니요

소개

니요(Ne-Yo, 본명: Shaffer Chimere Smith, 1979년 10월 18일 ~ )는 미국의 R&B 싱어송라이터, 프로듀서이다. 그의 데뷔앨범은 빌보드 200에서 1위를 거두었다. 그는 프로듀서로도 뛰어난 두각을 보였는데, 특히 마리오의 히트싱글인 "Let Me Love You"를 작곡했다.

Shaffer Chimere Smith, known professionally as Ne-Yo, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Regarded as a preeminent figure in 2000s R&B music, he is the recipient of numerous accolades, including three Grammy Awards. He gained recognition for his songwriting abilities following the success of his first major credit, Mario's 2004 single "Let Me Love You". Its release prompted a meeting between Ne-Yo and Def Jam's then-president Jay-Z, resulting in a contract in which he released four studio albums, each of which spawned hit songs.