CHASE AND STATUS x RIHANNA

Chase and Status "collaborating" with Rihanna...

This seems to be a hot topic in the dubstep world right now. I, myself, don't really know what to think. I'm on the fence about dubstep making it into the "mainstream"... at times I'll get excited because that means more people being exposed to it. But who are the people getting exposed to it? Americans and teeny boppers who listen to the radio and have absolutely no taste or opinion in music?

If some pop-ass singer is credited for the song because some high-dollar, bandwagon-jumping corporate label bought the track out, is it really doing anything for dubstep? Aren't they pretty much raping it and milking it for what it's worth? The question is... wouldn't you do the same thing if the opportunity came up?

I think if it's done right and the music is still quality, then whatever... good music is good music. Who knows... but dubstep will remain fresh as long as there are producers putting out solid tunes and the fans are supporting it - as with anything.

Holla.