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Ne-Yo Albums
Shaffer Chimere Smith (born October 18, 1979), known professionally as Ne-Yo ( ), is an American singer and songwriter. Regarded as a leading figure of 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. Ne-Yo's debut single, "Stay" (featuring Peedi Peedi) was released the following year to lukewarm commercial reception, although its follow-up, "So Sick" became his breakthrough hit as it peaked atop the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Both songs, along with the follow-up singles "When You're Mad" and "Sexy Love", preceded the release of his debut studio album ''In My Own Words'' (2006), which peaked atop the ''Billboard'' 200 and s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WBLS
WBLS (107.5 MHz) is an urban adult contemporary radio format, formatted FM broadcasting, FM radio station, city of license, licensed to New York, New York. It is currently owned and operated by Mediaco Holding, along with sister station WQHT (97.1 FM). The stations share studios in the Hudson Square neighborhood of Lower Manhattan, and WBLS' transmitter is located at the Empire State Building. It was previously owned by YMF Media LLC, owned jointly by investor Ronald Burkle and Magic Johnson, which had assumed control of WBLS and WLIB's former parent company, Inner City Broadcasting Corporation, on October 19, 2012, at a purchase price of United States dollar, $180 million. History Early years The 107.5 frequency in New York City signed on in July 1951 as WEVD-FM, simulcasting its sister station at WWRV, 1330 AM. Within a few years, WEVD-FM moved to WSKQ-FM, 97.9, and 107.5 went off the air. Several years later the New Broadcasting Company, then-owners of WLIB, was awarded ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
