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Ne-Yo (born Shaffer Chimere Smith on October 18, 1982) is a Grammy Award winning American R&B singer-songwriter currently signed to Def Jam Records. He is also known for co-writing Mario's 2004 #1 hit, "Let Me Love You". Def Jam Records released, "Stay" (featuring Peedi Crakk) as the debut single in 2005. It was well-received by the urban community but didn't reach too far on Billboard charts. "So Sick" has been his most responsive hit yet in his career.

Ne-Yo was a song writer before he became a recording artist. He has written songs for a number of artists, including Mary J. Blige, Ruben Studdard, Marques Houston, Faith Evans, Christina Milian, B2K, Nivea, Tyrese, Jamie Foxx and Heather Headley. After coming off a bad deal with Columbia Records, Ne-Yo originally decided to remain as a songwriter until a close friend introduced him to L.A. Reid who signed him to Def Jam Records on the spot. (read more)

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Turn the lights off in this place
And she shines just like a star
And I swear I know her face
I just don't know who you are
Turn the music up in here
I still hear her loud and clear
Like she's right there in my ear
Telling me
that she wants to own me
To control me
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NE-YO LYRICS

Year of the Gentleman Album Lyrics (2008)
Ne-Yo Year of the Gentleman lyrics. Features Year of the Gentleman album cover, label, release year and link to Ne-Yo lyrics!
Because of You Album Lyrics (2007)
A selection of Ne-yo lyrics including Because Of You, Closer, So Sick, Angel, Can We Chill
In My Own Words Album Lyrics (2006)
Ne-Yo In My Own Words lyrics.

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Ne-Yo - One In A Million
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Ne-Yo Quotes

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"The key to a good song is to find a way to say something in a different way. Find something related to the people you're trying to reach."

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"I love my son. Me and his mum aren't in a relationship. We're actually best friends. "

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"Forget a pretty face, forget a nice body--that comes a dime a dozen, you can get that anywhere. I need somebody with some honesty."

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"I like music because... music is who I am. Not what I do, but who I am."

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"There's something sexy about a woman who walks up to a guy and says, 'Hey, I couldn't help but notice you...' "

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"I don't know what puts certain ideas in my head when I'm writing. Sometimes I see a picture in a magazine, a painting in a museum or a word on a page, and that's all I need to trigger the thoughts."

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Ne-Yo Blasts Adrienne Bailon for 'Wasting People's Time and Money' on 'Empire ...
Ne-Yo, who serves as Bailon's mentor, pops up at a choreography session she has underway. Startled with her manager, Tishawn and Ne-Yo's sudden arrival, the songstress stops dancing to ask questions like "Do you follow me on Twitter?
Listen: Calvin Harris + Ne-Yo's 'Lets Go' (Cash Cash Remix)
Just ask Scottish DJ, singer, songwriter and producer Calvin Harris ? a guy who deservingly seems to be everywhere today ? and American R&B singer, songwriter and producer Ne-Yo. The duo's tune titled 'Let's Go 'has been a hit all over the Internet ...
Ne-Yo Appears at Beachlife Pictures
By James Wray May 29, 2012, 15:27 GMT We have added a new set of pictures from the event "Ne-Yo Appears at Beachlife". Ne-Yo appears at Beachlife at Hard Rock Hotel Pool's Rehab Sunday in Las Vegas on May 27, 2012. Photo copyright by PRN / PRPhotos.com ...

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Official Homepage
Recording label site has a biography, photos, media samples and message board.
Ne-Yo at Wikipedia
Hyperlinked encyclopedia article includes biography, awards, and discography.
MySpace.com - Ne-Yo - Sherman Oaks, California - R&B / Soul / Hip
MySpace music profile for Ne-Yo with tour dates, songs, videos, pictures, blogs, band information, downloads and more.
Ne-Yo Fan.com » Miss Independent | Year of the Gentleman
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    i love ne.yo so much i.am his biggest fan my name is JENNIFER GARCIA and i live at 2441 Candlewick st in Dalton fl i.am 17teen years old i go to Dalton high school so yeah i love you ne.yo so much

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