Mr. Chop

Coz Littler, aka Chop, is the proprietor of UK based APE Studios – one of the finest analogue studios in the world, and a repository for vintage synthesizers, guitars, drums and gear sourced from the world over. He records and releases his own music under the Mr.Chop pseudonym first releasing singles via Jazzman's Stark Reality and his own Ape Records. Chop released his first EP 'Sounds From The Cave' through J&M Records. in 2008. This in turn led to interest from then Stones-Throw Records imprint Now-Again. The Lightworlds EP, released on Now-Again in 2009, has been described a futuristic blend of Vangelis-style, cinematic psychedelic funk, jazz and musique concrete – and is just a hint at where he plans to take his growing faithful. Chop's music and productions have been used by Puma, EA Games, Ford, Sony, EMI, Dos Equis and he has worked on projects for Apple, Mercedes, Bacardi and Hyundai. Recent projects include collaborations with MF DOOM for his Born Like This LP, Reworkings of Pete Rock & CL Smooth's - TROY followed by an all instrumental album For Pete's Sake. Chop has since reworked classic soul and funk versions in his latest offering 'Switched On' Paying homage to the great Funky Moog-lead albums that proliferated in the wake of the synthesizer's invention in the late 60s and early 70s. Chop tackles songs by the likes of Can, The JB's, Issac Hayes, Jimi Hendrix and Jimmy Smith via a still-futuristic blend of heavy drums, funky basslines, fuzzy guitars and cosmic keys. Bringing us up-to date for 2012. Chop is currently in the studio putting finishing touches to a new album planned for 2013 release date through Now-Again Records. This sees a brand new direction for Chop shying away from the sounds of previous releases, moving to a much more refined and stronger musical identity. Currently titled "Mutant" this album is the best and most original work to date Chop has produced. The album features some old faces as well as some fresh ones too, all will be revealed over the coming months. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.