[78][79], In June 2010, Ne-Yo told Ebony that he and his then-girlfriend, Monyetta Shaw, were expecting their first child together – a girl due early in 2011. It peaked at number 53 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The musical telecast premiered December 3, 2015 as a three-hour event. [46] Around the same time, he and Celine Dion recorded "Incredible" for Dion's 2013 album Loved Me Back to Life. [20] The first single from the platinum-selling album was the title track, which peaked at the number-two spot. [32] The second and third singles released from the album are "Champagne Life" and "One in a Million", respectively. He also collaborated with Jessica Sanchez on her single "Tonight" from her debut album Me, You & the Music. Ne-Yo is passionate about the arts and children, and has shown his support for Little Kids Rock by filming a PSA for the organization. His third studio album, Year of the Gentleman (2008), saw continued success and further Grammy Award nominations for Best Contemporary R&B Album as well as Album of the Year. [16] During the same week, the single had reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. [15], A breakthrough came when Ne-Yo wrote "Let Me Love You" for American singer Mario. Exclusive. THE Masked Singer's Ne-Yo has revealed that his four-year-old son was the only family member to spot that he was Badger on the show. Peacock sings "Let's Go" by Calvin Harris ft. Ne-Yo. [13], For the next two years, Ne-Yo continued writing songs, some of which have not been officially released. By Polly Foreman Badger was finally unmasked as Ne-Yo in The Masked Singer's final last night. He finished as the runner-up to Joss Stone. The Masked Singer’s Badger was unmasked as Ne-Yo (Picture: ITV) Badger has officially become the 11th contestant to leave The Masked Singer, being unmasked as Ne-Yo… Ne-Yo also revealed in an interview that he would like to collaborate with Chris Brown, Lil Wayne and Drake on his upcoming album. ! It’s pointless when none of the finalists are famous. 1 In Debut-Heavy Week", "Ne-Yo, The Goo Goo Dolls and, Oh, Yes, Barack", "Ne-Yo interview by Pete Lewis, 'Blues & Soul' June 2008", "Metallica Edges Ne-Yo, Nelly To Remain No. A DNA test showed Ne-Yo to be of 88.4% African and 10.1% European ancestry. The Masked Singer’s Ne-Yo reveals his four-year-old son was the only one in his family to guess he was Badger. He performed a medley of hits, as well as performing "The Way You Make Me Feel", "Smooth Criminal" and "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" from Jackson's best-selling 1987 album, Bad, in preparation for the reissue of Bad 25 on September 18, 2012. He has also been working with Sugababes for their seventh album, with member Keisha Buchanan confirming that Ne-Yo had written a song called "No More You" for their album. SUCCESS !! The Masked Singer UK viewers were left scratching their heads when Ne-Yo unveiled himself on Saturday night. Reid. [96], American singer, songwriter, and record producer, Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album, Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, Let Me Love You (Until You Learn to Love Yourself), Recording Industry Association of America, List of awards and nominations received by Ne-Yo, "Ne-Yo Talks Fatherhood, Life as a Husband, and Breaks Down New Single, 'Good Man '[EXCLUSIVE]", "Ne-Yo Returns To Music with "Another Love Song" Via Motown/Capitol", "Jay-Z's Picks: Teairra Mari, Rihanna, Ne-Yo", "Ne-Yo Completes Chart Takeover With 'So Sick, "Ne-Yo Scores Second No. The first two singles, "Closer" and "Miss Independent", peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100. Newsletter with … The Miss Independent singer was revealed to be the singer behind the Badger and understandably people were shaken by the revelation! "Aside from it being terribly hot, I loved my mask and costume! On … Really, I just wanted to try and see how far I could go without being identified," he said. [65] He collaborated with Lindsay Lohan on her new material, having already finished "Bossy", a pre-single for her new album Spirit in the Dark. On October 8, 2010, Ne-Yo performed some of his songs from the new album at P.C. The Masked Singer ’s Aston Merrygold is plotting to collaborate with Ne-Yo after unwittingly starring alongside him in the ITV talent show. [52] In 2016, Ne-Yo collaborated with Yunel and J Alvarez for their single entitled "Sin Miedo", released on November 12, 2016 and with Diamond Platnumz for their single entitled "Marry You", released on February 2, 2017. ', I was like, 'What!'". "I’m not the chattiest person, even in my personal life, do, for me it wasn’t terribly difficult to keep the secret at all. Badger is a hugely popular character and viewers are convinced the singing voice behind the mask belongs to American singer, Ne-Yo. 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[44], In 2012, Ne-Yo was awarded the Hal David Starlight Award of the Songwriter's Hall of Fame which honors gifted songwriters who are at an apex in their careers and are making a significant impact in the music industry via their original songs. In May 2018, he took part in the Celebrity Ninja Warrior special for Red Nose Day. The Masked Singer: Badger ‘confirmed’ as Ne-Yo after star drops major dressing room clue THE MASKED SINGER fans have been playing detective and … Masked Singer's Ne-Yo reveals son, 4, was only one to spot he was Badger. Ne-Yo met them in a hallway at Sony Music Studios in New York, and knowing the team produced R&B records, decided to collaborate with them. You know, its whole concept is based on that question of morality – that, if you weighed it all out on a libra scale, which one of those two options would you choose?". You can unsubscribe at any time. On August 12, 2008, the New Kids on the Block released "Single", the second single from their fifth studio album, The Block, which is a duet with Ne-Yo. Masked Singer star Badger had everyone stumped until the final reveal (Picture: ITV) ‘When finding it out was Ne-Yo for sure on Saturday, I was just like “Oh, s**t. Wow. "The only person who caught it was my four-year-old son, he said, 'That bear sounds like daddy! https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/masked-singers-ne-yo-struggled-23509479 Never heard of Neyo and wouldn’t know the other two if I fell over them. Ne-Yo's music is generally R&B, while he also incorporates pop and hip hop occasionally. [19], His second album, Because of You, was released on May 1, 2007, and, fueled by its lead single, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, selling 251,000 copies in the United States; the feat gave Ne-Yo his second number-one album. [57]. [26], On September 2, 2009, Ne-Yo released greatest hits album Ne-Yo: The Collection in Japan. "[22], The album sold 250,000 copies in its first week in the United States, debuting on the Billboard 200 at number two. The identity of the badger was revealed in the final of the masked singer. American rapper Fabolous said in an interview that he is planning a collaboration album with Ne-Yo as well. A DNA test showed Ne-Yo to be of 88.4% African and 10.1% European ancestry. Badger's impressive vocals have left fans convinced it's Ne-Yo, but also their clues about being on a set, different types of studios, and also wearing a hat have sparked speculation. Singer Ne-yo was unmasked on the U.K. version of The Masked Singer as the Badger, shocking fans all over social media as well as Rita Ora, Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall and Jonathan Ross. The single, along with the music video was released on March 21, 2013. That same day, he announced a new single, "Money Can't Buy". Libra Scale was released on November 22, 2010. https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/masked-singers-ne-yo-explains-23496894 The 41-year-old singer, who was unveiled as Badger on the ITV show over the weekend, found himself in a spot of bother when his four-year-old son, Shaffer, ‘instantly’ blew his cover. "I expect this to be a banger in clubs for the slow songs and to get Ne-Yo his first top 10 song in years," said Chris Brown, after a celebrity basketball game with Ne-Yo, Kevin Hart, and other celebrities in the month of July. Earlier on in … [65] Though Ne-Yo believed he was the father, he later discovered the child was not his. 1", "Ne-Yo Was Blown Away By His Six Grammy Nods: 'One Nomination Would Have Been Enough For Me, "Billboard – Music Charts, Music News, Artist Photo Gallery & Free Video", "NE-YO: The Collection [Limited Edition]", "NE-YO: The Collection Complete Edition [SHM-CD] [w/ DVD, Limited Edition]", "Ne-Yo Teams Up with Stan Lee at New York Comic Con", "COPE2,NE-YO,PHETUS SIGN IN AT ELITE GUDZ AT THE NEW YORK COMICCON !! The Masked Singer finalist Ne-Yo has announced he's expecting his fifth child with wife Crystal, after reconciling in lockdown following their 2020 split. The collective's early works were tracks from In My Own Words, including "So Sick". Viewers have continued to speculate that Ne-Yo is underneath the Badger mask since last month after a series of clues pointing to the singer. BADGER left viewers of The Masked Singer scratching their heads as they try to work out who is behind the finalist's costume. [12] American singer Marques Houston happened to hear "That Girl", which Ne-Yo had planned to release as his debut single from his then-unreleased album. Viewers think the So Sick singer, 41, is the voice behind the contestant, who … [6] In hopes of better opportunity, his mother relocated the family to Las Vegas, Nevada. Congratulations to your Masked Singer UK runner up, Badger! Ne-Yo was unmasked as Badger in the final of the second series at the weekend. ", "Ne-Yo interview by Pete Lewis, 'Blues & Soul' August 2010", "Ne-Yo Leaves Def Jam For Motown Records", "Ne-Yo Leaves Def Jam To Become Motown Exec – Music, Celebrity, Artist News", "Grammy Award-Winning Superstar Ne-Yo Moves to Motown; Ne-Yo Appointed Senior Vice President of A&R, Motown Records", "Ne-Yo To Release 'R.E.D.' The Masked Singer Masked Singer's Badger is Ne-Yo as he stuns panel after Nicola Roberts teased big surprise in final The Masked Singer final … On May 8, 2017, Ne-Yo released a single "Earn Your Love" from his forthcoming seventh album, whilst announcing that the album is slated for a release in 2017. THE Masked Singer’s Ne-Yo has been accused of abusing his stardom by demanding up to £1,000 to promote struggling artists. ITV song competition. The Masked Singer: Badger’s identity ‘exposed’ as KSI after cryptic comment THE MASKED SINGER contestant Badger seems to have been unveiled … It successfully became a label, and artists such as RaVaughn, Paula Campbell, Sixx John, Adrienne Bailon and Shanell are now associated with Compound. [91], In August 2017, Ne-Yo announced he had adopted a vegan diet after viewing the documentary What the Health. The £8million … After he was unmasked in second place, Ne-Yo called the show "the time of my life" as he opened up about his experience behind the enormous and adorable Badger costume. Ne-Yo's sixth studio album, Non-Fiction, followed in 2015. The 41-year-old singer … [25] Year of the Gentleman has been certified platinum by RIAA for a shipment of more than one million copies. Shaffer Chimere Smith, who goes by the stage name Ne-Yo, is best known as a singer … [67] In 2007, Ne-Yo confirmed that he had been contacted by producer will.i.am to work on what would have been Michael Jackson's new album. was released in the United Kingdom on November 5, and in North America on November 6, 2012. The Masked Singer has unmasked Badger as US singer Ne-Yo as he came in second, with Sausage winning the 2021 series.. Ne-Yo revealed that he … The Masked Singer UK viewers query Ne-Yo’s pandemic travel to film show The Masked Singer UK viewers were left scratching their heads when Ne-Yo unveiled himself on Saturday night. 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 is suspected of being behind the Badger costume on the Masked Singer UK (Image: Getty Images). The Masked Singer UK fans are now convinced US singer Ne-Yo is Badger, after revealing clues and another epic performance. 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. [90], In February 2021, Ne-Yo announced via Instagram that he and Smith were expecting a third child together. THE MASKED Singer unmasked heavily pregnant Joss Stone as Sausage as she won the series this evening - beating Ne-Yo as badger. roster(Japanese)", "Ne-Yo Creating 'I Heart Tuesday' For Cartoon Network", "Ne-Yo: My Animated Show Won't Look Like 'The Boondocks, "Critics' Choice Awards 2016 winners: Full list", "Breaking News - Derek Hough, NE-YO, Nikki Bella and More Take on Obstacle Course on "Celebrity Ninja Warrior for Red Nose Day" to Raise Money For Charity", "R&B star Ne-Yo flaunts his gentlemanly style", "You ARE the FATHER?! "[89], In 2019, in wake of the television documentary, Surviving R. Kelly, Ne-Yo confirmed his support for the Mute R. Kelly campaign, for the protection of his own daughter. Ne-Yo's debut solo single, "Stay", was released in 2005 to moderate success. [14] After the successful release, Tina Davis, former A&R representative for Def Jam Recordings, arranged an informal meeting with label head L.A. [83] They were married on February 20, 2016. In 2021, Ne-Yo competed as "Badger" on the second season of the British version of The Masked Singer and finished in second place. His parents are both African-American. I made an assessment of the music business. [72] He also had started his own production company, Compound Entertainment, in 2007, and has hired several producers and songwriters in hopes of turning it into a full-fledged record label. 14 February 2021, 15:58 | Updated: 14 February 2021, 16:14 [45], In March 2013, Ne-Yo collaborated with Akon on David Guetta's single "Play Hard", from his 2012 album Nothing but the Beat 2.0. Speaking to noted UK R&B writer Pete Lewis of the award-winning Blues & Soul, Ne-Yo explained the thinking behind its title: "To me Year of the Gentleman is all about a persona, a swag and a charm. He’s also a proud dad to two-year-old Roman and Shaffer with wife Crystal Renay. [40] The album's first official single, "Lazy Love", was released on June 12, 2012 and peaked at number forty-two on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. [49] A few months later, Ne-Yo announced that the new release date for Non-Fiction was January 27, 2015. The Masked Singer's Sausage tipped to be Jane McDonald by Carol Vorderman ; Read More Related Articles. [95] His representative confirmed in March 2020 that he was no longer a vegan. [80] Shaw gave birth early to daughter Madilyn Grace Smith on November 12, 2010, in Atlanta, Georgia. WRAP STAR Aston Merrygold says weirdest part of Masked Singer was being forced to cover up. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, and later stayed at the top spot for nine weeks. [55] In July 2017, he made a cameo in the comedy film Girls Trip, starring Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith and Regina Hall. Ne-Yo Expecting a Baby With Girlfriend Monetta style", "Ne-Yo A Father Again, Welcomes Newborn Son", "Ne-Yo Is Engaged and Expecting a Baby with New Fiancée Crystal Williams", "NE-YO and Crystal Renay Are Married! [42] R.E.D. Ne-Yo appeared in an episode of the seventh season of CSI: NY as a hit-man, under his birth name of Shaffer Smith. [23] Reviews for the album were positive: in one, Caryn Ganz of Rolling Stone magazine wrote that Year of the Gentleman is "actually a superb concept album about what a great boyfriend he [Ne-Yo] can be".[24]. [3][4] In addition to music, Ne-Yo currently serves as judge for the reality competition series World of Dance alongside Jennifer Lopez and Derek Hough. He starred as the Tin Man in NBC's musical telecast adaptation of The Wiz alongside David Alan Grier, Elijah Kelley, Queen Latifah, Common, Amber Riley, Uzo Aduba and Mary J. Blige. https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/masked-singers-ne-yo-struggled-23509479 !! The song peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 and became Ne-Yo's fifth number-one song in the United Kingdom. As a young child, he was raised by his mother after she separated from his father. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Ne-Yo starred in two motion pictures, the long-gestating George Lucas project Red Tails, released in early 2012, and Battle: Los Angeles, which was released in the United States on March 11, 2011. In an interview with The Mirror, the "Miss Independent" singer shared that the judges were also very wrong in most of their guesses throughout the season. The … On May 29, 2014, Ne-Yo announced his upcoming sixth studio album would be called Non-Fiction. Saturday night's show saw Joss Stone win The Masked Singer as Sausage as Aston Merrygold came in third place as Robin. "Let Me Love You (Until You Learn to Love Yourself)", co-written by Australian singer-songwriter Sia, was released as the second single on July 31, 2012. Richard & Son Theater in New York City, an event hosted by iHeartRadio. [28] It debuted at number four on Japan's Oricon weekly albums chart, selling 55,625 copies in the first week.[29]. Who do you think Peacock is? JOSS Stone has been unmasked as Sausage and crowned the winner of The Masked Singer 2021. [18] The album has been certified platinum by RIAA for a shipment of over one million units. In December 2018, he was the entertainment at 67th Miss Universe pageant where he performed during the final catwalk. In 2009, Billboard ranked him as the 57th Artist of the 2000s decade. His parents were musicians. 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. In the spring of 2011, Ne-Yo collaborated with American rapper Pitbull and Nayer on his single "Give Me Everything", which peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, giving Ne-Yo his second US number-one single, his first since 2006's "So Sick" and his first as a guest artist. In July 2015, Ne-Yo collaborated with Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike on a new song for the Tomorrowland anthem titled "Higher Place". (as in "Realizing Every Dream"), on September 18, 2012. [31] Ne-Yo also met with fans for pictures and autographs in the Cultyard of the ComicCon. Houston re-recorded the song and released it as a single for his 2003 album MH. ', "My mum called me, she was watching, and she said, 'Shaffer caught you! [68] However, at the time of Jackson's death, Ne-Yo's collaborations with him had yet to move past the writing stage. In January 2012, it was reported that Ne-Yo, along with his label imprint Compound Entertainment, had moved from Def Jam Recordings to Motown Records. [18] The album has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for a shipment of over one million units. Many fans suspected Badger to be US rapper Ne-Yo or Gorillaz Damon … The stage name Ne-Yo was coined by Big D Evans, a producer with whom Ne-Yo once worked,[10] because Evans claimed that Ne-Yo sees music like the character Neo sees the Matrix. [88] The pair reconciled during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, with Ne-Yo telling CBS chat show The Talk: "Before the quarantine happened, we were definitely talking divorce, and the quarantine forced us to sit still, block out the noise from the world - you know the world can get very, very loud, and we tend to let the world's opinion mean more in certain situations than it should. He gained fame for his songwriting abilities when he penned his 2004 hit "Let Me Love You" for singer Mario. THE Masked Singer’s Ne-Yo has been accused of abusing his stardom by demanding up to £1,000 to promote struggling artists. [58][59] Ne-Yo is noted for his tenor voice, including his application of falsetto in his works. !! On February 25, 2011, while on his tour in the United Kingdom, he announced his new album would be called Love and Passion and would be released in September, but this was proven false as the title was tentative. Many fans suspected Badger to be US rapper Ne-Yo or Gorillaz Damon Albarn. [12][72], In 2011 Ne-Yo was approached by Cartoon Network to help create an animated series. And, in my personal opinion, the essence of the gentleman is absent right now. Shaffer Chimere Smith was born in Camden, Arkansas. The Masked Singer There are just days to go until The Masked Singer final and the identity of Sausage is a huge talking point. [21], Ne-Yo's third album, Year of the Gentleman, was released internationally on August 5, 2008. Go Inside Their Los Angeles Wedding", "NE-YO's Wife Crystal Smith Shares First Photos of Their 'Beautiful' Son Roman — See the Pics! The jury of Rita Ora, Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall and Mo Gilligan was trying to guess the identities of the remaining celebrities during the program. The identity of Badger has been revealed in the final of The Masked Singer. [27] The album was also released with a limited edition CD+DVD edition complete with the music videos of singles. [13] Despite not seeking a new contract at the time, then-CEO of Def Jam Jay Z signed Ne-Yo to a new deal after he performed for the label's executives. Announcing the birth, Ne-Yo said of his first child, "I've been in love before but this feels like nothing I've ever felt... like I'm in love for the first time. 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. [33] Libra Scale sold 112,000 copies in its first week. His seventh studio album, Good Man, was released on June 8, 2018. [94] In February 2019 he said in an interview that he had lost "like 30 pounds" and had also reversed his tendinitis since he became vegan, calling it "one of the best things he's ever done". [53][54] A new single, "Another Love Song" was released on May 30, 2017. [13] The release of the song led to Ne-Yo being recognized as a top songwriter. His works include: Rihanna's top-ten singles "Unfaithful", "Russian Roulette", and her number-one hit "Take a Bow", Mario Vazquez's "Gallery", Paula DeAnda's "Walk Away (Remember Me)", and Beyoncé Knowles' Billboard Hot 100 number-one single "Irreplaceable", which stayed at the top of the chart for ten consecutive weeks. His parents are both African-American. Ne-Yo has revealed that he struggled to keep his Masked Singer stint under wraps. [17] Later singles released were "When You're Mad" and "Sexy Love", which peaked at number 15 and number seven, respectively. [73] He also stated that he wanted to avoid having the show resemble the anime art style of The Boondocks due to the potential cost of the show's animation style.[73][74]. The Masked Singer … "[81], In September 2011, Ne-Yo revealed that he was expecting his second child with Monyetta Shaw. [9] The group disbanded in 2000, and Smith continued to write songs for other artists before starting his solo career. [50] The album included collaborations with Pitbull and Charisse Mills. [60][61][62][63], Ne-Yo frequently co-writes with Tor Erik Hermansen and Mikkel S. Eriksen of the Norwegian production team Stargate. Ne-Yo has already finished writing songs for American singer and Roc Nation artist Alexis Jordan and her self-titled debut album as well as Jennifer Hudson for her second studio album, I Remember Me, which had a North American release on March 22, 2011. [84] Their son, Shaffer Chimere Smith, Jr., was born on March 15, 2016. [56], On March 27, 2020, Ne-Yo collaborated with Jamaican dancehall singer Charly Black for a new single, Over Again.