Ne-Yo

Posted on 03.6.2002

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Ne-Yo
Shaffer C. SMith
Hometown : Arkansas

At the tender age of twenty-two, the lyrical and musical talent that Ne-Yo posses are far beyond his years. Born into a family of musicians from Arkansas, Shaffer C. Smith a.k.a. Ne-Yo was raised in a single parent home by his mother. In hopes of a better opportunity, Ne-Yo’s mother relocated the family to Las Vegas Nevada ; where Ne-Yo would discover his passion.

The singer/songwriter, penned on the biggest radio records of history (189.5 million listeners in one week) Billboards #1 R&B chart for several weeks, the words on "Let Me Love You" touch your heart and makes you feel good in your soul. Written with Scott Storch and Kam Houf and performed by the R&B artist Mario, "Let Me Love You" is just a glimpse into the mind of a true writer. "It’s a great song, and I’m really happy to have wrote it," he says."

A master in the art of storytelling, Ne-Yo began writing at an early age. A vivid imagination and creative energy has allowed Ne-Yo to write songs for multi-platinum artists such as Mary J. Blige, B2K, Faith Evans, and Musiq. When asked about writing number one hits for other artists, simply put, Ne-Yo said, "I feel there is always room for good music. I want to reach people’s soul with my lyrics thru whatever vessel God chooses."

Set to release his debut album on Def Jam Recordings, this dynamic entertainer is ready to deliver. Infusing pop melodies to rich, soulful production the album is sure to score with fans and critics alike. Relying on mostly his own in-house crew Compound, Ne-Yo creates both a unique sound and sentiment for his records. Songs like the first single "Stay" (featuring Peedi Crack) exemplify Ne-Yo’s nuanced, layered vocals and sample free production. "So Sick", a beautiful track in which he laments hearing love songs on the radio due to the feelings they conjure, reveals his voice to be clean and almost elated, but rich and weathered at the same time. But true to his charismatic character, the album shows many sides of Ne-Yo and even finds him lighter, more playful, even coy, on "When You’re Mad." Sure cello hits move the track as Ne-Yo floats above, telling his woman that she’s even more beautiful when she’s mad.

With the album in the chamber, ready to go, Ne-Yo now just has to prepare himself for the stardom that is sure to follow. "The toughest part has been getting used to being known," he confesses, "I’ve always been the writer, the guy in the background, but being the actual artist is a whole new experience for me."

Citing Prince, Marvin Gaye, The Rat Pack, and Stevie Wonder in his list of favorite entertainers, Ne-Yo’s album invokes a nostalgic feeling, a renaissance if you will. Whether it’s the bedroom or the dance floor, Ne-Yo’s songs are filled with passion and intense energy that pulls (you into the music) and puts you into a zone.

Ne-Yo is taking the music industry by storm, as he graces and challenges popular music with his writing & vocal talents. Much more than today’s male singer, Ne-Yo is a rare artist ; expressing creativity thru drawings, paintings, martial arts and song. He is distinguished by youthful energy with in-depth lyrics that touch the soul. Ne-Yo is honored and ecstatic to be apart of the Def Jam brand, which produces some of the best R&B and hip-hop artists in the world.

Ne-Yo Discography :

Ne-Yo albums :

Ne-Yo : "Because of you" 2007

Ne-Yo : "In My Own Words" 2005

More infos :
see Ne-Yo Official site : www.iam-neyo.com

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Ne-Yo, by Mersu [2008-04-29 07:23:02]

ne-yo i love your voice and you are so cute and sexy ! i listen to u every nite, and every day. I hope that you can come to finland so that I can see you. you are the best R&B artist ever. I LOVE U SO !!

Ne-Yo, by julian [2008-04-25 14:42:25]

i like you songs a lot

Ne-Yo, by Aaron A. Van Doorn [2008-04-11 14:49:13]

ay Ne-Yo yeen kno me yet but hopefully soon u will, u know Julian an he datin my moms, up in Las Vegas, well he tryna rap...me 2 hit me up, deuces

Ne-Yo, by [2007-09-04 20:33:14]

yeah ok ok !! NEYO needs to get some serious respect...this GUY got r&b running through his viens

this ’MAN’ has made songs for bare artist from...mario,rhianna to michael jackson

SERIOUSLY I LOVE HIS MUSIC 10 OUT OF 10. NO OTHER ARTIST IN THIS CENTURY COMES ON WAY NEAR HIM

P.S GUYS !! FUCK THAT GANGSTA HIP HOP SHIT, RELAX YOURSELF AND PUT ON AN R&B ALBUM

LISTEN TOO NEYO HE WILL SHOW U THE WAY>>> LOL

Ne-Yo, by sponge bob’s [2007-04-20 14:12:24]

ne-yo i love your music speshaly because of u that’s my song i all whays want to be in one of your video’s u no i want u to com to my birthday party it’s june 12th im in riverhead new york my name is dominique byt people call me sponge bob’s k later i holla ta u ????

Ne-Yo, by tonio [2007-03-27 14:53:23]

cool dude. i looks up to you like you are my biggest brother. you followed your dream and you acomplished many things. i enjoy listening to your music. i am a singer well wants to be. i wrote many songs. you is truly my inspiration. you have a gift and no one can take that from you. keep writing music and keep your life in the right track because i am looking up to you becuse my inspiration you are. you are a cool dude.my number is 252-329-8606 i am a fan who you inspired today

Ne-Yo, by markita [2007-02-23 13:15:44]

whuz up baby youar cute self.

Ne-Yo, by Ebony [2007-01-30 14:07:00]

Ne-yo, You are truly one of the best R&B artist of your time. When I hear your music, it makes me think of the music my moms use to play back in the day. Songs with real lyrics and real beats. Please keep up the good work and please bring R&B back. We need more people like you in this corrupt industry.

Ne-Yo, by Shamiela [2007-01-18 07:23:28]

A big hello from Cape Town, South Africa.Love your music and would love to see you here. Lotsa fans at this end of the world. Keep on making the amazing music that you’re making ! Lotsa luv, Shamiela

Ne-Yo, by JAMICA S. [2006-12-05 18:39:23]

I WISH AND PRAY THAT I AM THE ONE YOU SELECTED TO CALL.WELL(252)826-3025 CALL ME PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEE !!!!!!!!!!!!!LOVE YOU I AM THE GRAETEST FAN THERE IS.

Ne-Yo , by JAMICA S. [2006-12-05 18:30:02]

I JUST WONNA SAY THAT I LOVE YOU NEYO SO MUCH MORE THAN CHRIS BROWN !!!!!!!!!!!!I WISH ONE DAY TO SEES YOU BUT I HOPE THAT YOU READ THIS AND THINK ALOT ABOUT IT.

Ne-Yo, by yogurl [2006-11-16 14:32:00]

HEY NE-YO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! iLOVE YOU SOOO MUCH !!!!! I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERY DAY !! I HOPE THAT I’LL GET TO SEE YOU ONE DAY !!! mE AND MY TWO FRIENDS OVE YOU AND A LOT OF OTHER PEOPLE DO TO. I HAVE ALL OF YOUR ALBUMS AND EVERY THING. ALSO, I NEVER GET ’SO SICK’ OF ANY OF YOUR SONGS !!!

Ne-Yo, by Savannah [2006-10-03 13:36:25]

hey ne yo is so sexy omg i will have a hart attack i love him i like the song Sexy Love call me my name is savannah (573)406 0987 make sure you call me dont 4get to becuz i love you !!!

> Ne-Yo, by Ne-Yo [2006-08-30 20:40:03]

HEY LADIES THANK YOU FOR THE SWEET COMMENTS I LOVE MY FANS AND YOU ALL SOUND LIKE YOU LOVE ME SO IMA KEEP IT REAL AND SOME OF YALL MAY GET A PHONE CALL PC LADIES KEEP LISTENING AND ILL KEEP CARING

> Ne-Yo, by Alyssa [2006-08-30 20:15:47]

Yo Neyo u iz so sexy don’t ever 4git dat ! I luv all your songs especially Sexy Love ! U wuz looking so good n dat video ! your numa 1 ! Luv ya ! Call me ! (609)-247-7651

> Ne-Yo, by Sabrina [2006-07-30 21:13:01]

i think neyo is very wonderful. Neyo really knows his way with words and i don’t think he’s tryin to be like usher. he’s being his own self just like every other artist.anyway, hey neyo. i think all of ur songs are great and they r really catchy. u really do brighten up my day.

> Ne-Yo xxxx love you so muchxxx, by xxxxeminexxxx [2006-07-18 20:46:14]

I love you so much I am listing your music a lot so I hope that you can come to holland so that I can see you.I love your musics a lot so by bybybyb

> Ne-Yo, by jennifer m.cortez [2006-07-18 18:51:08]

neyo is the finest guy ive seen so far in my life any girl dat says neyo aint all dat i should beat the heck out of u !!!!he cute got da best songs and he nice and knows how to treat a lady !!!!and another thing if any girl ever trys to talk about his music,oh my god get ready for a mama beat down !!!!anywayz gurls may say they ur number one fan but they liein to u neyo cause i am !!!!hit me up at-661-916-7573,my name jennifer m.cortez

> Ne-Yo baby gurl, by dionne [2006-07-14 12:39:46]

i think neyos gr8 and sxc he aint all dat but i still luv him hes cute i luv sxc luv and wen ur mad and stay wiv me they’re tunes but so sik is doin my hed in its gettin annoyin soz but it was gr8. keep dis up neyo cus ur gr8 lots of luv xoxoxox

> Ne-Yo, by [2006-07-11 23:35:48]

I have to say that he ?s is a total Usher wannabe... !

> Ne-Yo, by [2006-06-20 21:56:54]

Hihi... !!!! GOod song.. !!?

> Ne-Yo, by Regina Lopez [2006-06-09 16:15:47]

I love u ! ne-yo call me at 657-0774 !

> Ne-Yo, by Angel Lopez [2006-06-09 16:11:17]

Yo number one fan. let me get a cd

> Ne-Yo, by hunigurl [2006-05-22 01:26:22]

hey Neyo wat up,im from New Zealand i dont know if u know where that is but yeah,so when you guna come here for a tour i mean alot of ppl really love your music here fo real,mah fave song of yours is stay wit me ,and dont worry me now all your songs HOT !!!

> Ne-Yo, by jenna [2006-05-18 23:53:56]

hey ne-yo ur music is awsome let me tell ya me and my friend love ur music u also have a nice voice well the to songs that we like are so sick and when your mad well write back to you later see ya !!!!

> Ne-Yo, by RAVE [2006-04-28 13:49:46]

NE-YO I LOVE U so much i mean u dont understand i listen to u every nite u are every wher in my romm im jus in love wit u are so fine and romantic !!!! I mean when u comin down to flordia ?!! but i love yo muzic i jus love you so much u every thing a girl could ever want !!! *smooches*