The fallout from ‘that incident’ is taking its toll on CB.

Since turning himself in for hitting his then girlfriend Rhianna at the start of 2009, things haven’t been going quite so smoothly for Chris Brown. He’s only one year into his five year prohibition sentence, and has just finished his counselling course and on top of all of that, he has to beg to get his records played on radio stations. Not content with the music business and trying something a little bit more low key, he has released a plea to his fans to help resurrect what is left of his shattered career.

“I ain’t never really did this but right now I need all of my fans help.” He wrote to his fans.
“A lot of radio stations aren’t playing my records. They are not being that supportive and I wouldn’t expect them to. It’s on the fans and what you guys do in your power to bring me back. That’s all I need is you guys and nothing else will do that except for the fans.”

“I can’t be an underground mixtape artist. That’s where we are. I just want all my fans to help me. I love ya’ll. Peace”

Maybe he should of thought about that before he struck out at the loveable Rih-Rih. We’re completely Team Rhianna here at RWD. Chris Brown messed up and he can blame no one else if his career is in tatters. We have a saying where I’m from and it goes a little something like this: “Violence against women – Australia says no” and I think the rest of the music world has said no too.

Dizzee Diz set to lend a hand on the upcoming electro giant’s album…

Not content with getting Calvin Harris on board for the massive Dance Wiv’ Me, Raskit is now set to work with the music monster of The Prodigy. Speaking on Australian radio station Triple J; Keith, Liam and Maxim revealed that the Bow MC, a long time fan is set to collaborate with them on their next record.

“When it happens it will happen,” the group told the station down under. “Basically, we’ve talked about it and we’ve just been on the road for so long now. So when we have a break and I get to go back into the studio – that’s when I guess the next lot of music will happen.”

Eyes and ears open then guys, not only have you been warned of the collaboration, but that there’s a new album on the horizon.  Invaders Must Die was a massive album for 2009 and we’re hoping for bigger and better things in the oh-ten.

Skandal goes hard alongside P. Money and Klashnekoff…

After deciding that the original video looked too cheap, Florence + the Machine have shot a new clip for Dog Days Are Over. “It was a video camera in a forest,” the red haired singer told The Sun about the original shoot. “With my dad and Marks & Spencer sandwiches!”

After deciding that the original video looked too cheap, Florence + the Machine have shot a new clip for Dog Days Are Over. “It was a video camera in a forest,” the red haired singer told The Sun about the original shoot. “With my dad and Marks & Spencer sandwiches!”

Former F1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton has hooked up with Pump makers, Reebok for a world first…

They’ve just unveiled an alternate reality game (ARG) called Lewis Hamilton: Secret Life and it’s the only time a global sport star has featured as the central character in a game of this kind.

Developed by Reebok, Lewis Hamilton: Secret Life will allow fans around the world to experience another side of the star. Within the game they will help him train and prepare to recover priceless artworks, sculptures and manuscripts from thieves?!?!?!

Of the development Hamilton said; “Creating Lewis Hamilton: Secret Life with Reebok has been pretty cool. I’m into gaming and particularly playing online with friends who aren’t in the same place, but this is on another level entirely – it’s a real adventure. I’ve worked closely with the team throughout the project and the detail of the game is just unbelievable.

“It’s taken a year to develop and I hope we can get as many people as possible to take part. We want to make this experience as big as we can.”

For those itching to get online and investigate the game centres on five core missions and will run until October. Anyone can take part too via secretlewis.com and start looking for clues.

Esco may be gone, but not forgotten on this track from the Newham Generals. D Double E and Footsie join the fallen Slew Dem soldier on this S.K.I.T.Z Beatz produced banger. Look out for the producer alongside Dizzee Rascal, Tempa T and Dirtee Stank signee Smurfie Syco in this vid…

Esco may be gone, but not forgotten on this track from the Newham Generals. D Double E and Footsie join the fallen Slew Dem soldier on this S.K.I.T.Z Beatz produced banger. Look out for the producer alongside Dizzee Rascal, Tempa T and Dirtee Stank signee Smurfie Syco in this vid…

RIP Esco

The revolving doors of the American prison system have been busier than ever this week.  First Lil Wayne went in, then T.I. came out, and now DMX and D’Angelo have joined the bar hugging hype…

DMX was arrested yesterday for violating the terms of his probation, allegedly for drug-use, following a law-breaking history which had the Sherriff who caught him commenting “We would hope that he is finally sent to prison. We’ve arrested him five times already. How many times do you have to violate the law?”

Meanwhile, D’Angelo was arrested last week for reportedly offering an undercover police officer $40 for oral sex. Earlier this week his management posted the following statement on the singers MySpace “We know there is a lot of speculation in regard to the arrest of D’Angelo in New York City this past weekend.  We would like his fans and the public at large to know that D’Angelo has pled not guilty — and is contesting the allegations made against him. Also know that, he is in good health and extremely excited about his forthcoming new album. D’Angelo would like to personally thank all of his fans for the outpouring of concern, and appreciates if all would allow the American justice system to resolve the matter before jumping to any conclusions.”

With a lifestyle most of us would give our right arm to emulate, why these rappers can’t keep on the right side of the law is beyond us. But like the saying goes, if you can’t do the time, don’t do the crime!

Words by Reya El-Salahi

P Money and Ghetts have been spitting bars at each other for the past few months so it’s about time we figure out exactly who is spitting the real fire…

If you’ve not on top of what’s been going down then head over to the RWD audio page to see how things have been panning out for both MCs. Rumour is there’s going to be a clash on 28 March which will be streamed live online and filmed by RSKY Roadz for DVD. DJ Cheeky hinted he wasn’t sure if Ghetts would turn up recently on Grime Forum but let’s hope he does so the score can be settled once and for all.

Words by Nardene Scott

Forget Kate Moss, Nikita Clothing are searching for the face of their Spring Summer 2011 Streetwear collection… and it could be you!

Everyone’s a model these days… or so they say, but prove your worth with the Nikita Photoshoot Contest. If you fancy yourself as the next big thing in the world of modelling, Nikita Clothing are searching for two lucky ladies to join them on the upcoming shoot of their Spring Summer 2011 look book shoot in Mexico.

The skate/streetwear brand ran a similar competition last year, with three aspiring models joining the crew in New Orleans for the Winter 2010 / 2011 look book shoot. Check out the girls doing their Vogue thang here: nikitaclothing.com/events.

As long as you’re over 18, hold a valid passport and are free to travel from 23rd April to 8th May 2010 enter by visiting nikitaclothing.com/blog before 15th April 2010.

Just don’t forget us when you make it big!

Can we just have another Outkast album now please!?!?!