Robert Earl Davis
Hip-hop artist and DJ, known for 'Chopped and Screwed'
Born
1971
54 years ago
Died
November 16th, 2000
24 years ago — 29 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An influential hip-hop artist, contributed to the development of a unique remixing style called 'Chopped and Screwed.' This technique involved slowing down music and adding skips and repetition to create a distinct sound. Founded the Swisha House record label, which promoted this style in the late 1990s. Collaborated with various artists, impacting the hip-hop and rap genre, particularly in Houston, Texas. Often credited with pioneering a subgenre that shaped the Southern hip-hop scene.
Developed the 'Chopped and Screwed' remixing technique
Founded Swisha House record label
Released the album 'Chopped and Screwed: The Sound of Houston'
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