The APX
The APX | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | APX |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, The United States[1] |
| Genres | Funk, nu-disco, soul[1] |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Associated acts | |
| Website | theapxmusic.com |
| Members | Erika Dawn Rhodes Dee Rhodes |
The APX is an American funk duo from Atlanta, Georgia, consisting of married musicians Erika Dawn Rhodes and Dee Rhodes.[2] Erika Dawn Rhodes is a singer and Daniel "Dee" Rhodes is a keyboardist.[3] They write, produce and design their own material[4]
Their sound has been described for example as a "recreation of the sound of ‘80s electro-funk and proto house music"[5] and "merge of Nu-disco, electro funk and synthwave".[6]
History[edit]
2013–2016: Formation and first release
Dee Rhodes and Erika Dawn Rhodes originally met online over their shared musical interests in 2013. Before The APX, Detroit-born Erika Dawn had toured in rock and cover bands, for example in an Afro-punk project called Not From Here, and as the vocalist in a touring 14-piece covers band.[5] Atlanta native Dee Rhodes was a solo jazz artist[2][4][3] and a producer.[5]
Basing themselves in Atlanta they simultaneously got married and started a touring cover band presenting in weddings and events in 2014.[4][3] As they wanted to do something more creative they started producing their own music, which was inspired by classic funk, pop, and R&B.[3] Their first release was the single "Capture The Moment" in 2016.[1]
2017–2018: Electrik Funk album
The APX released the first single from their debut record Electrik Funk named "Lose Yourself to the Groove" on April 2017.[7][8]The single was featured on the soundtrack of Netflix film Nappily Ever After starring Sanaa Lathan.[9] In May The APX released an EDM remix of Australian band PNAU's single "Chameleon" on Island Records.[10] The APX released their debut record Electrik Funk on July which had eight songs written, produced and performed by the duo themselves.[11][12] In late 2017, The APX released the single "Right on Time" as well as the deluxe edition of their record Electrik Funk, in which the duo added 4 new tracks to the previously released record.[13] The video for Right on Time was shot in black and white and it presented "a kaleidoscope of geometric images and a Ridley Scott-like juxtaposition of illumination" as described in HuffPost. The group was sponsored by Native Instruments, a music software/hardware maker.[6]
In July 2018, The APX released the single Jupiter. In August, the duo released the accompanying self-directed music video[14] and announced their first international tour outside of the United States.[15] The tour in Europe started in June 2019 from Paris, Madrid and Berlin.[16] In September The APX's songs "Sweet Surrender" and "Lose Yourself to the Groove" were reworked by British DJ Joey Negro.[17]
2019–present: Amplified Experiment album
In May 2019, The APX announced they were releasing their second album Amplified Experiment in June. Amplified Experiment was a completely self-produced collection of songs that had influences from traditional 80's & 90's style funk, house and soul and it included previously released single Jupiter.[18] The team behind the album included songwriters Oli J Shaheer, D'wight "Skrapp" Reynolds, Brandon McCrae (guitarist, bassist and producer), and trumpeter Lance Powlis. The album featured Zapp Band, funk group Mink Slide, Will Gittens and cameos from R&B/hip-hop trailblazer Teddy Riley and a Grammy-winning solo artist Jody Watley (former Shalamar frontwoman).[16][5] Amplified Experiment was followed by a tour with the same name to major cities in Europe and North America.[16]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "The APX: "Capture The Moment" a powerhouse of full-bodied grooves - JamSphere". jamsphere.com. April 16, 2017. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Adams, Jordan. "The APX Talk Fashion, Aaliyah and Working as a Married Couple". Seven Days. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "The APX | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2019-06-19.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Meet The APX (Dee and Erika Rhodes) - Voyage ATL". Retrieved October 16, 2018.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Editorial (2019-07-15). "The APX Revive the Sound of '80s Electro-Funk For a New Era". Bandcamp Daily. Retrieved 2019-07-16.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Radic, Randy (December 21, 2017). "Exclusive Music Video Premiere: "Right On Time" – The APX Drops Smooth Contagious Electro-Funk That Goes Beyond Good And Hits Excellent". Huffington Post. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
- ↑ "Lose Yourself to the Groove - The APX | Song Info". AllMusic. Retrieved 2019-09-23.
- ↑ The APX - Lose Yourself to the Groove, retrieved 2019-09-23
- ↑ "Music from Nappily Ever After (2018)". Tunefind. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
- ↑ "Pnau - Chameleon (The Remixes)". Discogs. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
- ↑ "Bounce-Worthy: The APX | Page 2 of 2 | SoulBounce | SoulBounce". SoulBounce. July 19, 2017. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
- ↑ "The APX modernizes retro-synth sounds on 'Electrik Funk' | Atlanta Creative Loafing". Atlanta Creative Loafing. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
- ↑ "The APX Are 'Right On Time' | SoulBounce | SoulBounce". SoulBounce. February 5, 2018. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
- ↑ "Get familiar with The APX 's future-retro funk straight out of "Jupiter" (Music Video) - EARMILK". EARMILK. August 23, 2018. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
- ↑ Desk, BWW News. "The APX Announces First International Tour". Retrieved October 16, 2018.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 Desk, BWW News. "The APX Announces AMPLIFIED EXPERIMENT Album & Tour". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2019-05-16.
- ↑ "Joey Negro". SoundCloud. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
- ↑ "The APX Announces "Amplified Experiment" Album & Tour". Top40-Charts.com. Retrieved 2019-05-16.
External links[edit]
- Official website
- The APX on SoundCloud and Spotify
- The APX on social media: Facebook and Instagram
- WGCL-TV, virtual channel 46: Local group's song featured in Netflix movie (interview)
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