Chopped and Screwed

Chopped and Screwed is a distinctive style of hip-hop that emerged from Houston, Texas in the early 1990s, pioneered by DJ Screw. Characterized by its slowed-down tempos and skipping beats, it creates a hypnotic, syrupy soundscape that transforms original tracks into something entirely new. This genre often incorporates techniques like "chopping," where tracks are cut and repeated, adding a mesmerizing, dream-like quality that's become a staple of Southern hip-hop culture.