Darwin Turner (born ), better known by his stage name Choppa, is an American rapper and singer. He is best known for his single Choppa Style, which became the unofficial anthem of the New Orleans Saints.
History
His first album Choppa Style was released in 2001 by independent label Take Fo' Records. The eponymous single became a local New Orleans hit.
In 2003, his second album, Straight from the N.O., was released by Master P's No Limit Records. It rose to number 54 on the US Billboard 200.
In 2004, he joined Roy Jones Jr.'s group Body Head Bangerz. Jones's record label Body Head Entertainment released Choppa's third album Da Real Choppa in 2005 and his fourth Comin' Back Home in 2006.
In 2013, Choppa released his first mixtape, "Choppa Style". It was his first solo project in seven years.
Personal life In September 2024, Choppa and his fiancée were involved in a serious car accident that sent both of them to the hospital.
Discography
Studio albums + List of studio albums, with selected chart positions and certifications Title Album details Peak chart positions US US R&BChoppa StyleReleased: January 28, 2001 Label: Take Fo' Format: CD, MD, LP — 99Straight from the N.O.Released: March 4, 2003 Label: The New No Limit, Take Fo', Universal Format: CD, MD, LP 54 15Da Real ChoppaReleased: September 13, 2005 Label: Street Balla, Body Head Format: CD, MD, LP — —
Collaboration albums + List of collaboration albums, with selected chart positions Title Album details Peak chart positionsUSUS R&BBody Head Bangerz: Volume One(with Body Head Bangerz) Released: August 3, 2004 Label: Body Head, Universal Formats: CD, MD, LP — 38It Is What It Is(with Hot Boy Ronald) Released: 2007 Label: True Champ Format: CD, MD, LP — —
Mixtapes + Choppa's mixtapes and details Title Mixtape detailsChoppa Style Released: September 26, 2013 Label: I Represent
Singles
As lead artist + List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions AlbumUSUSR&B"Choppa Style"2002 — —Choppa Style"Choppa Style"(featuring Master P)2003 94 49Straight from the N.O."Woaa"2007 — —"I Feel Dat Black & Gold"2012 — —"Goin Hard"(featuring Level & Hollywood Bay Bay)2013 — —"She Got It"(featuring August Alsina)2014 — —"She Bad" — —"Body"(featuring Detroit) — —"Drop It Low"(featuring Joint Inc)2015 — —
References
External links Artist Profile at Yahoo! Music Choppa on Myspace