NE-YO

Ne-Yo

Shaffer Chimere Smith (born October 18, 1979), better known by his stage name Ne-Yo, is an American Grammy Award winning R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer and actor. Beginning his career as a songwriter, Ne-Yo penned 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 the signing of a recording contract.

In 2006, he released his debut album, In My Own Words, which contained the US number one hit "So Sick", as well as the top 10 hit "Sexy Love". 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.

In 2009, Billboard ranked him as the 57th Artist of the 2000s decade. In addition to a successful recording career, Ne-Yo has amassed a catalog of chart-topping songs that he has written for other artists.

Birth name: Shaffer Chimere Smith

Also known as: Ne Yo

Born: October 18, 1979 (age 32)

Camden, Arkansas, United States

Origin: Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Genres: R&B, pop, dance, soul, hip hop

Occupations: Singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer, Actor

Instruments: Vocals, guitar, piano

Years active: 1999–present

Labels: Compound, Motown

Associated acts: Rihanna, Kanye West, Calvin Harris, Keri Hilson, 50 Cent, Bridget Kelly, Jay-Z, Beyoncé Knowles, Jennifer Hudson, Jamie Foxx, Fabolous, Rick Ross, Jadakiss, Pitbull, Chris Brown, Afrojack, Trey Songz, T-Pain, LL Cool J, Timbaland, DJ Felli Fel

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