Ne-Yo

American singer

Born: October 18, 1979

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Who is Ne-Yo?

Shaffer Chimere Smith (born October 18, 1979), known professionally as Ne-Yo ( NEE-yoh), is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. His 2005 single, "So Sick", marked his commercial breakthrough, peaking atop the Billboard Hot 100 by the following year. The song, 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 debuted atop the Billboard 200 and was critically praised.

Historical significance

He first gained recognition for his songwriting abilities after having written Mario's 2004 single "Let Me Love You", the success of which led to a recording contract with Def Jam Recordings under then-president Jay-Z the next year. Regarded as a preeminent figure in 2000s R&B music, he is the recipient of numerous accolades—including three Grammy Awards. It also earned 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. Shaffer Chimere Smith, known professionally as Ne-Yo, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor.

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