Italy’s Clap! Clap!, the project of producer, songwriter and live performer Cristiano Crisci, is set to release a new album following his 2014 debut Tayi Bebba. The new record, A Thousand Skies, slated for a February 17th release via Black Acre, depicts the journey of a young girl through the stars. The record combines samples and live instrumentation, and draws from many genres, from Hip Hop and Footwork to UK Bass and House.
A Thousand Skies features collaborations with guests like South African folk singer Bongeziwe Mabandla, John Wizards and HDADD. One of Clap! Clap!’s favourite bands, and ours too, OY, also joined forces with with him on one of the songs, ‘Hope’, on vocals and co-production. The track has been paired with an animated video directed by Simone Brillarelli and Jonathan Calugi. Watch it now.

In support of his upcoming album, Clap! Clap! has announced several live dates in Europe and the US, starting today in Italy and including a show at London’s Moth Club on April 21st.