As reported here, ‘So Sick’ singer Ne-Yo joins fellow R&B crooners Chris Brown, Trey Songz, and Lloyd in trading in their signature stylings for a hopefully temporary tread into hip-hop.  Spotted most recently at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards by VIBE magazine, the ‘Miss Independent’ performer mentioned his upcoming mixtape as well as nearing completion of his new album.

Find out what other news Ne-Yo shared after the jump:

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