Rapper and head production guru of the Wu-Tang Clan -- has signed an exclusive worldwide recording deal with Sanctuary Records Group. His solo debut as RZA, "Birth of a Prince," is due Oct. 7 on Wu Records/Sanctuary Records.

"Birth of a Prince" will feature guest stars including Wu-Tang members Dirt McGirt (aka Ol' Dirty Bastard) and Ghostface Killah. McGirt guests on the first single "We Pop." "I believe this to be some of the best work I have ever done and I am especially proud," RZA says in a statement. "Our plan is to launch a whole new wave of Wu-Tang fever and this record is the wick. For Sanctuary and Wu Records, this is a great opportunity to get into some meaningful hip-hop in a big way. By signing with Sanctuary, I have joined forces with a really artist-friendly label that also has the ability to deliver".

RapIndustry.com