CGRadio Sessions 107 - APX1

CGRadio Sessions 107 – APX1

We have a very special CGRadio Sessions for you this week! Our guest this week is one of the pillars of the West Coast jungle/ drum & bass community. He has been in the scene for over two decades and is well known for absolutely murking the dance floor. His label/ clothing company/ crew Ghetto Life events host the infamous I Love L.A. parties (and the cookie drops… IYKYK). He is one of the most booked artists in Los Angeles and this week, you all get to see why. Prepare for what’s coming in this brand new, exclusive mix from APX1.

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Bio

APX1, A Los Angeles Born & Raised Dj/Producer who has been involved with the L.A. Underground Scene for over 23 years now. Primarily known for his own unique rough sound & west coast influenced Hip Hop style of Drum n Bass. In 1997 APX1 started his own artist management company Revolution which was the leading West Coast Drum & Bass Roster. His oster included talents of R.A.W., CURIOUS, HIVE, LION, MC QUESTION MARK, and MC DAPPA D.

APX1 has performed at some of Southern Californias record-breaking massive, including Monster Massive, Together As One, Rewind, Guerilla Warfare, and The Cypress Hill Smokeout, and every underground venue for jungle that Los Angeles has to offer. In 1999 Apx 1 co-founded Herbn’ Music along with partner Dj Curious which featured ragga-influenced jungle music. Which became an imprint for Los Angeles ragga drum n bass. During this year Apx1, alongside R.A.W. and Curious, toured the entire country. Well over 30 States were toured during just this one year.

In 2001 Apx1 took all of his reggae/ hip hop knowledge and put it to work on his own drum n bass label, Ghetto Life Recordings along with Ghetto Life Clothing. 1st release was groundbreaking for the hip hop/jungle scene. Along with fellow producer SUBFLO, a masterpiece was born. Blending the rough gangsta-filled lyrics of West Coast Connection with a monstrous amen laced track that took the U.S. by storm. Some of Ghetto Life Recordings DJ’s and producers include CRS?, SLYTEN, STEEL, JAHWY & IRAY.

During his career, Apx1 has released a catalog of mixtapes and mixed CDs that continues to grow. 2006 was a groundbreaking year for Ghetto Life and Tonz of Drumz. During this year both Curious and Apx1 packed full of merchandise embarked on a tour. HERBN’ IN DA GHETTO TOUR included states on both coasts of the United States. The tour also included a date in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Apx1 along with partner Curious have become a pair of the top promoters with Tonz of Drumz in Los Angeles. With a Saturday Night Monthly called “DETOUR”., and Sunday Day Party Monthly called “I LOVE L.A.” which has over 40 local artists booked at every event! We have catered to some of the Best of the Best when it comes to local all-stars as well as superstars.

APX1 has become one of the most booked artists in Los Angeles. He has been of the resident DJs at the world-famous House of Blues on Sunset in Hollywood. APX1 has made an impact in the Hip Hop Community and has Opened for Jay-Z, Cypress Hill, The Game, Ice Cube, Wu-Tang Clan, Mos Def & Talib Kweli, Nipsey Hussel, Lil Wayne, Soja, Bell Biv Devoe, Young Jeezy, Bone Thugs N Harmony, The Roots, YG, Problem, Psycho Realm,T-Pain, RiffF Raff, Juicy J and too many more to mention! From the Jungles of Africa to the Concrete Jungles of America Apx1 has made his mark as a leading driving force in this independent hustle called MUSIC.