The Chop Shop: A Music Production Podcast

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.

ITS DILLA WEEK / NEW GEAR FROM AKAI (AND IT IS UGLY) / GRAMMY WRAP UP / JELLY ROLL WHO? / BOOTSY AND JB ACID ORANGE JUICE

Send us a Text Message.By far one of the funniest episodes yet.Lock in with our special guest co-hosts Divine Drummah & Mentplus on this week's episode as we discuss a week in music, including the legacy of J-Dilla, The Grammys, and of course we sprinkled in some Rewhips from Divine Drummah, and some heat from Mentplus. This week's episode is brought to you by Manscaped! Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code THECHOPSHOP at Manscaped.com. That’s 20% off with free shipping at manscape... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ODDISEE / LOW BUDGET CREW / TOP 3 DUAL THREAT? / BALANCING LIFE AS A MUSICIAN AND A FAMILY MAN / STANS!!! / I AM NOT A VEGAN

Send us a Text Message.DMV rapper and record producer Oddisee realized early on that purpose and success are self-designated. Born Amir Elkhalifa in Washington D.C. to a Sudanese father and African American mother, and raised in Prince George’s County, Maryland, he bore witness to stark inequity early in life and became as political as the city he was raised in. Elkhalifa tackles the human condition with unwavering conviction and candor, merging elements of jazz, funk, and go-go into his hip-... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DA BEATMINERZ / MR WALT & DJ EVIL DEE! / BLACK MOON / SMIFF N WESSUN / ORIGIN STORIES OF DA BEATMINERZ / NEW ALBUM?!

Send us a Text Message.The production team known as Da Beatminerz came together in the late '90s to rejuvenate hip-hop with their purist aesthetics, which looked back to the genre's pioneering New York-based producers rather than the contemporary synthesizer-based sounds that were suddenly becoming the norm. Led by brothers DJ Evil Dee and Mr. Walt, they honed their beat-making skills individually before joining forces and crafting the collective's trademark "boom bap" sound: an emphasis on t... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

KAMAU / THE ORIGINS OF BRAZILIAN HIPHOP AND ITS PIONEERS / BESTIES WITH KURTIS BLOW?! /

Send us a Text Message.This week's episode is brought to you by Manscaped! Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code THECHOPSHOP at Manscaped.com. That’s 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com and use code THECHOPSHOP. Unlock your confidence and always use the right tools for the job with MANSCAPED™KAMAU is a Sao Paulo-based Brazilian Hip Hop musician who is well-known in the Contemporary Hip Hop world. His distinctive sound combines classic Hip Hop components with cutting-edge experim... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BUCKWILD / DITC / WORKING WITH BIG L, BIGGIE, DITC AND MORE / BLACK ROB’S WHOA - THE STORY BEHIND THE GREATEST CLUB RECORD OF ALL TIME

Send us a Text Message.Bronx-born producer Buckwild was, and continues to be, instrumental in this ever-growing movement. For the past few years, hip-hop producer, Buckwild, has contributed a countless amount of classics to a game that's a mere 20 years into its prime. Alumni of the D.T.I.C.(Diggin' in the Crates) school of beat making, Buckwild-a former DJ-first earned a respectable reputation as one of New York City's most bought mix-tape DJ's in the early 90's. Under the guidance of his ne... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BEATS WITH FRIENDS AND MORE WITH DJ REACT / 2023 RAP UP

Send us a Text Message.Happy New Year, people. This episode is a THANK YOU to all our listeners and guests who have came on the show and supported us throughout our first year. All the records you hear in this medley are from producers who have been guests on The Chop Shop. Sit back, relax, smoke something, and enjoy. - React & EddieThis week's episode is brought to you by Manscaped! Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code THECHOPSHOP at Manscaped.com. That’s 2... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

JR SWIFTZ / PRODUCTION FOR GRISELDA, ELZHI, SKYZOO & MORE

Send us a Text Message.JR Swiftz - https://www.instagram.com/jrswiftzofficial/JR Swiftz is a hip hop producer born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. His journey into beat making began shortly after relocating to Virginia at the age of ten. There he would watch his father Jayswiftz who is also a producer, interact with many well known artists such as Busta Rhymes, Kool G Rap, AZ and Papoose just to name a few. JR's love for the craft grew deep as he watched his father make music but... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.