Flatbush representative Archie Bang is not your typical "started from the bottom" story. Yes, his past caught up with him, putting his rap career on hold. But he knows what it takes to make it in the big leagues; after interning at Rawkus Records while in high school, Archie was eventually signed to J Records.
Archie originally started as a DJ but then discovered the cash flow he was receiving was mostly recycling back into new equipment. So he opted for the pen and pad, quickly garnering respect from his peers. From honing his skills with the group, Dirty Water, in Little Rock, AR, Archie Bang eventually found himself at the same table as Clive Davis to discuss business.
Archie's upbringing in a musical house where his father was a Haitian Jazz musician and his mother constantly played Soul records, helped him appreciate different genres of music and keep his ears attuned to what was simply good. It also showed him the importance of hustling to make something of himself. After collaborating on songs and mixtapes with the likes of Nipsey Hussle and DJ Whoo Kid, Archie maintains his focus while taking his craft to the next level. As he would say, "I am music. I am Hip Hop. I am street. I am Archie Bang."
Named after the brash and charismatic athlete from the Rocky series, "Apollo Creed" is a statement of intent: Bang would rather die in the ring than go home as a loser. Guitar head-nodding instrumentals aside, it's nearly impossible to not get an adrenaline rush with this one comin' through your speakers.
Please visit http://snd.sc/1buQFVg to check out the single now and stay tuned for more leaks off Archie's forthcoming album, Never Say Die Vol. 1 (80's Babies).
Archie Bang releases new Apollo Creed single for free download
Flatbush representative Archie Bang is not your typical "started from the bottom" story. Yes, his past caught up with him, putting his rap career on hold. But he knows what it takes to make it in the big leagues; after interning at Rawkus Records while in high school, Archie was eventually signed to J Records.
Archie originally started as a DJ but then discovered the cash flow he was receiving was mostly recycling back into new equipment. So he opted for the pen and pad, quickly garnering respect from his peers. From honing his skills with the group, Dirty Water, in Little Rock, AR, Archie Bang eventually found himself at the same table as Clive Davis to discuss business.
Archie's upbringing in a musical house where his father was a Haitian Jazz musician and his mother constantly played Soul records, helped him appreciate different genres of music and keep his ears attuned to what was simply good. It also showed him the importance of hustling to make something of himself. After collaborating on songs and mixtapes with the likes of Nipsey Hussle and DJ Whoo Kid, Archie maintains his focus while taking his craft to the next level. As he would say, "I am music. I am Hip Hop. I am street. I am Archie Bang."
Named after the brash and charismatic athlete from the Rocky series, "Apollo Creed" is a statement of intent: Bang would rather die in the ring than go home as a loser. Guitar head-nodding instrumentals aside, it's nearly impossible to not get an adrenaline rush with this one comin' through your speakers.
Please visit http://snd.sc/1buQFVg to check out the single now and stay tuned for more leaks off Archie's forthcoming album, Never Say Die Vol. 1 (80's Babies).
