With announcements from leading ladies Beyonce and Fantasia, seems Fall 2011 is a great season for R&B – with the ‘B’, apparently, being for ‘babies’.  And, while fans are anxiously expecting ‘Sexy Love’ singer Ne-Yo‘s new music projects, US Weekly reports the singer is expecting a few new things of his own.

US Weekly reports:

“The “Closer” singer (real name: Shaffer Chimere Smith) and his longtime girlfriend, Atlanta boutique owner Monyetta Shaw, are engaged and expecting their second child together, her rep confirms.  According to a source, baby number two is due very soon — in October.”

Congratulations are certainly in order for the hitmaker, whose first child was born in November 2010.  In related news, fans should be expecting more new music from Ne-Yo as his Kevin Hart-hosted mixtape 101 and fifth studio album will be arriving in the coming months.

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Having already won over critics with the original incarnation of ‘Link Up,’ his first single in a year, Ne-Yo is looking to see that success replicated commercially by giving the blazing tune an official remix.

Tapping GRAMMY-nominated rapper Fabolous to assist, the duo – who boast several collaborations together over the years including 2008’s ‘She Got Her Own’ and 2007’s ‘Make Me Better’ – reunite for the 90’s-flavored ‘Link.’

“I’ve been givin’ into everything you mention (Ooh) / Lovin’ you is my only intention, oh (Ooh) / Put in somethin’ know you, I know you been missin’ (Ooh) / Girl, that’s my mission,” Ne-Yo croons on the Hitmaka, Cardiak and Wu10-produced jam that borrows prominently elements of Zhane‘s ‘Hey Mr. DJ.’

See the remix visual inside.

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Summer may be officially over, but Ne-Yo is still enjoying some fun in the Miami sun in the music video for his latest single ‘Link Up.’

“Tell me I’m your favorite tonight / And we gon’ do, we gon’ do everything you like,” he sings over the Hitmaka, Cardiak, and Wu10-produced track/

Bolstered by a prominent feature of Michael Wycoff’s 1982 hit ‘Looking Up to You,’ ‘Link’ comes as the first taste of new music since 2022’s ‘Self Explanatory‘ album and is among many cuts getting the live treatment aboard the Pleasure P and Mario-assisted ‘Champagne & Roses Tour’ (formerly featuring Robin Thicke).

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Ne-Yo has unwrapped a brand-new Christmas jam.

Christened ‘Everyday Is A Holiday,’ the festive cut arrives as a fresh addition to the deluxe edition of the R&B crooner’s holiday project ‘Another Kind of Christmas.’

Cooing to a lover, the singer belts: “you make, you make, everyday feel like a holiday for me / Lady by day, freak by night / hold me down when I gotta take flight / you make, you make, everyday feel like a holiday for me.”

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Ne-Yo‘s latest album, the July 15-released ‘Self Explanatory,’ may log his first LP to miss the top 40 of the Billboard 200 upon its debut, but that’s certainly not stopping the singer-songwriter from attempting to turn the tide on its success narrative.

Undoubtedly dominating headlines as of late for more personal matters than professional (see: looming divorce, accusations of infidelity, etc.), Ne-Yo (born Shaffer Smith) is looking to bring the focus back to his music by releasing another single from the ill-fated opus.

Titled ‘Layin Low,’ the single features rising R&B artist Zae France and sees the two trade verses about a good girl who’s gone bad after getting a taste of the city life.

“You in L.A, but ain’t layin’ low / You out that way just to gas you up / Oh girl, I know you out there / You ain’t like that, no
You in L.A, but ain’t layin’ low / You ain’t layin’ low (’cause you outside),” they croon on the cut’s chorus.

Hear the song in full inside and peep it’s accompanying music video.

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Ne-Yo may have collected criticaly acclaim aplenty for his latest album, the July 15-released ‘Self Explanatory,’ but the LP hasn’t been able to boast that same success commercially.

Entering the Billboard 200 at #184 this week, the project marks his first studio effort to debut outside of the top 40 on the tally.

Undeterred by the slow start, the singer-songwriter (born Shaffer Smith) is pressing forward with showcasing more of the tunes found aboard ‘Self Explanatory.’  Having already won over R&B lovers with the set’s housed cuts ‘You Got the Body,’ ‘U 2 Luv,’ ‘Don’t Love Me,’ and ‘Stay Down,’ the GRAMMY winner is following those gems with a visual for the new song ‘Handle Me Gently.’

Look inside to see the clip, which acts as a behind-the-scenes glimpse of sorts showing how the 42-year-old makes musical magic in the studio.

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Barely three weeks separate Ne-Yo fans from the July 15 release of ‘Self-Explanatory,’ his first studio album since 2018’s ‘Good Man.’

And after thrilling music lovers with housed cuts like ‘Stay Down’ (featuring Yung Bleu) and ‘Don’t Love Me,’ the singer-songwriter’s certainly hoping they’ll fall in love with his seductive new cut ‘You Got the Body.’

Directed by Teyana Taylor, the visual sees Ne-Yo showing off some footwork while a pole dancer flexes an equally impressive routine in the background.

Needless to say, this isn’t exactly one for the kiddies.  See the banging ‘Body’ inside:

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As Ne-Yo fans get closer to the release of ‘Self-Explanatory,’ his first studio album since 2018’s ‘Good Man,’ the singer-songwriter is making good on his promise to keep the new music flowing.

Having already won rave reviews for his most recent singles ‘Stay Down,’ ‘What If,’ and ‘Don’t Love Me,’ the 42-year-old is undoubtedly hoping music lovers will love his newest drop, ‘You Got the Body.’

A bedroom-ready banger, the sexy tune sees Ne-Yo gives a special lady props for her…assets.

“Black mixed with some other shit (Oh) / Tatted, hella thick / Hair down to her waistline (Woo) / Shawty move her body to the base line (Yeah),” he croons.

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Just weeks after it was announced Ne-Yo will be starring opposite former ‘Empire’ star Serayah aboard the forthcoming romantic comedy ‘Sound of Christmas’ (as we reported here), the two – who previously shared screen time aboard VH1’s ‘Hip Hop Christmas’ – have unwrapped yet another collaboration.

This time teaming for the music video to his latest single ‘Don’t Love Me,’ Ne-Yo narrates as Serayah acts out the emotional rollercoaster of a love-gone-wrong alongside ‘P-Valley’ actor Tyler Lepley.  Ultimately, he urges her to move on.

“Please, oh, please, don’t love me / Walk away, you’ll be better for it / I can’t be, your happy / Walk away, you’ll be better for it, girl / I’m only gonna hurt you,” he pleads on the emotional track.

Hop inside to see the dramatic ‘Don’t Love Me.’ which is believed to be the latest taste of what’s set to line his forthcoming album, ‘Self-Explanatory.’

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As Ne-Yo fans ready themselves for the release of ‘Self-Explanatory,’ the long-awaited succeeding studio album to 2018’s ‘Good Man,’ more good news surfaces about projects the 42-year-old is attached to.

Just months after winning rave reviews for starring opposite Keri Hilson and Serayah in VH1’s ‘Hip Hop Family Christmas,’ the singer (born Shaffer Smith) is reuniting with the latter for yet another yuletide-flavored flick.

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With his critically acclaimed, December 2021-released EP, ‘No, I’m Not Ok,’ in his rear view, rapper Yung Bleu is already making moves toward his next project.

What’s believed to be among the first fruit of the yet-titled effort is the Ne-Yo-assisted ‘Walk Through the Fire.’

“I fell in love with you / That’s why it’s hard to say goodbye / That’s why every time you smile / I get a little bit closer to the sky,” the duo share on the Jerry Lang II-produced track.

Coming as their second collaboration in as many months (following the stirring ‘Stay Down’), look inside to hear how ‘Fire’ lives up to its titling.

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Ne-Yo may be putting the finishing touches on his eighth studio album, the March-due ‘Self Explanatory,’ but ahead of its release longtime fans of the singer-songwriter can expect to hear his unmistakable voice aboard another highly anticipated R&B project:  Aaliyah‘s first posthumous studio album.

Titled ‘Unstoppable,’ the LP – due on digital shelves later this month – features a studded list of guest stars including Ne-Yo (born Shaffer Smith) as well as Drake, The Weeknd, Chris Brown, Future, and more.

Taking to press recently, Smith gushed when quizzed about his contribution to the long-awaited effort.  Look inside to see what he said.

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