Chris Brown moves release of new album 'Fortune' to May

Chris Brown has moved the release date of his new album.

The singer will now put out his fifth studio set Fortune on May 8, telling fans that it gives him a chance to release more music in the meantime.

Brown tweeted: "FORTUNE! May 8th!!! I hope this album shows growth and positivity to all my fans and will inspire them to live life to the fullest!!! #FORTUNE.

"The reason for may 8th is so you (the fans) can have more music to make ur decision on if u want."

Brown recently released 'Turn Up The Music' as the lead single from Fortune, as well as previously unveiling album track 'Strip'.

The star also features on a remix of Rihanna's 'Birthday Cake', while the Bajan starlet lent her vocals to a reworked version of 'Turn Up The Music'.

Watch the music video for Chris Brown's 'Turn Up The Music' below: