Paper Tiger (hip hop producer)

Paper Tiger

A DJ works with a soundboard before a large Doomtree logo, a crudely drawn crown that has been crossed out

Paper Tiger performing at Highline Ballroom in New York City in 2015
Background information
Birth name John Samels
Born Los Angeles, California, United States
Origin Minneapolis, MN, United States Brooklyn, NY, United States
Genres Alternative hip hop
Occupation(s) Producer, DJ
Instruments Sampler, synthesizer
Years active 2001–present
Labels Doomtree
Associated acts Dessa, Cecil Otter, P.O.S, Sims, Mike Mictlan, Lazerbeak
Website papertigerdtr.bandcamp.com

John Samels, better known by his stage name Paper Tiger, is an underground hip hop producer and DJ from Minneapolis, Minnesota.[1] He is a founding member of the indie hip hop collective Doomtree.[2]

History

Paper Tiger released the 7-inch vinyl single, Cloquet, in December 2009.[3]

His first solo album, Made Like Us, was released in July 2010.[4] It features vocal contributions from Dessa of Doomtree and Maggie Morrison of Digitata.[5] Chris Riemenschneider of Star Tribune described the album as "a moody, sometimes dark but also surprisingly elegant and cinematic collection, recalling DJ Shadow's best stuff."[6]

He released Summer EP in August 2012.[7] Prefix premiered the track "Gold Pass"[8] and 89.3 The Current premiered a video for the track "The Fortunate Wayfarer."[9]

John Samels works as a Designer / Art Director in Brooklyn NY (www.desk-2.com)

Discography

Albums

EPs

Singles

Mixtapes

Doomtree

Productions

Remixes

References

  1. Boyles, Jen (December 3, 2009). "Doomtree's Paper Tiger: The Interview (and free 80s mix!)". City Pages.
  2. Gage, Jeff (July 21, 2010). "Doomtree's Paper Tiger steps out with Made Like Us". City Pages.
  3. Swensson, Andrea (October 1, 2009). "Doomtree's Paper Tiger announces new release". City Pages.
  4. Keller, Josh (July 23, 2010). "Paper Tiger: Made Like Us Review". Reviler.
  5. Toeben, Joseph (September 4, 2010). "Paper Tiger - Made Like Us". Sputnikmusic.
  6. Riemenschneider, Chris (July 22, 2010). "Portrait of a beatmaker". Star Tribune.
  7. Moody, Tarik (July 18, 2012). "Doomtree's Paper Tiger Set To Release New EP Called Summer, Listen To New Track". Radio Milwaukee.
  8. Padula, David (July 17, 2012). "Paper Tiger: "Gold Pass" (Prefix Premiere)". Prefix.
  9. Swensson, Andrea (August 14, 2012). "Premiere: New Paper Tiger video, 'The Fortunate Wayfarer'". 89.3 The Current.

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