RISHI RICH fans will not have to wait much longer as his much-anticipated latest album is due to hit the shops very soon.

The UK Asian super producer who shot to fame through his innovative fusion of Asian and urban sounds releases his eagerly anticipated debut album The Project through 2Point9 Records on August 7.

The first single from the album Push it Up (Aaja Kurieh) features Jay Sean and Juggy D and has reached number one on most Asian radio stations and music channels.

Rishi is already one of the leading lights on the UK music scene and is well established through his previous work producing and remixing the likes of Mary J Blige, Britney Spears, Misteeq and Southampton's very own Craig David.

The Project is the culmination of a year in the studio with an global roster of artists, the album includes collaborations with some of the UK's brightest stars (So Solid Crew hype man JD aka Dready and Jay Sean) and introduces a new line-up of international talent (including Reggaton artist Mr Phillips, French-Canadian R&B vocalist Chhaya, Bajan singer Alison Hines, USA singer Mana from Timbaland's camp, UK Urban artists Baby Blue and J2K & Norwegian-Pakistani vocalist Rafaqat Ali Khan).

The Project is released on 2point9 Records on August 7 and will be available from all good record shops. The single Push It Up (Aaja Kurieh) can be pre-ordered from www.2point9.com or by texting RR to 81330.