| 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
|
| Age |
42 years
|
| Birthday |
18th October, 1979
|
| Birthplace |
Camden, Arkansas, USA
|
| Height |
5' 9" (175 cm)
|
| Weight |
163lbs (74 kg)
|
| Build |
Average
|
| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Black
|
| Distinctive Feature |
Loves wearing a short brimmed fedora, Short and stocky body
|
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra
|
| Sexuality |
Straight
|
| Religion |
Christian
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| Ethnicity |
Black
|
| Nationality |
American
|
| 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
|
| 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
|
| 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
|
| 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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| 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
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| Favorite Movies |
The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005), Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
|
| Favorite TV Shows |
Family Guy, American Dad, Empire, Scandal, Game of Thrones
|
| Favorite Foods |
Italian Food
|
| Favorite Colors |
Red
|
Shaffer Chimere Smith (born October 18, 1979), better known by his stage name Ne-Yo, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, actor, dancer and television judge. 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.
