Apostles (NYC)
Apostles (NYC)
Apostles
Griot and Megawatt have been writing, producing and performing together since 1998. They recently incorporated the band as a way to get more shows and to move away from sampling. Apostles now work very closely with two talented singers and a 5-piece band. After two strong years performing all over NYC and even in Australia, they have mixed their sound, “Grown Folks Hip Hop” with funk and rock to come up with the LP, MAKIN THE PEOPLE MOVE. The lead single, 'SHE ALWAYS CRIES,' is a testament to some of the pitfalls of being busy and having to leave someone special behind. The story of these hard-working musicians comes to life in a sexy, clever and funny Musical Short Story that is a part of their demo package. Just put the CD into your PC or Mac to access the video, a photo gallery, lyrics and more.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
We mostly play live in all five boroughs of NYC as well as Mass. But we have done gigs in PA, NJ, DC, Colorado, Cali and even 5 cities in Australia.
Your musical influences
The Roots, Common, Wu-Tang Clan, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Bob Marley, KRS-One, Richard Pryor, Paul Mooney, Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence, Dave Chapelle, Motown, Funk, Grown Folks Hip Hop.
MAKIN THE PEOPLE MOVE
What equipment do you use?
MPC 2000 (Original)
Triton Professional
Pro Tools LE (Digi 001, I'm and throwback like that)
Reason 3
Anything else?
State of Residence: New York (The Bronx and Manhattan)
Music Genre: Hip Hop & Funk/ Rock
Discography:
The Dead Zone (2002) - Out of Print officially a collector's item.
Apostelyptic (2004)
The Undaglobe(2005)
Grown Folks Hip Hop: The Mixtape (2006)
Apostles Live from NYC (2007) - Capsule Records exclusive!
Makin the People Move(2007)