Then every time people would come in to the studio, he would always play the record.'. So one day, I didn't come, and when I showed up the next day he played 'Karate Chop'. I never really liked it, but once I moved to Atlanta I just started going to the studio with Future like everyday. He explained: 'I actually made that beat before I moved to Atlanta. Metro Boomin stated in an interview with XXL magazine how the record came about. Future premiered the song on January 25, 2013, and it was sent to urban radio on January 29, 2013. The original version of the track appeared on DJ Spinz and DJ Pretty Boy Tank's mixtape We Are Radio 6. It was produced by Metro Boomin and originally featured a verse from Free Band Gang member Casino. 'Karate Chop' was originally written by Future and Lil Wayne. It debuted at #100 on the Billboard Hot 100 and since then has peaked at #82. The remix was released as the lead single of the album on February 19, 2013. However, the remix features fellow American rapper Lil Wayne. The song was produced by Metro Boomin and originally had a feature from rapper Casino. ' Karate Chop' is a song by American rapper Future from his second studio album Honest.