Ne-Yo is back!

Merely moments ago, the R&B hitmaker unveiled new single ‘Lazy Love’, the lead release from his comeback set ‘R.E.D’ LP – which is now confirmed to hit stores on September 18th.

After a rocky outing with last project ‘Libra Scale’, does Universal Motown’s new SVP of A&R serve up the goods this time? Judge for yourself after the jump

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Back in February, the world met ‘Do My Thing’– a reference cut by Estelle on her latest LP ‘All Of Me‘.

Featuring Janelle Monae, the number has become quite the fan favorite since it debuted with many hoping it earns the singles treatment in coming months.

So, until that happens, get into it’s reference track co-written by ‘Irreplaceable‘ maestro Ne-Yo, giving insight into how the cut was initially meant to sound below…

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It seems Ne-Yo isn’t only upgrading his business interests these days. Indeed, Universal Motown‘s new SVP of A&R has also stepped it all the way up with his physique.

Snapped at Las Vegas’ Encore Beach House over the weekend, the singer -who recently changed the title of his forthcoming LP to ‘The R.E.D Album’ – sported a freshly ripped frame.

The R&B maestro took to Twitter, thereafter; further flaunting the fruits of his gym labour.

Peep another pic after the jump…

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R&B’s favorite gentlemen is back!

Kicking off the ‘Cracks in Mr. Perfect’ era, Ne-Yo brings his fans the music video for the project’s first single, ‘Burnin’ Up’.

Check out the hot Chris Robinson directed visual after the jump and sound-off below.

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‘Libra Scale’.

It’s a word Ne-Yo will be hoping to erase from the memory of the masses.

For, in a somewhat impressive feat, the 2010 set serves as the first (and only) of his 4 album tally to commercially under-perform.

Hoping to reverse his fortunes, Motown’s newest signee, is readying his next set ‘The Cracks In Mr. Perfect’ for a Summer release.

Hitting the pre-promo trail, the singer-songwriter has revealed that the project’s lead single is titled…

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Two of the craftsmen behind some of Barbadian beauty Rihanna‘s biggest hits have joined forces to try their luck at doing the same sans-Riri.  ‘We Found Love’ producer Calvin Harris has found an enlistee in singer/songwriter Ne-Yo for ‘Let’s Go’ – the first single off the Brit’s yet titled third album (due later this year).    Like Harris, Ne-Yo’s next project is also due later this year.

And, while Ne-Yo hasn’t found much success on the solo tip when his latest ‘Libra Scale’ failed to meet expectations, the singer’s recent contributions as ‘assistant’ have led many-a-rapper to the top of the charts.

Certainly set to get you moving in the clubs, is ‘Go’ the route Ne-Yo/Harris need to go for a hit?  You tell us below:

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After nearly a year hiatus from the music scene, looks like ‘Spotlight’ singer Jennifer Hudson is ready to get back in the spotlight with the Ne-Yo and Rick Ross-assisted ‘Think Like A Man’.  The lead single from the soundtrack of the Steve Harvey book turned movie (also sharing the same title), funny man Kevin Hart (who also stars in the film) guests the Chris Robinson-directed visual.

See JHUD and co get down with the get down.  It all awaits below:

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In a somewhat surprising move, R&B star Ne-Yo has left Def Jam – the label he’s called home since bursting onto the scene in 2006.

Full story after the jump…

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‘Miss Independent’ crooner Ne-Yo hasn’t missed a beat on the promo trail for the big screen venture ‘Red Tails’.  Sharing the screen with an all-star cast including Cuba Gooding, Jr., Terrence Howard, and Tristan Wilde, the George Lucas-directed flick sees the famed singer-songwriter get fly in a new way in this biographical film about the historic Tuskeegee Airmen.

Already winning rave reviews from the critics, Ne-Yo plays tour guide in this recently unveiled behind the scenes look at all the action.  Before its U.S. premiere tomorrow (January 20th), fans are invited to get this sneak peek:

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In what has to be one of the most pleasantly random collaborations we’ve seen in a minute, Jennifer Hudson, Ne-Yo, and Rick Ross have teamed up for new song ‘Think Like A Man’.

The hard-hitting mid-tempo is the lead release from the soundtrack to the movie of the same name (which hits theatres on March 9th).

How do the unlikely trio fare? Find out after the jump…

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Some weeks after celebrating the birth of his second child, R&B staple Ne-Yo has premiered a brand new video today, for the single ‘The Way You Move‘.

Joined by fellow crooners  Trey Songz and T.Pain, the strip club centered visual sees the ‘Sexy Love‘ maestro enjoy the company of a few ‘ladies of the night‘.

Check it out below…

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After a brief hiatus, R&B maestro Ne-Yo is back.

Last year’s ‘Libra Scale’ saw the singer-songwriter suffer his first major set-back, following a string of Platinum selling LP’s.

Looking to right the wrongs of his last outing, the singer-songwriter spoke with That Grape Juice TV about his new album at the Michael Jackson Forever tribute in Cardiff, Wales over the weekend.

There, he EXCLUSIVELY revealed the name of the LP – ‘The Cracks In Mr Perfect’, as well as its scheduled release window.

Also shared were his thoughts on the King of Pop’s legacy, as well a personal MJ moment he’ll forever treasure.

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