NE-YO 3x Grammy Winner, Perception vs Reality, Finding Peace in Public Eye & Fatherhood | The Pivot

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NE-YO, 3x Grammy Award Winner, biggest hits, writing for Beyonce & Rihanna, perception over reality, finding peace in the public eye and fatherhood
Our era’s king of R&B, known for his love songs and timeless hits, Ne-Yo sits with Ryan, Fred and Channing for in-depth conversation about music, family, fatherhood and finding balance in the public eye, Trying to emulate the R&B legend, Ryan is singing his music to start the show as the guys all get a laugh talking about wardrobe choices, in particular Ryan's so-called R&B outfit and lightening the tone before diving into the deep layers of who Ne-Yo is as a person and wildly talented artist.
Dating back to how his career started, how it took off and how he has been able to maintain his level of excellence and always staying motivated, Ne-Yo talks about how it's not just producing and performing his own music but it's relishing the power of his pen by writing some of the biggest hits for Rihanna to Beyonce to Usher and more. Understanding success comes with living under a microscope, Ne-Yo explains how he's navigated the waters all these years and being able to tune out the opinions of others while putting his faith in himself and his family to validate his work. Channing makes the joke about how females expect Ne-Yo to be the guy singing and writing those love songs in his actual relationships and asks if there is pressure to be that character over his everyday persona.
Out of all the accolades and #1 hits, he shares his biggest accomplishment is being a father and will always put his children first before anything else. He clears the air on misconceptions of him in his personal life and opens up on what life is really like away from the music. Despite being separated from his children's mothers, Ne-Yo has managed to maintain co-parenting duties and understands the importance of a family upbringing. Ne-Yo shares with the guys how he grew up in house full of women with his mother, sisters, aunts which he credits for helping to shape him into the man he is today,
Ne-Yo reflects on his biggest Pivot which he remembers clearly how a long time ago when he first started doing signings at a record store, a young man came up to him and thanked him for saving his life with is music and how the guy was struggling mentally wanting to take his own life, and something in the lyrics and flow of Ne-Yo's music, the young man found comfort and
Most recently, over the summer, Ne-Yo headlined President Biden's July 4th concert at the White House, 24 hours after performing a private celebration at Michael Rubin's Hampton's event with exclusive guests form Kim Kardashian, Beyonce, Jay Z, Tom Brady, Kevin Hart, Leonardo DiCaprrio and many more. Ne-Yo just released his brand-new single "Link Up" which will be featured on his 9th album coming out in 2024.
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[@gyoung09]

My favourite R&B artist. I know he got 3 Grammys but it always feels imo like he never gets the recognition he deserves from the general public. To use a term from the sports world, dude is a generational talent. 🙏🎶

[@BLAZERS-PIP]

Being able to think like a woman is a gift that sounds so easy but a very intricate tool

[@BLAZERS-PIP]

NE-YO is a great artist but a elite songwriter of the highest order

[@sharonblossom9587]

That’s my dude. So sick got me through my divorce .Thank you Neyo for some of my favorite jams. Another dope interview Pivot. 🙌🏾

[@christinebryant8354]

People are born with talent! It’s in his DNA 🧬 that’s why he’s special 🎤

[@markdavis8858]

Most definitely everybody can't play football everybody can't sing rap whatever the case might be you are born with that Talent

[@jenniferrosalynn3188]

Channing said don’t embarrass me 😂😂

[@DrewGems]

This interview was dope... I definitely wanted to hear his answer to the question right as the show was closing though. "Do you feel a responsibility to let the music age with you?" It's good to hear where artists , who've been great for so long, are at now as they continue to do what they love... and how they feel about the ways the industry has changed over time.

[@DrewGems]

BTW... I literally just saw Ne-Yo live this past Friday, so the timing of this was impeccable to round up that experience. He's definitely a top performer, top writer, and one of the most genuine and good people out of music. It's crazy how similar my life and a lot of my perspectives are to his. He grew up around a lot of women in his family, I also did... and his whole philosophy and ideas about the "now", is something that has been apart of my own for some time. We spend way too much time worrying about things that either happened in the past and we can no longer change... or too far ahead that we don't even know whether or not will happen. All we have is literally, right now... in this moment. I think this is one thing that can and will forever change the human species and a lot of our conditions, mentally. Depression is living in the past. Anxiety is living in the future.

[@Carolinakid1984]

Finally back to back episodes of two great guest that were requested

[@ah8064]

How other people feel about us is none of our business. ✨✨✨ It takes a while to learn and adhere to this but it’s so liberating!

[@vittiriowashington5211]

Energy budget

[@Nate-hw1nc]

Powerful talking about his emotions!

[@charlenesmall8358]

Neyo just don't give AF and i respect his honesty. What matters most is his family. I love it

[@michellebarrett2099]

Really? Hes been in the news for some awful shit dealing with his family😅

[@michellebarrett2099]

If it wasn't for sports and music . Just saying.....

[@michellemimibrummer]

Y’all better leave Ryan alone!! 😂 let him be his R&B self!😏 Luv Ne-Yo!! I saw him years ago when he opened up for Alicia Keys’s here in STL! I said to my daughter, he’s fine blow up!🖤💛

[@profesorafleming4808]

😂😂😂😂

[@rdottwordottwo2286]

This is such a nice interview! Luv the pivot!

[@KiahGaddy-cg8lp]

Ask him about Robert Kelly kicking him off tour because NeYo was getting more of a uproar appreciation than him from the crowd

[@equality616]

The Pivot has done it again! Great interview!

[@leekyoverhere]

Damn what an incredible interview. NeYo is a generational talent man this is great stuff. Seem like a good man and intelligent artist. Solid. Love to the Pivot!

[@minasia2001]

Shaffer said mind y’all business, Neyo said go play my music 😜

[@dashiarahmaan8478]

Guys that was a great interview. I really love the way Ne-Yo answered the questions. Y’all are amazing together!! This has to be by far one of my favorite podcasts.❤

[@BMMR05-Brandii]

People let on Ne-Yo..but he was one the most talented artist..and delivers every time..to hear the humble conversation was great insight ..to remind people that celebrities are people too..let's goooo PIVOT ...keep it coming👏🏿👏🏻👏🏽👏🏿👏🏻👏🏽

[@tigerjsteal]

*still is. Popularity doesn't determine talent. Forever will be a quality artist!

[@kathydavis7446]

Kudos to Ne-Yo. Awesome interview fellas. Thanks!🥂

[@travishayward126]

Great show guys. Neyo got music for days.keep them coming

[@TGPI]

To err is human, to forgive is divine! No one is perfect, being a musical celebrity doesn't make one above making mistakes. The same mercy that we expect whenever we are wrong, we need to extend to others whenever they are wrong!

[@KathyKateShort]

Wow,great interview,makes me love Ne-Yo even more.such a genius.

[@ernestevansjr6009]

another great one The pivot is getting work done!!👏

[@DemarcusSellers-yc7lz]

ANOTHER ONE 🔥

[@tiffanyneal5607]

Dope interview Gentleman!!!

[@tyronemcfall1757]

Great job GUYS!! Keep up the good work @!!!❤❤✌

[@tommclain8893]

Ne-Yo deep caring man knows which side is up. I never knew much about til now. He has my respect. Pivot excellent, fun time spent.

[@01mercuryhg]

yall need to start having audiences, i would love to see this ish in person!

[@mikewhit7406]

Awh man show jus started... Im finna luv dis

[@marquisgreer9386]

Dope Interview!!

[@cestmoi5702]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!! I don't know his music, but now I'm curious because of how powerful this man is. He is wise.

[@marciojackson362]

Man great interview!!!

[@tracygriffith6089]

Another epic episode! Love NeYo!

[@chimukalombe5132]

Interview was great……I think ne yo is one of the realest celebrities the world has ever seen. Zambia loves you

[@Amilo56]

Great interview!! NEYO✅

[@neldamayfield3037]

Y’all are hilarious!!

[@hfeliciano9780]

This was a very good interview.

[@cornbreadseries]

EXCELLENT INTERVIEW 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@christcorvettesandcars3098]

I have watched you guys for a long time shut out the neo that was truly a man’s man right there!! It’s all about love really

[@Ldyroz1]

I currently have NeYo's collaboration with Yung Bleu on rotation Walk through the fire... Another great interview❤

[@retailmenot1427]

While I do feel people sleep on Ne-Yo, he’s always been the epitome of true artistry for me.

[@MrJones8560]

Fellas!!!

[@stevevang8888]

Music is life ❤

[@N80N8theGr8]

This interview venue looks beautiful

[@azwildcat4345]

❤ Ne-Yo music & songwriting from the very beginning 🎵🎶 God bless you & your family.

[@eddiehookerjr]

Dope episode...Really want to hear his answer to the question RC was asking when they wrapped up.

[@marylandterpz]

NeYo Underrated...

[@shanacarter7026]

Enjoyed listening to him!

[@jacquelinejackson1841]

YASSSSSSS NE-YO!!!!!!!!! I LOVE THIS!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@RudelyAwake]

Love your podcast

[@katrinathomas5531]

Love it ❤

[@datoneman26]

34:59 when he sit up and said don't have Me say f u in front of neo was everything to me lol that's some dirty south old folks stuff lol

[@cpeezy02]

Dope response about family and being private

[@tbrown3402]

Everyone needs a friend like Channing 😂😂 that’s my dawg!

[@hungerbreedssuccess]

Legendary

[@christophergresco9677]

RC with the Ronald MCDONALD'S on 😂😂☠️☠️

[@Xtrekker1]

Love all about this one.

[@oneinonlyjokerteamjoker6729]

Episode giving nothing but knowledge.. Ne-Yo is the Truth✊🏽

[@chisangafilm2291]

RC is so loose in the intro and I love it hahahaha

[@noskuater]

I’m gonna need the details on that Pivot Bomber jacket RC rockin’.

[@melissabooker8517]

That hat Freddy T🔥🔥🔥

[@jacquelinejackson1841]

Talk yo shit Ne-YO!!!! ❤

[@McNetDeck]

S/o to the Ne-Yo Effect. Great movie

[@onetimelife1]

Neyo a legend. Great interview 🔥💪🏾

[@sarapatterson6531]

Ok. Addendum. RC asks the best questions ever. He's Mt favorite. But dammit, I love all 3 of these dudes. Best in the business. I love y'all for real.

[@kareneverett125]

GREAT INTERVIEW !!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@talula293]

Love Neyo❤

[@mulengasilwamba4724]

Wow!!❤

[@phillipmcfarlane1392]

"You can't".🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@smvballer6]

Into straight comedy 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@BLAZERS-PIP]

If Danny boy would’ve became a superstar he’d be NE-YO

[@jkileo]

Anxiety is the future , depression is the past live in the moment..

[@damiene.jackson2209]

YOOOOO FRED 47 IS A DOPE AGE..... 7/28/1976 WAS A BEAUTIFUL TIME 4 ME

[@luticia23]

Omg I love hot. Ryan 😂

[@supernaturalinc]

I have family all over Arkansas, including Camden and Little Rock. It's a small world, all of the time...

[@taw4159]

Sorry Channing, Fred is the looker 👀 😁 love you guys

[@lynnissa6450]

It's just something about Fred 😂

[@thuli4454]

It’s Ryan for me

[@01mercuryhg]

Have had a crush on Fred since high school 😂

[@alexhoward1516]

Omg u get The dream, polo Don , Jamie fox , will smith 😫😫

[@smvballer6]

“Kiss my a%%” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 1:35

[@mmm76936]

🔥🔥🙌🏾💪🏾

[@leahmaye9678]

Rc is funny azz he'll. He sound crazy 🤣🤣🤣🤣.

[@johnnelson2566]

That jacket RC has is dope I want one

[@rhondabland923]

Excellent interview!

[@johnnyvansguard869]

Looks like Celsius offered more money than Happy Dad

[@christinebryant8354]

Music is powerful, healing ❤️‍🩹 Love ❤️ explosive 🧨 it’s definitely needed!

[@CierraSalleyHinds]

I'm courted, chased, and pursued my wife because of Ne-Yo's music! He'll ALWAYS have a special place in my heart🥰

[@lockyock7]

We good 😂😂😂😂

[@smvballer6]

25:49- 25:55 deep point 🎯

[@ryanloyd840]

Didn't know Ne-Yo is from the 501! Hee hee🤣

[@mealtime167]

Neo articulated why I deleted all My social media . Idc bout other people opinions . I don’t like everyone nun my business and i don’t take pics everyday . Plus that shit bad for my mental health . My confidence is fine as it is .. I don’t need something constantly telling me I’m not good enough ..

[@clevelandknight1094]

We need to, no we deserve the answer to the that last question. Really it was irresponsible for RC to ask that question at the end anyway. 😂

[@smvballer6]

8:04 …here we go 😂😂😂😂, always starting sexual conversations 😂😂😂😂😂

[@kymtaylor5890]

Thank goodness the baggy look is back 😊😂

[@NEWJACKson445]

Queen City/Camden, Arkansas REPRESENT baby

[@adga010968]

@RyanClark where can I buy this Jacket sir!!! I need it!!! Amazing interview, I admire Neyo and study his vocals and harmonies as an inspiring Singer/Songwriter myself.

[@nbaah95]

So can we get a video of the last question being answered

[@tashawnfordham6480]

Man how RC gon end it with that great question 🤦🏾‍♂️ and we not get the answer!

[@BigShonWilson1]

Steven Jackson the Forgotten Ram 39

[@Carolinakid1984]

Lol

[@whatsupcoolbrother]

Taurus gang

[@HIWWPI_2024]

I agree don’t put so much importance on other peoples opinion of you, especially more than your own. Don’t allow it.