February 9, 2024 - Remixd Magazine

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Apache Grosse merges melodies through storytelling with short film “Life After Her”

Emerging artist and director Apache Grosse (@apachegrosse) has had quite the creative journey. Growing up, his creative aspirations emerged within him. However, His musical expedition formally began in 2014. Along the Journey, Apache has traveled to Asia and Europe in which each environment has inspired him to purse the music industry head on. This leads us to his latest film Life After Her’.

“Throughout my childhood, I dreamt of stories. I would often find myself daydreaming of worlds, people, and events that weren’t present in my life. It wasn’t until I first started singing that I was able to connect to the emotions I had so often felt in my dreams,” he said. His childhood resilience have lead him to finding his voice. “As a child, there were so many things I was afraid of, not being enough, not finding my place in this world, things I believe most of us fear. But every time I played music those fears fell aside. Music was my first love, and cinema was my mistress lol. Now having traveled a third of my life I have come to truly appreciate my companionship. I’ve learned to value the alone time in front of my keyboard, and I am blessed to know that this is what I want to do with my life,” he added.

Apache’s artistry is an alternative spin on R&B. He has an ear for multiple genres.He has studied many composers which has inspired his own personal sound score. Some of the artists in his rotation include Nicole Brittle, The Weeknd, Travis Scott, and Drake and tons more.

Apache Grosse Is the voice and visionary behind the short film “Life After Her”

Moreover, Apache has proved his dedication to his craft through his latest release. Apache’s vision for the film “Life After Her” came about just six years ago. “This is the first time in my life that I’ve attempted to produce a short film. I have a past of creating music videos for a lot of my work but nothing on this scale. I think the biggest thing this project speaks to is my commitment and dedication. This project took me 6 years to create”, he said.His vision for the film was able to reach the lives of many. Additionally, he has gained the support of many who have side don’t he films creation who have helped him created it including director Daniel Mayungba.

“The only reason I was able to accomplish it was because I believed in it so strongly that it inspired over 60 people to create it with me. I owe a lot to those people and I am proud to have had the opportunity to spend these years with them creating a world of sound and Cinema,” he said. You can watch the “Life After Her” Short Film down below.

Furthermore, Apache’s latest work is a true testament to his creative journey spanning a now decade. He was able to fulfill one of many of his dreams through staying true to the vision. Nonetheless, he is looking to inspire the lives of many more. “That the world is filled with possibility. No dream is too large, but more importantly, the journey is too valuable to skip. A lot of people want results, Grammys, a million listeners, money. Trust me I want the same thing. But if you focus on these things you will miss out on the 100 people who love what you created. You miss out on the laughter, and on the fun that comes from creating,” he said. “I hope that when people watch my film and listen to my album they hear my story and know that it was the greatest gift to myself to create”, he added.

Stay connected with Apache Grosse

Moreover, you can keep up with Apache Grosse and his creative journey as a director and musician using the links down below. His new film “Life after Her” is now available via YouTube.

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New Music Friday: The best new songs that dropped this week

RemixdMag’s best new songs this week directly address individuals who always have something negative to say. From ¥$‘s “Talking / Once Again (feat. North West)” to Yung Miami‘s “50/50,” our list shows the haters that their words won’t break your spirit.

Read our selection below:

¥$, Ye, Ty Dolla $ign – “Talking / Once Again (feat. North West)”

After teasing the single at his Vultures Rave in December of 2023, Ye, a.k.a Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign, have officially released their North West-assisted single “Talking / Once Again” under the alias ¥$. Sampling a chant from former cheerleaders at Wilkes-Barre Area High School, “Talking / Once Again” is an eerie trap offering that finds North West delivering confident lyrics about “taking over the year for another year.” Additionally, North tells the opps to never underestimate her. She croons, “Don’t tryna test me/It’s gonna get messy.”

Once Ty Dolla $ign hops on the record, he speaks about what he fears for his daughter, hoping she won’t go through similarly bad situations. To prevent the patterns, Ty strives to be the best person he can be daily. “That’s why I gotta break the curses that were set for me/This is hard work working, this ain’t destiny,” he sings. “My motivation is just looking at my family tree/I’m tryna make sure I contribute for the legacy.” ¥$ also dropped a visual to their single “Vultures (Havoc Version) (feat. Bump J and Lil Durk)” this week. Both songs can be found on ¥$’s highly anticipated album, Vultures.

Latto – “Sunday Service”

Latto shows others that she’s definitely not the one to play with in her slick trap offering “Sunday Service.” Delivering brutal rhymes about being unapologetically herself, Latto addresses egoistical men and envious females who attempt to bring her down. In under three minutes, the Atlanta femcee showcases that she’s got hands for anyone who wants smoke.

Similarly, the rapper seemingly wonders why others settle for less or believe they are superior. Some might take the lyrics “Think I’m the shit? Bitch, I know it, ho/Jesus walked on water, I got ice boilin’ though (Aha)” as a jab at Ice Spice too, given that Spice’s “Think U The S**t (Fart)” was a diss toward the 777 rhymester. “Sunday Service” is a highlight off Latto’s upcoming LP, L3.

Yung Miami – “50/50 “

Yung Miami‘s speaker-knocking trap cut “50/50” finds the City Girl declaring that she doesn’t need to go half on anything with someone else because she’s got it covered. As the beat goes off, Yung Miami addresses the ones who downplay her success, saying they can catch her outside. She spits, “Silly h*es hating, please address me as a boss boo/Bad b***h/Ms. turn his head when I walk through/H*e you delirious.”

Deeper into “50/50,” Yung Miami also calls out the people who are pocket-watching her, suggesting they mind the business that pays them. Lyrics like “B***h don’t check for me unless that check you got clearing/What/Ima mogul n***a/Speaking on a rich b***h” center on the song’s theme. In ’50/50 Freestyle,” Yung Miami drops assertive lyrics about her charm and success as well.

Fivio Foreign – Pain & Love 2

Fivio Foreign‘s new mixtape is a predecessor to his 2019 project, Pain & Love. Featuring artists like Vory, Popcaan, Meek Mill, Sheff G, Swae Lee, and Lil Tjay, to name a few, Fivio’s fifth studio LP upholds the rapper’s signature take on drill and adaptability to any beat on hand. Lyrically, the Brooklyn MC drops emotive rhymes about his humble beginnings, childhood, fake friends, and more. Pain & Love 2 was first teased in December after Fivio Foreign dropped his 41-featured single, “Get Deady.”

Before releasing Pain & Love 2, Fivio Foreign explained the project’s significance in a trailer. “With this new mixtape, I wanna show my real emotion, but I wanted to show the growth, and I wanted to show the passion,” Fivio says. “So I put it on my knuckles—pain and love—cuz I feel like these are the only two things I’ll ever fight for or I’ll ever fight over.”

Lay Bankz – “Tell Ur Girlfriend”

Lay Bankz wants to publicize her relationship with a paramour in “Tell Ur Girlfriend.” Over the 2000s-esque pop meets Jersey Club cut, Lay Bankz says she’s tired of hiding behind closed doors with the guy she admires. Although she is also dating someone else, the Philadelphia rapper says she’s ready to close the chapter for their soon-to-be love story. Moreover, Lay Bankz admits that this person lives rent-free in her mind.

She only asks for her inamorato to break up with his significant other. Lay Bankz sings in the chorus, “And if you want me, you gotta put the word in (Ah) (Uh-huh)/Go tell your girlfriend, that I’m your girlfriend.”

The song also finds Lay Bankz explaining how they became sneaky links and stating that she’ll wait for him to break up with his girlfriend. But only for a short time. “We were just friends but then came in cupid (Uh-huh) (Cupid)/The tension was buildin’, we had to pursue it (Pursue it),” she delivers.

Lil $o$o – “Enhancements”

Lil $o$o applauds all the girl bosses across the world in her bass-heavy trap offering “Enhancements.” While showcasing her avid storytelling, Lil $o$o raps from the POV of an ambitious woman in the cosmetology field. As the song continues, Lil $o$o raps about servicing her clients. Additionally, Lil $o$o explains why she stands out from others in the industry. She spits, “Come refill your lashes/You need a reattachment/You said that you in a rush/Now watch me do some magic.”

The new song shows people the relentless grind that beauticians go through on a daily basis. Similarly, “Enhancements” expresses how important their work is. “This is for them girls who do hair/And the nail techs,” she raps. “This is for them girls who MUAS and do lashes/This is for them girls clocking in doing waxes/You a bad b***h we just here to enhance it.”

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Toronto rapper JUGGER unleashes cinematic horror with “NIGHTMARE” music video

Toronto-based rapper JUGGER (@juxger) has once again blurred the lines between music and cinematic horror with his latest music video. It’s for the track “NIGHTMARE” from his debut album, PUPPET MASTER. Collaborating with director Marcus Letts, the video draws inspiration from the iconic Wes Craven horror film, Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors. The visual delivers a haunting visual experience that will send shivers down your spine.

However, the video kicks off with an innocent slumber party featuring twin sisters, portrayed by models Kiki and Lola. Set against the backdrop of JUGGER’s track “Chrome,” the opening scene captures the carefree atmosphere as the sisters read magazines and dance on their bed. However, the mood takes a sinister turn when the music abruptly stops, signaling a shift in the narrative.

Watch the video below

One of the twins is mysteriously drawn to the living room, entering a dream-like state as JUGGER’s videos flash across the TV screen. Echoing the eerie atmosphere of Nightmare on Elm Street 3. Moreover, as “NIGHTMARE” serves as the haunting soundtrack to her hallucinations, director Marcus Letts skillfully recreates the iconic scene where Freddy Krueger terrorizes dreams. The video takes a chilling turn as the twin is absorbed into the TV. Leaving only half of her body for her sister to discover on the other side.

Moreover, known for his world-building prowess, JUGGER has taken his storytelling to new heights by collaborating with acclaimed creative Nicolas Neubert. Together, they produced an AI video trailer for “NIGHTMARE,” adding an extra layer of horror to the project. This fabricated thriller was programmed into preview reels shown in Toronto’s movie theaters. Setting the stage for the next chapter of JUGGER’s dark and twisted narrative.

Furthermore, with a keen eye for blending sinister cinema with his own brand of dark lyricism, JUGGER has once again created a nightmare-inducing visual that captivates and terrifies in equal measure. The “NIGHTMARE” music video is a testament to JUGGER’s ability to push creative boundaries. Offering audiences an immersive experience that goes beyond traditional music visuals.

Moreover, as JUGGER continues to carve his own path in the rap scene, fans can expect more innovative projects. His style seamlessly merges his love for horror aesthetics with his unique lyrical style. Moreover, for those brave enough to dive into the depths of JUGGER’s world, “NIGHTMARE” is a haunting journey that leaves a mark on the intersection of music and horror.

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