(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Jason Derlo doesn't understand why anyone wouldn't want to be friends with David Hasselhoff.

The R&B singer has formed an unlikely bond with the former Baywatch star, and values his loyal friendship. David is famed for his larger-than-life personality, but Jason says the actor has some great qualities as a pal.

"Hasselhoff is an awesome guy, man. He's really kind hearted and his heart is always in the right place," he told Australia's Kyle and Jackie O radio show. "How do you not want to be friends with the Hoff?"

Jason has gone on to achieve worldwide success since his self titled debut album launched in 2009. He has since recorded his second studio album Future History, which includes the lead singles Don't Wanna Go Home and It Girl.

Jason begins his world tour at the beginning of next year, and is excited to show fans what he's been working on.

"The tour starts in February which is really exciting. I've got all this new material. I've toured the world once before, but a much smaller tour and I didn't really get to do the things I wanted to do," he explained. "Now I'm playing in these large venues I can really spread my wings and actually make the show I've been dreaming of, man. It's really exciting."

Jason has previously opened shows for some of the music industry's biggest acts including the Black Eyed Peas and Lady Gaga.

The 22-year-old singer is now looking forward to being the headline act.

"When you open for someone you can't really have the extravagant stuff that you hope for. It's really like a simple show, you're really just going up there and playing your songs, and putting on the best show you can do. It's an opening, it's a pre-show," he said.

"[For my world tour] everyone will be there to see me. It'll be a lot of fun to spend time with my fans." (C) Cover Media