OG Ron C
Ultra-slow, syrupy Houston hip-hop that warps time and space. Deeply atmospheric remixes for late nights, long drives, and heavy-lidded contemplation.
Ultra-slow, syrupy Houston hip-hop that warps time and space. Deeply atmospheric remixes for late nights, long drives, and heavy-lidded contemplation.
Listening to OG Ron C is like watching the world through a thick layer of honey. As a pioneer of the 'Chopped Not Slopped' style, he takes existing tracks and drags them down to a glacial pace, stretching out every bass hit and vocal line until they become haunting, ethereal versions of themselves. The sound is heavy, submerged, and deeply psychedelic, turning even the most upbeat pop or R&B hits into somber, nocturnal meditations.
What sets him apart is the technical precision of his 'chops.' Unlike less skilled imitators, Ron C uses rhythmic scratching and vocal repetitions to create a hypnotic, stuttering effect that feels intentional and musical rather than glitchy. He specializes in the 'F-Action' series, where he applies this syrupy treatment to R&B, creating a vibe that is simultaneously romantic, eerie, and profoundly relaxing.
Start with 'Live Love Purple' or any of his 'F-Action' mixtapes. These projects showcase his ability to transform familiar melodies into something unrecognizable and immersive. It is the definitive soundtrack for anyone looking to slow down their heart rate and disappear into a hazy, purple-tinted sonic landscape.
Ronald Rummell Coleman (born August 19, 1973), better known by his stage name OG Ron C, is an American DJ, radio personality, Grammy nominated record producer, and entertainment and management company executive, who is currently signed to OVO Sound and is also an on-air DJ for KQBT 93.7 The Beat. He is the owner of the Houston-based urban music online radio station ChopNotSlop Radio, former DJ of Southern rappers Chamillionaire and Slim Thug. Along with Michael 5000 Watts, he co-founded Swishahouse Records and helped jump-start the careers of Slim Thug, Chamillionaire, Paul Wall and Mike Jones. The leader and founder of The Chopstars, he was the first Houston DJ to receive his own day (September 4) when he got a proclamation from Mayor Sylvester Turner. He is most known for his F-Action (Fuck Action) Series Mixtape which features R&B songs Chopped and Screwed and to date has over 4,200 mixtapes and albums, both at regular speed and chopped and screwed speed. He has sold over 22,000,000 mixtapes and albums to date. He also is the founder of Chopnotslop Radio, a 24-hour "Screwed" Radio station dedicated to DJ Screw.
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