Ne-Yo's fourth studio album, Libra Scale was released in November 2010. The third single, 'Mad,' peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Year of the Gentleman has been certified platinum twice in the US, selling two million copies, also platinum three times in the UK and once in Japan. The album was nominated for Best Contemporary R&B Album and Album of the Year at the 2009 Grammy Awards, 'Closer' for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, and 'Miss Independent' for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song. Ne-Yo's third studio album, Year of the Gentleman, was released internationally in August 2008. The album won a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album at the 2008 Grammy Awards.
In April 2007, Ne-Yo released his second studio album, Because of You, and was the second number one platinum-selling album debuted on the US Billboard 200 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. 'When You're Mad' and 'Sexy Love' were released afterwards from the album in 2006, reaching number 15 and number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100. In the US, it was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100, and was also certified platinum four times in the US and twice in Japan. His second single, 'So Sick' was first released in November 2005. The song was a success on the R&B charts, but failed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100. Ne-Yo's first single 'Stay', was released in September 2005. It is certified platinum in the United States, United Kingdom, Japan and Australia. The album was critically successful, reaching number one on the Billboard 200. Ne-Yo's debut album was In My Own Words, released in 2006. 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. Ne-Yo gained fame for his songwriting abilities when he penned his 2004 hit 'Let Me Love You' for singer Mario. He believes the key to being a good judge is to be “fair, but stern.” You can watch Ne-Yo exhibit his judge skills once the show premieres later this month, in the meantime, watch the show’s trailer below.Ne-Yo( NeYo )【 389 songs in total 】 Shaffer Chimere Smith, better known by his stage name Ne-Yo, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and actor. Ne-Yo recently sat down with Access Hollywood and called the show the “Olympics of Dance Competition Shows.” He talked about the dance world and how he wants dancers to get the compensation and recognition they deserve.Īfter being a guest judge on America’s Got Talent, a show that showcases many different talents, Ne-Yo is excited to add Judge to his resume.
In an interview with Viben on Films, he says World of Dance brings some of the best dancers around the globe to compete for a grand prize of one million dollars, calling it “the greatest dance competition ever known to man.”Īlthough Ne-Yo does not have a huge dance background, he feels that he does bring some sort of passion onto the show with him as a judge, “what I do know is performance and entertainment, and that’s what I look for when I’m judging contestants” he says. Ne-Yo, Jennifer Lopez and Derek Hough will be the judges of the newest dance competition set to premiere May 30 on NBC. The R&B star is set to judge the new show alongside other dance superstars.