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**Instrumental Relics** is a compilation album by American producer Clams Casino, known for his atmospheric and ethereal production style that helped define the cloud rap genre. The album was officially released in the United States on October 28, 2022, and in the United Kingdom on the same date. The record was released under Clams Casino's own label imprint in partnership with Columbia Records. Instrumental Relics brings together a selection of Clams Casino’s most iconic instrumentals from earlier mixtapes and collaborations, some of which were previously unreleased on streaming platforms. These tracks originally accompanied artists such as A$AP Rocky, Lil B, and Mac Miller, and have become influential in shaping the sound of 2010s hip hop and alternative beat music. The album did not achieve significant chart success and did not appear on the top 100 charts in either the UK or the US, though it was well-received by critics and fans of Clams Casino's earlier work for its nostalgic and immersive production. Instrumental Relics was primarily produced and recorded by Clams Casino himself, whose real name is Michael Volpe. Most of the original recordings took place in his home studio in New Jersey, staying true to his DIY approach that helped cultivate his unique sound. The compilation serves as a reflective collection of his early contributions to modern hip hop and electronic music.