Newly partnered labels, Bad Boy Records and Interscope Records, have formally announced the signing of rapper Red Café.

With the success of his current single, “I’m Ill” featuring Fabolous (produced by Boi-1da [Drake: "Best I Ever Had," "Forever," and "Over"]; [Eminem: "Not Afraid"]) in rotation, the Brooklyn emcee is now preparing for the release of his debut album Red October, which will be co-executive produced by Sean “Diddy” Combs and Akon.

“I’m so excited. I’ve got the best of both worlds,” stated Red Cafe. “Diddy representing the streets and Akon bringing a worldly perspective to the project.”

“I can officially announce the signing of Red Cafe to the Bad Boy/Interscope family. Red’s lyrical skill and passion is unique,” says Diddy. “Red’s raw talent brings a new sound and fresh perspective from the streets. I look forward to him sharing his talent with the world.”

Hip-Hop honcho and business mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has announced plans to release his sixth studio album, titled, Last Train to Paris, which is scheduled to hit stores September 22nd.

Being described as a fusion of electro-hip-hop-soul-and-funk, the part-time artist, full-time executive offered his interpretation of his latest offering. “Last Train to Paris is deeper than any of the other stuff I have ever made. It’s a profound love story. It’s me with my shades off. It’s the truth,” says Combs.

“I’ve been a businessman for the past two years. It’s time for me to focus on being an artist again,” explains Combs. “I am going to show the world a new refreshing side of me. Get on or get off!”

Tapping into his rich mine of resources, Combs is reaching out to many of his colleagues for their assistance in the production department, collaborating with hit-making producers such as The-Dream, Tricky, The Neptunes, Mario Winans, T-Pain and Rodney Jerkins.

Even when Combs isn’t recording music, the founder and CEO of Bad Boy Worldwide Entertainment Group and multi-platinum selling artist remains occupied through a number of creative and business ventures that includes music publishing, artist management, television and film production, fashion, and restaurants. 

In 2007, Diddy released his last studio album Press Play, which included the hit singles “Come to Me” and “Last Night,” featuring Nicole Scherzinger and Keyshia Cole, respectively.

Bad Boy Records, the record label of former rap superstar Christopher Wallace, is releasing the soundtrack to the highly anticipated upcoming Notorious B.I.G. biopic “Notorious,” Tuesday, January 13th. The album, which includes “music from and inspired by the original motion picture,” features many of The Notorious B.I.G.’s classic records such as “Juicy” and “Hypnotize,” in addition to some never released demos. 

The soundtrack is lead by the Kanye West produced “Brooklyn Go Hard,” performed by Jay-Z and featuring Santogold. Jadakiss’ “A Letter to B.I.G.” featuring Faith Evans has recently circulated online as well. In addition, the album includes a new version of “One More Chance/The Legacy (Remix),” featuring The Notorious B.I.G.’s son CJ Wallace and Faith Evans.

A special edition of the “Notorious” soundtrack will be available exclusively at Target stores nationwide. The two-disc set includes an all-new documentary DVD, “Remembering Christopher Wallace,” featuring exclusive, never-before-seen private interviews with the family members who carry on the Notorious B.I.G.’s memory, including his mother, daughter, and son.

“Notorious” hits theaters nationwide on Friday, January 16th.

“Notorious” Soundtrack [Tracklisting Below]:

1. Notorious Thugs (Featuring Bone Thugs N Harmony)

2. Hypnotize

3. Notorious (Featuring Lil’ Kim and Puff Daddy)

4. Juicy

5. Party & Bullsh**

6. Warning

7. One More Chance/ Stay With Me Remix

8. Brooklyn Go Hard (Performed by Jay-Z, Featuring Santogold)

9. Letter to B.I.G. (Performed by Jadakiss, Featuring Faith Evans)

10. Kick In The Door

11. What’s Beef

12. The World Is Filled (Featuring Too Short and Puff Daddy)

13. One More Chance/ The Legacy (Remix)

(Featuring CJ Wallace and Faith Evans)

14. The Notorious Theme (Composed by Danny Elfman)

15. Microphone Murderer (Demo)

16. Guaranteed Raw (Demo)

17. Love No Ho (Original Demo Version)

The year is 2719 in the futuristic city of Metropolis, and “android No. 57821, other wise known as Cindy Mayweather,” is on the lam for falling in love with a human. Sci-fi is the theme behind Janelle Monae’s epic EP “Metropolis: The Chase Suite (Special Edition),” sounding as if it could be the score to a major Hollywood or Broadway blockbuster. 

The starlet whom Diddy said “is one of the most important signings of my career,” reached into her imagination to create a musically spellbinding odyssey complete with cyborgs, electro-daggers and other galactic references. “March of the Wolfmasters” sonically sets the tone for the mini-movie, bringing the characters to life and the audio-imagery into viewing mode. The rock-gospel production and power of Janelle Monae’s voice on “Violet Stars Happy Hunting!” is sure to ignite the inner funk in many earthlings. Lush with pounding drums, haunting organ notes, and ominous horns, the musicality of “Many Moons” and “Sincerely, Jane” hint at the Kansas native’s (how appropriate a hometown) performing arts and musical theatre background, as the latter song also reflects her socially conscious side. 

“Metropolis” isn’t the run-of-the-mill record you listen to—it’s the kind of record you experience. 

Label: Wondaland Arts Society/Bad Boy Records

Genre: R&B/Soul