Chase and status turned down Rihanna collaboration

Arguably dubsteps biggest stars, Chase and Status turned down collaborationg arguably pop's biggest star Rihanna on a track for their new album 'No more idols'. They said the reason that they had to turn down the Barbadian R'nB recording artist was because they wanted to keep the album 'thourly British'. "There was talk about working with Rihanna and other names linked to Roc Nation but we weren't tempted. We wanted the album to showcase fresh and cutting-edge UK talent," said Saul 'Chase' Milton. The duo released their first single of their new album last week, the fantastic and nostalgic dubstep take on an early 90's rave tune 'Blind faith' featuering the Nottingham born singer/songwriter Liam Bailey. The album itself featuers many colaborations, "We're known for working with new artists such as Plan B and that's what really excites us. On the album we've worked with Clare Maguire who just has this amazing voice and will appeal to everyone Mali, Delilah and Tempa T, all of whom are wicked," added Milton, 29. One of the tracks produced by the outfit featuered 'forget you' and 'it's OK' American soul singer Cee-lo Green. "Admittedly Cee-Lo isn't British but he sings on a track called Brixton Briefcase, which is about London in the 80s when guys used to walk around with ghetto blasters on their shoulders, thats what a Brixton briefcase is and Cee-Lo loved it. There was no ego at all. He was just like: Ill do whatever you want me to do. Working with him was cool." said Milton.

Chase and Status tickets are now avilable for their current tour and Rihanna tickets for her extra UK shows were released this morning.

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