Ananova:

Ne-Yo has lavished praise on three of the biggest British female singers.

The US RnB star has already written for Leona Lewis, John Legend, Estelle and Usher and now seems to be angling for work with Duffy and Amy Winehouse.

He told the Daily Star: "LA Reid introuduced me to Duffy's record. I really love her voice. You guys have lots of talent."

As for Amy, it's her hectic lifestyle that has drawn the Closer singer in as much as her music.

He said: "I'm a diehard fan. Self-destructiveness is what makes her real - it makes for great songs."

Regarding Leona, I'm You, a song included on the US version of her debut album Spirit, was also penned by the star, who releases new album, Year Of The Gentlemen, on June 24.

He added: "Leona is a beautiful person inside and out. Her talent will carry her in the US but maybe me being hot helped."