Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Clams Casino // Rainforest EP




























Blame it on Capgras Syndrome, but I'm pretty sure I went to High School with a Mike Volpe, and that Clams Casino (also Mike Volpe) may either be that very Volpe, or possibly a simulacrum of aforementioned Volpe. Upon further investigation, I realized that both Mike and Volpe are common names in my former neck of the woods. Nevertheless, this Mike Volpe has incontestable talent, and can surely paint a soundscape.

His latest oeuvre, the Rainforest EP, out yesterday on Tri-Angle Records, shies away from neatly categorized forms of hip-hop while retaining some of his signature style: an in-and-out-of-consciousness, washed-up-on-shore, near-death reverie, with the familiar serenades of washed-out voices on a lonely forgotten island. 

Via Bookmat: "Clams Casino might just be the hottest producer on the planet right now. For some time his electrifying beats have been lighting up mixtapes for Lil B, Soulja Boy and other unique personalities in the new rap underground, but recently he's stepped out of the shadows to become acclaimed in his own right, releasing his own instant-classic Instrumentals mixtape, and now proffering a timely EP on Tri Angle, his debut release proper . . .Rainforest is an isolationist hip-hop epic that accords perfectly with the Tri Angle aesthetic while also affirming and deepening Clams' singular production style; it's a new benchmark in the bedroom hip-hop revolution, the real sh*t, and totally essential."


Jay Z's online mag Life + Times also featured the EP earlier today; check it out here.
While you're at it, go over to MTV Hive for a Q&A.

Clams Casino // Rainforest EP by GammaRay


Also, download his recent mix for FACT here; it'll only disappoint if you hate fun.

Here's some more fresh (?) material uploaded to his SoundCloud yesterday. We personally recommend turning up "I'm God" as loud as your speakers allow:

I'm God by clammyclams

Motivation by clammyclams

Wassup ft. ASAP Rocky by clammyclams

Pick it up today at Tri-Angle Records.
Follow him on Twitter (and the label as well).
Add Clams Casino and Tri-Angle Records on SoundCloud.
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