Hailing from the underbrush of the back woods town: York, Pennsylvania, Apollo's Sun wrote his first rhyme at the age of 13. After releasing two half assed demos by the influential age of 16, Apollo decided to master his craft and carve his own niche in the often cliched world of hip hop.
Armed with an MPC2000xl, a handful of talented musicians, and a cunning live DJ, Apollo has been performing live since the age of 16. Opening for hip hop recording artists: Louis Logic, Listener, The Pharcyde, Method Man, Inspectah Deck, Masta Killa, Hieroglyphics, Blue Scholars, Black Sheep, KRS-ONE, and Mr. Complex, Apollo's live set incorporates live instrumentation and back up vocalists ultimately funking up misled hip hop heads all over Pennsylvania. Apollo has performed with underground hip hop acts such as: Phynite, Artists Over Industry, Unit 13, The Visiting, Name, Actual Facts, Pluto (and The Avengers), Alpha Rhythm, Paradise Movement, Image and Steele, Repeat Offenders, Death Before Dishonor, L.E.S. Crew, Elakwents, 8 BZA G, The Nothing, Bliz, and Dante among others. Apollo has rocked stages ranging in states from New Hampshire to Ohio and south in Maryland. Not a stranger to multiple media outlets, Apollo has been featured numerous times in local newspapers and has made an appearance via a video clip on MTV's very own Direct Effect.
In 2006, Apollo released his first commercially available EP titled, "The Happy Masochist." The album features an eclectic mix of talent in the form of VanArsdale & Platts and has gained critical acclaim from local press. Quoted as being "haunting,'' The Happy Masochist was the foundation for a still unsure future. One year and nearly one hundred shows later, Apollo's Sun recently released his sophomore EP, "Rust." in November, 2007. The album is a sequal of sorts to "THM" and is his most personal effort to date. Heart wrenching stories of life and loss with glimpses of hope create a balanced listening experience for "Rust.".
Apollo's Sun is a breath of fresh air to the cluttered genre known as hip hop, offering an alternative perspective to the usual anthems currently tormenting radio listeners all over the world. His live show is as intense as his recordings and he plans on continuing this trend for 2009 and beyond.
Medicinal Muzik Vol. 1: Mind the Message, featuring your track "Welcome" has officially been released online and is available for free download... check www.emcees4peace.org, on the homepage you will find the flier, album cover, tracklisting and link to download.
Much respect and great thanks for your contribution!
Download Medicinal Muzik Vol. 1: Mind the Message:
you know, i've been listening to you since about late 2006/early 2007, and i still have mad love for your music and i'm really surprised you haven't played in san diego, california yet
It was great hanging out with both of you last night. Hope you had as much fun as we did! I will have to hit you with a link containing some of the BK-One album because there are some banging joints with Ali and Slug on it.
I was hoping I could ask you a favor... I love your music so much and it would be awesome if I could get the lyrics to decree and finding sunshine. I've searched all over the web with no luck! :( Think you could help me out?
