“Nán Fiero, BigDaddyChop, and Mon$rock are a dynamic trio hailing from diverse backgrounds but united by their love for hip-hop. Collaborating under the banner of Coldtwelvers and Chop City Records, these artists bring a unique blend of rap, old-school hip-hop, and alternative vibes to the table.

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“Not the Same,” released on November 01, 2023, is a standout single from the collaborative album by Nán Fiero, BigDaddyChop, and Mon$rock. With lyrics in both English and Español, this track is a testament to the group’s versatility and multicultural influences.

Rooted in the traditions of old-school hip-hop while exploring experimental sounds, “Not the Same” takes listeners on a journey through introspective verses and laid-back beats. The mood shifts seamlessly between epic and chill, reflecting the diverse range of emotions encapsulated in the song.

As the artists trade verses, each bringing their unique style to the table, “Not the Same” becomes a celebration of unity and artistic collaboration. From Nán Fiero’s introspective lyricism to BigDaddyChop’s smooth delivery and Mon$rock’s experimental flair, every element of the track contributes to its captivating allure.”

-Alexander Davis

“An active member of Sacramento’s burgeoning ‘Flip A Beat Club’ production community, which cultivates crate diggers both online and with monthly in person gigs, Monsrock’s talents lay in the jagged edge drums that cut clean through spacey notes, eerie wails and off kilter samples.

His recent project “Some Slight” showcases his signature boom-bap sensibilities. “Love in Me” gets the party hype with hypnotic synth notes and Dilla-esque atmospherics before flipping mid-track to soothing R&B vocals buried deep in the mix, crying for release.

He also cooks up digital treats for MC’s. On the early 2022 project “Nomad,” Monsrock and PAINI team up to take on all wack MC/Producer collabos.”

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“Sitting in the shadow of California’s hip-hop hotbeds like Los Angeles and Oakland, Sacramento isn’t an area known for its beats scene. But that’s slowly changing thanks in part to local mainstay Mon$rock. He not only co-manages the beat-centric label Coldtwelvers, but also co-hosts Flip A Beat Club (with Dibia$e), a monthly open session where beat makers can create, network and share their music with each other. FABC has helped lay the foundation for what’s becoming a flourishing local production scene in the Sacramento area. “We’re organizing the efforts of beat makers in the community and it’s really becoming something special,” Mon$rock says. In addition to being a pivotal linchpin in the local scene, Mon$rock is also a prolific producer in his own right who specializes in mixing hard-hitting drums with nostalgic boom-bap flair, using samples from old records that your mom probably partied to. Case in point: Nomad, Mon$rock’s collaboration with Sacramento rapper Paini, and Versions, a three part beat tape featuring production from Mon$rock, Bap Notes and Dirty Mumbles.”

-Endless Crate

The best beats are visceral. Feeling trumps technical ability: Do the loops hit your soul? Do the drums smack you senseless? In the case of The Spot, the latest from Mon$rock, the answer is yes: between the deft chops, concussive percussion, and powerful, genre-spanning samples the Woodland, California producer lands a definitive gut punch. The project kicks off with a slow and somber R&B bump (“Seeds”), followed by “Life is Luv,” which splits the difference between plaintive soul and jangling stomp. Like the rest of the beats, both tracks are unadorned, seemingly born of unfiltered emotion and intuitive rhythm—technically sound, but never rigid. As the album progresses, the arrangements grow lusher and more spacious with time, Mon$rock locking into a deep, steady groove. “Dedication” is ominous astral funk with hues of the blues: beat music that sounds tailored for the late Pimp C, for candy-painted Cadillacs that glide like hovercrafts beneath streetlights. “Fresh Fade” rides in an adjacent lane, the resonant bass and ethereal synths combining to create an alien strain of Bay Area Mobb music. Closer “Piece Out” is a showcase and a summation of intent, where swinging drums and warm, soulful loops move you in every sense.”

-Max Bell