Raekwon signs to Dr Dre’s Label

Raekwon has officially signed with Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Records and the good doctor will be producing the majority of the tracks on his upcoming solo album.

"I just felt it was going to be something to excite the fans in hip-hop," Raekwon told MTV. "Let them know I’m dealing with a whole list of thorough super producers that’s making sure this legacy of Cuban Linx carries on. We thought it was a brilliant idea to have Rza and Dr. collaborate, us being big Dre fans. His classics sheet is way long. As well as Rza’s."

Raekwon, born Corey Woods, revealed that Dre was originally only supposed to produce a few tracks on the album, but their partnership was working so well that Dre will be taking a bigger role on the album.

"Allah put us in the right place. I’m working real hard, putting little pieces together. The album is coming out great. Everything is up to par. We still working on it, we never stop working till the last day," Raekwon added.

The album will also feature production from the late J Dilla, Scram Jones and DJ Scratch as well as an appearance from fellow Wu-Tang member Rza. "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, Part 2" is set to hit stores next summer.