Ne-Yo
Sign in to saveShaffer Chimere Smith (born October 18, 1979), known professionally as Ne-Yo ( ), is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Regarded as a preeminent figure in 2000s R&B music, he is the recipient of numerous accolades, including three Grammy Awards. He gained recognition for his songwriting abilities following the success of his first major credit, Mario's 2004 single "Let Me Love You". Its release prompted a meeting between Ne-Yo and Def Jam's then-president Jay-Z, resulting in a contract in which he released four studio albums, each of which spawned hit songs.
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Ne-Yo is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer who became a major figure in R&B music during the 2000s, winning three Grammy Awards and gaining initial fame for writing hit songs for other artists like Mario. He signed with Def Jam Records and went on to release multiple successful studio albums, establishing himself as both a talented songwriter and performing artist.
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Acting · Camden, Arkansas, USA
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.…
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- Held Hostage in My House — Professor Mead2024
- Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong — Self2023
- Soul of a Nation Presents: Black in Vegas — Self2023
- The Black Pack: Excellence — Self2022
- The Sound of Christmas — Quentin2022
- Hip Hop Family Christmas Wedding — Jayson Shannon
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28 sectionsContents
- Early life
- Music career
- 1998–2005: Career beginnings
- 2006–2007: ''In My Own Words'' and ''Because of You''
- 2008–2010: ''Year of the Gentleman'' and ''Libra Scale''
- 2011–2012: ''R.E.D.''
- 2013–2019: ''Non-Fiction'' and ''Good Man''
- 2020–present: New music, ''The Masked Singer'', and Broadway debut
- Artistry
- Musical style and influences
- Songwriting and production
- Other ventures
- Television
- Philanthropy
- Sports management
- Personal life
- Family
- Legal issues
- Health
- Comments about transgender youth
- Discography
- Tour
- Filmography
- Film
- Television
- Awards and nominations
- References
- External links
Shaffer Chimere Smith (born October 18, 1979), known professionally as Ne-Yo ( ), is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Regarded as a preeminent figure in 2000s R&B music, he is the recipient of numerous accolades, including three Grammy Awards. He gained recognition for his songwriting abilities following the success of his first major credit, Mario's 2004 single "Let Me Love You". Its release prompted a meeting between Ne-Yo and Def Jam's then-president Jay-Z, resulting in a contract in which he released four studio albums, each of which spawned hit songs.
Ne-Yo's 2005 debut single, "Stay" (featuring Peedi Peedi), was released the following year to lukewarm commercial reception, though his 2005 single, "So Sick", became his breakthrough hit as it peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100. Both songs, along with the follow-up singles "When You're Mad" and "Sexy Love", preceded the release of his debut studio album In My Own Words (2006), which peaked atop the Billboard 200 and saw positive critical reception. Furthermore, the album yielded two nominations at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards and received platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), in addition to similar certifications in the UK, Japan and Australia.
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