R&B sensation Ne-Yo has confirmed he is working on pop legend Michael Jackson's comeback album. The singer, who has written hits for Rihanna and Beyonce Knowles, is now helping both Michael and Janet Jackson prepare new releases.

Ne-Yo, real name Shaffer Smith, reveals working with the hitmaker is one of his most challenging jobs yet. He says, "I'm submitting songs for his new album. He's being very selective; very picky, but he's supposed to be. This is a going to be a really important album."

Ne-Yo isn't the first person to work with Jackson on his comeback album - will.i.am spent a large part of last year in the studio with the pop superstar, and Akon is rumored to be part of the project as well.