First Name |
Ne-Yo
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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
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Age |
41 years
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Birthday |
18th October, 1979
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Birthplace |
Camden, Arkansas
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Height |
5' 9" (175 cm)
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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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Zodiac Sign |
Libra
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Sexuality |
Straight
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Religion |
Christian
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Ethnicity |
Multiracial
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Nationality |
American
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Occupation Text |
Singer
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Occupation |
Singer
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Claim to Fame |
R&B singer, In My Own Words
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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
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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
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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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Official Websites |
www.defjam.com/site/artist_home.php?artist_id=593, http://neyothegentleman.com
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Shaffer Chimere Smith (born October 18, 1979), better known by his stage name Ne-Yo, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, actor and dancer. He gained fame for his songwriting abilities when he penned his 2004 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.