NLE Choppa and 41 just redefined classical music. In the wildly entertaining new video for “Or What (Orchestra Version),” Choppa trades trap beats for timpani and X-rated lyrics for… well, still X-rated lyrics. Backed by a full chamber orchestra, gospel-style backup singers, and a hilariously overworked conductor, this new rendition of Choppa’s hit single is both a love letter to the arts and a laugh-out-loud romp. Watch it HERE.
Draped in matching ’90s-style black leather outfits, Choppa and 41 channel old-school R&B energy, complete with gyrating choreography and smoldering stares at the camera. Meanwhile, the conductor struggles to keep his composure (and the orchestra on beat) as explicit lyrics clash with classical instrumentation. It’s the type of chaos you can’t look away from.
The original “Or What” has been a runaway success, amassing over 90 million streams and 13 million YouTube views while climbing the Billboard Hot 100 and earning the greatest gains at urban radio. Part of Choppa’s critically acclaimed Slut SZN project, the single solidifies his standing as one of today’s most versatile and boundary-pushing artists.
This year, NLE Choppa has been on an unstoppable streak. He recently celebrated 12 new RIAA-certified Gold and Platinum plaques, bringing his career total to a staggering 24 plaques. Check out event photos from his recent plaque presentation at Warner Records HERE. With over 9 billion global streams to date, the Memphis native continues to tour worldwide, including a buzz-worthy performance at Rolling Loud Thailand and is gearing up for even more music and surprises over the holidays.
Choppa’s resume doesn’t stop at music. He’s also flexed his comedic chops as the co-writer, co-director, and star of NLE Choppa Presents: The Wash, a modern, laugh-out-loud reimagining of the 2001 cult classic by Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre. Featuring cameos from Lil Wayne, Sukihana, Ray Vaughn, and Lou Ratchet, the short film proves Choppa is as dynamic behind the camera as he is in front of it. Whether he’s breaking charts or breaking classical music conventions, NLE Choppa continues to show the world there’s nothing he can’t do. Keep an eye out for more music coming this holiday season—because Choppa isn’t slowing down anytime soon.
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