Former student working with Britney Spears and MIA

Former Music production student Christopher Mercer - aka dupstep producer Rusko - was this week interviewed by the Guardian website. Rusko, who is now baased in LA, has worked with MIA on her forthcoming album, as well as with producers Switch and Diplo (Santogold, MIA); Rusko's album is being released on Diplo's Mad Decent label. In the interview Rusko reveals that he is currently working in the studio with Britney Spears on some dubstep tracks! Rusko has also worked with Hot Chip and remixed Basement Jaxx and Little Boots.  You can view the full interview at www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/may/26/rusko-dubstep Visit Rusko's MySpace at www.myspace.com/ruskonfire View the MIA-inspired video for Rusko's track Woo Boost below