Ne-Yo New Senior VP A&R at Motown Records

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Ne-Yo has not only moved from Def Jam to Motown as an artist, but takes on the role of senior VP of A&R at Motown Records that was once held by legendary Smokey Robinson.

Ne-Yo expressed in a statement, “I’m honored that I’ve been given such a prestigious title and trusted with such responsibility; terrified because I know that playing this role in the fashion of one of my career role models, Mr. Smokey Robinson — these are big shoes to fill. But trust, I can handle it.”

Universal Republic and Island Def Jam Motown chairman/CEO Barry Weiss and Senior Vice President of Motown, Ethiopia Habtemariam, have faith and believe in Ne-Yo as well.

Barry Weiss comments on the move to Motown “this move to Motown will provide new and inspiring challenges for Ne-Yo as both an artist and a key member of the new senior management team that is taking form at the label in 2012.” And Habetemarian adds,”In Ne-Yo we have both a global superstar and arguably one of the best songwriters in music. His presence on the executive team only strengthens our commitment to be the very best in R&B.”

Congrats are in order for Ne-Yo on his professional music career move!

[Source: Eurweb.com]