Artist Spotlight: Cashmere Cat
If you follow Dillon Francis, A-Trak, or Diplo on Twitter, chances are you have probably come across the name ' Cashmere Cat,' and if you aren't following them you seriously need to reevaluate your life because their tweets are top-notch and you are missing out. Although he is fairly new to the scene, Magnus August Høidberg, AKA Cashmere Cat, has created a huge buzz surrounding his music, attracting many
popular artists such as the above mentioned, as well as high demand vocalists
such as Lana Del Rey. Everyone wants a
piece of CC and one listen to his music makes it obvious why.
The 25 year old producer was born in Halden, a student
city in Norway known for its cool concerts and relaxed nightlife scene. Here, CC began producing in 2007 under a few
different names and a few different projects.
He performed live under the the name Cashmere Cat for the first time on
March 10th, 2012 in Norway, and has quickly exploded onto the scene
with a unique sound that simply cannot be ignored.
Citing artists such as T-Pain, Lil Wayne, and Kanye West
as his inspiration, Cashmere Cat blends smooth hip hop and R&B with
beautiful, complex, and even chilling melodies and soundscapes. He seamlessly
combines dubstep, classical, jazz, and hip hop to create lush, rich tracks
unlike anything you’ve ever heard, and he deserves some credit for originality.
Although most of his songs are paced at a rather slow tempo, he utilizes interesting
sounds and rare samples to add elements to keep his audience excited and on the
dance floor. Keep an eye on this young Norwegian, because he simply will not be
ignored.
Songs to check out:
