Ne-Yo
Shaffer Chimere Smith
Ne-Yo is an American singer from Camden, Arkansas active since 2004.
- Profession
- Singer, Songwriter, Producer
- From
- Camden, Arkansas
- Born
- October 18, 1979
- Years active
- 2004–present
Early life
Born in Arkansas and raised in Las Vegas, Shaffer Smith first made his name writing hits for other artists, including Mario's "Let Me Love You."
Career
His albums "In My Own Words" and "Because of You" topped the charts with hits like "So Sick" and "Closer," while he wrote for Beyoncé, Rihanna, and many others.
Major achievements
He won three Grammy Awards as one of the era's most prolific singer-songwriters.
Legacy
Ne-Yo carried the tradition of the smooth, songwriterly R&B craftsman into the 2000s pop era.
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