Jason Derülo postpones new album due to illness

Singer-songwriter Jason Derülo has been forced to postpone the release of his new album under doctor’s orders to rest and protect his voice.

Due to concern about his vocal chords, the doctor has ordered the Miami native to rest his voice and take a break from the recording studio.

The Whatcha Say hitmaker informed fans on his Facebook page:  "So my throat doctor has put me on vocal rest for five days. Could you imagine not talking for five days? (It) sucks!

"Apparently if I don’t let my chords heal,” he added, “I may develop a serious problem. Such terrible timing, as I’m trying to complete my album!"

Jason Derülo, whose real name is Jason Joel Desrouleaux, was completing his second album at Maximedia Studios in Dallas, Texas when he heard the news.

In 2009, Derülo, 21, who has opened for Lady Gaga on tour, released his debut single Whatcha Say, which travelled up the charts to number one.

His second single In My Head reached number 5 on Billboard Hot 100. The singer enjoyed a very successful 2010, having released his eponymous debut album in March.