Studio Album · No. 6
Non-Fiction Songwriting Credits by Ne-Yo
Produced by Key Wane, Darhyl Camper Jr., John Glass, David Guetta, Giorgio Tuinfort, Dr. Luke, Cirkut, Lifted, Stargate, Shea Taylor, DJ Montay, Jaytez, D Lumar, David Banner, Mono/Poly, Jesse "Corparal" Wilson
Holds writing credit on 14 of 14 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 14 / 14 documented
Scored across the 14 tracks with documented writers, by whether Ne-Yo carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Non-Fiction follows the standard Ne-Yo authorship pattern: he co-writes everything he sings, so his legal name Shaffer Chimere Smith sits on all fourteen tracks in the composer column, credited as 'Ne-Yo' in the common-name lyricist column. The rest of each writing credit is split two ways. The producers double as co-writers, so hit-makers like Stargate, Dr. Luke, Cirkut, Key Wane, and Darhyl Camper Jr. appear as both, and the featured rappers write their own verses, which is why Schoolboy Q (Quincy Hanley), T.I. (Clifford Harris Jr.), Jeezy (Jay Jenkins), Juicy J (Jordan Houston), and Pitbull (Armando Christian Pérez) turn up in the credits of the songs they guest on. 'Money Can't Buy' carries the widest credit list because it interpolates older soul material, pulling in legacy writers Tony Hester and William DeVaughn. There are no covers on the record; every song is an original built around Ne-Yo's pen.
Non-Fiction is the sixth studio album by American R&B singer Ne-Yo, released January 27, 2015 on Compound Entertainment and Motown Records. Framed as a concept record about real relationships, it pairs his songwriting with a deep roster of producers including Stargate, Dr. Luke, Cirkut, Key Wane, David Guetta, and Darhyl 'DJ' Camper Jr. The guest list leans heavily on hip-hop, with verses from Schoolboy Q, T.I., Jeezy, Juicy J, and Pitbull spread across the tracklist. It debuted at number five on the Billboard 200 and topped the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, driven by the Pitbull collaboration 'Time of Our Lives' and the Juicy J single 'She Knows.' As with every Ne-Yo record, he holds a writing credit on all fourteen songs, sharing each one with its producers and featured rappers.
Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Run
|
Ne-YoSchoolboy QKey WaneDan CrollJoe Wills | Shaffer Chimere SmithQuincy HanleyDwane Weir IIDan CrollJoe Wills | Key Wane | Ne-Yo (Lead Vocals)Schoolboy Q (Featured Vocals) |
| 2 |
Integrity
|
Ne-YoDarhyl Camper Jr. | Shaffer Chimere SmithDarhyl Camper Jr. | Darhyl Camper Jr. | Ne-Yo (Lead Vocals)Charisse Mills (Featured Vocals) |
| 3 |
One More
|
Ne-YoJohn GlassT.I. | Shaffer Chimere SmithJohn GlassClifford Harris Jr. | John Glass | Ne-Yo (Lead Vocals)T.I. (Featured Vocals) |
| 4 |
Who's Taking You Home
|
Ne-YoDavid GuettaGiorgio Tuinfort | Shaffer Chimere SmithDavid GuettaGiorgio Tuinfort | David GuettaGiorgio Tuinfort | Ne-Yo (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Time of Our Lives
#9
|
Ne-YoPitbullDr. LukeCirkutStephan TaftAl Burna | Shaffer Chimere SmithArmando Christian PérezLukasz GottwaldHenry WalterStephan TaftAl Burna | Dr. LukeCirkutLifted | Ne-Yo (Lead Vocals)Pitbull (Featured Vocals) |
| 6 |
Coming with You
#25
|
Ne-YoMikkel S. EriksenTor Erik Hermansen | Shaffer Chimere SmithMikkel Storleer EriksenTor Erik Hermansen | Stargate | Ne-Yo (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Good Morning
|
Ne-YoShea Taylor | Shaffer Chimere SmithShea Taylor | Shea Taylor | Ne-Yo (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Make It Easy
|
Ne-YoDarhyl Camper Jr. | Shaffer Chimere SmithDarhyl Camper Jr. | Darhyl Camper Jr. | Ne-Yo (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Money Can't Buy
#41
|
Ne-YoJeezyDJ MontayJaytezD LumarDennis MartinJesse "Corparal" WilsonTony HesterWilliam DeVaughn | Shaffer Chimere SmithJay Wayne JenkinsMontay HumphreyJustin JohnsonKorey RobersonDennis MartinJesse WilsonTony HesterWilliam DeVaughn | DJ MontayJaytezD Lumar | Ne-Yo (Lead Vocals)Jeezy (Featured Vocals) |
| 10 |
Religious
|
Ne-YoDavid BannerMono/Poly | Shaffer Chimere SmithLavell CrumpCharles Dickerson | David BannerMono/Poly | Ne-Yo (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
She Knows
#19
|
Ne-YoJuicy JDr. LukeCirkut | Shaffer Chimere SmithJordan HoustonLukasz GottwaldHenry Walter | Dr. LukeCirkut | Ne-Yo (Lead Vocals)Juicy J (Featured Vocals) |
| 12 |
She Said I'm Hood Tho
|
Ne-YoShea TaylorPhilip Eugene Perry | Shaffer Chimere SmithShea TaylorPhilip Eugene Perry | Shea Taylor | Ne-Yo (Lead Vocals)Candice (Featured Vocals) |
| 13 |
Story Time
|
Ne-YoShea Taylor | Shaffer Chimere SmithShea Taylor | Shea Taylor | Ne-Yo (Lead Vocals) |
| 14 |
Congratulations
|
Ne-YoJesse "Corparal" WilsonBrandon Hodge | Shaffer Chimere SmithJesse WilsonBrandon Hodge | Jesse "Corparal" Wilson | Ne-Yo (Lead Vocals) |