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NeYo first descoverd
1999–2005: career beginnings
Ne-Yo performing in July 2005
Ne-Yo, long ago at a young age, emerged on the recording industry scene as member of the Romford-based, his recording artist name was 'Tazzy'. His first debut single he displayed on YouTube, and is still there under the name Tazzy - Big Dreams. Quartet Envy, which featured Chimna Orji as its leading woman.[5] After the group disbanded in 2000, Columbia Records signed Ne-Yo, but the label dropped him before he could release his already- -
NeYo's first ever album
In My Own Words album by Ne-Yo was released Feb 28, 2006 on the Def Jam label. By the time of his Def Jam solo debut in 2006, Ne-Yo had already been a high-profile behind-the-scenes figure in contemporary R&B, penning hits for the likes of Faith Evans and Mary J. Blige. Like those artists, Ne-Yo's music is influenced by hip-hop beats and production values, but falls squarely under the rubric of modern soul, and the talent he displayed writing for others is abundant here. The grooves on IN MY O -
Ne Yo and Pitbull "Give Me Everything Tonight"
"Give Me Everything" is a song by American rapper Pitbull, released on March 18, 2011 as the second single from his sixth studio album, Planet Pit (2011). It was written by Matt Howard, American singer-songwriter Ne-Yo, Dutch producer and DJ Afrojack. Ne-Yo and Nayer feature on the song, while Afrojack produced the song. It combines hip hop, pop, and "Broadway-style theatricality".
In the United States, "Give Me Everything" became Pitbull's first number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100. It al -
Let's Go by Ne Yo and Calvin Harris
Let's Go" is a song by Scottish disc jockey Calvin Harris, featuring vocals from American singer-songwriter Ne-Yo. The track was released in the United Kingdom on April 22, 2012 as the third single from Harris upcoming album 18 Months.[1] For the chart week dated May 5, "Let's Go" debuted at number two on the UK Singles Chart— marking Harris' third consecutive number two hit (held off by Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe").[2] As of July 2012, the song has sold 376,000 downloads in the United St -
Ne Yo when he was achild
Shaffer Chimere Smith (born October 18, 1982),[1] better known by his stage name Ne-Yo, is an American pop and R&B recording artist, record producer, dancer and actor. Beginning his career as a songwriter, Ne-Yo penned the 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. He has won three Grammy Awards for his musical work.
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NeYo has kids
Another baby on the way for Ne-Yo — he and Monyetta Shaw are expecting their second child together this fall. “[Fatherhood] has been a ride, but I’m loving every minute of it,” says the singer-songwriter, 31, who’s already dad to daughter Madilyn Grace, 10 months. In his hit song “Miss Independent,” Ne-Yo makes it clear that a woman must be able to stand on her own, so it only makes sense that his little girl would be her own person. “[Maddie]‘s been trying to walk since she was two months ol -
When NeYo won his grammy awards
Ne-Yo is African American and Chinese American.[1] While a teenager, Ne-Yo wrote lyrics for other artists, such as Youngstown and Mario, for whom he wrote "Let Me Love You". The song became "one of the most-played songs on urban radio stations across the U.S."[2] Ne-Yo has released four studio albums: In My Own Words (2006), Because of You (2007), Year of the Gentleman (2008), and Libra Scale (2010). His debut album, In My Own Words, was released in early 2006 through Def Jam Recordings, and deb -
NeYo's sister
R&B singer Nikki Smith discovered her singing and song-writing gift at a young age inspired by ledgends Anita Baker and Sherily Merdock. Nikki also made her own tunes with her mother on her grandmother's piano. In Las Vegas at the age of nine she began to realise that her music talents were superior. She along with her older brother NE-YO joined a family non-profit organization called "Kids For A Better Society" which was started by her uncle. In addition, to taking vocal lesson she also began -
NeYo album 2012 (R.E.D)
R.E.D. (an acronym for Realizing Every Dream), is the fifth studio album by American singer-songwriter Ne-Yo, first released on October 31, 2012. The album follows the disappointing reception to 2010's Libra Scale and is Ne-Yo's first album with new label Motown Records after being appointed as the label's senior vice president for A&R. The album will contain songs that crossover different genres of music, combining elements of R&B, pop and dance-pop.
On R.E.D., Ne-Yo has re-united with frequent
