| First Name |
Shaffer
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| Middle Name |
Chimere
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| Last Name |
Smith
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| Full Name at Birth |
Shaffer Chimere Smith
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| Alternative Name |
Ne-Yo, Go Go, Shaffer Chimere Smith, Shaffer Smith
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| Birthday |
18th October, 1979
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| Birthplace |
Camden, Arkansas, USA
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| Height |
5' 9" (175 cm)
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| Weight |
163lbs (74 kg)
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| Build |
Average
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Distinctive Feature |
Loves wearing a short brimmed fedora, Short and stocky body
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| Zodiac Sign |
Libra
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Christian
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| Ethnicity |
Black
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| Nationality |
American
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| High School |
Rancho High School, Las Vegas Academy of the Arts
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| Occupation Text |
Singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, dancer, television judge
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| Occupation |
Singer
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| Claim to Fame |
his contributions to R&B music. He gained initial recognition for writing the hit song "Let Me Love You" for Mario, which led to his own record deal. Beyond his solo career, he's celebrated for penning songs for other artists like Beyoncé ("Irreplaceable") and Rihanna ("Unfaithful")
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| Music Genre (Text) |
R&B, Hip Hop Soul, Dance-Pop, Europop, Dancehall, Pop, Soul
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| Music Genre |
R&B/Soul, R&B, Hip Hop
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| Year(s) Active |
1999–present, 1998–present, 1998–present
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| Music Style |
Urban, Contemporary R&B, Adult Contemporary R&B, Pop/Rock, Pop
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| Music Mood |
Soothing, Summery, Passionate, Energetic, Bright, Exuberant, Sensual, Confident, Gentle, Sweet, Dramatic, Warm, Relaxed, Soft, Romantic, Reflective, Smooth, Lively, Brash
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| Instrument (text) |
Vocals
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| Record Label |
Compound, Motown, Def Jam, Walt Disney, Motown Records, Def Jam Recordings
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| Associated Acts |
Rihanna, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Beyoncé Knowles, Jennifer Hudson, R. Kelly, Pitbull, Chris Brown, Celine Dion, Agnez Mo, Atc, Las Ketchup, Fabolous, Ludacris, Beyoncé, Mulan Jameela, B. Howard, Nike Ardilla, Anita Sarawak, Timothy Bloom, David Guetta, Calvin Harris, Tim McGraw, Conor Maynard, StarGate, Wale, Chuck Harmony, Harmony Samuels, Shea Taylor
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| Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) |
Compound Entertainment
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| Brand Endorsement |
Malibu Red, Alfani Red, Alexander McQueen, AllSaints, Android Homme, Anthony Franco, Nike, UNICEF’s Believe in Zero ad campaign, Cartoon Network’s Stop Bullying campaign, Boys & Girls Clubs of America
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| Official Websites |
www.defjam.com/site/artist_home.php?artist_id=593, http://neyothegentleman.com, www.neyothegentleman.com/
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| Favorite Movies |
The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005), Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
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| Favorite TV Shows |
Family Guy, American Dad, Empire, Scandal, Game of Thrones
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| Favorite Foods |
Italian Food
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| Favorite Colors |
Red
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Shaffer Chimere Smith (born October 18, 1979), known professionally as Ne-Yo (NEE-yoh), is an American singer and songwriter. Regarded as a leading figure of 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.
