Apani B
| Apani B. Fly | |
|---|---|
| Origin |
Hollis, Queens, New York City United States |
| Genres |
Hip hop Rap |
| Occupation(s) | MC |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Associated acts |
Polyrhythm Addicts Shabaam Sahdeeq DJ Spinna Nujabes |
| Website | http://www.myspace.com/apanimusic |
Apani B Fly is an American hip hop emcee.
In 1996 her first 12-inch single, “Estragen,” was independently released and shortly followed up by several high-profile guest appearances on projects with Organized Konfusion, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch and MF DOOM. Her first full-length album, Rhyme-Related (as a member of Polyrhythm Addicts), was released in 1999.[1]
She was featured in multiple magazines including Vibe, The Source, and XXL and opened for acts such as the Fugees and Brand Nubian. For the past decade, Apani has remained part of the NYC underground scene with frequent performances at S.O.B.'s, Lyricist Lounge, and the Nuyorican Poet's Cafe.
Discography
Singles
Estragen / Soul Control (Q-Boro Sounds Inc./ Buds International Distribution - 1998)
• Featuring Lyric aka Sara Kana, WhatWhat aka Jean Grae, Yejide the Night Queen, Helixx & Pri of Anomalies, Heroine of Juggaknots, and Essence of Natural Elements.
• A SIDE (1–4) Produced by DJ Spinna, B SIDE(5) by Geology and BONUS CUTS (6–10) by Mike One.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | "Estragen (Clean)" |
| 2 | "Estragen (Dirty)" |
| 3 | "Estragen (Instrumental)" |
| 4 | "Estragen (Acapella)" |
| 5 | "Woman In Me" |
| 6 | "Soul Control (Dirty)" |
| 7 | "Soul Control (Instrumental)" |
| 8 | "Soul Control (Acapella)" |
| 9 | "Woman In Me (Instrumental)" |
| 10 | "Q-Boro Bonus Break 1" |
The Specialist / Perspective (Infinity - 1999)
• Featuring C-Rayz Walz & Mahlay Sparks
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | "The Specialist (Street)" |
| 2 | "The Specialist (Radio)" |
| 3 | "The Specialist (Instrumental)" |
| 4 | "Perspective (Street)" |
| 5 | "Perspective (Radio)" |
| 6 | "Perspective (Instrumental)" |
Tags of the Times (Mary Joy Recordings - 1998)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | "Never Too Much (J-Treds)" |
| 2 | "Narcotic (Apani B. Fly Emcee)" (Produced by Mike One) |
Spot Me (Bronx Science - 2000)
• Produced by Celph Titled
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | "Spot Me (Street)" |
| 2 | "Spot Me (Radio)" |
| 3 | "Spot Me (Instrumental)" |
| 4 | "A Million Eyes (Street)" |
| 5 | "A Million Eyes (Radio)" |
| 6 | "A Million Eyes (Instrumental)" |
Strive (Hyde Out Production - 2000)
• Produced by Nujabes
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | "Strive (Radio)" |
| 2 | "Strive (Instrumental)" |
| 3 | "Strive (Accapella)" |
| 4 | "Progress (Dirty)" |
| 5 | "Progress (Radio)" |
Abracadabra (Q-boro Sounds - 2003)
• Produced by DJ Spinna
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | "Abracadabra (Dirty)" |
| 2 | "Abracadabra (Clean)" |
| 3 | "Abracadabra (Instrumental)" |
| 4 | "Abracadabra (Acapella)" |
| 5 | "Say What" (Produced by Da Beatminerz) |
Laws (Hyde Out - 2003)
• Produced by Nujabes (Laws), and DJ Deckstream (Formally known as Monorisick. Strive Remixes)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | "Laws" |
| 2 | "Laws (Instrumental)" |
| 3 | "Strive (Remix)" |
| 4 | "Strive (Remix - Instrumental)" |
No Matter (Miclife - 2005)
• Produced by Hiro
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | "No Matter" |
| 2 | "No Matter (Instrumental)" |
| 3 | "No Matter (Bassoon Mix)" |
| 4 | "No Matter (Bassoon Remix - Instrumental)" |
Guest appearances
| Artist | Title | Album | Label | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Pop Consortium | "Disorientation" | Mind Control/Disorientation 12" | Anti-Pop Recordings | 1997 |
| Attica Blues | "3 Ree (A Mean To Be)" | Mo' Wax Records | 1998 | |
| DJ Spinna w/ Talib Kweli | "Time Zone" | Heavy Beats Volume 1 | Rawkus | 1999 |
| Pharoahe Monch | "The _ss" (Produced by Diamond D.) | Internal Affairs | Rawkus | 1999 |
| Nicodemus | "The Spirit Within" | Rope Ladder 12 | Mush Records | 2000 |
| L.I.F.E. | "Outa Site" | No More Prisons | Raptivism Records | 2000 |
| Jigmastas | "Apology Not Accepted" | Infectious | Beyond Real | 2001 |
| Da Beatminerz Ft. What? What? | "Shut da F** k Up" | Brace 4 Impak | Rawkus | 2001 |
| Motion Ft. Tara Chase | "The Trilogy Pt. 1" | Blacklist | 2001 | |
| Dee Nasty | "Blazing Trails" | Nastiness | Chronowax | 2001 |
| D-Tension | "True + Exact" | Contacts + Contracts | Brick Records | 2002 |
| KC Da Rookee | "Rhyme Excursions" | Nexcalibur LP | Showdown | 2002 |
| Richy Pitch | "Day To Day" | Live At Home | Seven Heads Recordings | 2002 |
| L.I.F.E. Long | "Outta Site" | Cuts And Calabo's | Hegemony Recordingz | 2002 |
| Ghost Cauldron | "Whole World" | K7 Records | 2002 | |
| Anti-Pop Consortium | "Verses" | Shopping Carts Crashing | Nippon Crown | 2003 |
| We Came From Beyond Vol. 2 | "Picture This" | Razor & Tie | 2003 | |
| Pachecos | "Rebel Sound Rush" | Beat Hustlers | Rico Entertainment | 2003 |
| Heat Sensor(Touch) | "MRK Remix" | Sound-Ink | 2004 | |
| Viktor Vaughn | "Let Me Watch" | Vaudeville Villain | Sound-Ink | 2004 |
| Nujabes | "Thank You" | Modal Soul | Hyde Out Productions | 2005 |
| Dela | "Let Me Know" | Atmosphere Airlines Vol. 1 | Drink Water Music | 2007 |
| Jazz Liberatorz | "The Process" | Clin d'œil | KIF Records | 2008 |
Albums
- 1999: Rhyme Related (with Polyrhythm Addicts) (Nervous Inc.)
- 2004: Story 2 Tell (Mic Life/Bad News)
References
External links
- Apani B. Fly discography at Discogs.
- Interview with Apani by Hip-Hop Elements.