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While still in high school, Ne-Yo belonged to R&B
group Envy, going by the stage-name GoGo. Since the group's disbanding in 2000,
Ne-Yo had substantive success as a songwriter, co-authoring songs for artists
such as Mary J. Blige, Ruben Studdard, Marques Houston, Faith Evans, Christina
Milian, B2K, Nivea, Tyrese, Rihanna, Jamie Foxx and Heather Headley. After
getting out of a record deal with Columbia Records that saw no released
material, Ne-Yo decided to remain as a songwriter, but a close friend introduced
him to L.A. Reid, who signed Ne-Yo on the spot to Def Jam Records. The singer's
nickname was given to him by a friend (Shawn Milligan), who stated that the
singer could 'see' music like Keanu Reeves's "Neo" character could see the
Matrix in The Matrix film trilogy. Ne-Yo added the "-Yo" to match rap culture.
In the May Vibe Magazine it states that Ne-Yo has a Chinese grandfather. Ne-Yo
said that growing up his father 'Wiley' would abuse his mother. The singer also
has a son named Chimere.
Recording career
Def Jam released "Stay", featuring Peedi Crakk, as
Ne-Yo's debut single in 2005, and Ne-Yo's debut album In My Own Words, Ne-Yo's
debut album was released in February 2006. "Stay" was well-received by the urban
community, reaching number 36 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks, but
failed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100. The album's second single, "So Sick",
was a larger success, reaching number-one on the Hot 100 and the Pop 100, as
well as the official UK chart.
More recently, Ne-Yo's writing credits can be found
on Jamie Foxx and Mary J. Blige's latest albums, Unpredictable and The
Breakthrough (also the first song at The Breakthrough features Mary J. Blige
sampling him). He can also be heard singing the choruses to Ghostface's lead
single, "Back Like That", from his fifth solo album Fishscale, and Remy Ma's
"Feels So Good" from her recently released album There's Something About Remy:
Based on a True Story. He also wrote Rihanna's second single off A Girl Like Me,
"Unfaithful". Ne-Yo is also featured on a remix of Busta Rhymes's "Touch It".
Futhermore he is currently working on tracks with Mario, Fantasia, Britney
Spears and Beyoncé and on the soundtrack for the upcoming film Steppin' Up: Save
the Last Dance 2, in which he will make an appearance.
Discography
Albums
2006: In My Own Words #1 US (Certification:
Platinum), #14 UK
Singles
Year Title Chart Positions Album
Hot 100 US R&B Pop 100 Hot
Digital UK AUS TRL BET
2005 "Stay" (featuring Peedi Crakk) 36 5 In
My Own Words
2006 "So Sick" 1 (2weeks) 3 1 1 1 4 1 1 In My Own
Words
2006 "When You're Mad" 15 4 23 34 8 1 In My Own
Words
2006 "Sexy Love" 50 14 5 35 In My Own Words
Filmography
2007: Steppin' Up: Save the Last Dance 2 (currently
in post-production)
2007: Stompin' (currently filming)
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