 2008 The Island Def Jam Music Group
4.68 min. | 4.96 user rating		 Music video by Ne-Yo performing Beautiful Monster. (C) 2010 The Island Def Jam Music Group
4.20 min. | 4.86 user rating
Music video by Ne-Yo performing Because Of You. (C) 2007 The Island Def Jam Music Group
3.97 min. | 4.94 user rating		 Music video by Ne-Yo performing Miss Independent. YouTube view counts pre-VEVO: 7680746. (C) 2008 The Island Def Jam Music Group
4.67 min. | 4.95 user rating		 Music video by Ne-Yo performing Closer. YouTube view counts pre-VEVO: 40090018. (C) 2008 The Island Def Jam Music Group
3.95 min. | 4.92 user rating		 Music video by Ne-Yo performing Sexy Love. YouTube view counts pre-VEVO: 21685304. (C) 2006 The Island Def Jam Music Group
4.10 min. | 4.94 user rating		 Pitbull feat. Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer - Give Me Everything with Official Lyrics On Screen in HQ and HD!
4.17 min. | 4.88 user rating

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Singer Ne-Yo won't marry a gold-digger - Toronto Star Tweet this news
Toronto Star---Ne-Yo- is sick of women who are only interested in him for his fame. The 'Beautiful Monster' singer - who became a father to daughter Madilyn Grace earlier ... - Date : Sun, 28 Nov 2010 14:16:46 GMT+00:00
'Glee': Charice's Michael Jackson duet with Ne-Yo to air next spring (video) - Examiner.com Tweet this news
Examiner.com--For fans of Charice, the special is extra special as it features her singing a duet with -Ne-Yo- to Michael Jackson's hit "Earth Song. ... - Date : Sun, 28 Nov 2010 15:27:37 GMT+00:00
CD reviews: Ne-Yo; My Chemical Romance - Minneapolis Star Tribune Tweet this news
Minneapolis Star Tribune--Through a career as R&B lyricist (often for women) and performer of his own songs, -Ne-Yo- has positioned himself as a sensitive man who genuinely loves women ... - Date : Sat, 27 Nov 2010 21:23:45 GMT+00:00
Ne-Yo One In A Million At VEVO Presents: Ne-Yo & Friends - RnB Music Blog (blog) Tweet this news
RnB Music Blog (blog)--In this clip, -Ne-Yo- sings his hit, “One in a million”, the crowd was loving the song , -Ne-Yo- clearly loves what he does. I was impressed with the whole ... - Date : Sun, 28 Nov 2010 04:51:09 GMT+00:00
Album review: Ne-Yo's 'Libra Scale' - Los Angeles Times (blog) Tweet this news
Los Angeles Times (blog)--There's one inherent problem with -Ne-Yo's- “Libra Scale,” and it's not lack of vision. Always suave, smooth and something of a debonair, -Ne-Yo- goes high ... - Date : Tue, 23 Nov 2010 01:29:01 GMT+00:00
Kanye West, Ke$ha, Nicki Minaj, Ne-Yo Lead Monday Album Releases - WTMA Tweet this news
WTMA---Ne-Yo's- Libra Scale works as a collection of stand-alone songs, but it's also a quasi-sci-fi concept album about three guys who are offered special powers ... - Date : Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:11:12 GMT+00:00
Club owner wins suit against R&B artist Ne-Yo, Arundel agent - Baltimore Sun Tweet this news
Baltimore Sun--A Washington club owner has won a lawsuit against Grammy-winning R&B artist -Ne-Yo- after the singer failed to show up for ... - Date : Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:27:58 GMT+00:00
NEW MUSIC: Sara Bareilles - Hold My Heart & NeYo - One In A Million - Music and Lyrics (blog) Tweet this news
Music and Lyrics (blog)--R&B crooner -Ne-Yo- has premiered a new song called "One In A Million". It seems this cut along with "One Life" will be released as the next "singles combo" ... - Date : Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:10:32 GMT+00:00
Ne-Yo start to lose his hair at the age of 13 years old - Caribbean Media Vision (blog) Tweet this news
Caribbean Media Vision (blog)--Recognized for its hats, -Ne-Yo- admitted that he started wearing them since adolescence because of hair loss. “Men in my family started to lose hair early. ... - Date : Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:08:50 GMT+00:00
Michael Jackson: Ne-Yo talks songs written for King of Pop -- 'It's definitely ... - Examiner.com Tweet this news
Examiner.com--As reports have previously stated, part of the inspiration behind -Ne-Yo's- upcoming album, Libra Scale, was Jackson himself. According to a new report, -Ne-Yo- ... - Date : Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:01:44 GMT+00:00

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Ne-Yo

Studio albumsIn My Own Words * Because of You * Year of the Gentleman * Libra Scale
Compilation albumsNe-Yo: The Collection
Singles"Stay" * "So Sick" * "When You're Mad" * "Sexy Love" * "Because of You" * "Do You" * "Can We Chill" * "Go On Girl" * "Closer" * "Miss Independent" * "Mad" * "Part of the List" * "Never Knew I Needed" * "Beautiful Monster" * "Champagne Life"
Featured singles"Back Like That" * "Sexual Healing" * "Make Me Better" * "Hate That I Love You" * "Bust It Baby Pt. 2" * "Finer Things" * "Single" * "Camera Phone" * "She Got Her Own" * "By My Side" * "Knock You Down" * "Be on You" * "Baby by Me" * "Angels Cry (Remix)" * "Super High"
Related articlesDiscography * Awards and nominations

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