Chipmunk: 'I want album to be an event'

Chipmunk has revealed that he wants his new album to be "an event".

The 'Champion' rapper spoke out about the numerous collaborations he has on his upcoming album Transition.

Speaking about his duet with Keri Hilson he told BBC's 1Xtra Breakfast Show: "She was wonderful - beautiful on the inside and outside."

Chipmunk has also worked with Trey Songz, Chris Brown and Mavado in the studio.

Explaining how the collaborations came about, he said: "The person that made me believe it could happen was Semtex.

"Towards the end, I played him some of my music and he was like, 'Yo man! You could turn some of these into events' and from there he introduced me to a few people."

The London-born rapper revealed that the duets on Transition reflect his own personal tastes, adding: "I just wanted the album to be a proper representation of me. When I get up and I shower and get dressed, I listen to Chris Brown, I listen to Trey Songz and I listen to Mavado, a lot!

"I wanted the album to be an event for me and my fans, where it's exciting. As a fan of music, I know collaborations are exciting..."

Transition is due to be released April 18.