The Chopping Block Podcast w/ Cizzurp215 & SaintBoogie

Clubhouse is the new social media platform taking the music industry by storm. And while it has sparked more than a few really good conversations and has the potential to foster amazing collaborations, this week the app's users and developers learned that you GOTTA read the room... even when you CREATED the room. Plus, the whole Ice Cube controversy has Ciz and Tai talking about how ego can limit the good celebrities do in the political realm, regardless of their good intentions. Meanwhile, Megan Thee Stallion and Billie Eilish CONTINUE to win at using their platforms for good. We're also talking Disney growing with the times, the amazing use of music in Lovecraft Country and new joints by OT Genasis, T.I., Trey Songz, Omarion, and Stevie Wonder; and the Hip-Hop Generation in its 40s. This episode was recorded at Twelve Studios in Atlanta, GA. Hosted by @Cizzurp215 and @SaintBoogie Produced by @anatome3 Follow us! Twitter: @thechopblockpod | Instagram: @chopblockpod | Facebook: The Chopping Block Podcast | Twitch.tv/chopblockpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechopblockpod/support

Episode 40, for real this time. LOL This week's episode is a little shorter than most, but it's packed with all types of good topics and conversation covering this week in Music - from the respectability politics that stopped y'all from truly appreciating the magnitude of Megan Thee Stallion's SNL protest/performance; to Rihanna's cultural faux pas and victory on the representation front. We're also talking Red Table Talk expansion, new Atlanta-centered, Hip-Hop focused TV projects, Spotify's new album charts and how McDonald's keeps trolling us with these celebrity meals. Plus, new music by Ella Mai, THEY., A$AP Ferg, Lil Wayne and Lil Duval; Travis Scott's chart topping song gets a remix and Machine Gun Kelly makes history for himself AND Bad Boy Records. This episode was recorded at Twelve Studios in Atlanta, GA. Hosted by @Cizzurp215 and @SaintBoogie Produced by @anatome3 As always SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CREATORS! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechopblockpod/support

Let's go ahead and get one thing out the way: the friend of my enemy - whether that enemy is white supremacy or tiny singing Canadians - CANNOT be my friend. Be clear about which side you're on. On to the good stuff: this week we're talking about the long awaited changes that are starting to take place in the music industry, as we celebrate the relaunch of Loud Records. Twitch is getting is giving creators access to the use of music. TikTok most likely isn't going anywhere. And it's music awards season... and the Latin Grammys have done a total 180 from last year. Plus we've found the Grown Man R&B we were looking for! Along with new music by Ari Lennox, Koffee, Girl Talk & Bas, and Vin Diesel? Yup: THAT Vin Diesel. And it's not half bad. This episode was recorded at Twelve Studios in Atlanta, GA. Hosted by @Cizzurp215 and @SaintBoogie Produced by @anatome3 As always SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CREATORS! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechopblockpod/support

This week's episode is unofficially sponsored by Chicago as a cultural entity, lol. Following last week's rant, which saw Kanye West bring out the best of the Twitter Law degrees, Yeezy actually unveiled his plan for what reforming the music biz should look like. And as Boogie asks questions and Ciz breaks it down, it actually doesn't seem to be that bad of a plan. But can the recording industry really adapt these types of wide-reaching changes? Elsewhere in the Chi, Lupe Fiasco reminded us this week of just how ridiculous stan culture can be when he made a not-necessarily-untrue statement, and people who clearly never listened to Lupe or know how big of a deal he was when he stepped on the scene started talking out of the sides of their necks. Plus we're talking about the re-release or first release of the original Carter V by Lil Wayne, almost 10 years after it was originally supposed to come out; some dope opportunities and programs, including Converse's All Star mentorship program. Also, who is making R&B for Grown Men in 2020? And How the hell has a Yelawolf x Machine Gun Kelly collab never happened before 2020?  This episode was recorded at Twelve Studios in Atlanta, GA. Hosted by @Cizzurp215 and @SaintBoogie Produced by @anatome3 And as always, SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CREATORS --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechopblockpod/support

Well friends, we've had pull out our Everest College Law Degrees again, because Kanye and his very spot on complaints about the music business... even if the message was muddied by his Kanye-ness and the fact that his particular deal was nowhere near as unfair as he'd like you to believe. Still, this is a convo we've had a couple times already this summer, and this week Ciz and Tai are talking next steps to start working towards a solution. Also, 50 Cent promptly went back on his word. McDonald's clearly underestimated Travis Scott fans, and Nicki Minaj scores a big win for Music Creators. And we're talking new music by Alicia Keys, T.I., Ludacris, Justin Bieber, Brittany Howard, Rick Ross and more. Hosted by @Cizzurp215 and @SaintBoogie Produced by @anatome3 As always SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CREATORS AND VOTE IN YOUR LOCAL ELECTIONS!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechopblockpod/support

Once upon a time, G-Unit was on top of the rap world. Now 50 Cent wants to act like it never happened... That Colorfully Coifed Rappin' Canary wants to act like Nicki Minaj isn't the reason he had a #1 record for 2.3 seconds... And y'all wanna act like that  Keeping Up With The Kardashian run isn't worthy of applause. All proof that stuntin' is at an all-time high.  This episode was recorded at Twelve Studios in Atlanta, GA. Hosted by @Cizzurp215 and @SaintBoogie Produced by @anatome3 As always SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CREATORS!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechopblockpod/support

First things first rest in peace Chadwick Boseman. For real. This is a very irreverent show, and you know Ciz and Tai try to keep things light... mainly for their own pandemic sanity. But this one touched us, as we're sure it did you. Brandy and Monica gave us an amazing show of talent on the most recent Verzuz battle, and stan culture almost ruined it for us. Plus we gotta give it up for Joe Budden for the way he spoke up about his Spotify situation... even if some of you still think he's wrong for walking away from his deal. We're also talking 'OnlyFans Tourism,' hella new R&B from Jazmine Sullivan to Tweet to SZA, the unique talent that is RMR and what may have been a lost opportunity, the NOT so unique sound Bryson Tiller created, only to let tons of others take it away, and the importance of Travis Scott. Plus: HOW do you ruin Ashanti? Joyner Lucas. This episode was recorded at Twelve Studios in Atlanta, GA. Hosted by @Cizzurp215 and @SaintBoogie Produced by @anatome3 As always SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CREATORS!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechopblockpod/support

One time for the premiere Black-owned business that is Magic City and the wonderful entrepreneurs that business employs. We heard someone had something to say about this fine establishment and wanted to show our support without bringing more light to the idiot. And one time for Nasir Olu Dara Jones for delivering yet another addition to the growing list of impeccable Grown Man Rap albums we've received over the last 5-10 years. Hit Boy gets his very own shoutout to because he is having a MOMENT. And the attention is well deserved. One time for Pharrell Williams and the iAmOther team for the amazing work they did with that "Black Entrepreneur" video.  We're also talking about why the NBA's less-than-24 hour boycott matters, the reason so many big name producers are selling their catalogs lately and new music by Big Sean, Mariah Carey, Raheem DeVaughn, B.o.B. and Cordae. Make sure you visit www.freemusiccredits.com to check out our full Credit Checks for this week's releases... and, as always SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CREATORS. This episode was recorded at Twelve Studios in Atlanta, GA. Hosted by @Cizzurp215 and @SaintBoogie Produced by @anatome3 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechopblockpod/support

The internet sure does love lobbing hate onto Kim Kardashian and her siblings! And now look: Kim Kardashian is about to free C-Murder! Also, this episode is dedicated to those spending time on Jay-Z conspiracy theories when you could just support Nas and go. RZA is revolutionizing ice cream trucks, Spotify is launching all types of personalized, interactive things, Of COURSE Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi broke all the records + Meg finally confirmed what we all pretty much have known from the beginning... well most of us. Cuz some of you wouldn't believe that girl til she showed you her bullet wounds. SMH. We're also talking new music by Drake, Dua Lipa, Miley Cyrus, Ricky Reed, Jack Harlow, Earthgang, Dave East and The LOX. And let's give Jaden Smith ALL of the things!! Make sure you follow @chopblockpod on IG and @thechopblockpod on Twitter for updates between episodes. And, as always SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CREATORS. This episode was recorded at Twelve Studios in Atlanta, GA. Hosted by @Cizzurp215 and @SaintBoogie Produced by @anatome3 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechopblockpod/support

Yeah... we're not exactly sure why anyone is mad at WAP either. But this week, Ciz and Tai have a few words of advice for people who complain about the absence of new good music without actually looking for new music. And people who complain in general. And people who think they can dictate how bi-racial people classify themselves.  Also, did the Rick Ross vs 2 Chainz battle even really happen? Are Young M.A. and Dave East basically the same artist?  And how come the majority of artists on this year's XXL Freshman List feel like they're 1st year grad students?  Plus we're talking new music by Conway and Method Man, IDK, Guapdad 4000, Smoke DZA, TeaMarr, Mach Hommi, Burna Boy. And Ciz explains his love/hate relationship with Nas. Make sure you visit www.istandardproducers.com to check out our full Credit Checks and Chopping Block reviews... and, as always SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CREATORS. This episode was recorded at Twelve Studios in Atlanta, GA. Hosted by @Cizzurp215 and @SaintBoogie Produced by @Anatome3 Tap in between episodes! IG: @chopblockpod | Twitter: @thechopblockpod | Facebook.com/ChopBlockPod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechopblockpod/support

It's like a tale of two pandemics: while NYC venues are trying to convince the government to offer some financial relief so they can have a fighting chance of reopening, ATL is applying the SUPER tax on consumers. Also, now that Snapchat and Instagram are chasing that TikTok high, what should Music Creators be doing or at least be aware of to protect their content. And JUST in case MRS. Carter hadn't schooled you enough (yes, let's talk about ingratitude), MR. Carter is now literally giving you a college education. We're also talking new music by Toni Braxton, Method Man, Machine Gun Kelly, Da Baby, Armani Caesar, Flo Milli and eagerly awaiting that new Cardi and Meg. Plus, y'all know Ciz is from Philly. So there's no WAY we weren't gonna touch this Jaguar Wright situation.  Make sure you visit www.istandardproducers.com to check out our full Credit Checks and Chopping Block reviews... and, as always SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CREATORS. This episode was recorded at Twelve Studios in Atlanta, GA. Hosted by @Cizzurp215 and @SaintBoogie Produced by @Anatome3 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechopblockpod/support

First and foremost, what we're not gonna do is disrespect the Southside rap gawd Tity Two Necklace! And we're not just saying that, Ciz and Tai have facts and receipts to prove that there's no WAY Rick Ross blows 2 Chainz out in next week's Verzuz battle. We're also talking about the HUGE TWO-WAY FLEX that lands a Beyonce film on Disney, but also basically allows Beyonce to make her own version of The Lion King, but make it a whole Black Parade! We also wanna put our #CreatorFam on to some opportunities in the film world. And y'all, and by "y'all" we mean Hip-Hop: we really need to have a come-to-Jesus moment about the way we be letting this antisemitism fly. And by "we" we mean y'all!. Plus we're talking new music by Jorja Smith, A$AP Ferg featuring an Onika we can actually enjoy, Mulatto, Maroon 5 and more. Make sure you visit www.istandardproducers.com to check out our full Credit Checks and Chopping Block reviews... and, as always SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CREATORS. This episode was recorded at Twelve Studios in Atlanta, GA. Hosted by @Cizzurp215 and @SaintBoogie Produced by Anatomē for @istandard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechopblockpod/support

No matter what anyone else is saying on your feed, Ciz and Tai are here to reaffirm the fact that DMX DID NOT GET BLOWN OUT in this week's Verzuz battle agains Snoop Dogg. And we have receipts! Also, since Ciz gets the inner workings of this business better than most, we're breaking down the new deals between TikTok & the NMPA, Spotify & Universal, and Triller & Billboard.  On the new music tip, we're tryna understand why the deluxe version of Pop Smoke's Shoot For The Stars, Aim For The Moon is a thing in THAT format; we're talking Khaled's new Drake singles; new joints by Jaden Smith, Koffee, Jhene Aiko, Too Short, The Gorillaz and more and taking a look at this week's new releases. Make sure you visit www.istandardproducers.com to check out our full Credit Checks and Chopping Block reviews... and, as always SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CREATORS. This episode was recorded at Twelve Studios in Atlanta, GA. Hosted by @Cizzurp215 and @SaintBoogie Produced by Anatomē for @istandard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechopblockpod/support

Well, it sure has been an eventful... 24 hours! There's so much to unpack between Nick Cannon and the Migos alone, yet Tai and Ciz found a way to give you some more stuff to talk about!! We're talkin' album longevity and classic songs. We're talkin' new drops by Kid Cudi, Warren G, Snoh Aalegra, and more. Plus do you remember what drop this year so far? Make sure you visit www.istandardproducers.com to check out our full Credit Checks and Chopping Block reviews... and, as always SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CREATORS. This episode was recorded at Twelve Studios in Atlanta, GA. Hosted by @Cizzurp215 and @SaintBoogie Produced by Anatomē for @istandard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechopblockpod/support

"Everything WAS cool until 50 Cent came back into the picture..."   Tai was ALMOST ready to actually watch a #Verzuz battle. Then Fif got to trolling and now she's not sure. Plus she and Ciz are talking about how Lady Antebellum is looking crazy AF, Eminem's lawsuit, Converse and Vans making dope moves #ForTheCulture and why there's NOTHING wrong with Lil Jon or Dreamville getting PPP Loans.  Make sure you visit www.istandardproducers.com to check out our full Credit Checks and Chopping Block reviews... and, as always SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CREATORS.  This episode was recorded at Twelve Studios in Atlanta, GA. Hosted by @Cizzurp215 and @SaintBoogie Produced by Anatomē for @istandard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechopblockpod/support