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Chopped and screwed

Okay, kiddo, let me explain what chopped and screwed means.

Do you know how sometimes when you listen to music, you want it to be slower or faster? Well, that's kind of what chopped and screwed is all about. This is a type of music remixing started in Houston, Texas, by a DJ called DJ Screw.

You see, what he did was take songs that were already made and slowed them down. He did this by taking parts of the song and repeating them over and over again, and sometimes even pausing or scratching the record. This made the music sound choppy, hence the name "chopped."

But wait, there's more! After he slowed down the music, DJ Screw would also add some other special effects to it, like echoes or distortion. This gave the music a whole new feel, like it was underwater or something, which is where the "screwed" part comes in.

So, overall, chopped and screwed music is usually slow, choppy, and has a lot of special effects that give it a unique sound. Some people really love it and think it's super cool, while others might prefer the original versions of the songs. It's really up to you which one you like best!
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