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Ne-Yo (Shaffer Smith) is an American R&B artist, producer, and actor whose songwriting credits and solo albums have shaped modern R&B. Discover Ne-Yo songs, collaborations, and upcoming releases for fans of soulful melodies and polished production.
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Ne-Yo has won multiple Grammy Awards for songwriting and performance, highlighting Ne-Yo’s recognition by peers in the music industry
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Q:Which major artists has Ne-Yo written songs for?
A:Mario, Rihanna, Beyoncé, others
Ne-Yo has penned hits and credits for artists like Mario, Rihanna, and Beyoncé, contributing both lyrics and melodies across R&B and pop projects.
Q:What are Ne-Yo's biggest hit singles?
A:"So Sick" and "Miss Independent"
"So Sick" and "Miss Independent" are among Ne-Yo's signature singles, charting highly worldwide and receiving heavy radio play across R&B and pop formats.
Ne-Yo Fact Sheet
Born

Shaffer Chimere Smith was born in Camden, Arkansas on January 18, 1980.

Top Albums

In My Own Words (2005), Year of the Gentleman (2008), Because of You (2007), Non-Fiction (2015), Libra Scale (2010), R.E.D. (2012), GOOD MAN (2018), Self Explanatory (2022), Another Kind of Christmas (2019).

Top Songs

So Sick (2005), Miss Independent (2008), Closer (2008), Because of You (2007), Mad (2008), Sexy Love (2006), She Knows, Let Me Love You, Go on Girl, Beautiful Monster (2010).

Grammys

3 won and 16 nominated.

Billboard Hot 100

2 Number One Hits

12 Top-10 Hits

UK Singles Chart

5 Number One Hits

12 Top-10 Hits

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