July 31, 2006 9:00

P Diddy calls on famous friends for new album

The rapper returns after a five-year hiatus

P Diddy has recruited a host of artists for his first album in five years.

Kanye West, Christina Aguilera, Black Eyed Peas stars Fergie and Will.I.Am, Pussycat Doll Nicole Schrezinger, Outkast's Big Boi and Havoc from Mobb Depp will all feature as guest vocalists on 'Press Play'.

The follow up to 2001's 'The Saga Continues' is due for release on October 3, with 'Come To Me' set to be the first single taken from the record, reports Aolmusic.

Other tracks expected to appear on the album include 'Tell Me', 'Get Off' and 'The Future'.