The Chop Shop: A Music Production Podcast

BRAINORCHESTRA / E-TOWN IS A HIPHOP GEM /

Send us a Text Message.Brainorchestra, born Andrew Melo, is one of Elizabeth’s best kept secrets, but with his onslaught of quality hip hop projects and masterful approach, he will soon be a household name. He’s a native of the place affectionately known as E-Town, and has been cooking up his own brand of unfuckwithable hip hop for years.Whether it’s a concept album or a casually collated beat pack, each Brainorchestra instrumental presentation is his way of telling stories without words. His... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SETH MARCEL / SYRACUSE! THE CENTRAL NY O.G. / THE LEGEND OF SETH / 9 ALBUMS! /

Send us a Text Message.Seth M Bradford Aka "Seth Marcel" is known as a producer, DJ, and MC from Central New York. Widely regarded as one of the staples of Central New York hip hop, Marcel began his career in the late '80s as a DJ before finding and sewing his seeds as a producer and subsequently an MC through the '90s and early 2000s. His influence has spanded the greater part of 30 years and has influenced various artists from the Central New York area ranging from Gr8Gawd, Gym Cl... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SIRPLUS

Send us a Text Message.So Cal beat head and Exile’s protégé, Sirplus, has been winning beat battle for years all over LA and beyond. From the famed Beat Cinema showcases, touring with Blu & Exile worldwide, to releasing the critically acclaimed EP with Blu. His debut 45 in support of this new album (SQUARES) went viral on IG and Tik Tok, for his Moesha beat flip, but now it’s time to hear the full spectrum of what Sirplus has to offer, in this full instrumental album entitled ... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.