Ne-Yo's Most Trendsetting Moments

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Ne-Yo's Most Trendsetting Moments - From the beginning of his career Ne-Yo has never strayed away from standing out. Here are the moments where his light shined bright and he showed the music industry exactly what he's made of.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Celebrate the Vision - Ne-Yo entered the industry on a high note. The singer-, songwriter-producer got his start by penning the highly successful hit "Let Me Love You" for Mario. And that's where the trendsetting began. (Photo: Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

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Celebrate the Vision - Ne-Yo entered the industry on a high note. The singer-, songwriter-producer got his start by penning the highly successful hit "Let Me Love You" for Mario. And that's where the trendsetting began. (Photo: Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Ne-Yo, In My Own Words - Ne-Yo was already penning hits (don’t forget Mario’s “Let Me Love You”) and his debut as an artist did not disappoint. With hit singles “So Sick,” “When You’re Mad,” and “Sexy Love,” Ne-Yo proved he can throw down on the mic as fiercely as he could on the pen. There hasn’t been a songwriter who can do both writer and artist so seamlessly since Babyface.(Photo: Def Jam / Compound)

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Carving a Space - With his debut album, In My Own Words, Ne-Yo set the stage for more magic moments to come. In My Own Words went platinum with the two singles "When You're Mad" and "Sexy Love" hitting number 15 and number 7 respectively on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. (Photo: Def Jam, Compound)

Expansion - In 2007 Ne-Yo performed at an exclusive fundraiser for then presidential candidate Baraka Obama with the Goo Goo Dolls, further showing his versatility and marketability as an artist.  (Photos from Left: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Power 105.1, Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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Expansion - In 2007 Ne-Yo performed at an exclusive fundraiser for then presidential candidate Baraka Obama with the Goo Goo Dolls, further showing his versatility and marketability as an artist.  (Photos from Left: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Power 105.1, Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

Who's the Boss? - We'd like to think that Gabrielle Union's cameo in the "Miss Independent" video helped lay the groundwork for her bossy leading role on Being Mary Jane. Not only did he feature stunning leading ladies in the videos, but he also received Grammy awards for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song for the track. Boss! (Photo: Def Jam)

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Who's the Boss? - We'd like to think that Gabrielle Union's cameo in the "Miss Independent" video helped lay the groundwork for her bossy leading role on Being Mary Jane. Not only did he feature stunning leading ladies in the videos, but he also received Grammy awards for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song for the track. Boss! (Photo: Def Jam)

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Taking His Talent to the Screen - The singer made his memorable mark in 2007 as a co-star in the film Stomp the Yard opposite Columbus Short.  (Photo: Fitzroy Barrett /Landov)

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Taking His Talent to the Screen - The singer made his memorable mark in 2007 as a co-star in the film Stomp the Yard opposite Columbus Short.  (Photo: Fitzroy Barrett /Landov)

Stand Out - In 2009 Billboard named Ne-Yo the 57th Artist of the 2000s decade.  (Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images) 

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Stand Out - In 2009 Billboard named Ne-Yo the 57th Artist of the 2000s decade.  (Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images) 

Painting a New Picture - Ne-Yo collaborated with comic genius Stan Lee to create a comic book (Libra Scale) to accompany his album of the same title. The comic followed the character Jerome as he dealt with his superpower of not being able to fall in love.   (Photo: WENN)

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Painting a New Picture - Ne-Yo collaborated with comic genius Stan Lee to create a comic book (Libra Scale) to accompany his album of the same title. The comic followed the character Jerome as he dealt with his superpower of not being able to fall in love.   (Photo: WENN)

Following Greatness, Leading the Pack - Recently being named the senior vice president of A&R for Motown Records, Ne-Yo also won the Hal David Starlight Award from Songwriter's Hall of Fame in 2012, following in the steps of greats such as Berry Gordy (a 2014 BET Honors Honoree).    (Photo: Matthew Peyton/Getty Images for SAKS)

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Following Greatness, Leading the Pack - Recently being named the senior vice president of A&R for Motown Records, Ne-Yo also won the Hal David Starlight Award from Songwriter's Hall of Fame in 2012, following in the steps of greats such as Berry Gordy (a 2014 BET Honors Honoree).    (Photo: Matthew Peyton/Getty Images for SAKS)

'Incredible' Moment - Known for always expanding his brand and artistry, Ne-Yo teamed up with the legendary Celine Dion for her latest album, Love Me Back to Life, on a track called "Incredible." (Photo: Tyler Golden/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank)

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'Incredible' Moment - Known for always expanding his brand and artistry, Ne-Yo teamed up with the legendary Celine Dion for her latest album, Love Me Back to Life, on a track called "Incredible." (Photo: Tyler Golden/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank)