The Chop Shop: A Music Production podcast

#Eddie James #Hiphop #Music Production #Beats #Music #React & Eddie James

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How do you know when it’s time to make your next big career move? With International Women’s Day around the corner, we are excited to feature Avni Patel Thompson, Founder and CEO of Milo. Avni is building technology that directly supports the often overlooked emotional and logistical labor that falls on parents—especially women. Milo is an AI assistant designed to help families manage that invisible load more efficiently. In this episode, Avni shares her journey from studying chemistry to holding leadership roles at global brands like Adidas and Starbucks, to launching her own ventures. She discusses how she approaches career transitions, the importance of unpleasant experiences, and why she’s focused on making everyday life easier for parents. [01:26] Avni's University Days and Early Career [04:36] Non-Linear Career Paths [05:16] Pursuing Steep Learning Curves [11:51] Entrepreneurship and Safety Nets [15:22] Lived Experiences and Milo [19:55] Avni’s In Her Ellement Moment [20:03] Reflections Links: Avni Patel Thompson on LinkedIn Suchi Srinivasan on LinkedIn Kamila Rakhimova on LinkedIn Ipsos report on the future of parenting About In Her Ellement: In Her Ellement highlights the women and allies leading the charge in digital, business, and technology innovation. Through engaging conversations, the podcast explores their journeys—celebrating successes and acknowledging the balance between work and family. Most importantly, it asks: when was the moment you realized you hadn’t just arrived—you were truly in your element? About The Hosts: Suchi Srinivasan is an expert in AI and digital transformation. Originally from India, her career includes roles at trailblazing organizations like Bell Labs and Microsoft. In 2011, she co-founded the Cleanweb Hackathon, a global initiative driving IT-powered climate solutions with over 10,000 members across 25+ countries. She also advises Women in Cloud, aiming to create $1B in economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs by 2030. Kamila Rakhimova is a fintech leader whose journey took her from Tajikistan to the U.S., where she built a career on her own terms. Leveraging her English proficiency and international relations expertise, she discovered the power of microfinance and moved to the U.S., eventually leading Amazon's Alexa Fund to support underrepresented founders. Subscribe to In Her Ellement on your podcast app of choice to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, business, and technology.…

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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EP 27, HOUSE SHOES / BOSS, STREET CORNER MUSIC 1:29:11

6 weeks назад1:29:11

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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.…

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"Talkin To You" Matt Fingaz ft. Prodigy & Kool G. Rap, Prod. By Nottz - UNRELEASED! 3:29

16 weeks назад3:29

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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.…

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MATT FINGAZ / CEO OF THE BOC INC. / THE JERRY MAGUIRE OF HIPHOP / TEAM KUMBAYA 2:09:14

16 weeks назад2:09:14

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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.…

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OVALORD & KEL C / OVALORD RADIO / WHO'S BEATS DIDN'T AGE WELL?! / NUMBER SYSTEMS ARE WACK 1:46:21

18 weeks назад1:46:21

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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…

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IMAN OMARI / WORKING WITH KAYTRANADA / BEST SNARES IN THE GAME ! 1:20:45

23 weeks назад1:20:45

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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…

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DIBIA$E / KING OF THE MACHINES! / CAN YOU REALLY MAKE BEATS ON A PSP?? / 404 GANG 1:14:37

26 weeks назад1:14:37

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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.…

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JAKE ONE 1:33:49

29 weeks назад1:33:49

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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.…

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Gino Sorcinelli, Creator and Writer of Micro-Chop 1:16:34

30 weeks назад1:16:34

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Gino is a freelance journalist and the creator of Micro-Chop, a publication that dissects beatmaking, DJing, rapping, sampling, and music production in general. Subscribe to Microchop Here Follow Microchop on X Follow Gino's "Less than 1000 Spins" playlist on Spotify! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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UNCLE SHOES PREACH SESSION / THE STATE OF THE DJ IN MUSIC / A&R SHOES 1:15:59

31 weeks назад1:15:59

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Uncle Shoes is back, with all the smoke. 💨 SCM - https://streetcornermusic.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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APOLLO BROWN / HIPHOP IN DETROIT / COOL EDIT?! / WORKING WITH SKYZOO AND OTHER LEGENDS 1:27:33

32 weeks назад1:27:33

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Send us a Text Message. "Everything I make, I try to make it my favorite album of all time."Simplicity is genius. Great artists can make the ostensibly impossible seem effortless. It’s in this rarefied air where you’ll find Detroit's Apollo Brown, constantly conjuring fresh innovations out of a tried-and-true formula. For the last decade, the Mello Music Group artist has singularly re-defined and expanded the foundation of what boom bap production can sound like in the 21st Century.Just ... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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BRAINORCHESTRA / E-TOWN IS A HIPHOP GEM / 1:23:02

34 weeks назад1:23:02

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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.…

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SETH MARCEL / SYRACUSE! THE CENTRAL NY O.G. / THE LEGEND OF SETH / 9 ALBUMS! / 1:46:58

38 weeks назад1:46:58

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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.…

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SIRPLUS 1:09:05

40 weeks назад1:09:05

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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.…

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NICOLAY / THE FOREIGN EXCHANGE / WORKING WITH PHONTE / HIPHOP IN THE NETHERLANDS / FUNK BAND BEGINNINGS 1:17:29

42 weeks назад1:17:29

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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.…

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CATMAN BEATS / CLASSICAL MUSIC INFLUENCES IN HIPHOP / BEANTOWN RECORD DIGGING 1:12:00

43 weeks назад1:12:00