Shaffer Chimere Smith, known professionally as Ne-Yo, is an American singer, songwriter, actor, dancer, and record producer. 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 successful studio albums and numerous hit songs for the label.
Date of Birth | 18th January 1980 |
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Age | 44 Years |
Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Country | United States of America |
Aliases | Ne-Yo |
Nationality | United States of America |
Citizenship | United States of America |
Language | English |
Education | Las Vegas Academy |
Instruments | Voice |
Awards | Grammy Awards |
Occupation | singer, actor, television actor, songwriter, record producer, singer-songwriter, dancer, rapper |
Reference | IMDB |