The Chop Shop: A Music Production Podcast

**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.

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.

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.      

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. 

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