Apollo Liberace is definitely an artist to watch. With his eccentric style, one would not look at him as a typical rapper. When he flows, he has the cadence to stand with some of the most prolific hip-hop conscious and freestyle artists in this era. With the social media commercialization and clout chasing being the influence of rap today, Apollo challenges that stigma through his music. As a multifaceted artist, Apollo can deliver music for the culture and for the progressive thinkers. Overall, Apollo would refer to his music as an experience.
“I would describe my music as mood music, it’s something for every mood you’re in. I start most of my projects out with rap and then it transcends into my more musical elements” he tells Remixd Mag.
Apollo Liberace just released his self-titled album, Apollo Liberace, and this 12-track offering is packed with hard-hitting songs that highlight Apollo’s journey within the music industry from being signed to a group, leaving the group, and finding his way. Apollo also expresses the perpetuation of violence and hate heard in rap music.
In songs such as, “Love For Rap”, and “Love From You”, listeners get insight of who Apollo is as an artist. He wants to stay true to his process and passion of creating music without the stress of music politics. Listeners even get a feel of his more fun side in songs such as “Meow” featuring Salma Slims.
“Without music I don’t know how I would cope with life in general. I get inspired by life events, the happiest moments to the worst moments. The highs and lows inspire me the most.”
Apollo looks forward to showcasing his unique ability to merge melodic sounds with social commentary rap lyrics focusing on themes of drugs and violence in the black community, the perpetuation of gun violence and systemic racism, systems of greed and the pressing need to break from a model built on idolizing material possessions.
Get to know more about Apollo’s story and read his interview with Remixd Mag below.
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What city are you from/ Where are you based now?
I was raised in a military family so I’ve lived all over actually. I went to elementary for 2 years in Japan and spent 2 years in Korea during high school. I’ve spent most of my years in San Antonio, Texas so I would say I’m from there though.
What is your artist name? What is your real name? How did you get your artist name?
Apollo Liberace… I’d rather not say my government name haha… Apollo for the Greek God of music and also I’m always somewhere outer space so there’s the tie into the Apollo space missions from Nasa… and the Liberace comes from my kind of in your face style and my love for fashion and flashiness.
How would you describe your sound to readers who may not be familiar with you?
It’s an experience … I would describe my music as mood music, it’s something for every mood you’re in. I start most of my projects out with rap and then it transcends into my more musical elements.
What’s one reason you are passionate about music and what inspires you?
I’ve always been passionate about music. My sister started singing before me and made me want to get into it. I wrote and recorded my first song at 10 and I’m still here. Without music I don’t know how I would cope with life in general. I get inspired by life events, the happiest moments to the worst moments. The highs and lows inspire me the most. Traveling abroad is also something that inspires me.
Who are some of your main musical influences?
Probably lil Wayne and Kanye West to keep it short.
Tell us the name of the project you are currently promoting? What inspired this project?
It’s self titled, Apollo Liberace. It’s my first project since going solo with my previous group Minus Gravity after our deal with Capitol Records. So going lost my life long friendships and life after the record deal inspired me to put this together and I believe it’s the best work I’ve been a part of.
Date that this project dropped or is set to drop?
February 27th on my birthday actually
What is this project about in your own words?
Evolving and making sure when I say something in my music it has some kind of message. I tried to have a message with almost every song but sometimes you just have to have fun..
What’s next for you? Are you working on any upcoming projects we should be on the lookout for? Include some dates if you have them.
I’m almost finished with my next project but for now I’m just excited this one has just released and all the positive reviews I’ve been getting from people saying it’s my best work, that keeps me going.
What message do you hope fans take away from your music and from this project?
Well I think that’s up to the people. I just hope they enjoy the music.
Where can we follow you on social media? Include links.
Instagram: @minusgravity
Twitter: Apollo Liberace
YouTube: Apollo Liberace
Spotify: Apollo Liberace
ApolloLiberace.com
