Chopz-N-Legit, Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas based Self- Proclaimed “ Hip-Pop” duo consist of Elijah (Chopz) Small and Anthony (Legit) Lampkin, known respectively as Chopz-N-Legit working with Platinum producer Ty Macklin who calls the Duo’s music “Unique”. Chopz, born and raised in Queens, New York, musical influences started early at home. With Uncle Harold Small, songwriter and keyboardist for “Millie Jackson” for over 20 years, and Malachi Small (uncle) and Shawn Curtiss (cousin) who formed the Duo Build & Destroy in the early 90’s. Who were signed by Queens, New York native “Kid N Play” and managed by “Steve Stoute.” Chopz moved to the Dallas/Fort Worth Texas in his teenage years, where he met Fort Worth native Legit Hustla. Legit Hustla brings that southern style/sound to the duo which was influenced by Houston, Texas artists such as Fat Pat, Trae, and DJ Skrew.
Chopz-N-Legit originally starting rapping and performing with two other local artists and formed the group “SMG’Z.” After the two record deals, Rap a lot and Kemo Records, didn’t go through for the group, Chopz-N-Legit formed a duo in 2006. Artists such as Bone Thugs & Harmony, Lenny Kravitz, and Jay-Z are some of the few who influenced this talented duo. When Chopz-N-Legit went to the studio they created hits such as “Rap Star” Ft. MassPike Miles and “Ms. Cum Back”. This exclusive duo is currently forming a new sound and movement in the Hip-Hop and Pop culture with their Self-Proclaimed style “Hip-Pop”. Songs like “Compete” and “Rude” will put this trend setter in motion. Now working on Mix-tape Luxury Lifestyle with Cat Daddy, local DJ and Radio personality of K104 FM, will soon to be released this fall. Artist Chopz-N-Legit expects their music to bring that “creativity” and “fun” back into the music industry.