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Austinist SXSW 2010 Guide Helps the Attendee on a Budget

Choppa — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:27:34 +0000

In years past, I have put together a list of free events/parties for SXSW, and you have loved me for it. This year, the Austinist's SXSW 2010 guide includes a list of free events so complete that I really don't feel compelled to do much more than link to it.

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My first beat. (R.I.P. Teddy)

Choppa — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 05:40:15 +0000

I got the news this evening that one of my musical heroes has passed away at the age of 59. I wish peace to his family and friends. As my tribute, I am posting up the first beat I ever made, which samples Teddy's classic, "Close The Door." While this beat is no technical masterpiece, it was the first step on the road to where I am today and where I continue to go musically. Over the last 8 years, I have gone back to Teddy P. many times, and drawn much inspiration from his work. I only hope that my own music keeps his spirit alive, and is a fitting tribute to the man who first inspired me to chop up a sample. Safe journey, Teddy. No related posts.

Top 20 Hip-Hop Albums of 2000 – 2009: The Tracks

Choppa — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:13:22 +0000

As promised, some bonus material! I selected one track from each of my top 20 and made a youtube playlist. I'm aware T.I. is missing. Thank his label for making every single one of his videos either silent or not embeddable. I suppose 2003 was a different era of internet distro. In any case, Enjoy. No related posts.

The Top 20 Hip-Hop Albums of 2000-2009: Part 2

Choppa — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 03:06:10 +0000

As promised, here are the top 10 albums of the decade. Check it out, leave some feedback, and come back tomorrow for a special bonus installment. No related posts.

The Top 20 Hip-Hop Albums, 2000-2009 (Pt. 1)

Choppa — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 06:37:36 +0000

Normally this time of year, I post a top 10 list of the year. This being the end of the decade, however, I thought it was a good chance to take a look back at the last ten years in rap and some of my favorites. This is part one of a two-part review. Look for the finale in the next day or two. And now, without further ado, my choices for the top 20 of the 2000's: No related posts.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year.

Choppa — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 04:04:17 +0000

Chop Steak Presents: The Christmas Mixtape 2009 You knew I was coming back with some heat to keep your chestnuts roasting. Like I do every year, here’s my mixtape of 2009’s best hip hop and R&B. Listen to it streaming below, and download the full quality version. Then tweet it, link it, blog about it, burn [...] No related posts.

Better delayed than never

Choppa — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 05:21:33 +0000

Unlike Chuck D, rapper Savant happily proclaims that he rhymes for the sake of riddlin' on the first track of his debut EP. The first half of the album definitely bears this out, filled mostly with witty punchlines and verbal flash. As the album goes on, however, he approaches some more diverse themes that serve to balance the album a bit. Together, they make it clear that this talented emcee's debut was worth whatever delays it endured.

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Chop Steak does his part to help recover from Austin’s drought.

Choppa — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 03:15:18 +0000

Twista - Wetter f. Erika Shevon (Chop Steak BTGTBW Remix)

It is a hot, dry summer in TX, so I put together this remix of Twista's "Wetter." Enjoy, and give me some feedback via comments or email, please!

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R.I.P. Michael Jackson

Choppa — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:39:57 +0000

LA Times confirms it. I can't say anything other than that I am shocked and saddened by this news in a way I have a hard time putting into words. Peace to him, his family, and all his fans. No related posts.

The 54 Reality Show 6-17

The 54 Reality Show — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:18:37 +0000

The 54 Reality Show 6-17 Where heading to NXNE this weekend, so back once again from a few technical difficulties we present you with this wonderful blog. I’m going to keep it short and sweet this week, so check it out. The homies Kill City opened up for Mr. Lif, along with Willie Evans Jr. and [...] No related posts.