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.