The Chop Up: Recent Episodes
The Chop Up
Hosts, ToyuhGee and KamGtheCoolest, discuss various topics and issues as a young, black, culturally, and socially aware people in America. Topics will range from humorous to serious to political as they navigate their own perspectives.
With guest host, Adam Jackson, the crew reject Gilly da King's comments about Black Lives Matter and the myth of "black on black crime"
The crew is joined by Adam Jackson, CEO of Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle, a black grassroots organization out of Baltimore, Maryland committed to the political, economic, and structural freedom of black people. LBS was integral to the impact of the Baltimore Uprising. Together, the four discuss the challenges of keeping the momentum of a movement going after the perceived "buzz" dies down.
The disproportionate impact of covid-19 on Native reservations. The 6 Grandfathers that was turned into "Mount Rushmore". FINALLY changing the name of Washington's team. Halting the projects at Dakota and Keystone... Indigenous people have been calling out colonization and white supremacy since the beginning, so why are Indigenous lives and issues seemingly being silenced and erased? The crew starts the conversation.
Does the Black Lives Matter mission statement and organized movement intentionally exclude black fathers? The crew explores this interpretation of the text.
The crew tackles the complicated relationship between the declaration "black lives matter" and the tragic crime and violence that happens within black communities
Kanye, Kanye, Kanye. The crew discuss Kanye West's weekend announcement to run for US President in the November 2020 Election.
The crew invite KU Debate Legends Jyleesa Hampton and Quaram Robinson on the show to discuss the recent uprisings in the movement demanding justice for all black lives.
The crew discusses the tragic murder and demands for justice for Oluwatoyin (Toyin) Salau, who was murdered after tweeting about her sexual assault.
The hosts discuss the recent Twitter and diss track battle over the work that should be done to help uplift black people
ConsciousLee takes a closer look at the attention given to Breonna Taylor's murder and the attack on Iyanna Dior and ask if ALL black lives are being given equal value in the fight for justice
Drew Brees' recent comments and apologies force the group to ask what to do with the white apology
The coronavirus and the Confederate flag...somehow bored white people figured out how to bring racism into a global pandemic. The crew figures out how and why
The the light at the end of the tunnel of the COVID-19 attempts to peek through, the crew discusses what changes they hope to see when we get on the other side of the virus
Bernie Sanders has dropped out of the race to be the President of the US in 2020 and is now officially supporting Joe Biden. This decision and outcome does not excite many but its the reality for most. So what should the people who want Trump out of office be thinking about next?
With the huge changes COVID-19 is bringing to our daily life, celebrities, who are used to claiming all of our attention, have had to adjust. Are we feeling the new approaches celebrities are using to connect with their fans? What can we expect in the future? How will celebrity culture turn out to be post the Rona?
Part 2- The Federal Government agreed to give US citizens a one-time, $1200 stimulus to survive the recession triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. The crew discusses the amount given to American's vs. other countries, if its good enough, and plans for how it will spent.
Part 1- The Federal Government agreed to give US citizens a one-time, $1200 stimulus to survive the recession triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. The crew discusses the amount given to American's vs. other countries, if its good enough, and plans for how it will spent.
The crew gives preliminary thoughts and perspectives on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and shares insights on the impacts it is having on daily life
The Political Chop, led by The Political Plug, drops knowledge on how we ended up with Bernie and Biden as the final two 2020 Democratic candidates and explores how that leaves people heading into the election
ConsciousLee leads the conversation as the hosts dissect the statements rapper, Lil Boosie, makes about daughter of retired NBA player, Dwayne Wade. Zaya Wade made her introduction into the world and the world went wild. We talk about it.
The crew dedicates an entire episode to presenting awards in MANY diverse categories for our favorite people and moments in recent/overall black history.
This segment of the Political Chop breaks down the Dem debate (Warren, Klobachar, Biden, Sanders, and Bloomberg) and the state of the candidates from late-February.
In this full show, The Political Plug and Toyuhgee break down the unfortunate but predictable acquittal of the President, and try to understand why people get so upset about the things they choose to
From his impact, to his legacy, to his controversy; a show all about the late, Kobe Bean Bryant.
RIP Kobe and GiGi
The crew jump into the second show of 2020 and discuss the support players need after leaving professional sports, the details of Trump's impeachment, and the recycled and polished legacy of MLK.
This segment dives into the recently controversies around parenting. Between T.I> taking his daughter to get yearly hymen checks, a black mother beating her young son on camera at school, and Kanye dressing his daughter like Rihanna, Conscious Lee and The Political Plug attempt to unpack it all.
The segment begins with paying respect to recently deceased Congressman, Elijah Cummings. We then shift the conversation to Lebron's recent statements on Houston Rockets owner, Daryl Morey's comments on the protests in Hong Kong.
The crew dives in the police shooting of innocent, black woman, Atatiana Jefferson in Dallas, Texas.
The Political Plug and Conscious Lee discuss the implications of black people and their affinity for forgiveness when confronted with violent anti-blackness.
The Chop Up crew explore the realities of Seasonal Affective Disorders, adjusting to changes in mental and emotional health, and how we have evolved our understandings of mental/emotional distress.
The Political Plug and Conscious Lee discuss the implications of black people and their affinity for forgiveness when confronted with violent anti-blackness.
The hosts react to the efforts of the bailiff, judge, and brother of the deceased, to comfort white, former police officer, Amber Guyger, who was found guilty in the in the murder of innocent black man, Botham Jean.
The recent Revolt Summit, hosted by Killer Mike and sponsored by P. Diddy and AT&T, has had people buzzing. Between the exchange between TI and Candace Owens and the commentary of Killer Mike, the crew discuss how to feel about the event and some of the points made about the future of black people's issues
In light of Fantasia's recent comments about black's women's need to submit in order to keep a man, the crew explores the reality of that position to create a strong relationship and share some other tough-to-swallow relationship norms that both build and break a couple's connection.
The crew has a candid and honest conversation about body positivity, the unique issue for men and insecurities, and the realities of fatphobia that we need to be mature enough to talk about.
Over the last few weeks, Jay Z has been loved, then hated, then loved and hated again over his new affiliation with the NFL's social justice initiatives. This led The Political Plug to pose a question- If entertainers are not at the front of black movements, who should be?
In this segment, the crew explores mainstream hip hop and the relevance of its major 4 themes: guns, money, women, and drugs. Can or will hip hop culture ever move beyond these tropes? Are they a negative influence on black culture? Does the popularity of women in hip hop mean they can only discuss one thing? The debate introduces multiple opinions on the issue of the future of hip hop.
As we commemorate 56 years since Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his historical "I Have a Dream" speech, we reflect on the speech's influence and relevance now and our connection to the legacy of Dr. King.
In response to the Dave Chappelle Netflix stand-up special "Sticks and Stones," the crew discuss homophobia in comedy and the (lack of) boundaries within the art form.
With the passing of literary icon, Toni Morrison, the crew talks about her legacy as well as the collective responses black people have when our leaders, role models, and icons transitions into ancestry.
The crew responds to the NCAA's implementation of new rules and guidelines for incoming sports agents. The newly imposed were clearly unnecessary and targeted at keeping agents like phenom, Rich Paul out of the representation game.
Following the shootings in El Paso, Texas, Dayton, OH, and around the country, the crew explores the mental, social, and cultural dynamics of white supremacy and how they should be understood in a society of normalized mass death.
In this segment, the hosts round out Pride Month 2019 with an in-depth discussion about the intersections of blackness and queerness, our personal moments of reckoning with black queerness, and an honest conversation about what we can do more to support and liberate all black people, specifically black queer folks
After two nights of preliminary Democrat debates jammed packed with 20 total candidates, the hosts begin the show with their reflections on some of the best and worst performers of the evenings
Continuing the conversation about "When They See Us" on the Conscious Chop, @TheConsciousLee circles back to resolve some questions about how much the Central Park 5 should really be rewarded and the ways corrupt prosecutors like Linda Fairstein should be dealt with in the system.
With the recent news that rapper, JayZ, has become the first hip hip artist to be worth a billion dollars, the crew addresses some of the questions swirling around his fortune. Is this a win for the culture? Did he have to cozy up to whiteness to get it, and is that bad? Is he, as well as other grossly affluent black celebrities obligated to give back? Is black capitalism good?
After the show begins with the question of the day, we begin a discussion about Netflix original series, "When They See Us," and the trauma black people undergo after witnessing the historically violent acts of antiblackness on the big and small screen. Do these images influence us emotionally and psychologically? Should we still invest energy into tuning into representations like these?
In this segment, @Toyuhgee opens up a conversation about faith and the merits of spirituality as black people, millennial, and people who live and work in spaces where religious beliefs are very diverse. We tackle questions about what we believe in and why
On the Conscious Chop, the crew discusses their disagreement with the idea of putting black hero, Harriet Tubman on the U.S. $20 bill and gives our choice for who should appear on the bill instead
On the Political Chop, @thepoliticalplug introduces a study that has determined that discrimination has gone down since Trump's election. We call bullshit and explain why. Also, we have a discussion about the continues disproportionate dip in black unemployment.
In this chill Q & A segment, "5Q," or 5 Questions are asked to @thepoliticalp;ug and @toyuhgee. Listen in as they answer some tough and equally fun questions about how they tend to see things
There is always some black person, somewhere, capping a little too hard for white people in proximity to blackness. The example we give is with Leakaveli's song "Let the White Kids Say Nigga." and social media's LOVE for white people doing black things. But there are levels to this shit...so we also drop the names of the white people who we can reasonably defend at the cookout itself
Are reparations really just a "payoff?" and if so, is that a bad thing? Is Joe Biden the Hillary Clinton of 2020? Can he win? Who is your ideal candidate? All important questions put on the table in the Political Chop, facilitated by @ThePoliticalPlug
To open the show, the crew discusses Facebook's decision to ban Louis Farrakhan, among others, in an attempt to decrease hate speech and Antisemitism
@TheConsciousLee guides an in-depth conversation about black folks and government assistance, the ways we were introduced to notions of "class" growing up, and the most valuable tips we have learned about money
Now that the Mueller Report is out, but moderately redacted, @thepoloticalplug opens up a conversation about how black people should navigate political corruption and if people as a collective should be invested in the political process in the face of blatant lies and cover-ups by the government
In the Conscious Chop, @theconsciouslee opens up a discussion about the recent ourpour of support for the fire-engulfed Notre Dame Cathedral in France and the compassion that is missing from society regarding the churches that were set ablaze in the South earlier this month
The Chop Up crew open up the show discussing the recent domestic violence drama between rapper, GHerbo and Ari, a personality in the hip hop world
Therapy. Anxiety. Depression. Social Media. Distinct from generations before us, this generation has a unique and nuanced relationship to emotional health. We explore why and what our connections to how we feel stem from
DeWayne Wade, Gabrielle Union, and their son, Zion Wade, make waves when they are all soon supporting the child at a Gay PRIDE event. With the internet buzzing, we weigh in on the bold move to let their kid be who we wants to be.
The team tries to figure out what possessed Kodak Black to make the disrespectful comments he made to Lauren London after the recent passing of her partner, Nipsey Hussle. TI and The Game had some opinions on the matter that also not be ignored.
This segment focuses on the details of the Mueller investigation, whether its contents should matter to black people, and whether THIS is the time we should tap in.
This episode is all about life, legacy, and lies connected to the unexpected passing of the ancestor, Nipsey Hussle. Rest in Power, King.
The Political Plug provides some fresh insights to how we should interpret the conclusions of the Mueller Report on Donald Trump's 2016 campaign, and Toyuhgee and Conscious Lee chime in
With the recent popularity of a video featuring Cardi B describing drugging men, robbing them, and initiating sex between her passed our partner and a trans woman in her stripper days, many have called for her to be ostracized in the same manner as R. Kelly and Bill Cosby. But do those demands have merit? TCU Crew discusses
Jussie, Jussie, Jussie. Empire Star, Jussie Smollett, has been all over the news recently for making a false allegation of being attacked by homophobic MAGA supports in Chicago earlier this month. Now that the facts are surfacing and we know he orchestrated a false story, we are wondering why and what's next for the fallen actor/artist
Are you a caller or a texter? Is social media better than them both? What are the rules of texting? The DM's...to slide or not to slide? What are your communication pet peeves? We weigh in on how we stay connected
Bernie Sanders' announcement to run for president in 2020 is barely a shock to anyone, but many still have issues with his last try at the White House? Have our feelings changed? Is radical, socialist, "crazy Bernie" the key to unseating Trump? In relation to the other candidates, are we convinced he has what it takes? What are we doing with Candidate Sanders?
What do we expect from black politicians vs. What should we expect from black politicians? How do we adjust to the new wave of black candidates and politicians representing black people across the country?
Nobody likes to end friendships/relationships...but it is what it is. So we explore what the dealbreakers are, how we prefer to end relationships, the politics of cutting someone off, and whether "ghosting" is ok or nah.
We start of the show with a quick segment called "Go Awf" and then jump into the Conscious Chop. The Gucci brand has many celebrities making some tough decisions. We discuss the latest battle between T. I. and Floyd Mayweather on how black folks should use their money.
Everybody has been talking about R. Kelly. We take a turn at exploring the expose' of his perverted and predatory behavior.
Between Lebron James, Angela Davis, Marc Lamont Hill, and many others, it appears that the new faces of American antisemitism are black. We ask if that's fair or foul, and how it got to this.
When the Big Chops were just Baby Chops... a hilarious Q&A that looks back at the TCU hosts as youngsters.
Hosted by @ThePoliticalPlug, @TheConsciousLee, and @Toyuhgee
Entertainment Chop- Court of Public Opinion- The recent drama in the media between Cardi B and Offset, and the bombshell news about Dwight Howard has us exploring the wild, wild world of exposure in pop culture.
Conscious Chop- This Land is MY Land- White South African farmers get kicked off their land. Are we finally witnessing reverse racism?
Political Chop- Trump, the Broken Clock- Donald Trump and company recently made some strides toward prison reform. But before we get too excited, we investigate what this really means.
NEW MUSIC:
Sk4ggs - "Donkey Kong" (27:09)
Find him at @sk4ggs on all platforms
and
V.I. - "All Black Hoodie" (51:01)
Find her at @herSOULnInk on Twitter and Snapschat and @victoria-bee on SoundCloud
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Hosted by @Toyuhgee, @ThePoliticalPlug, and @The ConsciousLee
This week-
Conscious Chop- H. Dubya- Black people around the country recently mourned the passing of late former president, George H. W. Bush. Our only question was why?
Entertainment Chop- Keep the "Change"- In an era when your past social media posts can be used against you, we recently saw comedian, Kevin Hart, learn the hard way. But is the way he was treated fair or foul?
Social Chop- Not So Meek- With his recent release from prison, rapper, Meek Mill, is the new voice and face of prison reform. But is he qualified enough to lead this type of movement?
New Music from:
L- Dub Workman "Dont Shoot Me Down" available on all music platforms
and
Nate G "Say Somethin" available on all music platforms
Hosted by @Toyuhgee, @ThePoliticalPlug, and @The ConsciousLee
Conscious Chop- H. Dubya- Black people around the country recently mourned the passing of late former president, George H. W. Bush. Our only question was why?
New Music from:
L- Dub Workman "Dont Shoot Me Down" available on all music platforms
Hosted by @Toyuhgee, @ThePoliticalPlug, and @The ConsciousLee
Entertainment Chop- Keep the "Change"- In an era when your past social media posts can be used against you, we recently saw comedian, Kevin Hart, learn the hard way. But is the way he was treated fair or foul?
New Music from:
L- Dub Workman "Dont Shoot Me Down" available on all music platforms
and
Nate G "Say Somethin" available on all music platforms
Hosted by @Toyuhgee, @ThePoliticalPlug, and @The ConsciousLee
Social Chop- Not So Meek- With his recent release from prison, rapper, Meek Mill, is the new voice and face of prison reform. But is he qualified enough to lead this type of movement?
New Music from:
Nate G "Say Somethin" available on all music platforms
Political Chop- A Lesson In Suppression- We discuss the votes that disappeared before our very eyes this election.
Conscious Chop- They Shootin pt. 2- With the recent police sanctioned murder of Jemel Robinson, does it even matter if youre the hero?
Entertainment Chop- Best of 2018- We rank the best music, movies, and tv series of 2018.
Music by:
Nate G - "All I Ever Knew" available on all music platforms
and
Soufwessdes - "Tap In" available on all music platforms
Hosted by ToyuhGee, @TheConsciousLee and @ThePoliticalPlug- Shoutout to our other host, KamG
Reality Chop- They Shootin!- Gun violence is nothing new for black people. Whether is be mass shootings and violence in the hood, we talk about the relationship black folks have and should have with guns.
Conscious Chop- The Illusion of Inclusion and Minority Representation- with all of these diverse candidates assuming power in American politics, does that mean we can finally breathe easier, or is it time to be more invested than ever?
Political Chop- I Voted. Now What?- Most of the political buzz has died down and youve already lost your "I Voted" sticker. But clearly the work is not done. We discuss the way to think and what to be doing now that a new political reality has emerged in America.
FEATURED MUSIC:
Hotboywillay ft. Ju Jeani - Money Talk
find this artist on iTunes, SoundCloud, IG, or Google
and
BoyDutch - POTW (Party on the Weekend)
this is a Chop Up Run Back!
find this artist on FB, IG, SoundCloud, and Youtube
ENJOY THE SHOW!!
Hosted by Toya @toyuhgee, Domo @thepoliticalplug, and George @theconsciouslee-
Political Chop- Bombgate 2018- This is NOT a drill! Trump has these conservative American's wilding. What should we think?
Entertainment Chop- No More XxxCuses- XxxTentacion is caught on tape admitting to striking fear in the girlfriend he abused by forcing her watch him stab 8 people. He is not alone, there are many other artists who show themselves to us. Why, do we as consumers of media, seem to support people more when they do terrible things?
Yes, New Friends- Lets admit it. Adulthood can get lonely and making adult friends is hard. We discuss how we do the "friend" thing and what works for us as working, people in committed relationships, looking for outside fun.
Music by-
Daj - "Backie"
IG: @backiedaj / iTunes: Daj
and
Scout - "Mary and Max"
IG: @scout.sos / Spotify and iTunes: "Scout. Act 1" and "Scout. Act 2" / Soundcloud: @Scout-0 / Bandcamp: sleepdimension.bandcamp.com
Enjoy the show!!
New Hosts on TCU w/ Toya and KamG!! Introducing:
Dominique - @thepoliticalplug
George- @consciouslee
Social Chop(4:45)- Mr. Me Too - breaking down rape culture, why it's so powerful, and the ways it has taken down the most powerful men across cultures
Entertainment Chop (29:05)- Oh, Yeezus- KANYE!! We've had enough. The most recent shenanigans that have made us draw the line
Political Chop (1:04:45)- What We Doin?-The midterm elections are upon us. You see what we got the last time around...So what are we doing this time? Are the stake higher? Is this different? Are we voting or nah?
Music-
"Selfish" by @kianamaye on Soundcloud, Snapchat, Instagram/@kianamayemusic on Twitter and FB (25:07)
and
"F!#@ the Zoo" by Midwest Depressed on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, and anywhere else music is streamed (58:17)
On this episode of The Chop Up:
-Excellence Chop: Features a spotlight on college debate champion, Ryan Wash, new DC villian, Jill School, and young, black, mayor of Birmingham, AL, Randall Woodfin. (2:55)
Political Chop: Its 2017 and we still cant figure out the most effective way to be heard and to achieve change. Whats up with that? (18:54)
Music By: F.0laFamilia- Marley and Me--very vibey joint this week (44:45)
Sports Chop: Its BASKETBALL SEASONS. Since both hosts are avid fans, we short list of all the things we cant wait to see this NBA season. (47:50)
Based on recent developments in the news, we ask and answer the questions: "Is Donald Trump under investigation?" At this point, is impeachment imminent?" And if so, what do we start to focus on next?"
Music by:
Jay- "Sinner or Saint"
On this episode:
Political Chop: Based on recent developments in the news, we ask and answer the questions: "Is Donald Trump under investigation?" At this point, is impeachment imminent?" And if so, what do we start to focus on next?"
Excellence Chop: Black excellence has been demonstrated by both the 2017 NBA Champion Golden State Warriors and recently discovered bread vendor turned Nigerian model, Olajumoke Orisaguna so we show them both some love.
Entertainment Chop: Its summertime so clearly, the movies is the place to be. We share our lists of top pics to hit the theaters for this summer '17.
Music:
Jay- "Sinner or Saint"
and
DJ-V- "Basement"
on SoundCloud, iTunes, Tidal, YouTube, Spotify
New Project: "Mad, Mad, Maniac" 7.10.17
Black excellence has been demonstrated by both the 2017 NBA Champion Golden State Warriors and recently discovered bread vendor turned Nigerian model, Olajumoke Orisaguna so we show them both some love.
Music by:
DJ-V- "Basement"
SoundCloud, iTunes, Spotify, Tidal, YouTube
"Mad, Mad, Maniac" album released July 10, 2017
Its summertime so clearly, the movies is the place to be. We share our lists of top pics to hit the theaters for this summer '17.
On this episode:
Entertainment Chop: The Netflix April/Spring list is HERE and we run down a list of the best new additions. Plus KG and ToyuhGee toss out suggestions of other must-watch shows for your chill session.
Excellence Chop: This episode focuses on the surprising NCAA Women's Tournament run led by Mississippi State's Morgan William and celebrates the historic college policy debate championship run of Rutgers University-Newark students Nicole Nave, Devane Murphy, and coach Ryan Wash.
Social Chop: Are we in a New Black Renaissance? We lay out the facts and stand in awe of the way blackness and black people are shaping everything from pop culture to the arts and sciences.
Featured Music:
"Bad Girl" by D'Chan
IG/Twitter/SC- @dchan1027
and
"Better Things" by Rock-It fr. BoyDutch
IG- @RockitByGlight/ @Califaradutch
SC- @Rockit Music/@BoyDutch
Twitter- @Rockit_SFO
Submit YOUR music to be played- thechopupemail at gmail dot com
On this episode:
GUEST HOST Domo
-Political Chop: Enough about Orange Julius (POTUS), we turn our attention to the dangerous nominations and cabinet selections that will truly be the challenge over the next 4 years.
-Tech Chop: Technology is changing rapidly and pretty soon, even some of our favorite items will be obsolete. We evaluate a list of extreme technological developments on the way in the next 10-20 years and discover both some cool ones...and others we're just not so sure about.
Entertainment Chop: Whether its the big screen or the small one, Hidden Figures or Dear White People- The Series- stories for and by black people are popping up everywhere. But we've noticed something...white people dont really know how to feel about it. We discuss the conflicted feelings and why we don't care.
Music by:
Dj-V - "Sick Sauce"
YouTube: DJVDotNet
Website: www.dj-v.net
Tut - "Serve You Up"
SoundCloud: @Tut_39
Send artistic submissions to be featured: thechopupemail@gmail.com
On this episode:
-Entertainment Chop: Celebrities like Ray Lewis, Steve Harvey, Kanye West, and Chrisette Michele have all agreed to entertain conversations with the president. We explore whether this will ever be acceptable and how black people and black figures in general should navigate him for the next 4 years.
-Social Chop: After a squabble between talking head "no-teps" Dr. Umar Johnson and Gen. Sara Seti, we ask the question, who is the HNIC? And do black people even need one?
-Excellence Chop: The spotlight is on Rick Ross and Slim Thug for bringing black money back to the hood, the all-star black line-up for Coachella, and the history-making come up of 21 year old, Michigan State Representative, Jewell Jones.
ITS THE VADER TAKEOVER!!
-Skywalker
-Tender Kisses
All Music by VADER
SoundCloud: VaderHoncho
On this episode of the Chop Up:
Music Chop: We grieve the death of 90's/2000's r&b and talk about the new 2016 projects from J. Cole, Childish Gambino, Drake, and others.
Excellence Chop: The spotlight is on 32 year old Nigerian woman, Dr. Foyekemi Ikyaator, who opened her own ER in Houston, TX. Also, Viola Desmond, a black woman from Nova Scotia who picture is being placed on the Canadian $10 bill.
Social Chop: #LeaveItIn2016 We share our top 10 list of things we dont wanna see in 2017...and a couple of things we do.
NEW MUSIC-
DevRock- War Bwoi
Strap- Humming Bird
On this episode of The Chop Up:
-Generation: Re-Run - Is this generation creative? We discuss innovation in a generation of sequels, samples, and racism that'll never change.
-The Trump Scenario- Trump won. Womp, womp. Who's to blame and why you should wear that safety pin with shame.
- The Black Wall Flower- We take a deeper look the mental health needs of black folk and other marginalized people in an interview with content curator, Jordan.
NEW MUSIC-
-Riley - "Wig Split"
Soundcloud: @RileyPnP
-The Midwest Depressed ft. Brixz - "Bad Guy"
Soundcloud: @MidwestDepressed
SEND YOUR ARTISTIC SUBMISSIONS TO- thechopupemail@gmail.com
On this episode:
Entertainment Chop: Nate Parker, Derrick Rose, Lil Wayne, Michael Jackson, Bill Cosby, Dr. Dre...Can YOU separate the art from the artist?
Excellence Chop: All eyes are on Arielle Johnson, owner of Amalgam Comics and Coffee in Philidelphia, PA.
Elections Chop: Its almost Election Day!! The crew discusses some MAJOR ideas concerning black voters as #LostTribe's @Conciouslee breaks down the legendary "The Ballot or the Bullet" speech by Malcolm X.
Music by:
-T. Lee - Dance 4ever
SC/IG: TLeeFlyMack
and
-Mfm - Cloud
SC:mdawgig
Toyuhgee and KamGTheCoolest jump into the Elections Chop and discuss the confusion for young, black people and the upcoming elections. They continue with the Sports Chop and discuss recent protest by athletes, the power of black athletes, and show appreciation to the Negro Leagues. Lastly, ToyuhGee and KamG chop it up on the Music Chop about new hot music, how we listen to it all, and we're looking up to next.
FEATURED MUSIC:
Brotha Shawt- What Up Anhk?
Soundcloud: @brotha_shawt
Mr. Workes- Panda Remix
https://soundcloud.com/brandonworkes
-Social Chop: We already know that black people are being targeted and killed by the police- We discuss the various responses to recent police brutality (banking black, shooting at cops, marches, PokemonGo etc) and if they are necessary and/or effective.
and
- Entertainment Chop: We talk about Kim K as the hero and not the villian, poor Lil (Melania) Trump Trump, and the recent Black Lives Matters activism of the NBA and the WNBA.
-HOT NEW MUSIC by Dallas, TX artist Brotha Shawt
On this episode:
Reality Chop: Self Care: How Do You Do What You Do To Make You You?
Social Chop: America Was Never Great- The Truth Courtesy of Crystal Lake
Music by:
@BeMyFiasco- Monday Morning Blues
IG/SC/Twitter/Tumblr
@Pines- Pure
IG/SC
Coming Soon: #TheChopUpSummerMixtape 6.20.16
On this episode:
Guest host, Domo joins Toyuhee and KamGeetheCoolest reflect indie hip hop artists, OSHUN NYC, as well as discuss Beyonce's "Lemonade" and Drake's "View's" on the Music Chop. On the Elections Chop, they dig into Hillary Clinton's pandering and analyze Donald Trump as not only the publics most hated candidate, but the worst nightmare of the Conservative Party.
HOT NEW MUSIC including tracks:
-"Lit" by FlawlessThaDon
Soundcloud: FlawlessThaDon
IG: @thefavoriteflaw
AND
-" 4 Them Days" by Royce
Snapchat/IG/Twitter: @roycegotbars
We ask if you can really be "friends" with your ex (Reality Chop), discuss what reparations would/should look like in 2016 (Social Chop), and talk about some health and fitness goals for the rest of the year (Health Chop).
Featuring music by:
*Shun-G- "Solo"
Twitter: @rashun91
IG: shun_g91
*BoyDutch- "Juice"
Soundcloud: misfitdutch
IG:kingdutchthecalifa
On this episode of The Chop Up we discuss:
-The significance of the election, the mindset of black voters, and thoughts on the breakout of Bernie Sanders. (Elections Chop)
-Thoughts on the legal dispute between Ciara and Mr. Dirty Sprite aka Future (Social/Entertainment Chop)
-Celebrate the victory of Chop Up friend and Superbowl MVP, Von Miller and a look at Lebron's off-the-court business endeavors (Sports Chop)
Features music from:
J-Blacksmith- Drinking Roses soundcloud.com/j-blacksmith twitter.com/@jblacksmith
Maassai- When You Gon' Love Me Black(Back) soundcloud.com/maassai
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ToyuhGee and KamGtheCoolest are back with the Chop Up in 2016 with new content and a new format including a deeper look into the issues in Flint and Detroit, MI, insight on the not-so-invisible concussion issue plaguing the NFL, and some thoughts about the simple brain, life, and statements of Stacy Dash. Episode includes music from independent artists including:
-Training Day by Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle on The Foundation Compilation Mixtapelbsbaltimore.bigcartel.com/
-80 Bricks by T. Lee www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1HsH097siA
-Beautiful by C. Polk
KamGtheCoolest and ToyuhGee chop it up about old and new music and the rapid release strategy of current hip hop, the quality of artistry in the new Spike Lee movie, "Chi-raq" (spoiler alert), and what they are calling "Black Netflix".
Some things referenced in the podcast:
Sway in the Morning interview with Spike Lee: https://youtu.be/n4SftNnceZg
Chicago Young People Weigh in on Chi-Raq: http://wgntv.com/2015/12/08/chicago-young-people-weigh-in-on-the-film-chi-raq/
"Black Netflix": kweli.tv
The hosts begin the show briefly discussing Kobe Bryant's announcement to retire from the NBA after this season. They then discuss the significance of being surrounded by black suffering and death on social media and the imprint it has left on this generation. Finally, an introduction to the movie, Chiraq, directed by Spike Lee. In theaters 12/4/15/.
Thank you for supporting our second show! We invite you to grow with us as we strive to improve the quality of the format, content, audio, and overall listening experience. This is The Chop Up.
Hosts ToyuhGee and KamGtheCoolest introduce themselves and The Chop Up. They also visit the recent basketball playing woes of Kobe Bryant, pre-his decision to retire. Thank you so much for listening. Stick with us as we work out the audio, content, and flow of the show!!! Leave your feedback and comments at the bottom.