New Interview Online

Hello world, and happy new year! I recently did an interview with a lovely young lady by the name of Ellen Ross who runs her own advice/fashion blog. We had a nice little chat, and Ellen published the interview on her site. Check it out here: "Ask Away" Blog Interview with Apollo's Sun I hope you are all well, living, learning, and loving.

Light,
apollo

Apollo Nominated for "MC Of The Year" at 8th Annual 717 Music Awards!

Hey guys! Just a quick little heads up if you are new to this page, or a frequent flyer...but, I've been nominated for the 2nd year in a row as "MC Of The Year" at the 8th Annual 717 Music Awards! It's an honor and privilege to be considered for such recognition in the area that I call home. Voting continues until Friday, December 13th...so get them in! Thank you so much in advance for the support. Lets see if we can repeat last year's win. Thanks! Vote here: MC Of The Year Voting Poll

A. Sun Nominated for 2 Awards at Annual 717 Music Awards!

Hey kiddos! As the title suggests, I have been nominated for 2, yes 2, awards at the annual 717 Music Awards. You may (or may not) remember that I took home "MC of the Year" at last year's award show. Well, this year I'm up for "Single of the Year" and "MC of the Year." Voting for the "Single of the Year" is now up and running until Friday (December 6th) and you can vote here: Single Of the Year Voting

Please take a moment to cast a vote for my song, "May's Musings" and check back next week for a link to vote for the "MC of the Year" category. Thank you, and I hope you are ALL well, living, and loving! Namaste.

Nov. 8th Show with Blueprint (of Rhymesayers) and Illogic in Harrisburg!

Hello kiddos! As the title suggests, I'm proud to announce I'll be rocking with some staples from the national underground hip hop scene on Friday, Nov. 8th, 2013. Blueprint/Illogic/Dj Rare Groove combine to form the group Greenhouse Effect and will be rocking out with us at the Appalachian Brewing Company in Harrisburg. Who is "us," you ask? Besides myself, my good friends, windchILL, Phynite, Unit 13, and Ladii J will be in the house. Tighty Whiteys feat. H.O.U.S.E. will also be in the building. And last (but certainly not least), I received confirmation today that my good friend Tony C. will be joining me on stage for my set. Those of you unfamiliar with Greenhouse may know Blueprint from his work at 1/2 of the group Soul Position, which consists of Blueprint and legendary producer: RJD2. Advanced tickets for the event are only $8 and are selling quickly. Once they are gone, they're gone! Feel free to contact me using my "Contact me" link on the right side of my website if you are in need of tickets. Hope to see some smiling faces in the place that evening. Be safe. Be sage.

Limited Edition "The Ownlife Sessions, Vol. 1" CD Available NOW!

As you can see by the picture above, I now have the CD version of The Ownlife Sessions, Vol. 1 available. These are very limited in quantity, so get them while you can under the "Buy Stuff." page. Enjoy!

Celebrating a new album release in a room of silence...

As of about an hour ago, I released my first "official" project in nearly 3 years...woah. Long gone are the drunken album release parties, sweaty hands pointed towards the sky as if they're greeting who or whatever they deem as God. I've said goodbye to the texts and phone calls congratulating me on my accomplishment as a musician, and have felt more scorn in the recent years for not "manning up" and getting a "real job" in the "real world" with the rest of the "adults." This also marks the first album where I did not have a album release party to commemorate the occasion. Instead, I opted for a quiet night at the homestead, spending my time uploading the album to the internet and ordering some physical copies on CD for the fans who still want that particular form of media for their music consumption.

This is also my first blog in quite some time. I'm not writing with much intention, just to more or less send The Boomjacks (Who produced the album in its entirety) and I some words of encouragement for a job well done. I am so blessed to have friends like The Boomjacks who believe in me as a lyricist and trust that I'll do justice to their beats. I'm proud we are still creating. We NEED more people to create. I struggled for a few years in releasing this new project, and have told myself on many a drunk night that after this, "I'm finished." This album carries the energy of my internal struggle to continue to dream while being slapped in the side of my head by society's need to encourage others to dive into a life of bullshit and "just accept it."

I don't accept it. I never will. I AM a dreamer and will NEVER live like them. I don't need a stamp of approval from this world any longer...that is what The Ownlife Sessions, Vol. 1 is about: telling a misinformed public to kiss my ass if they think I need to "grow up" and join their herd. I don't need props anymore to make me feel good about the contributions I make to the hip hop community. I don't need the texts, the phone calls, the release parties, the money, none of it...I just need the release...so here it is. I hope it inspires you to walk your own path and figure out what works for YOU...not your parents, siblings, loved ones, friends, colleagues, pet spider monkeys, your local salt water taffy maker, so on and so forth...and on that note, I present to you, from my heart....The Ownlife Sessions, Vol. 1 produced by The Boomjacks (www.theboomjacks.com)...enjoy.

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No Room to Breathe (Prod. by The Boomjacks)

As the title suggests, here is a new song from the upcoming "Ownlife Sessions, Vol. 1". Check it out!!

2 Shows Coming up!

Hey folks, I'll be performing a few shows in the coming weeks in the Central Pennsylvania area. First up is the 17th annual Millennium Music Conference in Harrisburg, PA. I'll be rocking at 10:45 P.M. on Saturday, Feb. 16th at the St. Moritz Club. This show is FREE to get in. Here is the link to check out the event details: http://www.musicconference.net/showcase.html

On Saturday, March 2nd, I'll be performing at the Chameleon Club in Lancaster, PA. Here is the facebook event page for all the details: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Apollos-Sun/7987604685#!/events/459273670793671/

New A. Sun song for free download!

As a reward to the supporters (I crossed the 1,000 "like" mark) on the social media cult known as Facebook,  I have released a song I recorded in 2009 that ended up being cut from Falling Becomes Great. "The Price is Life" is a story that dives into the controversial topic of abortion. Feel free to give it a listen, share, download, or ignore. I hope you all dig it, and thank you for the continued support. Click HERE to listen to and download "The Price is Life."

Apollo's Sun nominated for "MC of the Year" at the 7th Annual 717 Music Awards!

Hey guys, or random web browsing individual! As the post title suggests, I have been nominated for the "MC of the Year" awards at the 7th Annual 717 Music Awards! 717 is the area code in which I am from. In case you weren't aware, I reside in Central Pennsylvania, in the United States. With that said, I need your support in the form of a vote to bring this award home come March 23rd, 2013! You can vote once a week, so I encourage you to check back next week after voting and vote again if you feel inclined to do so :) Here is the link to vote: MC of the Year Voting The votes are cleared out daily, so we never tell who is in the lead overall, unless you count them each day. I prefer to be surprised :) Thank you so much in advance, and we'll see what happens!

If you are interested in attending the award show, here is the official event page: 7th Annual 717 Music Awards

Apollo's Sun to Release First Published Book of Lyrics!

Been a minute, folks. I know. I have a hard time being consistent with things, and even if you may not hear from me for some time, you can rest assure that I am still at it. With that said, I am proud to announce that I will be releasing my first official book in December, right in time for the holiday season. The book is a first hand of my musical travels thusfar. Within its pages, you will find the lyrics for every song from each of my 3 solo albums, along with insight as to why I wrote each song and album. The book is titled "I'm Only Here to Help" and will be limited to a run of only 100 copies, all signed and hand numbered. Below you will find the artwork to the book, which was handled by my good friend Lakota Meyer, and laid out by my other good friend, Ant Beaston (www.antbeaston.com) Pre-orders for "I'm Only Here to Help" are now available under the "Buy Stuff" tab on the website. Get 'em now! Hope you are all well, loving, and learning.

Dukes Go Up Releases New Single!

Hey guys!! It seems the creative juices in those closest to me are bursting at the seams lately. With that said, one of my best friends, Dukes go Up, has released a new single for FREE download via his bandcamp page. You can listen to it, and download here: Dukes Go Up "In Excess" Please check it out and support this man, he truly deserves it. Thanks!!

Down the Rabbit Hole...

Hello fellow sentient beings, I hope you guys took some time out to check out the new jam I posted yesterday and enjoyed it! Today I am writing to you in support of friends of mine who are setting out on a new life venture. The good folks over at Bear8 Photo have decided to shed pre-conceived notions of how we are to live our lives and have hit the road, living in an RV. They have decided to document their experience of "off grid" living through both pictures and an accompanying blog. Use the link "Bear8 Photo" I posted and check them out! The site contains beautiful photography and an inspiring story to follow. Their story is compassionate and modest, and their lifestyle reflects values that I hold very near to my heart. Salute to the Bear8 camp; check them out!!

New Song with Brandon Keller up NOW!

Hey guys! Been awhile, I know...my creating juices are starting to flow again ever since I quit that damn thing called a job that was ruining my soul :) I recommend trying it. Last night I recorded a lovely jam that is still untitled with my friend, Brandon Keller, who is an amazing singer/songwriter I have recently been introduced to. Just click here: Untitled and give it a listen, I think you will be surprised on the outcome :) Cheers, world! As always, thanks for listening and I hope you are all living, learning, and loving.

New Single from Dukes Go Up feat. Koncept & Soul Khan Available NOW!

Hey kiddos! As the title suggests, one of my best and most talented friend on this Earth, DukesGoUp, has dropped his new single, "Over The Edge", and features DukesGoUp on production, along with Brownbag Allstars: Koncept and Soul Khan. Support this man by going here: DukesGoUp: Over The Edge

On a little side note, I had the wonderful honor of being asked to master the audio to Over The Edge, and I think you will thoroughly enjoy it. Download it! NOW!

A. Sun Rocking LIVE May 26th, in Wilkes-Barre, PA!

Hey kiddos, just a quick heads up. I'm performing at the 5th Annual Mayday Festival in Wilkes-Barre, PA on Saturday, May 26th. I'll be bringing my good friend Tony C along for the journey. Here is a link to the Facebook event page: 5th Annual Mayday Festival Come on out and support a good cause.

A. Sun Performing Live On May 12th, 2012!

Hey kiddos, check out the flyer above for details about the "Back to the Hip Hop" event I'll be taking part in on May 12th, 2012 at The Coliseum in Camp Hill, PA. Check out the Indie Barn Presents: Back to the Hip Hop Facebook event page. Just use that little blue link I posted, also known as a hyperlink. :) This is one of a few upcoming shows I have, and more info will be available shortly concerning the other events. Hope to see you all!

Apollo Releasing Book, But Needs YOUR Help!!

Hey guys! After many years of requests, I've decided to publish my first book of lyrics. Unfortunately, being an indie artist is expensive! I need a helping hand in bringing this project to life, so please consider making a contribution by using the link above. Here we go!

Falling Becomes Grace now available for download!

                                       Click Here To Download "Falling Becomes Grace" Now!

    As promised, here is the link to the new album I just released titled: Falling Becomes Grace. Use the link located below the picture to guide you to the download page for the album. It is 100% free. Take it. But remember, one cannot receive until they give. I'm giving this to you, so please share it with somebody who may enjoy it!
     On a side note, I'm not one who plays into the money-illusion, but unfortunately, I have yet to find a way out of it. I want to keep all of my albums free, but do offer the option for you if you would decide to give a monetary (or precious metal, especially silver) donation in exchange for the album. Studio equipment, pressing albums, and promoting them is expensive, recording takes a lot of time, and I do not make my living with music. However, it is a goal of mine to change that. By donating, you are helping to make that a reality. Okay, enough of the money nonsense. It makes me feel like an asshole just for bringing it up. Now I'm analyzing myself on my own website that I'm going to publish publicly to people I may not know. Oh well.
     On a lighter note, I hope you guys dig it! Some very talented musicians have lended their hands in helping with the songs that are compiled on it. I posted links to their respective websites on the "album credits", so please visit those guys and give them a listen. Next on the plate is my EP collaboration album with my good friends, The Boomjacks, titled The Ownlife Sessions, Vol. 1. Stick around, because it can only get better. Thanks for listening, being a fan, friend, or family member. Without you, there is no me. Without me, there is no you. Respect.

My best,
apollo.

Apollo's Sun & Tony C. LIVE!!

This past Friday (2/17/2012), I performed my brand of indie hip hop with my good friend, Tony C, at the Rock Kat in Duncannon, Pennsylvania. I heard from a lot of people who couldn't make it to the show, so we brought YOU with us. Check it out!!

My best,
apollo.