Moving over from from Def Jam, Ne-Yo is set to bring his Compound Entertainment imprint to Motown and take on his new A&R role, Billboard.biz reveals.

The role is said to include production and mentoring duties for existing artists and the task of signing new talent.

Universal Republic and Island Def Jam Motown chairman/CEO Barry Weiss said in a statement: "His track record of success at Def Jam will always be a benchmark. But this move to Motown will provide ...