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Ne-Yo Biography

Ne-Yo
Ne-Yo (born Shaffer Chimere Smith 18.10.1979)

Ne-Yo is an American R&B performer, of Afro-Asian descent.

Ne-Yo: Music Career

In 2006, Ne-Yo released his debut album on Def Jam Recordings. Entitled In My Own Words, the album went straight to Number One in the Billboard 200 album charts. It has been certified platinum and has sold over four million copies across the world.

The Stargate-produced second single, 'So Sick' also reached the top of the singles chart, the same week that the album hit the top spot.

Ne-Yo's second studio album, Because of You, was released in May 2007. Since releasing the album, Ne-Yo has been approached to work on material for Michael Jackson's new album, alongside will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas.

Ne-Yo has written songs for a large number of successful American artists such as 'Unfaithful' and 'Take A Bow', for Rihanna, 'Gallery' for Mario Vasquez and Beyonce Knowles' 'Irreplaceable.' Ne-Yo has also penned songs for Britney Spears, Whitney Houston and Celine Dion. It has also been reported that he has written songs for Lindsay Lohan's debut musical venture. Additionally, it has been suggested that Ne-Yo will work with Marilyn Manson.

Ne-Yo was chosen to perform the national anthem of the USA, 'The Star-Spangled Banner' at the Special NFL match held at Wembley Stadium, between San Diego Chargers and New Orleans Saints.

The artist's third album is entitled Year of the Gentleman and is said to be a backlash against what he perceives to the 'sloppiness' of current R&B music. The album is influenced by songwriters such as John Lennon and Sir Paul McCartney as well as Marvin Gaye and Michael Jackson. In terms of style, Ne-Yo has drawn influence from the Rat Pack members such as Sammy Davis Jr. and Frank Sinatra.

Ne-Yo: Personal Life

In February 2008, Ne-Yo was arrested for reckless driving in Georgia. When caught, he had been driving without a license, at over 100 miles per hour, at least 50 miles per hour over the speed limit. In June of the same year, he was sentenced to 24 hours community service. As part of the sentence, Ne-Yo must also perform for the Boys and Girls Club, as well as attending a defensive driving class, and paying a fine of $1000.

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Ne-Yo Tickets

Ne-Yo tour dates and ticket sales on Contactmusic.com. Over the coming months Ne-Yo will be touring Manchester and London. Please keep checking back as our gig service is updated all the time.

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MANCHESTER

Manchester Evening News Arena

Sat, 13/02/201019.00Buy Tickets

LONDON

Wembley Arena

Sun, 14/02/201018.30Buy Tickets




The Latest News

Ne-Yo wants to be "one of the first" to watch 'Michael Jackson's This Is It'. The R'n'B....
20/10/2009
New Sugababes singer Jade Ewen is being harassed by fans of departed member Keisha....
29/09/2009
Rihanna is set to blast ex-boyfriend Chris Brown in her new songs. The 'Umbrella' singer....
15/09/2009
Leona Lewis' new single has been leaked onto the internet. Music mogul Simon Cowell has....
19/08/2009
Beyonce Knowles and Lady Gaga have been nominated for nine MTV Video Music Awards....
05/08/2009



Festivals

BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend is pretty much the first music festival in the British calendar and is well known for....
09/05/2009



Video and Audio

Ne-Yo Part Of The List video
Ne-Yo Go On Girl Nissan Live Sets video
Ne-Yo When You're Mad video
Ne-Yo So Sick video
NE-YO, SO SICK - VIDEO
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20/12/2008

Ne-Yo Mad video
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27/11/2008





Reviews

Ne-Yo returns with his sophomore project entitled "Because of You" (The title being an ode to his adoring fans) and....
23/05/2007
This mid beat radio friendly track is so good I know already this early into 2007 that it will be in my top 5 of the....
05/03/2007
Ne-Yo’s debut album, it’s the strength of the song that shines through and the power of his vocals, added together it....
22/05/2006
Comes this breathtaking radio friendly slow jam, this track is so good it is, excuse the pun, so....
02/02/2006



Interviews

Read our Ne-Yo Interview or have a listen to the audio stream Jas: First of all Ne-yo, welcome back to....
15/08/2008
Beginning with the release of Ne-Yo's platinum debut In My Own Words in 2006, life hasn't been the same for the Las....
16/03/2007



Ne-Yo Film / Movie Reviews


On the television series Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, Columbus Short plays a brooding, brilliant....




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