R.I.P. Apache
Damn. AHH reports he passed away after a protracted illness.
The CEO and co-founder of Flavor Unit Records, Shakim Compere, confirmed it to them and had this to say:
“Without Apache there would have been no Queen Latifah, no Naughty By Nature, no Chill Rob G., no anything” Compere told AllHipHop.com. “Apache was the string that tied all of Flavor Unit together. Without Apache none of this would be.”
Kid Capri also took to Twitter to eulogize his fallen homie.
January 22nd, 2010 at 3:27 pm
How did he pass.
January 22nd, 2010 at 3:28 pm
“a protracted illness”
gotta add that to the post
January 22nd, 2010 at 3:29 pm
I need a Gangsta Bitch.
January 22nd, 2010 at 3:30 pm
On “Success,” how did you get away with talking about Jay?
What do you mean?
“Worst enemies want to be my best friends…” Can you see how people can take that as a diss?
But could you see how Jay couldn’t relate to that in his own life with his own situation? Everything in Jay’s rhyme, I relate to. “Is this what success is all about?/A bunch of bitch niggas running around with big mouths.” I feel that every day. I’m sure he can relate to “Best friends want to be enemies like that’s what’s in.” We can both relate to one another’s verses. It’s about success.
Then you say, “I walk into the lion’s den and take everybody’s chips.” It sounds like you’re saying the worst enemy who wants to be your best friend is Jay-Z. And “walking into the lion’s den and taking everybody’s chips” is you signing a lucrative deal with Def Jam.Yeah, that’s how a lot of people looked at it.
So was that line about him?
Of course, of course. But that’s what’s big about him. We don’t get into the studio and just start rapping about fantasy shit. We talk about shit that’s real. It’s not like a blow to nobody; it’s real. I don’t think he would have expected me to say anything less
January 22nd, 2010 at 3:30 pm
*Does situps on Desk*
January 22nd, 2010 at 3:30 pm
cOLD Says:
January 22nd, 2010 at 3:25 pm
I think leaks are a marketing tactic
^ probably so, but how does it help sales.
^its a desperation move by the artist/label nowadays
^ still tho, what’s the point if it doesn’t help sales.
^
I guess it helps keep the artist relevant and in hopes that fans like the leaks enough to buy the album when it drops
January 22nd, 2010 at 3:31 pm
I guess it helps keep the artist relevant and in hopes that fans like the leaks enough to buy the album when it drops
^ makes sense kinda.
January 22nd, 2010 at 3:32 pm
a protracted illness
^ translation: niggas strap up.
January 22nd, 2010 at 3:33 pm
At your show in New York City last December, Busta Rhymes came onstage and said you’re the best ever. Are you the best ever?
Busta’s my nigga. It’s very humbling. I had to stop my head from swelling up after he said that to me. But it’s a great feeling to have anyone acknowledge, especially someone as great as Busta.
So, do you think you’re the best?
[Laughs] Um, [long pause] I don’t know. I don’t know nothing about that word. At times, I do. Yeah, definitely there are some times I do, but I don’t like that word. If I complete an amazing record, I’m like, “I got this. Niggas can’t fuck with me.” That’s the attitude you have because, at that moment, you know niggas can’t fuck with you. There are some great motherfuckers out there, so I’m going to watch what I say. There are some amazing niggas out there.
Do you think there is a best?
Right now in rap, nah.
Lil Wayne and Jay-Z continually say they’re the best. But you’ve rarely, if ever, said it in a song. Why?
I said, “Niggas is this and that. I’m just the best.” But Pun told me to say that. He was like, “You got to say that. Fuck that.” It was on Fat Joe’s record, “John Blaze.” Me and Pun were in the studio having a ball, and I’m writing my rhyme, and Pun leans over and says, “Just say, ‘Niggas is this and that. I’m just the best.’ Just say that.” He was not letting me go without saying that. I’m sure I’ve said it another time.
January 22nd, 2010 at 3:33 pm
a protracted illness
^ translation: niggas strap up.
^
Word
January 22nd, 2010 at 3:33 pm
Remembers the days of not knowing anything about the album besides radio singles until the actual album came out
January 22nd, 2010 at 3:33 pm
*bypass elevator, takes stairs to 7th fl*
January 22nd, 2010 at 3:34 pm
Remembers the days of not knowing anything about the album besides radio singles until the actual album came out
^ word… be lucky if you knew the features or producers.
January 22nd, 2010 at 3:34 pm
probably so, but how does it help sales.
^^^
I think it leads to sales down the line if enough people build a buzz. Apart from CDs, there are concerts and other merchandise that could lead to a sale
January 22nd, 2010 at 3:37 pm
I think it leads to sales down the line if enough people build a buzz. Apart from CDs, there are concerts and other merchandise that could lead to a sale
^ if this is the logic, I can dig it… But it might make better sense to leak the unofficial album, then have the official joint with about 3 new songs. Wait…
January 22nd, 2010 at 3:37 pm
a protracted illness
^ translation: niggas strap up.
^ further translation: He might’ve been a fan of brown eyed love
January 22nd, 2010 at 3:38 pm
Lil Wayne’s engineer KY spoke to NewLilWayne and told them that Wayne has twenty songs down for the next installment of Tha Carter series. I’d imagine he’s going to keep on going (before he goes to prison, of course) as Carter 4 doesn’t even have a release date in sight. Speaking of which, Rebirth drops next week. lol
^
If something leaks while wayne is in prison and dudes start creating more buzz than somebody from the Weezy camp deserves to lose their job. I still think once Wayne gets out of jail, tells the world he converted to islam, and changes his name to Muhameezy, then that will be the C4 Wayne I wanna hear.
January 22nd, 2010 at 3:38 pm
Only people who rely on album sales alone suffer if there is a leak
January 22nd, 2010 at 3:39 pm
Lil Wayne’s engineer KY spoke to NewLilWayne and told them that Wayne has twenty songs down for the next installment of Tha Carter series. I’d imagine he’s going to keep on going (before he goes to prison, of course) as Carter 4 doesn’t even have a release date in sight. Speaking of which, Rebirth drops next week. lol
^
If something leaks while wayne is in prison and dudes start creating more buzz than somebody from the Weezy camp deserves to lose their job. I still think once Wayne gets out of jail, tells the world he converted to islam, and changes his name to Muhameezy, then that will be the C4 Wayne I wanna hear.
January 22nd, 2010 at 3:39 pm
R.I.P Apache
January 22nd, 2010 at 3:40 pm
whats up Brooklyn… those were the days huh.
January 22nd, 2010 at 3:40 pm
I don’t trust any man named KY
January 22nd, 2010 at 3:41 pm
can anyone list some good ish that came out within the past 3 months? i just graduated usmc boot camp
January 22nd, 2010 at 3:41 pm
cOLD Says:
January 22nd, 2010 at 3:37 pm
I think it leads to sales down the line if enough people build a buzz. Apart from CDs, there are concerts and other merchandise that could lead to a sale
^ if this is the logic, I can dig it… But it might make better sense to leak the unofficial album, then have the official joint with about 3 new songs. Wait…
^
This…I always thought that but wonder why labels don’t do it
January 22nd, 2010 at 3:43 pm
changes his name to Muhameezy
^
Lmao
January 22nd, 2010 at 3:44 pm
cOLD Says:
January 22nd, 2010 at 3:40 pm
whats up Brooklyn… those were the days huh.
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Yeah no doubt. Enjoy life young nahggers. I damn sure have lol
January 22nd, 2010 at 3:48 pm
^ word… be lucky if you knew the features or producers.
>> If I was an artist I will never fall for the leak bullshit. In general anticipationbuilds more buzz than tit bits giving all types of clues..
Thats the equivalent of waiting your turn to bang a broad right after watching her gang-raped by a bunch of random retards.
January 22nd, 2010 at 3:49 pm
The only Apache I know is a Helicopter…fa real
January 22nd, 2010 at 3:50 pm
Troyvul Says:
January 22nd, 2010 at 3:49 pm
The only Apache I know is a Helicopter…fa real
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January 22nd, 2010 at 3:52 pm
Jay Electronica – A Prayer for Michael Vick and T.I.
^ this got slept on in the midst.
January 22nd, 2010 at 3:52 pm
Gravity Says:
January 22nd, 2010 at 3:48 pm
^ word… be lucky if you knew the features or producers.
>> If I was an artist I will never fall for the leak bullshit. In general anticipationbuilds more buzz than tit bits giving all types of clues..
^
Yeah when you already have a buzz that’s cool…
January 22nd, 2010 at 3:56 pm
Amp where is that interview from?
January 22nd, 2010 at 4:08 pm
201 RIP APACHE … NJ WARRIOR … BIG UP FLAVOR UNIT … JERZ STAND UP
January 22nd, 2010 at 6:30 pm
RIP Apache,Definetly one of my fav songs of the 90′s”Gangsta Bitch” Link : http://youtu.be/qVA8kQzNhl4 I remember the Cassette single had a “i wanna gangsta bitch” sticker w/ it,haha! RESPECT!
-DJ DELZ
January 23rd, 2010 at 12:21 am
wow. rip apache. that came out of nowhere.
January 23rd, 2010 at 12:22 am
I still think once Wayne gets out of jail, tells the world he converted to islam, and changes his name to Muhameezy, then that will be the C4 Wayne I wanna hear.
^ ^ lmao @ muhameezy. it would be something to see wayne release a paper trail-type album though. he definitely should have gotten the exact same lawyers TI had.