With Justin Timberlake, Robin Thicke and Justin Bieber currently sat atop the genre’s male league, many now look to R&B mastermind Ne-Yo to see just how his forthcoming album will fare once it drops later on this year.

Fortunately for these fans, reliable word tells That Grape Juice the ‘Irreplaceable’ vocalist is readying a project set to outdo its predecessors in spectacular fashion, already boasting what many industry birds are calling his ‘best to date.’

His latest muse? Brazil, where he recently embarked on a six-date tour which saw him party and performance with and for locals, and pen material for the ‘Compound’-backed release.

Check ’em out after the jump!

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