Saturday, 1 March 2014

dead prez and Divine RBG interveiws

In February 2014, dead prez rocked the Jazz Cafe in London as part of their European Tour promoting their newest album 'Information Age'. Before and after the show, Apex Zero interviewed Stic. Man and M1 and their RBG family/People's army comrade, Grammy nominated artist Divine RBG for 'I AM HIPHOP' Magazine. These deeply insightful, focused and talented brothers answer questions and speak on the links between Hip Hop, revolution and 'the struggle', on politics, Obama, the development of their music and style, global solidarity and the power that culture and history have for indigenous people.

To see the video of the recorded interviews hit the links below and head to iamhiphopmagazine.com 


http://www.iamhiphopmagazine.com/video-hip-hop-interview-dead-prez-m1deadprez-sticrbg/


http://www.iamhiphopmagazine.com/video-hip-hop-interview-divine-rbg-divineofthedey/




Saturday, 14 December 2013

RPL Launch Party

The 'Reality Provoking Liberation' launch night was INCREDIBLE. Iron Braydz and Caxton Press destroyed it, and so did Apex, OMeza and the live band. It was a deep night of education, entertainment, energy and Hip Hop. Neo-Hardcore Hip Hop in full effect. Big up to everyone involved - especially Hoochinoo for putting the night on - they're great promotors, a pleasure to work with - and everyone who came out to support. ONE LOVE! 

The night was captured perfectly by Chiba Visuals - you can watch the highlights below



More videos of the event coming soon from Chiba Visuals

BLESS

Tuesday, 5 November 2013

Absolute Zero

THIS IS FOR THE NEO-HARDCORE! Incredible new video by Global Faction for Apex Zero's new single 'Absolute Zero'. Check it out - share, post and all that good shit if your feeling it - if you like mosh pits you'll like this!


Apex Zero's debut solo album 'Reality Provoking Liberation' is OUT NOW - listen to and buy it here -

https://firstandlast.bandcamp.com/album/reality-provoking-liberation 

Thanks for the support

Saturday, 19 October 2013

Reality Provoking Liberation (out 28th October) - Reviews





     Michael Joyce

"After listening to Reality Provoking Liberation it is clear that Apex Zero is one of the most impressive rising artists in UK hip hop; this debut offering which is a solid piece of work from the first track to the last track will satisfy the taste of hip hop fans who like hard beats and rhymes from an emcee with something to say, giving the audience thought provoking rhymes which is refreshing to hear"

http://www.aaamusic.co.uk/2013/10/18/apex-zero-reality-provoking-liberation/


 Andrew Kay 

"In an age where everything is dumbed down, including music, it’s a rare thing: an artist willing to speak out about the oppression of ordinary people, but in such an articulate and honest way...Apex Zero goes a long way to reminding people what music can do and what power it can have to inspire people to change their way of thinking and their outlook on life"

http://www.blacksheepmag.com/reviews/album-reviews/item/3996-reality-provoking-liberation








"Apex Zero’s style is lyrically dense but not un-fathomable and it’s likely some of the knowledge he kicks may push some people to learn about things schools don’t teach. He has a full on lyrical machine gun approach via his rapid unrelenting flow...Apex brings us plenty of food for thought and production that’s full of atmospheric strings and tuff beats. Indeed his album is a 12 course meal. 12 tracks of nourishing revolution! Don’t sleep on it."


http://www.wordplaymagazine.com/2013/10/uncategorized/apex-zero-reality-provoking-liberation/



      



4/5    Mike Scheumeister


The beats are banging throughout...The dark instrumentals coupled with Apex Zero's fierce flow and intelligent subject matter set this album apart from many of the other hip-hop albums being released today...he has a confrontational style and clever politically-charged wordplay. While I may not agree with everything he says on the album, it's definitely nice to hear an emcee who refuses to cower to the powers that be and spit with a passion about the topics that he believes to be true.

http://rap-essence.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/apex-zero-reality-provoking-liberation.html





    Taytula Burke 

"Apex Zero is definitely a gifted emcee and I think given the unstable times we are living in, this for some, could be a soundtrack to revolution"

http://sampleface.co.uk/reviews/review-apex-zero-reality-provoking-liberation/ 



   




 Subika Anwar

"It’s an education for the masses — any one who is fight ing a social struggle...Turn ing up with out synthesisers or electronic inspired vocals, a raw in-depth vocalist that combines a unique graphic novel element, comes as a relief for us old-schoolers...A true underground artist."

http://www.iamhiphopmagazine.com/apex-zero-follows-mixtape-solo-album-reality-provoking-liberation-album-review/ 



    

Andy Fletcher - britishhiphop.com


"It is substance and quality...whether or not you agree with his revolutionary model, which separates the social commentary on this album from contrived works...far too provocative for a casual listen" 

http://www.britishhiphop.co.uk/reviews/album_reviews/apex_zero_-_reality_provoking_liberation_lp_indie.html 


Launch Party Date Change - 7th December

Due to unavoidable and unforeseen circumstances the launch party for REALITY PROVOKING LIBERATION has had to be pushed back to 7th December 2013. Everything else is the same - same ill line up of APEX ZERO, CAXTON PRESS and IRON BRAYDZ, same venue - Vibe Bar (Brick Lane).


Apologies for the changes - but its gonna be a BIG night still - all real Hip Hop heads lock the new date in your calendar.


Monday, 30 September 2013

'Reality Provoking Liberation' Launch Event

Lock this date in your diary! November 2nd at Vibe Bar (Brick Lane) with Hoochinoo Live.


We're gonna be performing tracks off the new APEX ZERO album 'REALITY PROVOKING LIBERATION' with a live band. Big performances on the night from CAXTON PRESS and IRON BRAYDZ. Come down for real Hip Hop all night. Follow this link to the Launch Night Facebook Page.