The Chopping Block Podcast w/ Cizzurp215 & SaintBoogie

Well, folks: we were already limiting our outings to things that are absolutely necessary, and for our lives that means recording this podcast. But, our fine ass mayor, Keisha (yes, really. If you didn't know), said the city of Atlanta has to stay at home. So Cizz and Tai are bringing you today's episode from their respective homes. Plenty to talk about, from IG Live overload to last week's releases - including dope new music by J. Balvin, The Weeknd and TokiMonsta - to the mystery of the album formerly known as Donald Glover Presents... and Akon's under the radar 2019 releases. Plus we've got new music to talk about from Fred The Godson, Termanology, Slim Thug and Young Chris. Yes, it is 2020. 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

Before we can even get into this conversation, Ciz and Tai had to jump right into an analysis of rap's resident old man, Joe Budden, and the reason he's mad at... pretty much everything. Of course, this week that includes Jay Electronica's long-awaited debut album A Written Testimony. And if you've heard the album, it should come as no surprise that Joey's not the only one whose feathers were ruffled by this Jay-Z-assisted drop. Oh, by the way: we heard the Donald Glover Presents... album. And loved it. And wanna tell you all about it. Plus: Lil Uzi Vert gave you two different albums with the same name, and y'all loved all 40+ tracks. And if you would have told us Jhene Aiko would be the first female R&B artist to reach a Beyonce/Lemonade milestone, we would have called you a liar. But here we are. Also, new music by Guapdad 4000, Teyana Taylor, Kash Doll, and, though we're not sure why, Dave East, Ace Hood and Troy Ave too. And lastly: the latest episode of the Khelani/YG soap opera is out and it's called "Toxic." We can't make this up. 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

Just when you thought 2020 couldn't get any more ridiculous, the second week of March happened. Of course, like every outlet in the world right now, we're talking about COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, and the many ways it's fucking with the festival world's money.  Also, we salute Roc Nation which, just two weeks after turning music-biz-expert Twitter upside down, not only managed to give us Meg Thee Stallion's latest EP, Suga; but also seems to be making good on the promise of a Jay Electronica project, which we now know is called A Written Testimony. It's really happening, y'all. Like next week! Plus, we're talking new albums by Lil Uzi Vert, Jhene Aiko, Jadakiss and upcoming releases by everybody and they damn papi on this coming Friday The 13th. 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

Welp: apparently, we've been sitting on Twitter all this time, not realizing that our entire timeline is comprised of entertainment attorneys and contract lawyers. It's not of course, but this week Ciz (@Cizzurp215) and Tai (@SaintBoogie) examine the most absurd thing that happened in a week full of absurdities: the breakdown of Megan Thee Stallion's contract with 1501 Certified Entertainment, even though none of us have seen the contract yet. Also trying to make sense of the whole RMR "Rascal" blip that had us all talking at the top of the week; Bad Bunny's amazing new record breaking album, new Princess Nokia, G Herbo and Lil Baby and new singles by J Balvin, Davido and more. We're also looking forward to this week's new releases by Jhene Aiko, The Weeknd, Hot Girl Meg, of course, and Lil Uzi Vert, whenever he finally decides to bless us. 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

We cannot stop saying great things about The Allegory, the new album produced entirely by Royce Da 5'9" for Royce Da 5'9". Tai got a chance to talk to Royce about the project and his new journey as a producer, which we're sharing with y'all in this episode. We're also talking new releases by Kodi Shane, Kamiyah and of course, BTS - since Cizz uses fatherhood to hide the fact that he's highkey #BTSArmy. Plus: news on new music by Phony Ppl, how we're gonna lose SZA to the Country Club, D. Wade's submission for new rap artist of the year and a look at this week's upcoming releases. P.S. - New Jay Elec in 20 days. Allegedly. We hope. 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

Recorded on a very somber day in Hip-Hop, we take a moment to honor Pop Smoke and what his passing means to the music community, his fans... and how social media might be making us a little bit trash, as humans. Collectively. Then on to the music: from the "Life Is Good" remix to YG and Khelani's tragic opera to Royce Da 5'9's evolution into the world of production and all of the new music coming this week that's got us excited. P.S. - Jay Electronica drops in 26 and a wake up! 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

Why is Brooklyn Drill? Can we give all the songs to one artist and just let that person flourish? (This applies to all to all genres) Will Nicky Minaj either rap for real or retire for real? Your favorite young O.G.s, Ciz and Boogie, are in FULL "get off my lawn" mode on episode six. The game deserves it. 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

This week's chat about new releases by Lil Wayne, Kesha, Yo Gotti and Russ, leads Ciz and Tai to some of the internet drama that has kept the creator community and the fans talking this week - from publishing rights to Billie Eilish. Plus, all the music we're looking forward to in February 2020, including new joints from some of our favorite 90s alternative bands. 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

This week, we're talking public grief, legacy and, natch, The Grammys. From this year's winners to some of the most memorable and baffling moments of years past, Ciz and Tai feel like it's time to re-imagine what The Grammy categories look and whose music fits where. And of course, we gotta talk about the albums we're most (and least) looking forward to this week. 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

Three times in a row!! This week in raps, Eminem surprised us with a project and the interwebs are not mad. Also, #LatePassBoogie discovered "Revenge of the Dreamers III" thanks to the Director's Cut, which allows us to have a live conversation about how masterfully this project was put together. Also on this episode: deciphering our feelings on Roddy Ricch; Bad Boys For Life; and The Grammy's Are Coming, so the industry is quiet. 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 Anatome for @istandard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechopblockpod/support

Please excuse our tardiness, as the technology gods insisted on holding episode 2 hostage for a couple days. Since our attempt to recap 2019 on episode 1 took so long, we're using this episode to catch up on the releases of January 2020. New eclectic, yet cohesive Salaam Remi; deciphering our feelings about Moneybagg Yo; new joints by Stormzy, Mick Jenkins, and oh look, OG Maco is here. Plus: Tai doesn't understand "Life Is Good," and when trying to force an audience to rock with you goes wrong. 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 on the go, using Izotope Spire Studio Hosted by @Cizzurp215 and @SaintBoogie Produced by Anatome for @istandard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechopblockpod/support

For our very first episode of the year, we thought we could run through some of our favorite albums of the year. Here's the problem though: we LITERALLY forgot some of our favorite music moments of the year even happened. So here are our thoughts on CrasH Talk, Port of Miami 2, Rap Or Go To The League, and all the other 2019 albums you forgot you loved. Make sure you check out The Chopping Block - our track-by-track album reviews - and Credit Check - the most comprehensive breakdown of album credits online - only at istandardproducers.com. Leave us a comment! Follow us on IG/Twitter: @istandard | @saintboogie | @cizzurp215 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechopblockpod/support