Shaffer Chimere Smith, better known as Ne-Yo. He is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, and dancer. In My Own Words was Ne-debut Yo’s album, released in 2006. He has five singles in the top ten on the Billboard 100 and two albums that have reached number one on the Billboard 200. Ne-net Yo’s worth is believed to be more than $ 16 million.
“In My Own Words,” Ne-debut Yo’s album, was released in 2006. In September 2005, he released his debut album, “Stay.” His second single, “So Sick,” was released in November 2005.
In 2006, he released “When You’re Mad” and “Sexy Love,” which charted at 15 and 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, respectively. Ne-Yo released his second studio album, “Because of You,” in April 2007. The record was nominated for a Grammy Award for “Best Contemporary R&B Album” at the 2008 Grammy Awards. In August 2008, Ne-Yo released his third studio album, “Year of the Gentleman.” “Mad,” the third individual album, peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Shaffer Chimere Smith was born in Camden, Arkansas, on October 18, 1979. His mother divorced her husband and went to Las Vegas with her little kid in search of a better life when he was a child. He enrolled at the Las Vegas Academy to hone his abilities, and he also joined the R&B group Envy under the stage name “GoGo.” Big D Evans, a producer with whom he formerly collaborated, gave him the moniker “Ne-Yo.”
Libra Scale, Ne-fourth Yo’s studio album, was released in November 2010. The album peaked at number one in the UK R&B Singles and Albums Charts and at number nine on the US Billboard 200. Three singles were released from the album, including the UK number-one smash “Beautiful Monster,” as well as the R&B songs “Champagne Life” and “One in a Million.”
On his track “Give Me Everything,” he teamed with American rappers Pitbull and Nayer. In November 2012, Ne-Yo released his fifth studio album, R.E.D. He released “Let Me Love You (Until You Learn to Love Yourself)” in July 2012. In January 2015, Ne-Yo released his sixth studio album, “Non-Fiction.”
In 2013, he worked with musicians such as Akon, David Guetta, Jessica Sanchez, Celine Dion, and others. Ne-breakthrough Yo’s music debut lead in several collaborations with Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye West, Pitbull, Chris Brown, and Jennifer Hudson, among others.
Full Name | Ne-Yo |
Net Worth | $16 Million |
Salary | $16 million |
Date of Birth | October 18, 1979 |
Place of Birth | Camden, Arkansas, United States |
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.75 m) |
Profession | Singer, Record producer, Actor, Singer-songwriter, Rapper, Dancer, Music artist, Composer, Musician |
Education | Rancho High School, Rancho High School |
Nationality | United States of America |
Spouse | Crystal Renay, Crystal Renay |
Children | Mason Evan Smith, Madilyn Grace Smith |
Parents | Loraine Smith, Loraine Smith |
Siblings | Nicole Smith, Nicole Smith |
Nicknames | S. Smith, Shaffer Chimere Smith , Shaffer Chimere Smith, Jr. |
Awards | Grammy Award for Best R&B Song, BET Award for Best Male R&B/Pop Artist, Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album, Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance, Billboard Music Award for Top Radio Song, Soul Train Music Award for Best New Artist. |
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Wife Of Ne-Yo, Crystal Smith
Most popular albums of Ne-Yo
1. In My Own Words (2006)
2. Because of You (2007)
3. Year of the Gentleman (2008)
4. Libra Scale (2010)
5. R.E.D. (2012)
6. Non-Fiction (2015)
7. Good Man (2018)
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