Singer and multi-instrumentalist Cautious Clay started out 2020 on a high with a second single on the official soundtrack for HBO comedy series Insecure. Even with the sudden shutdown, due to COVID-19, his creative momentum didn't stop. Over the summer, optimistic banger "Cheesin" overtook the airwaves and wowed audiences with the super collaboration featuring indie up-and-comers sophie meires, Remi Wolf, Still Woozy, Claud, Melanie Faye, and HXNS. What's next for Cautious Clay? A high-anticipated debut LP "Deadpan Love" out June 25. Watch as Cautious Clay chats about how the album came together and the themes that influences its sound.
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