Illegal Art is a record label pushing the limits of sample-based music since 1998. We are comprised of artists such as Girl Talk, Junk Culture, Touch People, Okapi, People Like Us, The Bran Flakes, Steinksi, and more.
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Okapi 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 Patton, Mike Cooper, Peter Brotzmann, Matt Gustafson, Zu, Damo Suzuki, Andy EX, Kawabata Makoto, Metamkine...
Okapi'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.
Okapi'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.