ArtistInfo

Økapi

IT
Electronic
A.k.a. Filippo Paolini Okapi & Aldo Kapi's Orchestra

Italian sound and web designer based in Roma, Italia. Member of 'Dogon' , 'Metaxu' and 'K-Mundi' groups. Bio: Økapi is Filippo Paolini, an Italian turntablist and sample cutup artist. Filippo has recorded several solo albums, as well as recording in the duo Metaxu and with the trio Dogon. He has performed live for national Italian State radio broadcasts (RAI) with renowned avant-turntablist, Christian Marclay and collaborates with numerous international artists such as Mike Cooper, Peter Brotzmann, Mike Patton, Geoff Leigh, Matt Gustafson, Zu, Damo Suzuki, Andy EX, Kawabata Makoto, Metamkine… ØKapi’s album releases illustrate his unique and edgy use of turntables and computer beyond the hip-hop school of chopped up music, creating music that veers from orchestral to lounge with quirky experimental electronics that maintain a delicate and spacious sound throughout. Filippo Paolini (Økapi): Via Ettore Giovenale 57 00175 - Rome - Italy mail: info@slap-press.com

Genres

• Electronic
• Jazz
• Folk
• World
• Rock

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