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Like the Ark of the Covenant, the latest feature from Grow Up duo Apex contains things that man simply wasn’t meant to know – be warned: nothing can prepare those who click “play” for what lies inside. All right, all right; you probably don’t have to worry about Get Ready melting your face off but, still, listeners may be surprised by the lyrical freshness Aris and Pre-Sense deliver over beatsmith Ulliversal‘s unsettling mix of reversed strings (I think) and boom-bap percussion. Though both rise to the occasion with bars brimming with braggadocio and aggressive trash-talk, Pre-Sence takes home the award for most audacious (and possibly blasphemous) boasts, lacing his closing verse with some hard-hitting Biblical rhetoric: “This city is my altar, break bread with the squad / Eucharistic, this is just food for thought… Apex rap the New Age Testament, open your Bible.” Craving more? You’re in luck – the Northeastern hopefuls’ latest full-length, Struggle City, dropped in December ‘09 and is available now from record stores and online retailers.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on March 15, 2010
Listen to More: Apex , Alternative Written by richard
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Richard, you said (above) that I didn't have to worry about my face melting off but you didn't say anything about a knot in my neck from nodding my head up and down for three plus minutes. You owe me an insurance co-pay to the chiropractor.
This - for me - was more enjoyable than our first Apex feature last year and I gave that a 4... 
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2010 |
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I like this rhythm and the flow of it, just so smooth. The hook of "you not ready" they didnt need to repeat it that many times maybe only 2-3 times. Dope song though for sure.
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2010 |
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def feeling it
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2010 |
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The production on this is crazy. Apex was good, but I feel like the beat was the highlight of this song.
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2010 |
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Damn, this shit is HOT!!!!!
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2010 |
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Who the @*#$! is Apex!?!? This is the best thing I've heard in, well the last few hours, but still the production on this alone is nearly classic, and their rhymin' is tight and I dunno everythin' just fitz, I'm gonna find this straight away.. gotta see if these dudes do anymore great music like this
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2010 |
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Very much surprised, never heard of this guy before but I'll be looking out now for sho'.
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2010 |
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First off, huge props to Richard for the Raiders of the Lost Ark reference on the intro. You're the man.
Second, like many others, this is my introduction to Apex, and holy ish are they dope. Original vision, original beat, original lyrics - this is everything I could ask for. We need more Apex on the site, let's make it happen Z.
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2010 |
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the piano intro had me intrigued, waiting for the beat. when it hit i was blown away, it wasnt anything radical but it was just so solid. apex did incredibly well on this one, his lyrics and rhymes were on point. if the hook was a little better i wouldve given this classic but banger is nothing to frown at
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2010 |
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Solid beat and mix it with the usual slick lyricism one has come to expect from the underground acts.
But "Grow Up" >> "Get Ready" |
| Posted on Mar 12, 2010 |
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Damn this is fresh,
I got a question is this the same apex that produced I get money by 50 cent. |
| Posted on Mar 12, 2010 |
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2010 |
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Thanks to everyone for the love and support! Appreciate every comment, positive or negative, take it into consideration and try to apply it in a positive manner towards future projects. If you're interested in hearing more check out...www.apex.bandcamp.com
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2010 |
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My Dudes!! Always fresh, get to know APEX yall
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2010 |
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good to hear from these guys again.. first heard them a year ago with a track called "One More Time" which was equally enjoyable. hope to hear more.
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| Posted on Mar 13, 2010 |
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BANGER! I wasn't READY for this. These dudes go in, and If Richard can't describe a beat you know It's a REAL original sound. **Plan B Pick of the Day**
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| Posted on Mar 13, 2010 |
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GREATNESS! PITTSBURGH IS PROUD!! SHOUT OUT ARIS!!!
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| Posted on Mar 14, 2010 |
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Well I've never heard of Apex before (that's probably my fault) but this was a nice introduction. The beat gave it a perfect "concrete jungle" atmosphere, And the that verse for the New Testament was pretty slick (if not sinful), good stuff!
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| Posted on Mar 14, 2010 |
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| Posted on Mar 14, 2010 |
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I copped these dudes album "struggle City" and the whole thing is a banger. The beats knockin and they always deliver lyrically! Check out they other track "dreams"!...
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| Posted on Mar 15, 2010 |
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Apex.. Producer of 50's I get money??
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| Posted on Mar 16, 2010 |
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I've never heard of Apex except from this record but jesus, this is almost like the firm but a duo. Very intelligent rappers, plus they picked a sick ass track to spit on. Great job boys, you did great. You served ears.
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| Posted on Mar 16, 2010 |
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Never afraid to post twice. Great.
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| Posted on Mar 16, 2010 |
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How can i download this track?!
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| Posted on Mar 22, 2010 |
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Yo JBLAZ3!!! You can get this joint on iTunes here---> http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/struggle-city/id343212572
and go to www.apex.bandcamp.com and you can download our first album FREE along with our new track HOME. Thanks for the love bro!!! |
| Posted on Mar 23, 2010 |
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Oh this is righteous... cool, calm, steady. I like the word play and the flow - nasty, good.
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| Posted on Mar 23, 2010 |
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Check our interview @ http://www.refinedhype.com/hyped/entry/my-city-apex/ Thanks Yall!!
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