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Apollo Brown & Philmore Greene Drops “Cost Of Living” Mini-Doc

Detroit’s Apollo Brown & Philmore Greene released their album “Cost of Living” telling Philmore’s story about life on the Westside of Chicago. The pair prepare to head out on tour and wanted to give fans a deeper look at the record.

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Apollo Brown & Philmore Greene Drop “Time Goes” & Announce ‘Cost Of Living’ LP

Never one to rest on laurels, supreme beatmaker and producer Apollo Brown has again set the bar for Hip-Hop production with his new collaboration album with Chicago MC Philmore GreeneCost of Living. The album represents the complete idea of introspection. ‘Cost of Living‘ is relatable, empathetic, grown and needs for nothing. The new album is grounded, personal and mature. Alongside Apollo Brown, Philmore Greene shines like few MCs are capable.

Apollo Brown & Philmore Greene’s ‘Cost Of Living‘ will be released on 11-15-22 via Mello Music Group and features guest appearances from Evidence and Rashid Hadee.    

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Apollo Brown & Che Noir – “As God Intended” (Album Review)

Che Noir is a 26 year old MC from Buffalo, New York that I’ve been keeping up with for the past couple years now. I first caught wind of her through here extensive collaborations with 38 Spesh whether it be Che featured on his projects or Spesh producing a couple of her EPs. But to change things up, she’s enlisting Detroit veteran Apollo Brown for her full-length debut.

The album kicks off with “Anti-Social”, where Che talks about being a star since she was a kid over a boom bap beat with a luxurious piano-lead. The next song “Blood’s Thicker” paints a picture of what it was like for her growing up in Buffalo over a vintage soul sample while the track “Hustle Don’t Give” with Black Thought finds the 2 spitters being money hungry over an upbeat instrumental. The song “Money Orientated” lyrically needs no further explanation over a mystical beat while the track “12 Hours” tells the story of Che killing her man after catching him cheating on her with her friend Lisa over a desponding instrumental.

The song “Hold It Down” with Ty Farris sees the 2 talking about fighting until they die over an orchestral beat while the track “Daddy’s Girl” talks about her father being absent in her life on top of a spacious instrumental. The song “Worth Gold” talks bout being an adolescent over a somber boom bap beat while “The Apple” with Planet Asia finds the 2 making a dedication to black women worldwide over over a peaceful instrumental.

The song “Freedom” tackles racism in the United States over a woozy boom bap beat while the track “Follow the Wisdom” with Skyzoo displays a churchy beat & the way Apollo flips Scarface’s “My Block” on the hook is just incredible. The song “Winter” talks about how this man loves the streets more than her over a jazzy beat while the penultimate track “Live By the Code” over a tempting instrumental. The album then finishes with “’94”, which is a tribute to some of Che’s influences from Biggie to G-Unit over a meditative boom bap beat.

Buffalo has really been taking over the hip hop scene in recent years thanks to Griselda & this album only proves that Che Noir is on her way to becoming one of the illest female spitters out today. Throughout its 51 minute runtime, you’ll find some of her best songwriting to date accompanied by Apollo Brown‘s ever-so-phenomenal set of production.

Score: 9/10

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Apollo Brown & Che’ Noir – “’94”

Che’ Noir has stepped onto the scene as smoothly as any double dutch veteran. Having already worked alongside Benny The Butcher, 38 Spesh, Kool G Rap, and Fred The Godson, she has emerged as one of the most extraordinary New York talents heard in years.  Check out “’94”, the single by off “As God Intended“, the new collaborative project by Apollo Brown and Che’ Noir slated to drop in July on Mello Music Group

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Apollo Brown – “Sincerely, Detroit” (Album)

Apollo Brown’s new double disc album Sincerely, Detroit is a love letter to the culture. From different eras & different walks of life, veterans & newcomers alike lend their styles & deliveries to the 21 track effort. Featuring artists like Royce da 5’9”, Black Milk, Trick-Trick, eLZhi, Slum Village & many more, Sincerely, Detroit is a nearly comprehensive look at the styles and flavors of Detroit.

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Joell Ortiz and Apollo Brown Talk New Album ‘Mona Lisa’ With Sway

Joell Ortiz and Apollo Brown recently headed into Sway In The Morning with Heather B to talk the release of their joint new 12-track album “Mona Lisa” which features Royce Da 5’9, KXNG Crooked and DJ Los that dropped on Mello Music Group. The album is entirely produced completely by Apollo Brown and is another classic from him in the same vein as Apollo’s other joint album’s that he has done with Cormega, Ras Kass, Ghostface Killah, Locksmith, Planet Asia, Skyzoo, OC of D.I.T.C., Guilty Simpson and Hassaan Mackey to date. Check their new full release here.

Joell Ortiz handles some difficult questions from Sway regarding the break-up of Slaughterhouse, the recent Joe Budden vs. Eminem beef and a lot more. He gives some unique insights into how both Just Blaze and Q-Tip were set to joint executive produce the upcoming Slaughterhouse album which didn’t eventuate for a release (yet… ). The quality project overall is a very welcome release and reminds us all of the quality in which both Ortiz and Apollo Brown have in their respective fields.

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Apollo Brown & Joell Ortiz – “Mona Lisa” (Album Review)

Joell Ortiz is a 38 year old rapper from Brooklyn, New York who rose to prominence after being featured in the Unsigned Hype column of The Source in 2004. He then signed to Aftermath Entertainment in 2006 & they allowed him to release his debut album The Brick: Bodega Chronicles with E1 Music in the next year. Then in 2008, he left Aftermath & formed Slaughterhouse with Royce da 5’9”, KXNG CROOKED & Joe Budden. They saw a lot of success together with their self-titled debut the next year, landing a contract with Eminem’s Interscope Records imprint Shady Records in 2011 (the same year Joell put out his sophomore album Free Agent. However, the supergroup’s only album on the label welcome to: OUR HOUSE in the following year would unfortunately end up being their last. He’s been focusing on his solo career ever since then & now for his 6th full-length album, he has enlisted Detroit’s very own Apollo Brown to produce it in it’s entirety.

After the “Brushstrokes” intro, we go into the first song “Reflection”. Here, Yaowa putting his 2 cents in on the demise of Slaughterhouse over a mellow beat with some strings. The track “‘My Block” is a vivid tribute to the Cooper Park Houses over a soulful beat while the song “Cocaine Fingertips” is filled with hilarious battle bars over a settle bass-line. The track “Grace of God” is about making it out of the projects with an orchestral boom bap beat while the song “That Place” recalls a friend of his being shot over a somber beat.

The track “Word…” talks about his main squeeze over some bass guitar while the song “Decisions” contemplates whether to keep rapping or selling cocaine over a gloomy instrumental. The track “Timberlan’d Up” sees Joell linking up with Royce to talk about fighting people over a gritty boom bap beat but if you were a huge Slaughterhouse fan like I was, then you’ll definitely like the remix with KXNG CROOKED a lot more. The penultimate track “Come Back Home” reflects on the good times in his block over a soulful boom bap beat & then the titular song is a 3 minute epic that finishes the album.

As expected, this is Joell’s best work yet. His lyricism is sharper over time & the organic Apollo Brown production suits his stories near perfectly. If you wanna hear an underrated vet at his most mature moments, then give this a listen.

Score: 9/10

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Apollo Brown & Joell Ortiz Announce New Album ‘Mona Lisa’

Detroit producer Apollo Brown has made a name for himself as one of Hip-Hop’s most legendary new producers while maintaining a golden era sound. His production credits are a who’s who of Hip-hop greats from Danny Brown to Ghostface Killah, Ras Kass to Westside Gunn. Even Chance the Rapper used a pair of Apollo beats on his debut mixtapes. Known for bringing the best out of musicians, Apollo has a knack for making timeless classics. 

Brooklyn’s Joell Ortiz started on none other than Dr. Dre’s Aftermath label and built a huge buzz in the industry. He’s worked with legends like Just Blaze among others. He then signed to Shady Records as ¼ of the supergroup Slaughterhouse. He’s worked with Hip-Hop titans Eminem, Busta Rhymes, Jadakiss, Akon, and Big Daddy Kane

Now the pair of Hip-hop luminaries have their first collaborative album on Mello Music Group. It’s nothing short of a masterpiece introducing: ‘Mona Lisa’.

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