The Chop Shop: A Music Production Podcast

NICOLAY / THE FOREIGN EXCHANGE / WORKING WITH PHONTE / HIPHOP IN THE NETHERLANDS / FUNK BAND BEGINNINGS

Send us a Text Message.Born and raised in the Netherlands, classically trained multi-instrumentalist and producer Nicolay played in a number of hip-hop and R&B bands around his homeland, but it wasn't until 2000 that he decided to start producing his own beats. In 2002 Little Brother MC Phonte Coleman stumbled across one of them on Okayplayer's message board and asked if he could put his rhymes over it, and soon a friendship and a musical relationship were born. This transatlantic collabo... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CATMAN BEATS / CLASSICAL MUSIC INFLUENCES IN HIPHOP / BEANTOWN RECORD DIGGING

Send us a Text Message."Music is just like you have a period of time and you get to decorate it however you want."Catman (Cat Tremblay) is a Boston-based producer/keyboardist. He specializes in beat-driven music featuring warmsynthesizers, dense jazzy chords, and heavy drums. He began the Catman project to branch out from acoustic jazz, and his electronic sound features aspects of lofi, instrumental hip hop, psychedelia, R&B, jazz fusion, dream pop, and synthwave. BUY CATMAN'S LATES... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SCRAM JONES / EARLY MC DAYS / WORKING WITH WUTANG, BUILT FOR CUBAN LINX 2 / THE SHADE45 SCRAMBLE MIX / KENDRICK VS DRAKE

Send us a Text Message.Straight out of New Rochelle, Scram Jones is a producer, DJ and rapper from New Rochelle, New York. He has produced music for Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Styles P, Tragedy Khadafi, Jadakiss, Saigon, Dipset, T.I., and Troy Ave. He has been featured in The Source magazine's "Unsigned Hype" column.FOLLOW SCRAM JONES ON INSTAGRAM HEREFOLLOW THE CHOP SHOP ON INSTAGRAM HERESupport the Show.WEBSITE AND MERCH! - http://www.officialchopshoppod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DOMINO’S WITH HOUSE SHOES / THE AI INFLUENCE ON HIP-HOP BATTLES / HONORING MARY J. BLIGE & A TRIBE CALLED QUEST / WTF WAS THAT, PREEM?!

Send us a Text Message.Guess Who's Back.. 🏠 👟 "I need singularities. None of these motherfuckers are singularities." - House Shoes Competition in rap beef has become less about music and more about social media and gimmicks. Kendrick vs Drake (or AI?)The quality of the beat is crucial in a diss track, as it sets the tone and credibility of the artist.The induction of A Tribe Called Quest into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is celebrated as a milestone for the group and for hip-hop as a w... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SHAWN J. PERIOD® / HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US / WORKING WITH BLACKSTAR / DRUMSTACKS

Send us a Text Message.Happy 1 Year Anniversary to us. We are running it back this week with our first ever episode with the great Shawn J. Period. Follow us on Instagram Here Support the Show.WEBSITE AND MERCH! - http://www.officialchopshoppod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14KT / WORKING WITH ELZHI & BLACK THOUGHT / MASCHINE VS MPC / TOP 3 CHOPPERS OF ALL TIME?

Send us a Text Message.Michigan's Karat Gold Classic Kid. Producer. Artist. DJ. National Beat Battle Champion Self-Proclaimed Chop Artist - one who specializes in the true art of sampling and sonically "chopping" records to create unique beats and cool sound collages.1/7th of the mighty Athletic Mic League. Member of Jaded Incorporated and RSXGLD.BUY 14KT'S MUSIC HERE Support the Show.WEBSITE AND MERCH! - http://www.officialchopshoppod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DJ RHETTMATIC OF THE WORLD FAMOUS BEAT JUNKIES / RHETT GOT BEATS! / THE DJ BATTLE SCENE / DJING FOR J-DILLA / BEAT JUNKIES INSTITUTE OF SOUND

Send us a Text Message.Dj Rhettmatic of the World Famous Beat Junkies has been DJing for well over 20 years. A Dj champion, member of The Visionaries, Crown Royale, Dirty Disco Squares & the Cypress Junkies, Rhett has been producing for just about the same period of time, creating backdrops for artists from Aloe Blacc to Ras Kass on well over 50 releases.- Visit The Beat Junkies Website Here- Enroll in The Beat Junkies Institute of Sound Here- Buy Rhett Got Beats HereThis week's epi... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UNCLE SHOES KNOWS

Send us a Text Message.VISIT STREET CORNER MUSIC - https://streetcornerscm.com/Uncle Shoes Knows..“House Shoes, AKA Michael Buchanan, isn’t concerned with popularity. Unfailingly outspoken, the Detroit-born DJ and producer condemns and exalts music with equal vigor. If he hates your record, expect soul-atomizing honesty. If he loves it, he’ll play it endlessly.”“House Shoes spun Dilla beats ad infinitum at famed Detroit venues like St. Andrews Hall, and also championed rappers like Dann... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

STRO ELLIOT OF THE ROOTS / STRO X SCM BEGINNINGS / SOUL 2 STRO! / HOW MANY TEXTS DID QUESTLOVE SEND ? / LIFE ON TV WITH JIMMY FALLON / PLAYLIST RETREA...

Send us a Text Message.As a child of military parents, Stro Elliot traveled the world marinating in a record collection that spanned from jazz greats like Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock, to funk/soul luminaries like Stevie Wonder, Funkadelic, and Prince.Studying trumpet, piano, drums and guitar in his teens, Stro became a skilled multi-instrumentalist, even as he began to explore the world of hip hop, drawn to the likes of A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, The Pharcyde, and Ice Cube.In recent... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CURTISS KING / DIYERS / SPOTIFY IS CROOKED / THE FIGHT FOR MUSICAL INDEPENDENCE / CONCERTS FROM HOME /

Send us a Text Message.Visit Curtissking.com and support the DIYER movement.Buy Curtiss King's Music on BandcampExtended Warranty is out NOW. Buy the physical copy hereCurtiss King is a prolific rapper, music producer, and a guiding light for independent artists worldwide. With a career that spans over a 20 years, King has not only left his mark but continues to redefine what success looks like in an ever-evolving industry. From producing tracks for heavy-hitters like Kendrick Lamar, Ab... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.