Rodrigo Vellutini
Afterclapp // Shaka // Oxaka
Rodrigo Vellutini is a producer from São Paulo, Brazil.
After learning the craft of music production from Carlos Pagotto, he founded together with him and Gustavo Caram the Shaka project, focused on regrooving and glitching famous hits from brazil and the 70's funk soul scene.
With Shaka he has played across many venues, from Tribaltech, Coala Festival and Universo Paralello Festival to famous nightclubs in Brazil such as Lions Nightclub, Clash Club and many others. Sharing the stage with artists such as Criolo, Marcelo D2, Black Alien, Bexiga 70 and Tom Zé.
Later, from his travels and influênces from different cultures, and Gustavo's knowledge of brazilian rhythms was born a new musical project called Oxaka, with a more meditative and tribal vibe.
In search of what made him start his journey into music production, he founded his new solo project, Afterclapp, that had it’s debut party in Barcelona in September. Juicy Hip-Hop beats are on the menu here, and the albums "Inner City" and "Desert Blues" have been acknowledged by great musicians such as Justin Johnson, Spinforth (Scour Records) and The Funk Hunters.
He also ventures into soundtrack design and has won and has recently been awarded "Best Soundtrack" by MIMPI Surf Film Festival on his musical selection for the movie "Um Filme de Surfe" by director Bruno Zanin. And has recently produced the soundtrack for Layback Beer's new ad.
Gustavo Caram
Shaka // Oxaka
Gustavo is a producer from São Paulo, Brasil
He grew up in a family connected with brazilian music, developing an important and special musical background. Started on music production absorbing knowledge from his friends, Ceah Pagotto and Rodrigo Vellutini.
With Shaka he has played across many venues, from Tribaltech, Coala Festival and Universo Paralello Festival to famous nightclubs in Brazil such as Lions Nightclub, Clash Club and many others. Sharing the stage with artists such as Criolo, Marcelo D2, Black Alien, Bexiga 70 and Tom Zé.
Later, with Rodrigo who has a huge musical knowledge from all around the world, founded a project called Oxaka, looking for new musical influences.