What #1 Beyonce hit did Ne-Yo write?

The Beyoncé No. 1 hit written by Ne-Yo is “Irreplaceable.”

Released in 2006, “Irreplaceable” became one of Beyoncé’s signature songs and appeared on her second studio album, B’Day. Ne-Yo co-wrote it with Beyoncé, the production team Stargate, and Norwegian songwriters Espen Lind and Amund Bjørklund.

The song’s origins are more surprising than its breakup theme suggests. Ne-Yo initially wrote the lyrics from a male perspective and did not specifically write the track for Beyoncé. The team later decided that a female vocalist suited the song better, and Beyoncé’s performance transformed it into an empowerment anthem.

Although the track has a polished R&B-pop sound, Ne-Yo originally imagined it with country influences, inspired by singers such as Shania Twain and Faith Hill. “Irreplaceable” topped the Billboard Hot 100 for 10 consecutive weeks. A common mix-up is crediting Ne-Yo as the sole writer; he was a major co-writer, but the official credits include several collaborators.