Eminem To Re-Release "Relapse," Delays Album Sequel

November 20, 2009 9:51 a.m. EST

Los Angeles, CA (CNS) - Eminem has delayed plans to release the sequel to his album "Relapse," saying he will re-release the multi-million selling album instead. The repackaged LP will include the single "Forever," and will feature Drake, Kanye West, and Lil Wayne.

He said, "I want to deliver more material for the fans this year like I originally planned. Hopefully these tracks on The Refill will tide the fans over until we put out Relapse 2 next year."

The 37-year-old Grammy Award winning rapper also said that he has been working in the studio to create more materials since his fifth studio album was released in May.

He added, "I got back in with Dre and then a few more producers, including Just Blaze, and went in a completely different direction which made me start from scratch. The new tracks started to sound very different than the tracks I originally intended to be on Relapse 2, but I still want the other stuff to be heard."

The repacked LP, "Relapse: Refill," will be released December 21 and will include 5 new songs.