21 Savage Savage Mode Ii [chopped Not Slopped... -
Rather than just being slower, the remixes often create entirely new rhythmic pockets. For example, the haunting central sample of "Glock in My Lap" becomes more disorienting, and Drake’s guest vocals on "Mr. Right Now" take on an "undead" quality.
Includes the original 15 tracks from the standard album for direct comparison. Key Highlights & Guest Features 21 Savage SAVAGE MODE II [CHOPPED NOT SLOPPED...
While the original cover art already referenced the classic Southern Pen & Pixel aesthetic of the 90s, the remix version features the same art with a signature purple overlay , nodding to Houston's "purple drank" culture. Project Structure Rather than just being slower, the remixes often
Metro Boomin’s already cinematic and eerie production takes on a more cavernous, metallic quality. Includes the original 15 tracks from the standard
Contains the 14 "ChopNotSlop" remixes, including a unique "Purple Savage Mode II Intro".
The remix maintains all original features, which were significantly enhanced by the slower tempo and turntable punctuation: (feat. Drake) "Rich N a Shit" * (feat. Young Thug) "Snitches & Rats" (feat. Young Nudy)
The "Chopped Not Slopped" style, pioneered by DJ Screw and refined by The Chopstars, involves slowing the tempo, dropping the vocal pitch, and using "chops" (turntable scratches and repeated phrases) to create a psychedelic, swampy atmosphere.
In search of peace
Our hands bend iron for sickles,
but the heart starts to imagine
our enemies’ necks as grasses
When I read these lines
I thought what an image!
They were enough for me
to reach for my Visa card.
I also loved watching him
performing live. The first
poem he read about
wanting to be a river to
emigrate but still be at home
was marvellous.
Thanks for the introduction Peter.
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Thanks for the comment Owen and glad you liked it. Credit due to Chris Beckett who I met at The Shuffle, Poetry Cafe. Peter
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Thank you so much for posting this. I enjoyed Beweketu’s poetry even more than his novels through the years. I also hope his previous poetry works would be translated into english to reach a larger audience.
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Thanks very much. I’m glad you liked it. Best wishes, Peter
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