R&B Superstar Ne-Yo Named Music Choice Artist of the Month

Music Choice is celebrating Black History Month with music and exclusive content from R&B Superstar Ne-Yo. The program will highlight Ne-Yo as Music Choice's Artist of the Month throughout February and feature an exclusive interview with him, along with two hosted playlists where he picks his favorite R&B music videos from artists who have changed the game and a playlist featuring his hit songs. Ne-Yo's entire collection of music videos and audio tracks will be featured throughout the month of February across Music Choice Music Channels, On Demand and on the Music Choice app.

"To be honest with you the concept of what R&B is has been lost a little bit...just a little bit. Just behind the fact that R&B stands for Rhythm and Blues. A lot of experimentation in regards to rhythm and cadence and stuff like that...but uh, just the blues element of it ... the vibe of it. There are some cats out there that are definitely trying to keep it alive and there are some cats that have embraced the evolution of...there is nothing wrong with embracing the evolution of. If you listen to R&B from the 50's vs. the R&B from the 60's vs. R&B from the 70's it changes - it's supposed to change, it's supposed evolve with the times and the people we get that. But at the same time, the foundation of R&B has been lost a little bit but is trying to swing back this way. I feel like it's trying."

Shaffer Chimere Smith, known professionally as Ne-Yo, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and actor. Ne-Yo gained fame for his songwriting abilities when he penned his 2004 hit "Let Me Love You" for singer Mario. 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 currently serves as judge for the reality competition series World of Dance with Jennifer Lopez and Derek Hough.

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