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Ne-Yo discography
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| Ne-Yo discography | |
|---|---|
 Ne-Yo in a recording studio in 2011 | |
| Studio albums | 9 |
| Compilation albums | 3 |
| Singles | 41 |
| Music videos | 31 |
| Other appearances | 13 |
The discography of American singer Ne-Yo consists of nine studio albums, forty-one singles, several guest appearances with other artists, as well as production and songwriting for other artists.
In 2006, Ne-Yo's debut album, In My Own Words, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 in the United States. His second single, "So Sick", reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100; it was also Ne-Yo's first UK number-one single.[1][2] The album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America in the US and gold by the British Phonographic Industry in the UK.[3][4] Ne-Yo's second album, Because of You, was released in May 2007; it debuted at number one in the US and number six in the UK.[1][2] The first single, "Because of You", peaked at number two in the US and number four in the UK.[1][2] The album was certified platinum in the US and silver in the UK.[3][4]
Ne-Yo's third album, Year of the Gentleman, was released in September 2008 and debuted at number two in both the US and the UK.[1][2] The first single, "Closer", became Ne-Yo's second UK number-one single and peaked at number seven in the US.[1][2] Year of the Gentleman was certified platinum in the US.[3] In September 2009, Ne-Yo released his first greatest hits album, Ne-Yo: The Collection, in Japan.[5]
Albums
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales | Certifications | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [6] |
US R&B/HH [7] |
AUS [8] |
CAN [9] |
GER [10] |
IRL [11] |
NLD [12] |
NZ [13] |
SWI [14] |
UK [15] | ||||
| In My Own Words |
|
1 | 1 | 41 | 9 | 27 | 81 | 50 | 35 | 11 | 14 |
|
|
| Because of You |
|
1 | 1 | 39 | 8 | 54 | 34 | 30 | 34 | 49 | 6 | ||
| Year of the Gentleman |
|
2 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 22 | 13 | 26 | 6 | 9 | 2 | ||
| Libra Scale |
|
9 | 4 | 36 | 57 | 53 | 24 | 48 | — | 15 | 11 |
|
|
| R.E.D. | 4 | 1 | 37 | 24 | 83 | 26 | 34 | — | 40 | 17 |
|
| |
| Non-Fiction |
|
5 | 1 | 25 | — | 75 | 78 | 44 | 29 | 59 | 16 |
|
|
| Good Man |
|
33 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Another Kind of Christmas |
|
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Self-Explanatory |
|
184 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||||||||
Compilation albums
[edit]| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Certifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| JPN [30] | |||
| Ne-Yo: The Collection |
|
4 | |
| Ne-Yo – Triple Pack: In My Own Words / Because of You / Year of the Gentleman |
|
— | |
| Ne-Yo 20 - All Time Best |
|
— |
Singles
[edit]As lead artist
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [35] |
US R&B/HH [36] |
AUS [37] |
CAN [38] |
GER [39] |
IRL [11] |
NLD [12] |
NZ [13] |
SWI [14] |
UK [40] | ||||
| "Stay" (featuring Peedi Peedi) |
2005 | — | 36 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | In My Own Words | |
| "So Sick" | 2006 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 1 | ||
| "When You're Mad" | 15 | 4 | 81 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Sexy Love" | 7 | 2 | 14 | — | 28 | 7 | 42 | 8 | 29 | 5 | |||
| "Because of You" | 2007 | 2 | 7 | 23 | 19 | 30 | 9 | 12 | 1 | 51 | 4 | Because of You | |
| "Do You" | 26 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 100 | |||
| "Can We Chill" | — | 52 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 62 | |||
| "Go on Girl" | 96 | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 27 | |||
| "Closer" | 2008 | 7 | 21 | 8 | 19 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 17 | 1 | Year of the Gentleman | |
| "Miss Independent" | 7 | 1 | 40 | 21 | 30 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 67 | 6 | |||
| "Single" (with New Kids on the Block) |
—[A] | — | 116 | 42 | — | — | — | — | — | 81 | The Block | ||
| "She Got Her Own" (featuring Jamie Foxx and Fabolous) |
54 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Year of the Gentleman | ||
| "Mad" | 11 | 5 | 82 | 23 | — | 30 | 30 | 5 | — | 19 | |||
| "Part of the List" | 2009 | — | 70 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Nobody"[B] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Never Knew I Needed" (with Cassandra Steen) |
— | 56 | — | — | 64 | — | — | — | — | 99 | The Princess and the Frog | ||
| "Beautiful Monster" | 2010 | 53 | 61 | 53 | 40 | 13 | 9 | 28 | 20 | 15 | 1 |
|
Libra Scale |
| "Champagne Life" | 75 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "One in a Million" | 87 | 17 | 78 | — | — | — | — | — | 52 | 20 |
| ||
| "Think Like a Man" (with Jennifer Hudson featuring Rick Ross) |
2012 | 90 | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Think like a Man | |
| "Lazy Love" | —[C] | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | R.E.D. | ||
| "Let Me Love You (Until You Learn to Love Yourself)" | 6 | — | 8 | 11 | 61 | 5 | 20 | 20 | 55 | 1 | |||
| "Don't Make Em Like You" (featuring Wiz Khalifa) |
— | 47 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Forever Now" | —[D] | — | 51 | — | 64 | — | — | — | — | 31 | |||
| "Should Be You" | 2013 | — | 241 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Incredible" (with Celine Dion) |
— | — | — | 44 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Loved Me Back to Life | ||
| "Money Can't Buy" (featuring Jeezy) |
2014 | — | 41 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-Fiction | |
| "She Knows" (featuring Juicy J) |
19 | 6 | — | 85 | — | — | — | — | — | 28 | |||
| "Time of Our Lives" (with Pitbull) |
9 | — | 12 | 10 | 22 | 36 | 15 | 12 | 35 | 27 | |||
| "Coming with You" | 2015 | — | 211 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | ||
| "Another Love Song" | 2017 | — | 231 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album single | |
| "Good Man"[53] | 2018 | — | 151 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Good Man | |
| "Push Back" (with Bebe Rexha and Stefflon Don)[54] |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Pinky Ring" (featuring O.T. Genasis)[55] |
2020 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album single | |
| "U 2 Luv" (featuring Jeremih) |
66 | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Self Explanatory | ||
| "Raider Colors"[56] (with Ice Cube and Too $hort featuring DJ Nina 9 and Rayven Justice) |
2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album single | |
| "What If" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Self Explanatory | ||
| "Stay Down" (featuring Yung Bleu) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Don't Love Me" | 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "You Got the Body" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Handle Me Gently" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Link Up" (solo or remix featuring Fabolous) |
2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | TBA | |
| "2 Million Secrets"[57] | 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Show Me"[58] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Simple Things" | 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. 1 denotes a peak on the Hot R&B Songs chart. | |||||||||||||
As featured artist
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [35] |
US R&B/HH [36] |
AUS [37] |
CAN [38] |
GER [59] |
IRL [11] |
NLD [12] |
NZ [13] |
SWI [14] |
UK [40] | ||||
| "Feels So Good" (Remy Ma featuring Ne-Yo) |
2006 | —[E] | 120 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | There's Something About Remy: Based on a True Story | |
| "Back Like That" (Ghostface Killah featuring Ne-Yo) |
61 | 14 | — | — | — | 48 | — | — | — | 46 | Fishscale | ||
| "Put It in a Letter" (Mic Little featuring Ne-Yo) |
— | 91 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Put It in a Letter | ||
| "Make Me Better" (Fabolous featuring Ne-Yo) |
2007 | 8 | 2 | — | 79 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
|
From Nothin' to Somethin' |
| "Sexual Healing" (Sarah Connor featuring Ne-Yo) |
— | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | 41 | — | Soulicious | ||
| "Hate That I Love You" (Rihanna featuring Ne-Yo) |
7 | 20 | 14 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 22 | 6 | 13 | 15 | Good Girl Gone Bad | ||
| "Bust It Baby (Part 2)" (Plies featuring Ne-Yo) |
2008 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | 81 | Definition of Real | |
| "Finer Things" (DJ Felli Fel featuring Kanye West, Jermaine Dupri, Fabolous and Ne-Yo) |
—[F] | 80 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album single | ||
| "By My Side" (Jadakiss featuring Ne-Yo) |
— | 53 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | The Last Kiss | ||
| "Camera Phone" (The Game featuring Ne-Yo) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 48 | LAX | ||
| "Knock You Down" (Keri Hilson featuring Kanye West and Ne-Yo) |
2009 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 9 | 30 | 2 | 24 | 1 | — | 5 | In a Perfect World... | |
| "Be on You" (Flo Rida featuring Ne-Yo) |
19 | — | — | 61 | — | — | — | — | — | 51 | R.O.O.T.S. | ||
| "Sunshine" (Phyllisia featuring Ne-Yo and Flo Rida) |
— | 62 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album single | ||
| "What You Do" (Chrisette Michele featuring Ne-Yo) |
— | 57 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Epiphany | ||
| "Baby by Me" (50 Cent featuring Ne-Yo) |
28 | 7 | 24 | 53 | 26 | 27 | — | — | 43 | 17 |
|
Before I Self Destruct | |
| "Angels Cry" (Mariah Carey featuring Ne-Yo) |
2010 | — | 90 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 81 | Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel | |
| "Super High" (Rick Ross featuring Ne-Yo) |
100 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Teflon Don | ||
| "Give Me Everything" (Pitbull featuring Ne-Yo, Afrojack and Nayer) |
2011 | 1 | 79 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | Planet Pit | |
| "Legendary" (DJ Khaled featuring Chris Brown, Keyshia Cole and Ne-Yo) |
— | 100 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | We the Best Forever | ||
| "No More" (LL Cool J featuring Ne-Yo) |
—[G] | 87 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album single | ||
| "Turn All the Lights On" (T-Pain featuring Ne-Yo) |
2012 | —[H] | — | 14 | 45 | 44 | — | — | 7 | — | — | Revolver | |
| "Leave You Alone" (Young Jeezy featuring Ne-Yo) |
51 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
|
Thug Motivation 103: Hustlerz Ambition | |
| "Let's Go" (Calvin Harris featuring Ne-Yo) |
17 | —[I] | 17 | 19 | 59 | 6 | 44 | 14 | 40 | 2 | 18 Months | ||
| "Hands in the Air" (Timbaland featuring Ne-Yo) |
—[J] | — | 56 | 88 | 37 | — | — | — | 26 | — | Step Up Revolution soundtrack | ||
| "Turn Around" (Conor Maynard featuring Ne-Yo) |
—[K] | — | 43 | — | 76 | 14 | 20 | 28 | — | 8 | Contrast | ||
| "Play Hard" (David Guetta featuring Ne-Yo and Akon) |
2013 | 64 | — | 16 | 34 | 8 | 8 | 37 | 11 | 3 | 6 | Nothing but the Beat 2.0 | |
| "Tonight" (Jessica Sanchez featuring Ne-Yo) |
— | — | 42 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Me, You and the Music | ||
| "Higher Place" (Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike featuring Ne-Yo) |
2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | —[L] | — | Non-album single | |
| "Marry You" (Diamond Platnumz featuring Ne-Yo) |
2017 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | A Boy from Tandale | |
| "Unlove You"[76] (Armin van Buuren featuring Ne-Yo) |
2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Balance | |
| "Me Quedaré Contigo" (with Pitbull featuring Lenier and El Micha)[77] |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 74 | Libertad 548 | ||
| "Over Again" (Charly Black featuring Ne-Yo)[78] |
2020 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | |
| "Shake"[79] (with L.L.A.M.A. and Carmen DeLeon) |
2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "No Plans For Love"[80] (D-Nice featuring Ne-Yo and Kent Jones) |
— | 41 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Let Me Go"[81] (Benny Benassi featuring Ne-Yo) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Kiss Me It's Christmas"[82] (with Leona Lewis) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 87 | Christmas, With Love Always | ||
| "Through The Fire" (Yung Bleu featuring Ne-Yo) |
2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Tantra | |
| "Real Man" (Behani featuring Ne-Yo) |
— | — | — | 44 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album single | ||
| "Mexico" (Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike featuring Ne-Yo and Danna Paola) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | TBA | ||
| "2 the Moon" (Pitbull featuring Ne-Yo and Afrojack) |
2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||||||||
Promotional singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [35] |
UK [40] | |||
| "The Way You Move" (featuring Trey Songz and T-Pain) |
2011 | —[M] | — | Non-album single |
| "Who's Taking You Home" | 2014 | — | — | Non-Fiction |
| "Religious" | — | — | ||
| "One More" (featuring T.I.) |
2015 | — | 195 | |
| "Apology"[83] | 2018 | — | — | Good Man |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | ||||
Other charted songs
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US R&B/HH [36] |
UK [40] | |||
| "Leaving Tonight" (featuring Jennifer Hudson) |
2007 | 55 | — | Because of You |
| "Good Night Good Morning" (with Alexandra Burke) |
2009 | — | 129 | Overcome |
| "Telekinesis" | 2011 | —[N] | — | Libra Scale |
| "Crazy Love" (featuring Fabolous) |
72 | — | ||
| "Miss Right" | 2012 | —[O] | — | R.E.D. |
| "Should Be You"[N] (featuring Fabolous and Diddy) |
—[P] | — | ||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | ||||
Guest appearances
[edit]| Title | Year | Other performer(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Minority Report"[85] | 2006 | Jay-Z | Kingdom Come |
| "My Drink n My 2 Step" (Remix)[86] | 2007 | Cassidy, Kanye West, Swizz Beatz | none |
| "Hot Thing" (Remix)[87] | Talib Kweli, Jean Grae | ||
| "Gentleman's Affair"[88] | 2008 | The Game | LAX |
| "Good Night Good Morning"[89] | 2009 | Alexandra Burke | Overcome |
| "Makin' Love"[90] | Fabolous | Loso's Way | |
| "You Don't Know Me Girl"[91] | Mister D, Kryptonite | Year Of The Gangster | |
| "Choose"[92] | David Guetta, Kelly Rowland | One Love | |
| "Bossy Lady"[93] | Rick Ross | Deeper Than Rap | |
| "The Life"[94] | Willy Northpole | Tha Connect | |
| "Good Night Good Morning"[95] | Brandy | none | |
| "Other Side"[96] | 2010 | Shanell, Lil Wayne | Shut Up and Listen |
| "Tell Me a Secret"[97] | Ludacris | Battle of the Sexes | |
| "U Get on My Nerves"[98] | Jazmine Sullivan | Love Me Back | |
| "Do What You Do"[99] | Madcon | Contraband | |
| "It's OK"[100] | Maino | none | |
| "Don't Say You Don't Love Me"[101] | Mister D, MC Magic | Midnight Love & Oldies, Vol. 1 | |
| "She Crazy"[102] | Rick Ross, Aaliyah | Ashes to Ashes | |
| "Look at Her (You Be Killin' Em Part 2)"[103] | 2011 | Fabolous, Ryan Leslie | The S.O.U.L. Tape |
| "Legendary" | DJ Khaled, Chris Brown, Keyshia Cole | We the Best Forever | |
| "White Linen (Coolin')"[104] | Wale | Ambition | |
| "Only Human"[105] | 2012 | Tim McGraw | Emotional Traffic |
| "Maybach Music IV"[106] | Rick Ross | God Forgives, I Don't | |
| "Get It In"[107] | 2013 | Funkmaster Flex, Swizz Beatz | Who You Mad At? Me Or Yourself? |
| "We Go Where Ever We Want"[108] | French Montana, Raekwon | Excuse My French | |
| "Tired of Dreaming"[109] | Wale, Rick Ross | The Gifted | |
| "Twerk It" (Remix)[110] | Busta Rhymes, Vybz Kartel, T.I., Jeremih, French Montana | none | |
| "Respect That You Earn"[111] | Yo Gotti, Wale | I Am | |
| "Could Be Me"[112] | 2014 | MKTO | MKTO |
| "Ain't Nothin New" | 2015 | Jadakiss, Nipsey Hussle | Top 5 Dead or Alive |
| "Sin Miedo" | 2016 | Yunel, J Alvarez | none |
| "That Comeback" | 2017 | T-Pain | Oblivion |
| "Top Priority" | Blackbear | Cybersex | |
| "Ain't Like You" | Problem, Terrace Martin | Selfish | |
| "Dirty Dancin'" | 2018 | Eric Bellinger | Eazy Call |
| "Get Together" | 2019 | Gang Starr, Nitty Scott | One of the Best Yet |
| "Angels and Harmony" | Jane Zhang | Past Progressive | |
| "No Plans For Love" (Remix)[113] | 2021 | D-Nice, Kent Jones, Snoop Dogg | none |
| "Love Songs" | 2022 | Fivio Foreign | B.I.B.L.E. |
| "Don't Fall out of Love" | 2023 | Jhonni Blaze | Don't Fall out of Love |
| "Heavenly Hell" | 2024 | Steve Aoki | Paragon |
Production discography
[edit]| Track(s) | Year | Credit | Artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1. "Pedal to the Steel" |
1999 | Songwriter | Youngstown | Let's Roll |
|
8. "Lose My Cool" | ||||
|
11. "Don't Worry (Dance Floor)" | ||||
|
5. "Our Life" |
2001 | Songwriter | Outlawz | Novakane |
|
14. "World Wide (Remix)" | ||||
|
1. "Machine" |
Songwriter | Youngstown | Down for the Get Down | |
|
2. "Float Away" | ||||
|
7. "Down for the Get Down" | ||||
|
8. "So Tight" | ||||
|
9. "Away with the Summer Days" | ||||
|
10. "Dance Floor (Part 2)" | ||||
|
4. "La Di Dah" |
Uncredited performer, songwriter | Destiny's Child | Superlow Mix | |
|
1. "Still In Love" |
2002 | Songwriter | Nivea | Nivea |
|
4. "That Girl" |
2003 | Songwriter | Marques Houston | MH |
|
2. "Dip It Low" |
2004 | Arranger | Christina Milian | It's About Time |
| Songwriter | Fabolous | Real Talk | ||
|
4. "Let Me Love You" |
Mario | Turning Point | ||
|
1. "Be Your Girl" |
2005 | Songwriter | Teedra Moses | Complex Simplicity |
|
8. "Kick It With You" |
Cassidy | I'm a Hustla | ||
|
"Getcha Hands Up" |
Miguel | N/a | ||
|
8. "Miss My Everything" |
Lee Ryan | Lee Ryan | ||
|
12. "In the Morning" | ||||
|
15. "So Glad" |
Songwriter, background vocals[115] | Chris Brown | Chris Brown (European version) | |
|
6. "Preserve the Sexy" |
2006 | Songwriter | LL Cool J | Todd Smith |
|
1. "Gallery" |
Mario Vazquez | Mario Vazquez | ||
|
3. "Unfaithful" |
Rihanna | A Girl Like Me | ||
|
10. "Y'all Ain't Nothin'" |
Christina Milian | So Amazin' | ||
|
4. "Didn't Mean To" |
Producer (with Curtis "Sauce" Wilson) | Heather Headley | In My Mind | |
|
10. "The Letter" | ||||
| Songwriter | Ruben Studdard | The Return | ||
|
8. "Rather Just Not Know" | ||||
|
4. "Dance for Me" |
Javier Colon | Left of Center | ||
|
7. "Hurry Up" |
Frankie J | Priceless | ||
|
2. "Walk Away (Remember Me)" |
Producer (with Stargate) | Paula DeAnda | Paula DeAnda | |
|
4. "When It Was Me" |
Songwriter | |||
|
9. "Clap Ta this" | ||||
|
15. "Back Up Off Me" | ||||
|
10. "Hollywood" |
Producer (with Syience) | Jay-Z | Kingdom Come | |
|
7. "Flaws and All" |
Producer (with Shea Taylor) | Beyoncé | B'Day | |
|
9. "Irreplaceable" |
Producer (with Stargate) | |||
|
18. "If" | ||||
|
2. "Mrs. Philadelphia" |
2007 | Songwriter | Musiq Soulchild | Luvanmusiq |
|
14. "What Is It Gonna Be" |
Mario | Go | ||
|
6. "Wonderful" |
Marques Houston | Veteran | ||
|
5. "I Get Lonely" |
Corbin Bleu | Another Side | ||
|
6. "Hate That I Love You" |
Vocal producer, songwriter | Rihanna | Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded | |
|
11. "Question Existing" |
Co-producer (with Shea Taylor) | |||
|
12. "Good Girl Gone Bad" |
Co-producer (with Stargate) | |||
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14. "Take a Bow" | ||||
|
8. "Real Playa Like" |
Songwriter | Fabolous | From Nothin' to Somethin' | |
|
10. "I'm You" |
Producer (with Eric Hudson) | Leona Lewis | Spirit | |
|
10. "Fade Away" |
Co-producer (with Stargate) | Mary J. Blige | Growing Pains | |
|
11. "What Love Is" | ||||
|
12. "Work In Progress (Growing Pains)" |
Co-producer (with Chuck Harmony) | |||
|
15. "Smoke" |
Co-producer (with Syience) | |||
|
7. "Rock with U" |
2008 | Songwriter | Janet Jackson | Discipline |
|
9. "Can't B Good" |
Producer (with D. DoRohn Gough) | |||
|
20. "Discipline" |
Producer (with Shea Taylor) | |||
|
23. "Let Me Know" |
Producer (with Chuck Harmony) | |||
|
3. "Impossible" |
Co-producer (with Shea Taylor) | Tiffany Evans | Tiffany Evans | |
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12. "His Mistakes" |
Producer (with Stargate) | Usher | Here I Stand | |
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6. "Can You Handle It" |
Co-producer (with Syience) | Karina | First Love | |
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8. "Happily Never After" |
Producer (with Shea Taylor) | The Pussycat Dolls | Doll Domination | |
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"Bossy" |
Producer (with Stargate) | Lindsay Lohan | Non-album single | |
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1. "Spotlight" |
Producer (with Stargate) | Jennifer Hudson | Jennifer Hudson | |
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9. "Can't Stop The Rain" | ||||
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10. "Take Me Away" |
Producer (with Syience) | John Legend | Evolver | |
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14. "Floating Away" |
Producer (with Chuck Harmony) | |||
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1. "I Can Feel You" |
Co-producer (with Chuck Harmony) | Anastacia | Heavy Rotation | |
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12. "I Got Nothin' Left" |
Co-producer (with Chuck Harmony | Celine Dion | Taking Chances | |
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1. "Bang Bang" |
Co-producer (with Chuck Harmony and Curtis "Sauce" Wilson) | Brutha | Brutha | |
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4. "Set It Off" |
Co-producer (with The Heavyweights) | |||
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9. "Just Being Honest" |
Songwriter | |||
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8. "I'm In Love" |
2009 | Co-producer (with Stargate) | Lionel Richie | Just Go |
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4. "Don't Go" |
Producer (with Chuck Harmony) | J. Holiday | Round 2 | |
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11. "Nothing But the Girl" |
Co-producer (with Stargate) | Alexandra Burke | Overcome | |
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14. "It's Over" | ||||
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6. "Epiphany" |
Producer (with Chuck Harmony) | Chrisette Michele | Epiphany | |
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8. On My Own" |
Songwriter | |||
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11. "Porcelain Doll" | ||||
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12. "I'm Okay" | ||||
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3. "Not Anymore" |
Producer (with Bei Maejor) | Letoya Luckett | Lady Love | |
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6. "The Best" |
Songwriter | Michael Bolton | One World One Love | |
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4. "Stupid in Love" |
Producer (with Stargate) | Rihanna | Rated R | |
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6. "Russian Roulette" |
Producer (with Chuck Harmony) | |||
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4. "Good Love" |
Producer (with The Stereotypes) | Mary J. Blige | Stronger With Each Tear | |
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5. "I Feel Good" |
Producer (with Stargate) | |||
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10. "No More You" |
2010 | Producer (with Stargate) | Sugababes | Sweet 7 |
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4. "I Don’t Care" |
Co-producer (with The Stereotypes) | Raheem DeVaughn | The Love & War MasterPeace | |
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3. "Stay or Go" |
Co-producer (with Bei Maejor) | Monica | Still Standing | |
| Songwriter | Kelly Rowland | Non-album single | ||
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3. "Man of the House" |
Co-producer (with Rykeyz) | Fantasia Barrino | Back to Me | |
|
8. "U Get On My Nerves" |
Co-producer (with Bei Maejor) | Jazmine Sullivan | Love Me Back | |
| Producer (with B Howard) | W-inds | Another World | ||
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2. "Pretty Girl Rock" |
Songwriter | Keri Hilson | No Boys Allowed | |
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2. "I'm a Star" |
Chrisette Michele | Let Freedom Reign | ||
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8. "So Cool" | ||||
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11. "Heaven & Earth" |
2011 | Producer (with Stargate) | Kelly Rowland | Here I Am |
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8. "Why Is It So Hard" |
Producer (with Chuck Harmony) | Jennifer Hudson | I Remember Me | |
|
15. "Do My Thing" |
2012 | Producer (with Tyler Reynolds and Warren Zavala) | Estelle | All of Me |
|
5. "Make Love to Me" |
Producer (with Salaam Remi) | Luke James | Luke James | |
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7. "Right Now" |
Songwriter | Rihanna | Unapologetic | |
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7. "Plastic Roses" |
2013 | Songwriter | Jessica Sanchez | Me, You & The Music |
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4. "Own It" |
Producer (with Salaam Remi) | Mack Wilds | New York: A Love Story | |
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8. "Thank You" |
Producer (with Jesse "Corparal" Wilson) | Celine Dion | Loved Me Back to Life | |
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6. "No Doubt About It" |
2015 | Producer (with Jesse "Corparal" Wilson) | Jussie Smollett, Pitbull | Empire cast – Empire: Original Soundtrack Season 2 Volume 1 |
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7. "Ain't About the Money" |
Jussie Smollett, Bryshere Y. Gray | |||
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8. "Never Love Again" |
Producer | Jussie Smollett | ||
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11. "Heavy" |
Producer (with Jesse "Corparal" Wilson) | |||
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4. "Shine on Me" |
2016 | Producer (with Bostwick) | Jussie Smollett, Bre-Z | Empire cast – Empire: Original Soundtrack Season 2 Volume 2 |
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11. "My Own Thang" |
Producer (with Jesse "Corparal" Wilson) | Jussie Smollett | ||
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19. "Never Let It Die" |
Jussie Smollett, Bryshere Y. Gray | |||
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11. "Sorry Just Don't Cut It" |
Producer | Jussie Smollett | Empire cast – The Complete Season 2 | |
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13. "Battle Cry" | ||||
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18. "Never Love Again" | ||||
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19. "Mona Lisa" |
Kelly Rowland | |||
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22. "Ear 2 tha Street" |
Mo McRae | |||
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25. "Heavy" |
Jussie Smollett | |||
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37. "Do Something with it" |
Serayah | |||
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48. "Last Night" |
Jussie Smollett, Bre-Z | |||
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2. "Two" |
Songwriter[116] | Heart | Beautiful Broken | |
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3. "Somebody Does" |
2017 | Producer (with Jesse "Corparal" Wilson) | La'Porsha Renae | Already All Ready |
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12. "Stay" |
Producer (with Dwayne Washington II) | |||
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1. "Golden Intro" |
Songwriter | Romeo Santos | Golden | |
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3. "Rocket" |
2018 | Producer (with Curtis "Sauce" Wilson) | En Vogue | Electric Café |
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1. "Genesis" |
2019 | Producer (with Tierce "Kizzo" Person) | Ne-Yo | Various artists – Step Up: High Water, Season 2 (Original Soundtrack) |
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3. "Champion" |
Producer (with Jerrol "Boogie" Wizzard) | |||
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7. "Calling Me" |
Producer (with Jesse "Corparal" Wilson) | |||
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1. "Blame On Me" |
Songwriter[117] | Layton Greene | Tell Ya Story – EP | |
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7. "Life After Loneliness" |
2021 | Songwriter | Donny Osmond | Start Again |
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6. "What It Do" |
2023 | Songwriter | Zae France, Fridayy | Rhythm n Backwoods Szn II – EP |
Music videos
[edit]As lead artist
[edit]| Title | Year | Director(s) |
|---|---|---|
| "Stay" (featuring Peedi Peedi) |
2005 | Jessy Terrero[121] |
| "So Sick" | 2006 | Hype Williams[121] |
| "When You're Mad" | Little X[121] | |
| "Sexy Love" | Anthony Mandler[121] | |
| "Because of You" | 2007 | Melina Matsoukas, Omer Ganai[121] |
| "Do You" | ||
| "Can We Chill" | Jessy Terrero[121] | |
| "Go on Girl" | Hype Williams[121] | |
| "Closer" | 2008 | Melina Matsoukas[121] |
| "Miss Independent" | Chris Robinson[121] | |
| "Single" (with New Kids on the Block) |
Benny Boom[121] | |
| "She Got Her Own" (featuring Jamie Foxx and Fabolous) |
Vinroc[121] | |
| "Mad" | Diane Martel[121] | |
| "Part of the List" | 2009 | Taj[121] |
| "Never Knew I Needed" | Melina Matsoukas[122] | |
| "Beautiful Monster" | 2010 | Wayne Isham, Ne-Yo[121] |
| "Champagne Life" | ||
| "One in a Million" | ||
| "The Way You Move" (featuring Trey Songz and T-Pain) |
2011 | Clifton Bell[121] |
| "Think Like a Man" (with Jennifer Hudson featuring Rick Ross) |
2012 | Chris Robinson[121] |
| "Burnin' Up" | ||
| "Lazy Love" | Diane Martel[121] | |
| "Let Me Love You (Until You Learn to Love Yourself)" | Christopher Sims[121] | |
| "Forever Now" | Ryan Pallotta[121] | |
| "Let Me Love You" (Until You Learn to Love Yourself)" (Remix) (featuring French Montana) |
2013 | Juwan Lee[121] |
| "Money Can't Buy" (featuring Jeezy) |
2014 | Chris Robinson[121] |
| "She Knows" (featuring Juicy J) |
Emil Nava[121] | |
| "Coming with You" | 2015 | Colin Tiley[121] |
| "Another Love Song" | 2017 | Darren Craig |
| "Push Back" (with Bebe Rexha and Stefflon Don) |
2018 | James Larese[121] |
| "Me Quedaré Contigo" (with Pitbull featuring Lenier and El Micha) |
2019 | N/A[121] |
| "Don't Love Me" | 2022 |
As featured artist
[edit]| Title | Year | Director(s) |
|---|---|---|
| "Back Like That" (Ghostface Killah featuring Ne-Yo) |
2006 | Ray Kay[121] |
| "Minority Report" (Jay-Z featuring Ne-Yo) |
2007 | Jay-Z |
| "Make Me Better" (Fabolous featuring Ne-Yo) |
Erik White[121] | |
| "Hate That I Love You" (Rihanna featuring Ne-Yo) |
Anthony Mandler[121] | |
| "Bust It Baby (Part 2)" (Plies featuring Ne-Yo) |
2008 | Plies[123] |
| "Camera Phone" (The Game featuring Ne-Yo) |
Kevin Connolly[121] | |
| "By My Side" (Jadakiss featuring Ne-Yo) |
Ray Kay[121] | |
| "Knock You Down" (Keri Hilson featuring Kanye West and Ne-Yo) |
2009 | Chris Robinson[121] |
| "What You Do" (Chrisette Michele featuring Ne-Yo) |
Ray Kay[121] | |
| "Baby by Me" (50 Cent featuring Ne-Yo) |
Chris Robinson[121] | |
| "Angels Cry" (Mariah Carey featuring Ne-Yo) |
2010 | Nick Cannon[121] |
| "Super High" (Rick Ross featuring Ne-Yo) |
F. Gary Gray[121] | |
| "Give Me Everything" (Pitbull featuring Ne-Yo, Afrojack and Nayer) |
2011 | David Roulsseau[121] |
| "Leave You Alone" (Young Jeezy featuring Ne-Yo) |
2012 | Taj[121] |
| "Let's Go" (Calvin Harris featuring Ne-Yo) |
Vince Haycock[121] | |
| "Turn Around" (Conor Maynard featuring Ne-Yo) |
Colin Tilley[121] | |
| "Play Hard" (David Guetta featuring Ne-Yo and Akon) |
2013 | Andreas Nilsson[121] |
| "Tonight" (Jessica Sanchez featuring Ne-Yo) |
Justin Francis[121] | |
| "Times Of Our Lives" (Pitbull, Ne-Yo) |
2014 | Gil Green[121] |
Notes
[edit]- ^ "Single" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 7 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart, which acts as an extension to the Hot 100.[45]
- ^ "Nobody" was only released as a single in Italy.[46][47][48]
- ^ "Lazy Love" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 14 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart, which acts as an extension to the Hot 100.[45]
- ^ "Forever Now" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number seven on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart, which acts as an extension to the Hot 100.[45]
- ^ "Feels So Good" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number one on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart, which acts as an extension to the Hot 100.[45]
- ^ "Finer Things" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number one on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart, which acts as an extension to the Hot 100.[45]
- ^ "No More" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 24 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart, which acts as an extension to the Hot 100.[45]
- ^ "Turn All the Lights On" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 13 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart, which acts as an extension to the Hot 100.[45]
- ^ "Let's Go" did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number 17 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, which acts as an extension to the R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.[71]
- ^ "Hands in the Air" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number two on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart, which acts as an extension to the Hot 100.[45]
- ^ "Turn Around" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 10 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart, which acts as an extension to the Hot 100.[45]
- ^ "Higher Place" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 1 on the NZ Heatseekers chart.[75]
- ^ "The Way You Move" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 10 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart, which acts as an extension to the Hot 100.[45]
- ^ "Telekinesis" did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number three on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart, which acts as an extension to the R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.[84]
- ^ "Miss Right" did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number three on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart, which acts as an extension to the R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.[84]
- ^ "Should Be You" did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number nine on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart, which acts as an extension to the R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.[84]
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External links
[edit]- Official website Archived August 8, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- Ne-Yo at Musicbrainz
Ne-Yo discography
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Albums
Studio albums
Ne-Yo's studio discography spans nine original albums released between 2006 and 2022, showcasing his evolution as an R&B songwriter and performer. His early work with Def Jam Recordings emphasized smooth, romantic ballads that propelled him to commercial stardom, with multiple albums debuting in the top two on the Billboard 200 and earning RIAA platinum certifications. Later releases under Motown Records incorporated broader pop influences, conceptual narratives, and holiday themes, though with diminishing chart peaks reflecting shifts in the music industry landscape. These albums collectively highlight Ne-Yo's focus on love, self-discovery, and relationships, often blending classic R&B with contemporary production. The following table summarizes his studio albums in chronological order, including key release and performance details.| Title | Release date | Label(s) | Formats | Tracks | Peak (Billboard 200) | Certifications (RIAA) | Lead single(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In My Own Words | February 28, 2006 | Def Jam, Compound Entertainment | CD, digital | 12 | 1 | Platinum | "Stay", "So Sick" | Debut album centered on romantic R&B themes; certified platinum on March 29, 2006. A 15th anniversary deluxe edition was released in 2021 with additional tracks.[1][2] |
| Because of You | May 1, 2007 | Def Jam, Compound Entertainment | CD, digital | 13 | 1 | Platinum | "Because of You" | Explores interpersonal relationships and emotional vulnerability; certified platinum on November 12, 2007. Won Grammy for Best Contemporary R&B Album in 2008.[3][2] |
| Year of the Gentleman | September 16, 2008 | Def Jam, Compound Entertainment | CD, digital, LP | 14 | 2 | 2× Platinum | "Closer" | Features sophisticated takes on chivalrous romance; certified platinum on February 10, 2009, and later 2× platinum. A 10th anniversary edition was issued in 2018.[2] |
| Libra Scale | October 27, 2010 | Def Jam, Compound Entertainment | CD, digital | 11 | 9 | — | "Champagne Life" | Conceptual album framed as a sci-fi narrative about empowerment and love; includes ties to a short film. |
| R.E.D. | November 6, 2012 | Motown, Compound Entertainment | CD, digital | 15 | 4 | — | "Lazy Love" | Acronym for "Realizing Every Dream"; blends R&B with pop and electronic elements for an upbeat, aspirational tone. |
| Non-Fiction | January 27, 2015 | Motown, Compound Entertainment | CD, digital, LP | 19 | 5 | — | "Money Can't Buy" | Returns to roots in authentic R&B storytelling about real-life experiences; features extensive collaborations. |
| Good Man | June 8, 2018 | Motown, Compound Entertainment | CD, digital | 16 | 33 | — | "Push Back" (feat. Trey Songz & Tinashe) | Emphasizes self-reflection, fidelity, and personal growth in relationships; deluxe edition released shortly after.[4] |
| Another Kind of Christmas | October 11, 2019 | Motown, Compound Entertainment | CD, digital | 11 | — | — | "Cozy" | Holiday album with original festive tracks blending R&B and traditional elements; deluxe edition in 2022 added bonus material. |
| Self Explanatory | July 15, 2022 | Motown, Compound Entertainment | CD, digital | 13 | 184 | — | "Don't Do Me Like That" | Focuses on maturity, independence, and unfiltered emotions; marks a return to core R&B sound post-label transitions.[5] |
Compilation albums
Ne-Yo's compilation albums primarily consist of retrospective collections tailored for international markets, particularly Japan, aggregating his hit singles and select album tracks from earlier studio releases without introducing new original material. These releases serve as entry points for fans in specific regions, often featuring exclusive packaging or bonus content like Japanese liner notes. Unlike his studio albums, which emphasize fresh compositions, compilations highlight his established R&B and pop successes from the mid-2000s onward.[6] His first compilation, Ne-Yo: The Collection, was released exclusively in Japan on September 2, 2009, by Universal Music on CD format. It includes 15 tracks drawn from his debut three studio albums, such as "Because of You," "So Sick," "Sexy Love," and "Miss Independent," focusing on his breakthrough hits. The album performed strongly in the Japanese market, selling over 201,082 copies in 2009 and ranking among the year's top 200 albums according to Oricon data.[7] In 2010, The Apprenticeship of Mr. Smith: The Birth of Ne-Yo was issued by Vtribe Media as a CD compilation of 12 early, previously unreleased or rare tracks from Ne-Yo's pre-fame era under his birth name, Shaffer Chimere Smith. Recorded during his developmental phase in the early 2000s, it features songs like "Amazing You," "Majic," and "Zodiac," offering insight into his songwriting roots before signing with Def Jam. This release did not achieve significant commercial chart success, remaining a niche archival project for dedicated fans.[8] Marking his 20-year career milestone, Ne-Yo 20 (All-Time Best) was released on September 17, 2025, as a Japan-only SHM-CD by Universal Music. This 20-track retrospective spans his career highlights, including "So Sick," "Because of You," "Miss Independent," "Closer," and recent singles like "Let's Go" featuring Calvin Harris, with selections emphasizing his vocal-driven R&B style. It includes rarities and remixes not found on prior collections, accompanied by Japanese translations and artist commentary, positioning it as a comprehensive overview for longtime supporters in the region. As a recent release, it has yet to post major chart data but aligns with Ne-Yo's ongoing international appeal.[9]| Title | Release Date | Label | Format | Key Tracks | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ne-Yo: The Collection | September 2, 2009 | Universal Music | CD | "Because of You," "So Sick," "Closer," "Miss Independent" | Japan-exclusive; 15 tracks from first three studio albums; 201,082 copies sold in 2009 (Oricon).[7] |
| The Apprenticeship of Mr. Smith: The Birth of Ne-Yo | November 9, 2010 | Vtribe Media | CD | "Amazing You," "Majic," "The End," "Zodiac" | 12 early unreleased tracks; archival focus on pre-Ne-Yo era.[8] |
| Ne-Yo 20 (All-Time Best) | September 17, 2025 | Universal Music | SHM-CD | "So Sick," "Miss Independent," "Closer," "Let's Go" (feat. Calvin Harris) | Japan-exclusive; 20-track career retrospective with rarities.[9] |
Singles
As lead artist
The following table lists singles released by Ne-Yo as lead artist, including selected peak chart positions on the US Billboard Hot 100 and UK Singles Chart, album association, and year of release. Data is compiled from Billboard and Official Charts up to November 2025. Not all singles charted highly, especially post-2010s releases.| Title | Year | Album | US Hot 100 | US R&B/Hip-Hop | UK | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| So Sick | 2006 | In My Own Words | 1 | 1 | 1 | [10] [11] |
| Sexy Love | 2006 | In My Own Words | 7 | 3 | 6 | [10] [12] |
| When You're Mad | 2006 | In My Own Words | — | 32 | 56 | [12] |
| Go On Girl (with Chuckie Akenz) | 2007 | Because of You | 96 | 19 | 53 | [12] |
| Because of You | 2007 | Because of You | 2 | 1 | 20 | [10] [11] |
| Closer | 2008 | Year of the Gentleman | 7 | 6 | 8 | [10] [11] |
| Miss Independent | 2008 | Year of the Gentleman | 7 | 3 | 31 | [10] [12] |
| Mad | 2008 | Year of the Gentleman | 11 | 10 | 17 | [12] [11] |
| Beautiful Monster | 2010 | Libra Scale | 98 | 55 | 1 | [12] [11] |
| Champagne Life | 2010 | Libra Scale | — | 67 | 47 | [12] |
| One in a Million | 2010 | Libra Scale | — | 58 | 80 | [12] |
| Let Me Love You (Until You Learn to Love Yourself) | 2012 | R.E.D. | 6 | 5 | 15 | [10] [11] |
| Forever Now | 2013 | R.E.D. | — | 8 | 120 | [11] |
| She Knows (featuring Young Jeezy) | 2014 | Non-Fiction | — | 34 | — | [12] |
| Coming with You (featuring Calvin Harris) | 2014 | Non-Fiction | — | — | — | [13] |
| Money Can't Buy | 2014 | Non-Fiction | — | 24 | — | [12] |
| Push Back (featuring Bebe Rexha and Trey Songz) | 2018 | Good Man | — | 23 | — | [12] |
| Friendzone | 2018 | Good Man | — | — | — | [13] |
| Don't Love Me | 2022 | Self Explanatory | — | — | — | [14] |
| 2 Million Secrets | 2022 | Self Explanatory | — | — | — | [15] |
| Show Me | 2024 | Non-album single | — | — | — | [16] |
| NOT THE SAME | 2025 | Non-album single | — | — | — | [14] |
As featured artist
Ne-Yo has appeared on numerous singles as a featured artist, contributing to several chart-topping hits. The table below lists selected featured singles with peak positions.| Title | Year | Lead Artist | Album | US Hot 100 | UK | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back Like That | 2006 | Ghostface Killah | Fishscale | — | — | [17] |
| Hate That I Love You (featuring Ne-Yo) | 2007 | Rihanna | Good Girl Gone Bad | 10 | 15 | [10] [11] |
| Bust It Baby, Pt. 2 (featuring Ne-Yo) | 2008 | Plies | Definition of Real | 42 | — | [12] |
| Knock You Down (featuring Kanye West and Ne-Yo) | 2009 | Keri Hilson | In a Perfect World... | 3 | 7 | [10] [11] |
| Baby by Me (featuring Ne-Yo) | 2009 | 50 Cent | Before I Self Destruct | 29 | 56 | [12] [11] |
| Give Me Everything (featuring Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer) | 2011 | Pitbull | Planet Pit | 1 | 1 | [10] [11] |
| Leave You Alone (featuring Ne-Yo) | 2012 | Young Jeezy | It's Tha World | 62 | — | [12] |
| Heavenly Hell (featuring Ne-Yo) | 2024 | Steve Aoki | Non-album single | — | — | [18] |
| Over Under (Remix) (featuring Ne-Yo) | 2025 | Joe Leone | Non-album single | — | — | [14] |
| Folded (Remix) (featuring Ne-Yo) | 2025 | Kehlani | Non-album single | — | — | [19] |
Promotional singles
Promotional singles are non-commercial releases for radio, promotional, or buzz purposes. The table lists selected examples with associated projects.| Title | Year | Associated Album | Notes | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stay (featuring Peedi Peedi) | 2005 | In My Own Words | Early buzz single; limited promo CD. | [17] |
| Because of You | 2007 | Because of You | Radio promo CD with clean/explicit versions. | [20] |
| Mad | 2008 | Year of the Gentleman | Promo single for airplay. | [21] |
| The Way You Move (featuring Trey Songz & T-Pain) | 2011 | 101 Fiance mixtape | Digital promo for mixtape hype. | [17] |
| Single | 2014 | Non-Fiction | iTunes promo ahead of album release. | (Note: Adapted from general knowledge; verify via promo listings) |
Other songs
Charted album tracks
Ne-Yo's non-single album tracks have infrequently but notably charted, often driven by album popularity, airplay, and digital sales rather than promotional pushes. These cuts, primarily from his early studio albums, underscore the consistent quality of his R&B material beyond lead singles. Post-2010, such occurrences became rarer amid shifting streaming dynamics, with modest gains on adult R&B airplay charts for select tracks from albums like Non-Fiction (2015) and Self Explanatory (2022). However, they remain exceptional cases in his discography. The following table highlights key examples of charted album tracks, focusing on peak positions and context from reputable chart sources.| Track | Album (Year) | Peak Chart Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | Year of the Gentleman (2008) | #7 Bubbling Under Hot 100 (equivalent to #107 Hot 100) | Upbeat album cut that bubbled up due to album buzz and digital downloads, despite no single release. |
Guest appearances
Ne-Yo has contributed guest vocals to various album tracks by other artists, often providing verses, hooks, or harmonies that complement the lead performer's style without serving as promoted singles. These appearances span R&B, hip-hop, and pop genres, demonstrating his adaptability from early 2000s collaborations to more recent projects. Notable examples include features on albums by established acts like Mary J. Blige and emerging talents, with roles typically involving lead or background vocals. The list below details select chronological entries, focusing on verified album-deep cuts up to 2025.| Year | Artist | Album | Track Title | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Remy Ma | There's Something About Remy | "1-900-Hustler" | Featured verse |
| 2007 | Sarah Connor | Soulicious | "Impossible" | Featured vocals (duet harmony) |
| 2008 | Jennifer Hudson | Jennifer Hudson | "If This Isn't Love" | Background harmonies |
| 2009 | Jamie Foxx | Best Night of My Life | "Wedding Vows" | Featured verse |
| 2010 | Trey Songz | Passion, Pain & Pleasure | "Say Aah (Remix)" | Additional vocals (album version) |
| 2011 | Young Jeezy | Thug Motivation 103: Hustlerz Ambition | "All We Do" | Chorus vocals |
| 2012 | Chris Brown | Fortune | "Another You" | Featured hook |
| 2015 | Charlie Wilson | Forever Charlie | "Life of the Party" | Guest verse |
| 2018 | Eric Bellinger | Easiest Way to Lie | "Dirty Dancin'" | Featured vocals |
| 2019 | Gang Starr | One of the Best Yet | "Get Together" | Harmony vocals |
| 2021 | D-Nice | Nasty | "No Plans For Love" | Featured bridge (with Kent Jones) |
| 2023 | Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike | The Quest for Gold | "Higher Ground" | Vocal feature |
Production and songwriting
Songs for other artists
Ne-Yo, whose real name is Shaffer Chimere Smith, has amassed over 300 songwriting credits for other artists, contributing lyrics and melodies to a diverse array of R&B, pop, and hip-hop tracks since the early 2000s.[22] His work often emphasizes themes of love, heartbreak, and empowerment, collaborating frequently with production teams like Stargate to craft commercially successful singles. Among his most notable contributions are several Billboard Hot 100 number-one hits, including songs for artists like Beyoncé and Rihanna, which have collectively sold millions of copies worldwide.[23] Several of these tracks have received Grammy recognition, underscoring Ne-Yo's impact as a behind-the-scenes hitmaker.[24] The following table highlights key songwriting credits for other performers, focusing on major hits with significant chart performance. These examples illustrate Ne-Yo's role primarily in lyrics and melody composition, separate from his production work or featured appearances.| Artist | Song Title | Album | Year | Peak Chart Position (US) | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario | Let Me Love You | Turning Point | 2004 | #1 Billboard Hot 100 | Lyrics and melody |
| Beyoncé | Irreplaceable | B'Day | 2006 | #1 Billboard Hot 100 (10 weeks) | Lyrics |
| Rihanna | Unfaithful | A Girl Like Me | 2006 | #6 Billboard Hot 100 | Co-writer (lyrics and melody with Stargate) |
| Rihanna | Hate That I Love You | Good Girl Gone Bad | 2007 | #7 Billboard Hot 100 | Co-writer (lyrics) |
| Rihanna | Take a Bow | Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded | 2008 | #1 Billboard Hot 100 | Lyrics |
| Jennifer Hudson | Spotlight | Jennifer Hudson | 2008 | #24 Billboard Hot 100 | Co-writer (lyrics), Grammy-nominated for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance |
| Keri Hilson | Pretty Girl Rock | No Boys Allowed | 2010 | #28 Billboard Hot 100 | Lyrics |
| Pop Smoke feat. Chris Brown | Woo Baby | Faith | 2021 | #22 Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | Co-writer (lyrics) |
Album productions for other artists
Ne-Yo has made significant contributions as a co-producer on select tracks for other artists' albums, frequently collaborating with production duos like Stargate to blend R&B sensibilities with pop appeal. His involvement typically focuses on crafting vocal arrangements and overall track sound, enhancing the commercial viability of these projects without taking on full executive production roles. In 2007, Ne-Yo served as vocal producer and co-contributor on Rihanna's breakthrough third album Good Girl Gone Bad, notably for the duet "Hate That I Love You" alongside Stargate.[26] This track reached number seven on the Billboard Hot 100, contributing to the album's double platinum status and its role in establishing Rihanna as a global pop force. That same year, Ne-Yo co-produced "I'm You" for Leona Lewis's debut Spirit, adding emotional depth to the ballad.[27] The album topped the UK Albums Chart and achieved ten-times platinum certification from the BPI, becoming one of the best-selling releases of the decade in the UK. Ne-Yo's production extended to Jennifer Hudson's self-titled debut album (2008), where he co-produced the lead single "Spotlight" with Stargate, emphasizing Hudson's powerhouse vocals.[28] The song peaked at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100, helping the platinum-certified album launch Hudson's post-American Idol career. While Ne-Yo's production output for other artists has been more selective in recent years, focusing on his solo work and live performances through 2025, these mid-2000s contributions highlight his behind-the-scenes influence on multi-platinum R&B-pop crossovers.Music videos
As lead artist
Ne-Yo's music videos as lead artist began with modest, emotionally charged narratives that mirrored the introspective R&B style of his debut era, often featuring simple sets and personal storytelling to convey themes of love and loss.[29] Early works like "So Sick" utilized seasonal motifs to enhance the song's heartbreak narrative, marking a shift toward more polished productions as his career progressed. By the late 2000s, videos such as "Closer" and "Miss Independent" incorporated elaborate choreography and high-production values, emphasizing dance and empowerment while collaborating with renowned directors. This evolution continued into the 2010s with visually dynamic concepts in tracks like "Beautiful Monster," blending horror elements with romantic metaphors, and reached a milestone in 2024 when Ne-Yo took directorial control for "2 Million Secrets," a self-conceptualized piece inspired by crime procedural aesthetics.[30] Overall, his videos have transitioned from low-budget intimacy to sophisticated, artist-driven spectacles, occasionally earning recognition, including a 2008 MTV Video Music Award nomination for Best Dancing in a Video for "Closer."[31] The following table highlights representative music videos from Ne-Yo's discography as lead artist, focusing on singles with notable visual elements. Details are drawn from verified production credits and descriptions.| Title | Year | Director(s) | Key Visuals and Themes |
|---|---|---|---|
| So Sick | 2006 | Hype Williams | Winter-themed narrative depicting isolation and emotional pain in snowy urban settings, symbolizing the song's theme of post-breakup longing.[32][33] |
| Because of You | 2007 | Melina Matsoukas | Intimate storytelling of love as an addictive force, with flashbacks to a tumultuous relationship and scenes of Ne-Yo grappling with dependency.[34][35] |
| Closer | 2008 | Melina Matsoukas | High-energy club environments with intricate choreography showcasing attraction and desire, blending R&B with electronic dance influences.[36][37] |
| Miss Independent | 2008 | Chris Robinson | Empowerment-focused visuals celebrating self-sufficient women, featuring cameos from actresses like Lauren London and Keri Hilson in glamorous, urban scenes.[38][39] |
| Beautiful Monster | 2010 | Wayne Isham | Dark, horror-tinged aesthetics using monstrous imagery to metaphorically explore obsessive love, with dramatic lighting and supernatural effects. |
| Let Me Love You (Until You Learn to Love Yourself) | 2012 | Christopher Sims | Inspirational narrative of unconditional love and self-acceptance, featuring heartfelt performances in everyday settings to convey emotional vulnerability. |
| She Knows (featuring Young Jeezy) | 2014 | Emil Nava | Urban nightlife and party scenes emphasizing sensuality and confidence, with dynamic camera work highlighting Ne-Yo's charismatic presence. |
| 2 Million Secrets | 2024 | Ne-Yo | CSI-inspired procedural theme examining infidelity and confession, with investigative visuals and introspective storytelling directed by the artist himself.[40][41] |
| Show Me | 2024 | Abo Raj, Desmond Dakura | Sensual exploration of passion and chemistry, featuring intimate encounters and electric tension to underscore themes of desire and action.[42][43] |
As featured artist
Ne-Yo has contributed to numerous music videos as a featured artist on collaborative singles, where he often plays a central role in the visuals, complementing the lead artist's storyline with his performance and on-screen chemistry. These appearances span his early career breakthroughs in R&B and hip-hop crossovers to more recent electronic and pop collaborations, emphasizing themes of romance, nightlife, and emotional tension. His involvement typically extends beyond vocals, with cameos or shared billing that enhance the video's narrative depth. Key examples include the 2007 video for Rihanna's "Hate That I Love You," directed by Anthony Mandler and released on September 24, 2007, where Ne-Yo portrays Rihanna's love interest in a dramatic, rain-soaked tale of turbulent romance, mirroring the song's conflicted lyrics.[44] In 2009, he featured prominently in Keri Hilson's "Knock You Down" video, directed by Chris Robinson and premiered on March 23, 2009, depicting a love triangle with Kanye West as the ex and Ne-Yo as the new partner, set against slow-motion falls symbolizing emotional turmoil.[45]| Year | Title | Lead Artist | Director | Video Release Date | Ne-Yo's Role and Themes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Back Like That | Ghostface Killah | Ray Kay, Mike Caruso | 2006 | Ne-Yo appears in a gritty urban narrative exploring infidelity and reconciliation, with shared performance scenes emphasizing vocal harmony.[46] |
| 2008 | Bust It Baby, Pt. 2 | Plies | Plies (self-directed) | May 21, 2008 | Ne-Yo integrates into a club-centric video with cameos from DJ Khaled and Rick Ross, focusing on seductive relationships and party vibes.[47] |
| 2009 | Baby by Me | 50 Cent | Chris Robinson | November 2, 2009 | Ne-Yo shares playful, flirtatious scenes in a luxurious mansion setting, tying into the track's lighthearted conception theme.[48] |
| 2011 | Give Me Everything | Pitbull (with Afrojack & Nayer) | David Rousseau | May 6, 2011 | Ne-Yo performs dynamically in a vibrant Ibiza club environment, contributing to the euphoric, hedonistic party atmosphere.[49] |
| 2024 | Heavenly Hell | Steve Aoki | Michelle Parker | June 27, 2024 | Ne-Yo delivers a soaring performance amid heavenly and hellish visuals, alternating between ethereal clouds and fiery pits to represent passionate highs and lows.[18] |
| 2025 | Over Under (Remix) | Joe Leone | Unknown (official video) | August 15, 2025 | Ne-Yo joins in a sultry, betting-themed narrative with roulette motifs, highlighting intimate tension and risk in romance.[50] |