Hot new interview with “SCHOP”
Here is an unsigned Independent hip hop artist who is on the rise. SCHOP (formally A.I. Da Croweman) was born in Indianapolis, Indiana then moved to Atlanta, Georgia during the summer of 2004. Once in Atlanta, He made a name for himself by rapping around local clubs and performing at city events. Originally He was known as A.I. DA Croweman but in December 2015, he decided to change his name to SCHOP. Fans have noted him for his versatile lyrics, creative delivery, and heart felt flows. In the fall of 2009, SCHOP was in a dramatic car accident while dropping his mother off at the Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International Airport. At approximately 10:30 in the morning, Da Crowelost control of Ford Expedition after his wheel came off on the highway. SCHOP was flipped 6 times and was left with heavy injuries. After having his skull fractured from the impact, SCHOP lost over 2 gallons of blood and was air rushed to Atlanta Medical for emergency surgery. SCHOP received over 40 stitches to the head, 5 fractures in his spine, and severe head trauma leaving him in the I.C.U. for 3 weeks. During the accident, SCHOP recalls having an outer body experience which changed his life. “I saw the other side. That day was the best day of my life. Most people say they’re here for a reason…I believe I’m the reason they’re here.” -SCHOP
Leaving Atlanta Medical, SCHOP got right back to work. In 2010, He collaborated with Sid “Uncle Jamz” Johnson, co-writer of Mariah Carey’s “We Belong Together, on an album with Albany rapper Ole-E entitled “Up My Wager” available in Target and on i-Tunes. When called into the studio SCHOP was originally scheduled to record one track. But his flow was loved so much he ended up featuring a total of 3 tracks on the album.
Later in 2010, SCHOP hit the game full force after bouncing back from his death defying car accident. In the summer of 2010, SCHOP performed at the Georgia Car and Bike Show and the Sweet Auburn Festival. The crowd loved him.
Soon SCHOP had finally recovered enough to start traveling out of state to do shows.
In 2012, A.I. Da Croweman aka SCHOP was invited to perform at the Breakfast Club in Charlotte, North Carolina in collaboration with the Nerve Coalition Dee Jay’s. The show was a success. Once returning back to Atlanta, A.I. released a new tracked entitled “Middle Man” which caught the attention of some major industry professionals. A.I. was contacted by D.J. Technic to host a mixtape that would be featured on DatPiff.com. On May 16, 2012, the “Got That Work” mixtape hosted by A.I. Da Croweman was released on DatPiff.com and featured A.I. with mainstream artists such as Chris Brown, French Montana, Bird Man, Twista, David Banner, Nas, and 2 Chainz just to name a few.
Moving on with his music career, in the summer of 2013 A.I. Da Croweman collaborated with a hip hop artist from Atlanta, Leiffy Luciano at 3MG Studio’s. During the session the two were able to come up with a hot, fresh, up tempo strip club guaranteed to get the party rocking. The track was named “Duhmb Asz Boody”, and was soon making major noise around the Atlanta Strip Club scene. The song then went on to be placed in all digital retail music stores including i-Tunes, Amazon, and Spotify.
In 2013, Da Croweman was contacted by one of Atl’s hottest producers K.E. On Tha Track. The two met at 3MG studio’s and collaborated on the track “All Over Me.”
After a 2 year break, A.I. Da Croweman is back on the music scene and now has an alter ego by the name of SCHOP and is now working on a mixtape and an album. He has recently collaborated with Leiffy Luciano again on a new banger called “Soul Food” (Prod. by Cee-O).
When asked about why he chooses to do music more than anything else in the world SCHOP simply answered, “I love music, I love rapping, freestyling, writing, just being in the studio period. I can do this everyday for the rest of my life.”
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Exposed Vocals: So tell us your story. Where did you grow up? What made you decide to become an artist?
SCHOP: I’m Indiana made but Atlanta raised. I was born in Indianapolis, Indiana (Naptown, Let’s Go Colts) and moved to East Atlanta, GA in 2004 with my mother, brothers and sister. We stayed on Memorial Dr, Decatur Georgia. (Da Cat Yard) My mother was a singer back home and that’s where I got some of my musical inspiration.
Exposed Vocals: How did you come up with that name? What was your inspiration behind it?
SCHOP: Hahaha, Everyone asks how I got the name SCHOP (Shop). It’s a lingo I made up that I got alot of people saying. I use it for plenty of things and actually have a definition for it. Here is what SCHOP means:
SCHOP is a phrase (created by me) used in a conversation to show agreement with a topic, subject, or comment. It is always used to replace cordial words such as “Thanks” and “You’re Welcome”. SCHOP is also used as a greeting meaning “Wussup” or “Hey”. SCHOP can also be used as a (v) verb to represent understanding. Ex. Her “I’ll call you back”. Me “SCHOP”. SCHOPPING (SCHOP) (v) is a verb used when an individual or a group of people support, spend funds, or purchase any goods for or from your company, campaign, business, or any other event directly related to your benefit. Ex. “When I performed at The Vuu 2 I had everybody SCHOPPING. I ran out of CDs.” Ex. 2) I don’t have to tell them I’m bringing shirts for sale, They gone SCHOP anyway.” -SCHOP.
SCHOP: You SCHOPN right now and didn’t even know it.
Exposed Vocals: What do you think about online music sharing? Do you ever give your music away for free? Why?
SCHOP: The world has changed and technology that allows artists, producers, Dj’s and more to share music online is fundamental these days. Everyone in the world is just about on the internet.
You have to give music away free sometimes. It’s a good way to build fans, expand globally, and show fan appreciation and network.
Exposed Vocals: Since everyone was a start-up once, can you give any smaller or local bands or artists looking to get gigs and airplay some tips?
SCHOP: I’ll tell you what Jadakiss told me…”Never lose focus of why you are doing this. Remember your motivation and you will never be a 1 hit wonder.” -Jadakiss
SCHOP: Shout out to Jadakiss
Exposed Vocals: Do you ever make mistakes during performances? How do you handle that?
SCHOP: Naw I’m perfect! Just kidding lol But even my mistakes are part of the plan. You have to roll with the puches, plan your counter move, then go for the knock out.
Exposed Vocals: Do you tour? Anything interesting happen on tour that you think our readers would enjoy hearing about?
SCHOP:
I’m looking for a tour to join right now. I don’t have any funny tour stories to tell yall right now, but check back with me in the future.
Exposed Vocals: Where do you usually gather songwriting inspiration? What is your usual songwriting process?
SCHOP: Everything comes from the higher power, the man upstairs. I just translate the words in my head. I don’t write, I translate. If I do want a new idea for a song or something like that I meditate. Then translate.
Exposed Vocals: Do you have a band website? What online platforms do you use to share your music?
SCHOP: Until my new page is finished being built go to www.reverbnation.com/
Exposed Vocals: What are some really embarrassing songs that we might find on your mp3 player?
SCHOP: Anything your hear on my phone I put it there. But I can’t recall any embarrassing song, Music is music and you have to accept a song for what it is.
Exposed Vocals: If you were given half a million dollars and a year off, what would you do? How would you spend it?
SCHOP: Knowing me, I’ll probably take an early vacation and get back to work. But I would travel the world and sky dive at least once. Probably start a movie production company as well.
Exposed Vocals: Any planned studio upgrades? What are you working with now?
SCHOP: Nope. Right now I record at Faderz Studio in Atl. They got all the equipment. I work with Shawdy Fresh, King Cee-O, Phenom Tha Don, K.E. On The Track, and more.
Exposed Vocals: How do you find ways to promote your music? What works best for you?
SCHOP: Networking and working the net!
Exposed Vocals: If you could perform anywhere and with any artists (Dead or Alive) where and who would it be with? Why?
SCHOP: I’d have to perform at Madison Square Garden. The track would probably be a collab with Me, Tupac, and Michael Jackson. SCHOP!
Exposed Vocals: So, what’s next? Any new upcoming projects that you want to talk about?
SCHOP: Later this fall I plan on releasing my mixtape “Commissary and Postcards”. Yall be on the look out for that. I have some music videos to shoot as well to “Soul Food”, and “Use To Be Me” just to name a few.
Exposed Vocals: If you weren’t making music, what would you be doing?
SCHOP: Probably writing a movie or designing software. Photography has always been cool to me too.
Exposed Vocals: Do you remember buying your first album? Who was it? What was going through your head?
SCHOP: The first album I bought was 50 Cents “Get Rich or Die Trying.” That album had so much emotion in it. I still love that album. “Many Men” had me going crazy.
Exposed Vocals: How do you juggle the rest of your responsibilities while trying to stay ahead in your music life?
SCHOP: It’s rough. I need a manger. Anyone interested hmu! [email protected]
Exposed Vocals: What should fans look forward to in the next year or so?
SCHOP: Alot of SCHOPN! And after that, Some more SCHOPN cuz I ain’t stopn. Once you SCHOP the fun don’t Stop!
Duhmb Asz Boody ft. Leiffy Luciano: https://itunes.apple.com/us/
Check out my new track wit Da Homie Zone 6 Sosa “Trap Shyt” (Prod. By D.Train) hosted by Dj Kenny Mac @IamDJKennyMac @ ImAll_In @Zone6Sosa @Spinrilla https://t.co/gxR6rHj0cj https://t.co/vKzxIlT8qp
Track 29>>>Soul Food ft. @Leiffy Luciano hosted by Dj DesignerKidd @Spinrilla @ImAll_In @Djdesignerkidd @Leiffyluciano Track 29
http://spnr.la/jRxS2Isi
GOT THAT WORK MIXTAPE HOSTED BY A.I. Da Croweman aka SCHOP (From Dj Technic)http://m.datpiff.com/mixtape/
WHO GOT HITS VOL. 11 BET HIP HOP AWARDS EDITION -DUHMB ASZ BOODY TRACK 9http://m.datpiff.com/mixtape/
