Apex Hadez reaches new heights with bouncy new single ‘Breesh’ 

BROCKTON, MA – On the surface it may seem that Apex Hadez is an amazing rapper known for his use of universal beats and witty lyrics, but a glimpse into his life will show you how many levels there really are the created the build-up to his music rebirth. 

The Brockton-rooted artist (an urban city south of Boston that served as the origin of Rocky Marciano, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, and Thomas Edison’s first display of electrical equipment), often talks about being an onion with many different layers to his personality and artistic endeavors. And those layers are revealed through his music. Take his latest single “Breesh,” for instance. It’s an up-tempo bounce that feels classic and nostalgic, with an impressive feature from East Coast artist YT Olé. The smooth, high-class production offers a bouncy flow that makes you want to bop your head, with a fusion of new-era sounds laid against traditional 808s. It’s a side of Apex that fans have seen in the past, though with slightly different vibes as he showcases some of the nuances of the layers that lie deep inside him. 

“There are so many layers to me,” he said. “I can keep it very business or very street, based on the situation. I have the same face, but I’m wearing so many different hats. I bring a lot of different angles. Even with this single you get more than one angle. I’m talking about getting money and grinding, but that could be on the street side or the corporate side. It’s a celebration of getting that money and I’m working both angles. If you’re going through it, you understand.” 

Apex – which stands for All Profits EXpected – is the first member of his Haitian family to be born in America. Growing up in Massachusettes, he was inspired by early hip-hop artists such as Mobb Deep, Nas, Jadakiss, Andre 3000 and more. He knew music was something he wanted to pursue, so he made a makeshift studio in his closet. Fueled by a determination to cultivate his own lane in hip-hop, he began crafting a signature style that he has honed and perfected over the years.  

While life forced music to take a bit of a backseat as he got older, artists like Drake and Nipsey Hussle pushed him to circle back and refocus on his passion. Today, Apex writes through the emotions of losing his father and his childhood friend and fellow producer Statch, as well as battling the dark moments in his life. This year he’s made it his mission to share as much of his life with his fans as possible, and is releasing a new track every Monday at 12 p.m. ET.  

“It’s basically like you’re getting a 52-song album this year,” he said. “I take everything I learn from the street life and bring it to the corporate side, and vice versa. I’m trying to build and get to the top of the peak. Every time someone says my name it’s a reminder of that quality and authenticity and energy that I bring to the game.” 

Apex said listeners can follow his weekly new music releases by following the hashtag #GoodMoneyMondays.

To listen to his music, or to follow him on social media, please visit the following links: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eeA-Y7UtSk
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/apexhadez
IG: https://www.instagram.com/apexhadez/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ApexHadez/?fref=ts
Twitter: https://twitter.com/apexhadez 

Authenticity and raw reality take center stage on new music from Lor Smoke 

BALTIMORE, MD – Lor Smoke is a rapper who prides himself on his versatility. He can make any type of music, and his catalog of songs shows that. Take his latest single “Magic City / First Day In The A” for example. It’s a song that not only shows what kind of rapper he is, but also his ability to ride any beat and create grooves that people from all walks of life can enjoy. 

Inspired by his first visit to Atlanta, the song literally gives listeners a breakdown of his first day in the city. From the time he wakes up to the time he drops back into bed after a long day, he explains everything he did on that first day in Atlanta. The accompanying music video was also shot in Atlanta on the first day he was there, with the idea of capturing everything raw and real and in-the-moment. 

“That’s what you get from me as an artist,” Lor Smoke said. “I’m not making up stories or fabricating anything. I’m just giving you my life. I’m writing stuff as I’m doing it. That’s just the type of rapper I am. I’m a reality rapper. Everything you get – from my persona to my lyrics – is just realness.” 

Lor Smoke said he’s always been into music, though he didn’t start taking it seriously as a professional recording artist until 2018. He was building up a nice career for himself until in 2019 he was shot because of street violence and he ended up taking a year off. But he came back to music in 2020 and is using his music today to inspire people while also sharing stories from the streets.  

“I’m giving you the struggle and telling you what my life is like,” he said. “Every hood in the world is the same – you see the same things and go through the same trials and tribulations. People from those places will be able to relate. But on top of that I have versatility. My catalog will show you I make a lot of different types of music. I can do reality rap, gangsta rap, Trap, Reggaeton … any type of beat you put in front of me, I’m gonna kill it.” 

That authenticity and realness is what Lor Smoke said he hopes people will recognize about his music, no matter who they are or where they come from. He wants people to know that what he’s saying is true and real-life. There’s no faking with him, which he said is powerful in today’s entertainment industry that’s often built around fake and fabricated ideas. 

Lor Smoke said he plans to follow up “Magic City” with a new single called “300 Addys,” which should drop before the end of the summer.

To listen to Lor Smoke’s music, or to follow him on social media, please visit the following links: 

https://youtu.be/R–YFDTCwrI 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CPyjRGaHfQd/?utm_medium=copy_link

Lil Dodge gets raw and real with relatable new track ‘Substance’ 

LONG ISLAND, NY – Michael Dodge has always battled a lot of emotional distress and anxiety. Known among friends and within the music industry as Lil Dodge, this hedge-fund-manager by day is a bona-fide recording artist by night whose unique brand of music has been making waves around the world in recent months. Audiences of his music can hear the pain and desperation as he sings and raps across tracks that range from Rock and Hip-hop to Soul and R&B, with tinges of Pop and electronic thrown in. It’s as if listeners are getting an inside peek at his scarred soul, and anyone who has gone through some kind of trial or tribulation will be able to immediately relate with his music. 

His latest single, “Substance,” is a perfect example. It’s a song that’s hard to label, and almost is its own sub-genre of Rock, Rap and Soul. It’s a song that perfectly captures the emotional distress from which Lil Dodge creates his art. Opening with a soundbite from an emergency situation trying to save someone’s life, the song slowly and smoothly makes its way into a swaying groove that perfectly features Lil Dodge’s gravelly tenor vocals. Pain and desperation are forefront in both his lyrics and his vocal performance, and immediately audiences are brought into a world of deep emotions. 

“I’m a guy who is constantly stuck in my head,” Lil Dodge said. “I’m always arguing with myself and beating myself up for bad decisions I make, even though I know I shouldn’t. So this is a song about over-thinking, which I think a lot of people can relate to. I’m not the kind of artist who’s talking about popping bottles and f*ing girls and making money. I’m being real with you. No one can relate to that other stuff because no one really lives that way. A lot of people can relate to emotional distress, though.” 

Lil Dodge said fans of Juice Wrld and Little Skies will likely enjoy his music, as those two notorious artists are creating similar “emotional distress” songs in the midst of today’s over-saturated commercial songs. Like them, Lil Dodge said he wants his music to be known for being raw and honest and relatable. He knows that’s what will attract the most listeners, but more than that he knows that the escape he finds through music is something with which many other people around find, as well.  

“It’s my release,” he said. “I can go in the booth and turn the lights off and just figure things out. Sometimes I can do it in one take, but more often there’s a lot of space in between the lines for me to gather myself and follow-up with some genuine, authentic lyrics.” 

Lil Dodge said he has about 30 songs ready to be released with features from various well-known artists. He also plans to drop a five-track EP in July called “I’m Alright.” “Substance” is currently available across all streaming platforms.

To listen to Lil Dodge’s music, or to follow him on social media, please visit the following links: 

https://open.spotify.com/track/2cnjm2oUMaUzV2Eoy7d9Im?si=w4pL3f6zS1qivky480tB_g&dl_branch=1

https://www.instagram.com/lil.dodge/