Mr. Chop

Mr. Chop creates a sound that is simultaneously ancient and futuristic. It is built on a foundation of incredibly heavy, live-played drum breaks that feel like they were sampled from the rarest 1970s funk 45s, then layered with thick, buzzing Moog synthesizers and fuzzed-out guitars. The music has a tactile, physical quality, likely due to Coz Littler's obsession with high-end analog studio gear and tape saturation.

What sets this project apart is the cinematic scale. It isn't just funk; it's 'psychedelic library music' that feels like it belongs in a high-speed chase scene from a forgotten noir film. The way the synthesizers swirl around the rock-solid rhythm section creates a sense of constant motion and cosmic mystery. It is dense, gritty, and deeply soulful without ever needing a vocalist to lead the way.

For the uninitiated, 'For Pete's Sake' is a mandatory starting point, offering a brilliant instrumental reimagining of classic hip-hop foundations. If you want something more experimental and space-age, 'Switched On' showcases his ability to take classic rock and soul compositions and blast them into orbit with modular synthesis.