So, the story goes something like this... a record label A&R (from Ubiquity Records) stumbled upon some dusty reel to reel tapes at a garage sale, somewhere in the US. The tapes were marked 'C. Hopkins'. On those tapes were numerous instrumental tracks (which are excellent). The A&R tries for months to track down the elusive C. Hopkins, to no avail, and thus the stories of this mysterious musical genious start to appear... "he is a 70 year old handyman who found some musical instruments and recording equipment and created this music without any training at all" is my current favourite.
As far as marketing schemes go, it seems to be working a treat. You can find numerous internet sites dedicated to the quest for truth on Clutchy's real identity (Money Mark? DJ Shadow? Cut Chemist?) and critics are lapping up the "Walking Backwards" album. Go here to read some review snippets. Here's a track for you... whoever he really is, he makes good music.
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