Apashe

Apashe

420,136 followers
11 festivals

About

Apashe isn't just making music; he's architecting sonic cathedrals. The Montreal-based producer, born John De Buck, welds cinematic grandeur to bass-heavy brutality, crafting a sound that’s equally at home scoring a Hollywood blockbuster and igniting a packed festival tent. Apashe’s genre alchemy blends classical instrumentation – think soaring strings and booming horns – with the guttural growls and relentless rhythms of trap, dubstep, and electro. His ascent began with early releases on Kannibalen Records, culminating in albums like "Copter Boy" and "Antagonist," showcasing his signature blend. The breakthrough came with tracks like "No Twerk," a global sensation that cemented his reputation for boundary-pushing sound design. Apashe’s commitment to live performance is equally compelling, often incorporating live orchestra elements into his sets, further blurring the lines between electronic music and classical composition. Collaborations with artists like Wasiu and Tech N9ne demonstrate his versatility and ability to seamlessly integrate diverse vocal styles into his sonic landscape. His recent foray into NFTs and visual storytelling reflects a forward-thinking approach, solidifying Apashe as an artist constantly innovating and redefining the possibilities of electronic music. He continues to push boundaries, proving that orchestral grandeur and bass-fueled intensity can coexist in glorious, speaker-shattering harmony.