HCM. How did you come by your stage name?
Clay Clutch. I was playing 2k my career since like 2k10 and they never had my last name. So I just wanted something that had alliteration and sounded cool. Clutch was the last name the game actually pronounced. The name stuck.
HCM. When did you discover your love for music and what made you realize you wanted to pursue a career in music?
Clay Clutch. I been making music since 9. Used to record on a flip video camera and I couldn’t pause it. It’s how I learned to rap better I had one chance to get it right or I had to restart the video. That’s why I’m Clutch!
HCM. On your current/upcoming album… How did you come up with the concept for this project?
Clay Clutch. Last project felt like more of some sad vibes cause I was growing. I was on some fuck love vibes. Now I’m here. I ain’t going no where but up. That’s really what this one’s about.
HCM. What are some of your greatest challenges as an artist, and what is your greatest attribute when it comes to your work ethic?
Clay Clutch. Greatest challenge is not comparing myself. I see what everyone is doing. I gotta be in a different league though. That’s why my new song is called Different League.
HCM. Is there anyone you’d like to thank, any shout outs?
Clay Clutch. Shout out to my mom. Shout out VVP. Shout out to the Boston Boys. The New York Gang as well.
For details or booking info contact Clay Clutch via email at Clayyyclutch@gmail.com
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