Clams Casino (musician)

Clams Casino
Birth nameMichael Thomas Volpe[1]
Also known asClammy Clams
Born (1987-05-12) May 12, 1987 (age 37)
Nutley, New Jersey, U.S.
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Years active2008–present
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Websiteclammyclams.com

Michael Thomas Volpe (born May 12, 1987), known professionally as Clams Casino, is an American record producer and songwriter from Nutley, New Jersey.[2][3] Volpe is known for his work in production for several cloud rap artists in the early 2010s. He signed with Columbia Records to release his debut studio album, 32 Levels (2016), which narrowly entered the Billboard 200. He has produced songs for artists including Lil Peep,[4] ASAP Rocky,[5] Lil B,[6] Vince Staples,[7] Joji,[8] the Weeknd,[9] and Mac Miller,[10] and has remixed songs for Big K.R.I.T.,[11] Washed Out,[12] and Lana Del Rey.[13]

  1. ^ "ALL NIGHT". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  2. ^ Kuperinsky, Amy (January 8, 2012). "Making a scene: A new generation of New Jersey hip-hop asserts itself". New Jersey On-Line.
  3. ^ Dombalon, Ryan (March 31, 2011). "Rising: Clams Casino". Pitchfork Media.
  4. ^ Lil Peep (May 13, 2018). Lil Peep - 4 GOLD CHAINS feat. Clams Casino (Official Video). Retrieved July 8, 2024 – via YouTube.
  5. ^ Lester, Paul (November 17, 2011). "New band of the day – No 1,151: Clams Casino". The Guardian.
  6. ^ Montes, Patrick (May 16, 2013). "Producer Clams Casino on His "Weird" Relationship with Our 4Knots After Party Headliner Lil B". Village Voice. Archived from the original on February 2, 2014. Retrieved January 23, 2014.
  7. ^ "Vince Staples Hops on Clams Casino's "All Nite"". Highsnobiety. June 10, 2016. Retrieved January 8, 2017.[permanent dead link]
  8. ^ "Joji teams with Clams Casino for new single "CAN'T GET OVER YOU"". The FADER. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
  9. ^ "The Weeknd: Echoes of Silence". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  10. ^ Roos, Brandon E. (November 27, 2011). "Clams Casino Talks Making Strong Connections With Mac Miller And A$AP Rocky". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on October 31, 2014. Retrieved February 13, 2014.
  11. ^ Martin, Andrew (December 20, 2011). "Listen: Big K.R.I.T. "Moon & Stars (Clams Casino Remix)"". Complex.
  12. ^ Thiessen, Brock (November 9, 2011). "Washed Out – "Amor Fati" (Clams Casino remix)". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on December 13, 2014. Retrieved February 13, 2014.
  13. ^ Adams, Gregory (January 17, 2012). "Lana Del Rey – "Born to Die" (Clams Casino remix)". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on December 13, 2014. Retrieved February 13, 2014.