Ne-Yo has been criticized for “going pop” with his dance singles including “Closer” and his latest “Let Me Love You.” But the Grammy-winning crooner has some words for those who say he’s lost touch with his R&B roots.

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Ne-Yo showcased his new music and new image during his appearance on Wednesday’s “106 & Park.” The R&B gentleman shared his workout regime (“It’s about how much you eat and when you eat”), getting an early start as a songwriter at age 9, and his upcoming album R.E.D. (Realizing Every Dream), due September 18. He also seduced the ladies in the audience (and showed off his fit physique) while performing “Lazy Love.”

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Rick Ross has declared God Forgives, I Don’t the best album of the year. While the verdict is still out, the Bawse makes a convincing argument with high-profile features from André 3000, Dr. Dre, Jay-Z, and more. The album also includes the fourth installment in his “Maybach Music” series.

Instead of filling it with rap features like in the past, MMG’s commander-in-chief goes at it alone on the epic J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League production save for some smooth vocals from Ne-Yo.

Listen to Rozay in all his glory.

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Ne-Yo is a dancing machine in the video for “Let Me Love You (Until You Learn to Love Yourself),” the new single off his upcoming album R.E.D., due September 18. The R&B gentleman puts some slick moves on the dance floor (and his girl) in the dance-heavy clip. He bares his toned physique in the bedroom, as he shows his lady just what she’s been missing. This is Ne-Yo like you’ve never seen him before.

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After slowing it down with “Lazy Love,” Ne-Yo returns to the dance floor with “Let Me Love You (Until You Learn to Love Yourself),” the new single off his upcoming album R.E.D., due September 18. “I would like to show you what true love can really do,” sings the R&B crooner over the synth-heavy Stargate and SIA production. A video has already been shot with director Christopher Sims (Cassie’s “King of Hearts”).

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Timbaland and Ne-Yo fire up the dance floor in the video for their party anthem “Hands in the Air” off the Step Up Revolution soundtrack. The beat maestro holds court at the bar with the film’s star Kathryn McCormick, while the R&B gentleman gets his own private show in the red room. Timbo soaks clubgoers with paint as they continue to work up a sweat. The dance-heavy clip features footage from the movie and members of the cast, who wow with their fancy footwork. Make your move.

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Timbaland and Ne-Yo throw a paint party in the splashy video for their club banger “Hands in the Air” off the Step Up Revolution soundtrack. The super-producer praised his collaborator while shooting scenes with his son Demetrius at a nightclub. Patrons were soaked in paint and the cast of the film including Kathryn McCormick performed some choreographed moves.

Go behind the scenes below.

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Timbaland and Ne-Yo provide the soundtrack to your next party on their wild collaboration “Hands in the Air.” The super-producer gets turn’t all the way up, standing on chairs and keeping the speakers thumping all night long, while the R&B gent provides the slick hook. The club banger will appear on the Step Up Revolution soundtrack, due July 17.

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