First NameNe-YoLast NameSmithFull Name at BirthShaffer Chimere SmithAlternative NameNe-Yo, Go GoBirthday18th October, 1979BirthplaceCamden, Arkansas, USAHeight5' 9" (175 cm)Weight163lbs (74 kg)BuildAverageEye ColorBrown - DarkHair ColorBlackDistinctive FeatureLoves wearing a short brimmed fedora, Short and stocky bodyZodiac SignLibraSexualityStraightReligionChristianEthnicityMultiracialNationalityAmericanHigh SchoolRancho High School, Las Vegas Academy of the ArtsOccupation TextSinger, songwriter, record producer, actor, dancer, television judgeOccupationSingerClaim to FameR&B singer, In My Own WordsMusic Genre (Text)R&B, Hip Hop Soul, Dance-Pop, Europop, Dancehall, Pop, SoulMusic GenreR&B/Soul, R&B, Hip HopYear(s) Active1999–present, 1998–presentMusic StyleUrban, Contemporary R&B, Adult Contemporary R&B, Pop/Rock, PopMusic MoodSoothing, Summery, Passionate, Energetic, Bright, Exuberant, Sensual, Confident, Gentle, Sweet, Dramatic, Warm, Relaxed, Soft, Romantic, Reflective, Smooth, Lively, BrashInstrument (text)VocalsRecord LabelCompound, Motown, Def Jam, Walt DisneyAssociated ActsRihanna, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Beyoncé Knowles, Jennifer Hudson, R. Kelly, Pitbull, Chris Brown, Celine Dion, Agnez Mo, Atc, Las Ketchup, Fabolous, Ludacris, Beyoncé, Mulan Jameela, B. Howard, Nike Ardilla, Anita Sarawak, Timothy Bloom, David Guetta, Calvin Harris, Tim McGraw, Conor Maynard, StarGate, Wale, Chuck Harmony, Harmony Samuels, Shea TaylorTalent Agency (e.g. Modelling)Compound EntertainmentBrand EndorsementMalibu Red, Alfani Red, Alexander McQueen, AllSaints, Android Homme, Anthony Franco, Nike, UNICEF’s Believe in Zero ad campaign, Cartoon Network’s Stop Bullying campaign, Boys & Girls Clubs of AmericaOfficial WebsitesFavorite MoviesThe 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005), Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)Favorite TV ShowsFamily Guy, American Dad, Empire, Scandal, Game of ThronesFavorite FoodsItalian FoodFavorite ColorsRed

Shaffer Chimere Smith (born October 18, 1979), better known by his stage name Ne-Yo, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, actor, dancer and television judge. He gained fame for his songwriting abilities when he penned his 2004 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.