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Chopps Derby - You don't know what Broccoli is? EP

Oct 25, 2008

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The first release on The Gull's Trunk Records, the You don't know what Broccoli is? EP is a distinctly unholy alliance between Manchester MC Chopps Derby and producer Mofo Snott.

How to describe this? Well, Chopps Derby's vocals are certainly unique. At times it sounds like Mofo Snott has taken a Dictaphone into a Salford pub, left it under Mark E Smith's table, asked him what gets on his tits and just sat back and watch him go. This can only be a good thing. It's certainly not a flow in the traditional sense (more an old man rant), but it works perfectly over Mofo Snott's infectious indie hip hop beats, which have a sense of playfulness akin to Prince Paul. The overall effect is that of a North West Pitman; moody, miserable, wilfully offensive and absolutely hilarious, as well as containing some deceptively banging beats. And you certainly have to say that anyone with the prowess to compare the smell of scampi that you get at the dog track to 'fanny blood' over a 1970s kid's show loop has a bright future. Though possibly not at children's parties.

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Comments

Nov 17, 2008 - 10:45 AM

oliver w j rock wrote:


Hehe...a couple of you guys wouldn't happen to be 'associates' of Mr Derby, perchance? For the record, I think the EP is excellent; really good production and some 'interesting' subject matter. Can't agree with the Pitman hating though, he was ace too.


Nov 17, 2008 - 05:17 AM

DaRickles wrote:


never liked pitman...real gimmicky...and where is he now? interestin to see if this guy will continue to release or whether this was a hit n run job. i thought it was DOPE. great little references throughout the ep to great works of art,tv,comedy...when an artist can reference subtly you know he's on some shit....study up kids! peace


Nov 15, 2008 - 01:09 AM

jimmyjoyce wrote:


oh by the bye, pitman wasn't as subtle, and possible not as many obscure references? i.e. Sam Kinison sample??


Nov 15, 2008 - 01:08 AM

jimmyjoyce wrote:


I've had a look around, there's a wiki page about Chopps Derby but it says nothing about an alter ego... but neither did quasimoto early on?? interestin'...


Nov 11, 2008 - 06:12 AM

Peter Dee wrote:


Some of the visual gags in the video were class. Would be interested to find out if this is for real or what?


Nov 4, 2008 - 11:33 PM

samricketts wrote:


Mildly amusing tune but not quite pitman...50 pence? Get back in the pub yer busturd


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