Def Jam artist Ne-Yo is taking Compound Entertainment and moving to Motown....
"NE-YO is an enormously talented artist, songwriter, and producer," said UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC and ISLAND DEF JAM MOTOWN Chairman/CEO BARRY WEISS, "In fact, he's one of the greatest songwriters of our times. His track record of success at DEF JAM will always be a benchmark. But 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."
"I'm a combination of excited, honored and terrified all at once!" said NE-YO. "Excited about a new beginning here at Motown, 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 idols and career role models Mr. SMOKEY ROBINSON, these are big shoes to fill... but trust, I can handle it."
