Apache Ain't Shit
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Apache Ain't Shit is the only album released by rapper Apache
. It was released in 1992 through Tommy Boy Records and featured production from DJ Mark the 45 King
, Large Professor
and Diamond D
. The album peaked at No. 66 on the Billboard 200
and No. 15 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
.
One charting single was released from the album, the A Tribe Called Quest
produced hit "Gangsta Bitch
", which made it to No. 67 on the Billboard Hot 100
, No. 49 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks
and No. 11 on the Hot Rap Singles. Another single entitled "Do Fa Self" was also released, but it did not make it to any charts.
The album received criticism for its racist, anti-white
themes, particularly the song "Kill D'White People."
Apache (rapper)
Anthony Peaks , better known as Apache, was an American rapper.Apache emerged from New Jersey in the late 1980s as a front man for the Flavor Unit, a hip-hop group. He first appeared on the Flavor Unit album, The 45 King Presents The Flavor Unit, in 1990...
. It was released in 1992 through Tommy Boy Records and featured production from DJ Mark the 45 King
DJ Mark the 45 King
DJ Mark the 45 King , also known as the 45 King, started DJing in New Jersey in the mid-1980s. The nickname "the 45 King" comes from his ability to make beats using obscure 45 RPM records.-Career:...
, Large Professor
Large Professor
Large Professor , also known as Large Pro and Xtra P, is a New York City-based hip hop record producer and emcee. He is also best known as a founding member of the influential underground hip hop group Main Source, and as a frequent collaborator with Nas...
and Diamond D
Diamond D
Diamond D is a hip hop producer and MC from the Bronx, New York City, and one of the founding members of the legendary D.I.T.C. crew. He started out as a DJ for Jazzy Jay back in the late 1980s and was at the same time perfecting his skills in beat making and turntablism, and together with rhyme...
. The album peaked at No. 66 on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
and No. 15 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999...
.
One charting single was released from the album, the A Tribe Called Quest
A Tribe Called Quest
A Tribe Called Quest is an American hip hop group, formed in 1985, and is composed of rapper/producer Q-Tip , rapper Phife Dawg , and DJ/producer Ali Shaheed Muhammad. A fourth member, rapper Jarobi White, left the group after their first album but rejoined in 2006...
produced hit "Gangsta Bitch
Gangsta Bitch
"Gangsta Bitch" was the debut single released from Apache's debut album, Apache Ain't Shit. Produced by A Tribe Called Quest, "Gangsta Bitch" became Apache's only hit, making it four Billboard charts, including #67 on the Billboard Hot 100....
", which made it to No. 67 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
, No. 49 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,...
and No. 11 on the Hot Rap Singles. Another single entitled "Do Fa Self" was also released, but it did not make it to any charts.
The album received criticism for its racist, anti-white
White people
White people is a term which usually refers to human beings characterized, at least in part, by the light pigmentation of their skin...
themes, particularly the song "Kill D'White People."
Track listing
- "The Beginning" – 1:20
- "Tonto" – 4:16
- Featuring Nikki DNikki DNichelle "Nikki D" Strong is an American female rapper. Nikki D was the first female rapper signed by Def Jam Recordings.-Career:She signed with Def Jam in 1989, and released her debut single "A No No No" the same year. It was produced by Sam Sever. The single's video featured Flavor Flav...
- Featuring Nikki D
- "Do Fa Self" – 3:19
- "Gangsta BitchGangsta Bitch"Gangsta Bitch" was the debut single released from Apache's debut album, Apache Ain't Shit. Produced by A Tribe Called Quest, "Gangsta Bitch" became Apache's only hit, making it four Billboard charts, including #67 on the Billboard Hot 100....
" – 4:45 - "A Fight" – 3:31
- "Kill D'White People" – 0:17
- "Hey Girl" – 3:38
- "Apache Ain't Shit" – 3:40
- "Blunted Snap Session" – 2:43
- "Who Freaked Who" – 3:42
- Featuring Nikki D
- "Get Ya Weight Up" – 3:55
- "Woodchuck" – 4:23
- Featuring Naughty by NatureNaughty by NatureNaughty by Nature are a Grammy Award-winning American hip hop trio from East Orange, New Jersey that at the time of its formation in 1989 consisted of Treach, Vin Rock, and the DJ Kay Gee...
- Featuring Naughty by Nature
- "Make Money" – 3:01
- "Wayz of a Murderahh" – 3:16