In the last few years we’ve seen a number of hip-hop beat makers and producers make a name for themselves outside of the famous artists they work with-Flying Lotus, Knxwledge, SBTRKT, and KAYTRANADA to just name a few-and electronica/beat music seems to only be gaining more credibility as an independent and dynamic genre.Ĭlams Casino, actual name Michael Volpe, is just one of many hot producers venturing into putting out his own solo record. But on your own record, however, you have to strike a balance incorporating intriguing features, while not overshadowing one’s own production chops. Typically your role as a producer is one of background-serving as a springboard for a rapper or singer. Putting out a solo record as a hip-hop beat maker is tricky business.
