Bio
Chopp Devize began writing rhymes around the age of 7 and recording himself on cassette shortly after. From the very beginning of his existence Chopp was influenced by his parents, both of them being previously involved in choirs and various instrument experimentation. As a young boy he was an only child and spent much time listening to different kinds of music and making home movies with his cousins. A Colorado native, Chopp was also interested in the Martial Arts at a very young age and began training in Tae Kwon Do at the age of ten and trained seriously for a few years before moving on to other styles.
After many years of freestyling with his Denver homies at parties and in storage rooms, he moved to Florida for a new direction in life and to be with his Father in 1998 and united with the most amazing D.J. he had ever been in the presence of, D.J. Immortal. They both shared an in depth passion for music and inevitably created the beginnings of the group Seventh Direction along with Immortal’s long time friends, Colossus, Mordechai , Lady A, Pilot Rai, The Architect and new found songstress, Urban Rose. Also they produced tracks with Xavier Hawk, H.D. Goodman and many more. Together this band of musical enthusiasts performed at many venues all over Florida: North, South, East, and West, collaborating with multiple artists in the likes of D.J. Trails and Speedy Legz from HipHop Elements, Moon and Stone Smith from Nocturnal music and sharing venues with Accomplished Performers like Outcast, Dead Prez, Ice T, Bustahymes, Canibus, M-Eighty, C-Rayz Walz, Jeru da Damaga and more. They also put out hundreds of copies of their projects; “M.T.U”.,Floetry”, “7th Direction”, “Lab Rats”,”Spiders in the Grill” along with random mix tapes. Eventually, conflicting schedules, creative differences and life situations got in the way of the groups progress and they dispersed in different directions. Chopp was transferred to Port St. Lucy/F.T. Pierce because of his job, and subsequently united with Vibe One of “The Immortals” and “Under No Order” and formed a new fresh partnership with D.J. Doc Bliss, Wiser 1, Alon and others. They continued to make astonishing music for years performing all over Florida. Chopp had to move back south to Broward county to be with his toddler and began reconnecting with some of his previous musical comrades. That’s around the time when he decided to colab with Immortal and Pilot Rai again along with old friend and newly Full Sail University graduated producer/engineer, “The Architect.” Together they produced a Master Peace titled “The 7D -Songs in a Language Once Spoken” featuring all kinds of features and musicians from local talented friends and family.
Chopp Devize and The Architect started to fuse in the lab on a more frequent basis and produced a slew of songs of a whole new caliber. A combination of warrior like Rhymes attacking the system or whatever or whomever is doing wrong, and a diversely articulated conglomeration of rap styles blended with a band of tight beat makers and top notch production Their next album is sure to make some major waves in the music industry. Currently, with Architect as producer and manager, and a solid team of creative individuals, Chopp has united with A&R, M.C., Producer M-Eighty (of Almighty/Wu Tang,) and has done songs with Canibus, Killa Priest, Spice 1, Rock,(Heltah Skeltah), Planet Asia, DoodleBug,(Digable Planets),C-Rayz Walz, DZK, M-Eighty, The J-Hexx Project, Malicous Damage, Skarlit Rose, De Apostle and others!
Chopp Devize is also part of a team of independent film producers called the “Underlab Studios.”(www.underlabstudios.com) They have worked together to produce several short films winning three local contests and are currently finishing up their avant-guard, action packed, philosophical, adventure, feature length film created by and starring Chopp Devize and friends. Directed and co-written by J Vanazza, produced by Chopp Devize, J Vanazza, Dawn Dubriel and Pilot Rai and others. Chopp’s passion for creating new works of expression and tightly knit family of inspired talent, have been motivating factors in building some much appreciated momentum for the Hip-Hop culture and music in general. Chopp has recently gained some long awaited exposure by being chosen to grace the 2009 compilation “The Academy” among the ranks of Hip-Hop's elite and new trail blazing recording artists. With the anticipated releases of Chopp’s catalog of new music, including the "Angles of Attack" mix tape hosted by Toni Touch, the future release of “The Immortal’s” project and his first and highly anticipated solo album, “Hip-Hop Renaissance” Chopp is definitely making an undeniable impact in the music world and has his sights set to an infinite horizon. Be prepared to hear a lot from Chopp Devize and this camp of dedicated artists!