The Chop Shop: A Music Production Podcast

React and Eddie James
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Welcome to The Chop Shop. A Music Production Podcast. Created by producers, for producers. Lock in every weekend with DJ React and Eddie James as they sit down with some of the most talented producers in the game to talk about their creative process, their come up in the industry, and the type of equipment they use to create Music. 

  1. MR LEE, WORKING WITH NIPSEY HUSTLE, 2PAC, & THE STATE OF THE MUSIC BUSINESS

    22 MAR

    MR LEE, WORKING WITH NIPSEY HUSTLE, 2PAC, & THE STATE OF THE MUSIC BUSINESS

    **SEASON 2 IS ON THE WAY.  IN THE MEANWHILE, LISTEN TO THIS GEM FROM LAST SEASON** Buy "Give 'Em The Biz"  Mr. Lee's Website - Since the early 90s, Lee has not only helped create the trademark sound of the South, but he has also laced beats for an impressive multitude of artists including the revered Tupac Shakur, Scarface, UGK and Jay Z.One of the first producers to switch over to the digital medium, he ditched his ASR-10 in favor of an MPC.  Mr. Lee is a Grammy-nominated record producer from Houston, Texas. He is known for his hard-hitting beats and catchy hooks, and has produced for some of the biggest names in hip hop, including Nipsey Hussle, Bun B, Slim Thug, Tupac, Drake, Pimp C, Paul Wall, Lil Keke, Megan Thee Stallion, Big Pokey, Devin The Dude and Juicy J. His songs have been critical and commercial successes, and he is sure to continue to produce hit songs for years to come.

    1h 36m
  2. EP 27, HOUSE SHOES / BOSS, STREET CORNER MUSIC

    5 FEB

    EP 27, HOUSE SHOES / BOSS, STREET CORNER MUSIC

    Send us a Text Message.VISIT STREET CORNER MUSIC - https://streetcornerscm.com/“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 Danny Brown, Guilty Sim...   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 29m

  3. 27/11/2024 · BONUS

    "Talkin To You" Matt Fingaz ft. Prodigy & Kool G. Rap, Prod. By Nottz - UNRELEASED!

    Happy Thanksgiving, Everybody. We wanted to give thanks to all of our listeners this year and share this rare unreleased song by Matt Fingaz "Talking To You", featuring the Late Prodigy of Mobb Deep & Kool G. Rap.   Yes, this is a never heard, unreleased verse from both Prodigy & Kool G. Rap!!  Shoutout to Nottz Raw on the production as well.

    3 min

  4. 24/11/2024

    MATT FINGAZ / CEO OF THE BOC INC. / THE JERRY MAGUIRE OF HIPHOP / TEAM KUMBAYA

    Matthew Schilt p/k/a Matt Fingaz has a long history in the hip-hop game. He was one of the pioneers of New York's late 90s underground indie rap boom with his label Guesswhyld Productions. He's credited with being 1 of the first people to work with Just Blaze, being a key factor in the start of his career. He did the same for Hi-Tek, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, 88-Keys, Sha Money XL and countless others. Matt was one of the producers of the 1st Hip Hop Show at Lincoln Center,NYC(The Roots, Talib Kweli, Large Professor & Jay-Z).  Throughout the years, Matt has been and still is a go to person for coordinating recording artists, music producers and various other resources in all genres of entertainment. His resume includes such notables as Kanye West (1st major label featured performance for Sony/BMG), Snoop Dogg, Swizz Beatz, T.I., Rakim, Fat Joe, Nelly, Kehinde Wiley, French Montana, Big Boi of Outkast, Ty Dolla $, The Game, Nas, Questlove, Sean Paul, R City, Austin Mahone, Cyhi The Prynce, Sean Kingston, Jason Derulo, Marsha Ambrosius, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Busta Rhymes, Trina, G-Unit, Raekwon, ODB, Xzibit, Mobb Deep and many more.  Producers worked with: Kanye West, Just Blaze, Boi-1da, Organized Noize, DJ Marley Marl, JR Rotem, Scott Storch, DJ Khalil, Salaam Remi, Rockwilder, Erick Sermon, Havoc, Midi Mafia, The Fliptones, Terrace Martin, Focus, The Nasty Beatmakers, Seige Monstracity, Sndtrak, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Jake One, 88-Keys, Bink!, Cool + Dre  and many more. Recently, he has created his own multi-tiered company, B.O.C. (Business Of Coordination), which specializes in talent coordination, content development, project consultation, artist booking and many other services in the field of entertainment.

    2h 9m
  5. OVALORD & KEL C / OVALORD RADIO / WHO'S BEATS DIDN'T AGE WELL?! / NUMBER SYSTEMS ARE WACK

    13/11/2024

    OVALORD & KEL C / OVALORD RADIO / WHO'S BEATS DIDN'T AGE WELL?! / NUMBER SYSTEMS ARE WACK

    After a month long hiatus, we are back this week with 2 super producers! Ovalord & Kel C, the hosts of Ovalord Radio stopped in to chop it up with us.    We spoke about all things beats, the business side of music, their show "Ovalord Radio" on Instagram, along with focusing on how to monetize drum packs and navigate contracts within the industry.   Follow Ovalord Radio on Instagram Here Follow Kel C. on Instagram Here Follow Ovalord on Instagram Here Buy Kel C. Sloppy Loops Here

    1h 46m
  6. IMAN OMARI / WORKING WITH KAYTRANADA / BEST SNARES IN THE GAME !

    10/10/2024

    IMAN OMARI / WORKING WITH KAYTRANADA / BEST SNARES IN THE GAME !

    A Los Angeles native who later operated out of New Jersey, he made inroads through work with Kendrick Lamar, Ty Dolla $ign, and Mac Miller. Around the turn of the 2010s, he began to issue a prolific quantity of his own material. His higher profile releases, and numerous download-only projects.    Visit Iman's Bandcamp Here Follow Imani Omari on Instsgram

    1h 21m
  7. DIBIA$E / KING OF THE MACHINES! / CAN YOU REALLY MAKE BEATS ON A PSP?? / 404 GANG

    16/09/2024

    DIBIA$E / KING OF THE MACHINES! / CAN YOU REALLY MAKE BEATS ON A PSP?? / 404 GANG

    Dibia$e is a producer, beat maker and instrumentalist currently based in Sacramento, California. A prominent figure in LA’s lauded beat scene, the Watts native is known for his distinctive, gritty lofi sound and his affinity for Roland’s SP-303 and SP-404 samplers. His sample-driven sound takes elements of jazz, soul, broken beat, footwork and even 8-bit video game music, dissects and rebuilds them in his signature, gritty style that favors the imperfect over the polished. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 15m
  8. JAKE ONE

    30/08/2024

    JAKE ONE

    Running it back this weekend for Labor Day! In this episode, we sit down with the legendary producer Jake One, a mastermind behind some of the most iconic productions in hip-hop. With an illustrious career spanning over two decades, Jake One has crafted hits for heavyweights like Drake, Rick Ross, 50 Cent, De La Soul and Jay-Z. Known for his soulful, sample-heavy style, Jake has carved out a unique niche in the music industry, blending underground grit with mainstream appeal. Join us as Jake delves into his journey from start to finish, working with top-tier artists and labels. He shares insights into his creative process, the evolution of hip-hop production, and the stories behind some of his biggest records. BUY JAKE'S SNARE JORDAN KITS HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 34m
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Welcome to The Chop Shop. A Music Production Podcast. Created by producers, for producers. Lock in every weekend with DJ React and Eddie James as they sit down with some of the most talented producers in the game to talk about their creative process, their come up in the industry, and the type of equipment they use to create Music. 

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  • Creator
    React and Eddie James
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © RMP Media
  • Show Website
    The Chop Shop: A Music Production Podcast
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