Teen heartthrob Justin Bieber is planning to take a month of before working on his next album.

Bieber said in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter: “I've been working so hard, I'm taking a month off. It's been great to just think and enjoy hanging out with my friends.

"I'm still growing up, and when you're working every day, you don't really get a chance to figure out who you are. So with the time off, I'm able to think, pray and just kind of grow up.” 

He is set to collaborate with hip hop and R&B favourites including Drake, Kanye West and Chris Brown on his upcoming album.  

Watch Justin Bieber's video for 'That Should Be Me' featuring Rascal Flatts: