Apollo is the souvenir we brought from the moon. He is a hip-hop heavyweight, not because he is trying to be. He is himself, and unapologetically, extremely purposeful with his words. His latest album is a collection of part playful, part legacy building tracks. He knows he owns the floor when he delivers. This is his latest album, The Last Reset.
In this album, Apollo creates his rhythm and flow through thoughts. His rap has already been polished to the T, but doesn’t mean he doesn’t bounce off improv. He creates the pockets of sound to use his vocabulary prowess, but also lets us know how he navigates his life. Tracks like Marry Sloppy Seconds are extremely catchy and fun, while having the time with the kind of flow he will receive.
Like Donald Glover exploring his alter ego, Apollo comes to terms with his own. They reside in the same body, mind and soul. This is where he finds his way, brilliantly and with perfect resolve. In his debut album, Apollo marks a big red X, and you can bank on that spot: