His debut studio album, In My Own Words (2006), was critically and commercially successful, reaching number one on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States. Ne-Yo's debut solo single, " Stay", was released in 2005 to moderate success. 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. He gained fame for his songwriting abilities when he penned Mario's 2004 hit " Let Me Love You". Tickets costing £40.00 & £50.00 are available online, from the booking hotline number 08 or in person from the Metro Radio Arena Box Office.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.
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19 (when CBS aired the Two and a Half Men series finale).” NE-YO’s performance was widely recognized by critics as “outstanding.”Īnd currently, NE-YO is featured on the compilation album We Love Disney with NE-YO on the Oscar and Golden Globe Award-winning song Friend Like Me, from 1992's Aladdin." 25, 2014, when ABC’s “TGIT” season openers averaged a 3.6) and the most watched one since Feb. In fact, according to TVLive, “Among all broadcast networks, it marks the highest rated Thursday in over a year (since Sept. The Wiz Live! gave NBC its best Thursday rating in two years, since The Sound of Music Live. NE-YO also joined the star studded cast of The Wiz Live!, as the Tin Man, which aired live on NBC on December 3, 2015. The second season of Empire premiered in September 2015. Recently, NE-YO joined the most popular television series, Empire, as music writer and featured cast mate. Also, in 2007, he founded The Compound Foundation, a 501© 3 non-profit aimed at helping disadvantaged foster-care children learn life-skills. In addition to music, NE-YO’s solid career in film includes credits in George Lucas’s RED TAILS (2012), Stomp The Yard (2007), Battle: LA (2011), and Save the Last Dance (2006). In January this past year, NE-YO released his sixth full-length studio album Non-Fiction, anchored by the lead single “Money Can’t Buy” featuring Jeezy and "She Knows" featuring Juicy J. NE-YO continued his streak of making hit after hit with his following albums Because of You (2007), Year of the Gentleman (2008), Libra Scale (2010) and most recently R.E.D. NE-YO’s breakout, platinum single “So Sick,” first set the tone for his impending success, which was continued by his first solo album In My Own Words (2006) that debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200. The Metro Radio Arena are absolutely delighted to announce after a break the R&B superstar will be making a much welcomed return to the North East with very special guests on Saturday 26th November 2016.Īilsa Oliver General Manager for the venue said “NE-YO is an unrivalled talent and following rave reviews of his 2013 performance we look forward to welcoming him back to the Metro Radio Arena with his extensive back catalogue”
The album reached number five on the US Billboard Top 200, making NE-YO the second male R&B artist to have six consecutive top 10 albums. His latest album, Non–Fiction was released in January of 2015.
Not only does NE-YO have three #1 albums, over 10 million albums sold worldwide and three GRAMMY Awards of his own, he has also written and produced chart-topping hits for today’s biggest stars including Rihanna, Beyoncé, Jennifer Hudson, Usher, Carrie Underwood, Celine Dion and many more. Smith) is a talent sought by many artists. GRAMMY Award-winning singer, composer, producer, and actor NE-YO (born Shaffer C. We thank you in advance for your cooperation and look forward to seeing you soon. Please be aware antisocial behaviour will not be tolerated and we wish you a safe and enjoyable evening. Please take care of your friends and personal belongings at all times. Please remember under 14’s are not be allowed into the standing area and under 14’s must be accompanied by an adult. Large bags and items such as umbrellas will not be permitted entry and there will be no cloakroom available. We look forward to welcoming you to the Metro Radio Arena for an evening with the sensational NE-YO Live.ĭoors will open at 6.30pm with special guests opening the show from 7.00pm before NE-YO takes to the stage.Īll times are approximate and subject to change on the nightĪhead of your visit we ask you make considerations for the anticipated weather conditions and would advise against advance queuing ahead of doors opening.