Chopped screwed music in R&B, Hip Hop & Rap Music

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"Gangsta Musik (Chopped & Screwed) [PA] [Slow]" (08/02/2005) R&B Lil' Boosie, Trill EntertainmentPersonnel: Lil' Boosie (rap vocals); Webbie (rap vocals); Bun B (rap vocals). Recording information: 2004. This is an example of the Southern Rap "screwed" mix style.

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"Tha Carter 2 (Chopped & Screwed) [PA]" (03/07/2006) R&B Lil Wayne, Universal Records (USA)Available only through select retailers A one-time member of New Orleans's Hot Boys, rapper Lil Wayne attained a new level of confidence and skill on 2004's THA CARTER. That album featured only a few guest shots (as opposed to typically star-studded hip-hop records), and this 2005 sequel once again keeps things focused on Wayne, with the MC flying solo on almost every track. This uncluttered scenario, which relies on a spare, yet distinctly Cash Money-style musical backdrop, gives Wayne the freedom to let his laid-back rhymes stretch out, as best revealed on the ominous "Fireman" and the boastful "Best Rapper Alive." Clearly Wayne knows how to work a winning concept, since THA CARTER II stays true to both its predecessor and the relentless, unapologetic spirit of Southern rap.

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"Untold Story [PA] [Slow]" (04/26/2005) R&B Game (The), Fast Life Music, Inc.Personnel: Get Low Playaz, JT The Bigga Figga, San Quinn, Sean T, Telly Mac, Young Noble, Blue Chip. Recording information: 2005. This is an example of the Southern Rap "screwed" mix style. California rapper the Game had been lighting up the mix-tape circuit for years before catching the eyes and ears of Aftermath Records. The Game's lyrics are about as hard as they come, and no one could dare question the sincerity of his rhymes. The young MC turned to lyrics after he was shot and coming out of a coma. The former hustler's brutal, precise rhymes captured the attention of many, including impresario JT the Bigga Figga, who signed up to produce the Game's debut. (This record is riddled with controversy, as the Game and JT had a falling out.) Despite this conflict, UNTOLD STORY certainly conveys the Game's full hip-hop prowess, which stirred up such excitement in the West Coast rap scene. The Game's confidence is overwhelming, as he declares himself the best rapper since 2Pac's demise and drops almost every name in hip-hop from Nas to NWA. Fortunately, his rhymes back up his swagger; his style is not complex or ornate, but, like 2Pac, he gets his point across concisely and unquestionably. UNTOLD STORY provides a peek inside the mind of an up-and-coming rapper and stands on its own as a well-rounded record.

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"Da Unbreakables: Screwed & Chopped [PA] [Slow]" (12/23/2003) R&B Three 6 Mafia, Columbia (USA)This is an example of the Southern Rap "screwed" mix style. Three 6 Mafia: Crunchy Black, Lord Infamous, Juicy "J", D.J. Paul. Additional personnel includes: Lil' Flip, Project Pal, Pimp C, Josey Scott, Lil' Wyle, Hypnotized Camp Posse. Recorded at Hypnotized Minds Studios, Memphis, Tennessee. This is an example of the Southern Rap "screwed" mix style.

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"Juve the Great [PA] [Slow]" (04/27/2004) R&B Juvenile, Cash Money RecordsThis is an example of the Southern Rap "screwed" mix style. Personnel: Juvenile, Mannie Fresh, Brian "Birdman" Willams, Wacko, Skip, Soulja Slim (rap vocals). Producers include: Ad Future, Mannie Fresh, Griz, Slice T, Sha Money. Recorded at Ocean Way, UTP, Nashville, Tennessee; Circle House, Studio Center, Miami, Florida. This is an example of the Southern Rap "screwed" mix style. Juvenile rose from the New Orleans projects' "bounce" dance scene and turned into one of Cash Money Records' most popular artists on the strength of his 1998 album 400 DEGREEZ and its wildly popular hit single "Back That Azz Up." And while JUVE THE GREAT may not quite rise to the heights of that album and its multi-faceted depictions of New Orleans gangsta life, tracks such as "Down South Posted" and "Bounce Back" will keep fans of the rapper and of the Dirty South well satisfied. Still, irrefutable proof that Juvenile is no run-of-the-mill Cash Money soldier lies in "Numb Numb," his finely-honed expose of coke dealing New Orleans-style, which manages to be hypnotic, revealing, sympathetic and chilling, all in the space of five minutes.

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"Tha Carter (Screwed And Chopped) [PA]" (11/16/2004) R&B Lil Wayne, Universal Records (USA)Personnel: Lil Wayne (rap vocals); Mannie Fresh, Baby (rap vocals). DJ: Michael "5000" Watts. Recording information: Cash Money Studios, New Orleans, LA (2004); Patchwerk, Atlanta, Georgia (2004). Lil' Wayne has been in the national spotlight since his days as the youngest member of the Dirty South's Hot Boys. On his fourth solo record, THA CARTER, Wayne is almost wholly on his own. There are no big-name guest stars (as with Petey Pablo's memorable turn on Wayne's previous album), only recurring shots from producer Mannie Fresh and Cash Money head Bryan "Baby" Williams. Lil' Wayne's easy flow speaks for itself; in a relaxed Southern manner, he waits for the rhyme to unfold before unleashing a torrent of lyrical lines, with consistent, understated beats pulling the tracks along. Not as "lil'" as his name implies, Wayne hits a peak with "This Is the Carter," a brash track that captures the essence of this potent hip-hop album.

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"Greatest Hits (Chopped & Screwed) [PA]" (11/15/2005) R&B Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Ruthless RecordsPersonnel: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony; Mariah Carey, Phil Collins (vocals); Eazy-E, Felecia, 3LW, Krayzie Bone, Avant, The Notorious B.I.G., Tupac, Big Chan. DJ: Michael "5000" Watts. The Cleveland, Ohio collective Bone Thugs-N-Harmony began as Eazy-E proteges and early signees to his Ruthless Records. For a brief time, the five-member rap trio eclipsed the always-controversial Eazy, scoring huge crossover hits with its knack for intricate harmonies and a blend of smooth R&B and gospel with a hard-edged street attitude. The group's supreme asset was its five distinctive voices and its unique ability to interweave them into a complex mosaic. Ranging from heartfelt to off-kilter, from rapid-fire to contemplative, Bone Thugs' skills culminated in the surreal single "Tha Crossroads," which spent two months in 1996 atop the pop charts. That seminal hit and over 20 more songs culled from its decade-plus of existence grace Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's two-disc GREATEST HITS, an overflowing collection of the unit's finest tracks. Present are the most memorable moments--the tenacious anthem "Thuggish Ruggish Bone" and the ghostly "1st of tha Month"--alongside such lesser known, but strong tunes as "Thug Mentality" and "Ecstasy." Also on GREATEST HITS is the unlikely, but successful collaboration with Phil Collins, "Home." GREATEST HITS captures the soul of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's restless spirit.

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"The Big Unit (Screwed & Chopped) [PA] [Slow]" (11/30/2004) R&B Lil' KeKe, Rap-A-Lot RecordsThis is an example of the Southern Rap "screwed" mix style. Contains 15 tracks. This is an example of the Southern Rap "screwed" mix style.

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"Hood Hustlin': The Mix Tape Vol. 2 [PA]" (10/04/2005) R&B Nino, South Central MusicThe first volume of the mix-tape HOOD HUSTLIN' series is heavy on tracks by host Pastor Troy, which with his penchant for complex-yet-hooky tracks is no flaw, while other tracks feature Nino, another sharp, street-eyed rapper, and another plus. The up-and-coming MCs showcased on the collection are no slouches themselves, most notably the deep-voiced croon-rapper M. Calloway ("Boppin'") and crunk collective Mo Chedda Mobstaz ("Show That Thong"). The most ear-catching track may be the uncredited, untitled third track, a sharp skewering of Dirty South icons.

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"Space Age 4 Eva: The Swisha House Screwed up Version [PA] [Slow]" (08/23/2005) R&B 8Ball & MJG, 8 Ways EntertainmentThis is an example of Southern Rap's "screwed" mix style. Personnel includes: Eightball, MJG, Lil Mario, Sabwarfare, Tiny, Thorough, DJ Quik, Billy Cook, Swizz Beatz. Producers include: MJG, Jazze Pha, Corey Woodard, DJ Quik,Swizz Beatz. Engineers include: DJ Quik, Rich Keller, Josh Butler. This is an example of Southern Rap 'screwed' mix style. 8Ball & MJG: 8Ball, MJG (rap vocals). Additional personnel: DJ Quik, Jazze Pha, Peachee P, Swizz Beatz, Thorough, Tiny From Xscape (rap vocals). This is an example of the Southern Rap "screwed" mix style.

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"Fast Money (Screwed & Chopped) [PA]" (10/25/2005) R&B BirdMan, Cash Money RecordsOn FAST MONEY, Bryan "Baby" Williams (aka Birdman) continues to define the Dirty South style. Paired up with Cash Money's famed producer Mannie Fresh, this album picks up where Birdman's debut BABY AKA THE #1 STUNNA left off. Featuring guest performances by Lil Wayne, Big Tymers, and others, these songs evoke the world of money, drugs, sleek cars, and fast women. Each track brims with attitude and bravado, slinging a host of expletives. The single "Neck of the Woods" sounds destined to be a club hit, given its whomping beat and aggressive lyrics. Another song, "Big Pimpin'," draws from old-school funk; the backing tracks employ organic drum sounds, wah-wah effects, and slick chords, while Birdman's lyrics describe prostitution and quick cash. The last tune here unfurls a slow, synthetic groove, while Birdman and Lil Wayne trade rhymes about turf wars in the ghetto. Overall, FAST MONEY has all the edge and drive fans have come to expect from the Cash Money crowd. Moreover, this album is sure to generate additional interest in the Dirty South sound.

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"The Dude Chopped and Screwed [PA] [Slow] *" (11/30/2004) R&B Devin, Rap-A-Lot RecordsThis is an example of the Southern Rap "screwed & chopped" rap style. Recording information: 1998. This is an example of the Southern Rap "screwed" mix style.

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"Mystikal: Chopped & Screwed [PA]" (12/07/2004) R&B Mystikal, Jive Records (USA)Personnel include: Mystikal; Nivea, Pharrell Williams. DJ: DJ 007.

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"Who Is Mike Jones? (Slow) [PA]" (05/03/2005) R&B Jones, Mike (Rap), Warner Bros. Records (Record Label)This is an example of the Southern Rap "screwed" mix style. Personnel: Mike Jones ; Lil KeKe, Paul Wall , Slim Thug, Big Moe, Killa Kyleon, Mellow , CJ , Lil Bran, Bun B. Mike Jones is one of the most spectacular self-promoters in hip-hop history. In addition to hawking his own records and mixtapes, Jones gave out his home phone number on flyers and in songs (including "Got It Sewed Up," which appears in remix form here), tirelessly answering the flood of calls himself. Jones's indefatigable hustle garnered him a major-label record deal, and his solo debut, WHO IS MIKE JONES?, gives him a chance to back up his boasts. Jones's brand of hip-hop is rooted in the rap history of his hometown of Houston, Texas, incorporating echoes of the Geto Boys and Screwed Up Click into his forceful approach. However, he's also informed by styles of both coasts, and possesses a certain old-school attitude that finds his bombast equaled by a fun-loving amiability. He's as apt to tear it up with the relentless, unforgettable single "Still Tippin'" as drop a tender ode to a beloved family member on "Grandma." WHO IS MIKE JONES? proves to be only the beginning of an answer to its own question, but it's an always-enjoyable record that holds promise for future revelations.

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"Most Known Unknown (Screwed & Chopped) [PA]" (09/27/2005) R&B Three 6 Mafia, Hypnotize MindsPersonnel include: Three 6 Mafia (rap vocals); DJ Kayslay, 8Ball, Frayser Boy, Grandaddy Souf, Lil Wyte, MJG, Paul Wall , Project Pat, Remy Martin, Young Buck, Lil' Flip, Boogie Mane, Chrome (rap vocals). MOST KNOWN UNKNOWN, Three 6 Mafia's second 2005 release, perfectly sums up the Memphis rap outfit's position in the hip-hop universe. The collective flies remarkably under the radar for a band who bounced hard & grimy rhymes off each other long before the South became nationally known as dirty, but their influence spans far and wide in Southern rap thanks to their release of consistently arresting records. MOST KNOWN UNKNOWN finds the rhymes racing at a hypnotically frenzied pace from Young Buck-toting "Stay Fly" to the sinister, crawling "Half On A Sack."

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"West Coast Mafia [PA] [Slow]" (02/11/2003) R&B C-Bo, West Coast MafiaThis is an example of the Southern Rap "screwed" mix style. This is an example of the Southern Rap "screwed" mix style.

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"Yukmouth Presents: United Ghettos of America Vol. 2 (Slow) [PA]" (11/30/2004) R&B Various Artists, Rap-A-Lot Records

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"Living Legends: Chopped and Screwed [PA]" (05/03/2005) R&B 8Ball & MJG, Bad Boy EntertainmentThis is an example of Southern Rap's "screwed" mix style. Personnel: 8Ball & MJG (rap vocals); 112, Shannon Jones (vocals); A.L. Lloyd, Ludacris, P. Diddy, T.I., Twista, Bun B (rap vocals). Recording information: Bangladesh, Atlanta, Georgia (2004); Daddy's House, New York, New York (2004); Platinum, Atlanta, Georgia (2004); Ludaplex, Atlanta, Georgia (2004); Circle House, Miami, Florida (2004).

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"Urban Legend (Chopped & Screwed) [PA]" (02/08/2005) R&B T.I., Atlantic (USA)Personnel: T.I. (rap vocals); Daz Dillinger, Jazze Pha, Lil Jon, Lil Wayne, Lil' Kim, Mannie Fresh, Nelly, P$C, Pharrell, B.G., Trick Daddy, Big Kuntry (rap vocals). Recording information: P.S. West Studios, Atlanta, GA (2004); Stankonia, Atlanta, GA (2004); The Orange Grove, Los Angeles, CA (2004). With TRAP MUZIK, Georgia rapper T.I. boldly established himself as a young rapper to watch and a sought-after guest artist. As if to cement his stardom, T.I. opens his third record, URBAN LEGEND, with one of the most famous declarations in the history of hip-hop, Run-DMC's "I'm the kiiiing," building the assured track ("Tha King") around a sleek "Hit It Run" sample. On that song, T.I. wanders around the rap iconography of the South, asserting himself the new leader and claiming that his ascendance came without the aid of major guest appearances on his previous album. With URBAN LEGEND, however, the cast list is practically overwhelming (Trick Daddy, Lil' Kim, Lil Jon, Lil Wayne), but smartly, T.I. lets his own lyrical light shine until the seventh track, when Nelly comes in for the slick, Jazze Pha-produced "Get Loose." Throughout the album, T.I. unleashes his brash swagger, and his delivery brims with an earnest confidence. URBAN LEGEND reveals a rapper comfortable in his game, both riding solo and bouncing his rhymes off of others.

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"Already Platinum (Chopped & Screwed) [PA]" (12/13/2005) R&B Slim Thug, Geffen Records (USA)Personnel: Slim Thug (rap vocals); Pharrell, Pusha, Bun B (rap vocals). Houston-based rapper Slim Thug ups the mileage on his debut, ALREADY PLATINUM, with this Chopped and Screwed edition. The album features the tracks from the original, but re-sequenced and highlighted by several key remixes, including ones for "Diamonds" and "I Ain't Heard of That." The nimble beats and woozy samples from the Neptunes and Jazze Pha still impress, as do Slim Thug's smooth Southern drawl and tales of gangsta domination.

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"The People's Champ (Chopped & Screwed) [PA]" (09/27/2005) R&B Wall, Paul (Rap), Atlantic (USA)Personnel include: Paul Wall ; Freeway, Lil Wayne, T.I., B.G., Big Pokey, Bun B. Houston's place on the hip-hop map was beginning to gain focus by the mid 2000s, and rapper Paul Wall--of iced out grill fame--was at the forefront of that effort. His 2005 release THE PEOPLE'S CHAMP (released concurrently with a Chopped and Screwed remix version), finds its home in the beats and party themes that typify the Dirty South style, with plenty of woozy tempos, brain-bending samples, and rapid-fire raps drawled smooth and easy. The album's first single, "Sittin' Sidewayz," is a case in point, with Salih Williams's top-notch production providing the perfect context for Wall's skills on the mic. The high production values don't dilute any of the album's swagger, however, making THE PEOPLE'S CHAMP the perfect match for a boomin' system in the trunk of one of the city's famed "draped-up and dripped-out" rides .

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"UGK: Chopped and Screwed [PA]" (12/07/2004) R&B UGK, Jive Records (USA)UGK: Pimp C, Bun B (rap vocals). Additional personnel include: Kool Ace, Too $hort (rap vocals). Recording information: 1993 - 2001.

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"U Gotta Feel Me: Chopped & Screwed [PA] [Slow]" (05/11/2004) R&B Lil' Flip, Columbia (USA)This is an example of the Southern Rap "screwed" style. Personnel includes: Lil' Flip, Ludacris, Static, Tity Boi, Cam'ron, Three 6 Mafia, David Banner, Will-Lean, Lea, The Diplomats, Pharrell Williams, Shawty Beezlee, Killer Mike, Baby D, Butch Cassidy, Grafh, Gravy, Skillz1. Recording information: 2004. This is an example of the Southern Rap "screwed" mix style.