John Samels, better known by his stage name Paper Tiger, is a hip hop producer and DJ from Minneapolis, Minnesota, who is currently based in Brooklyn, New York.

[2] Paper Tiger released the 7-inch vinyl single, Cloquet, in December 2009.

[4] It features vocal contributions from Dessa of Doomtree and Maggie Morrison of Digitata.

[5] Chris Riemenschneider of Star Tribune described the album as "a moody, sometimes dark but also surprisingly elegant and cinematic collection, recalling DJ Shadow's best stuff.

Besides producing, Samels also works as a Designer / Art Director in Brooklyn, New York.