News Update

Mobile Studio Coming Soon:
Recently Apex Studio upgraded a lot of equipment in the studio recently. From microphones, compressors, tube, software and etc. They have also upgraded their recording software and hardware controller as well; improving the time consistency on editing audio and making everything really hands on. But they are now in the process of starting up a mobile studio which will be in full effect this coming spring. Right now they are getting the gear and software together to make it easier for artist who can’t make it to the studio and do some field recording of instruments.

Dontavious Dixon the owner of Apex Studio said it this new venture will place Apex Studio at the front lines of the independent recording industry. This will not only make it easier for artist to record professional quality material, but will also give Apex Studio and brand a more visual appearance in the local neighborhood. Right now Dontavious is not saying what equipment or software they will be using, but he did state that it will be totally mobile. As the spring gets near look for more information on Apex Studios mobile studio.

Up Coming Shows:
The current listed shows will be performed by Apex and Mr Mel the Riddler of Apex Records. Both will be performing new songs from there upcoming albums.

Feb. 5th 2014 @ 9pm
Apostrophe Lounge
1440 South Tryon St
Charlotte, NC

Mar.  23rd 2014 @ 7pm
Evening Muse
3227 North Davidson St
Charlotte, NC

Looking for new Music?
The long awaited question has been since the release of Mr Mel the Riddler’s first album “Riddler Me This”; when will he be releasing another one? Well guess what his next “untitled” album will be dropping this year and he is at work on it as we speak. Not sure exactly if there will be any features or who will be handling the production, but know that it will be a banger.

As for Apex he has another sin album releasing this year titled “GREED” which was supposed to be released last year, but was held back due to the release of “I’m Just A Machine P1” and he also will be releasing a long awaited album “The Social Help Project”. Now it has been rumored that when Apex takes his time with a project that he puts his very essence into it. Look at how well “I’m Just A Machine” is doing and that project took him 3 years to make. So just think how “The Social Help Project” will turn out.

The Next Cover Has Been Revealed

“I’m Just A Machine”

The next could be cover to Apex’s “I’m Just A Machine” has been revealed and this one shows more details into the metrics of what Apex is going for on the album. The album is so far the most widely talked about album from Apex Records. It will have features from King Royalty, Mr Mel the Riddler, Morgan Wright, Peter Parkar and many more. Stay tuned as it gets closer to the release date for “I’m Just A Machine”

“Coast2Coast Live Event”

Cruise Control Showcase
1. Be sure to tune into the event LIVE at 9:00 PM EST on the event page at Coast 2 Coast LIVE Online Edition | 8/20/13 Live Feed Link
2. Mr Mel the Riddler Cruise Control Video Will be Showcased in full (Up to 5 Minutes) for Judge Panel
3. The Judges will be scoring on 4 Categories rating 1-10 on each. Categories: Originality, Quality, Marketability and Overall Potential. You will be emailed your scores after the show.

The Link for the online live event is: http://coast2coastlive.com/events/livefeed.aspx?eventid=283

“Hitting the Evening Muse Up Again”

It’s about time to hit up the Evening Muse once again for the Apex Records artist. The show will be at the Evening Muse located at 3227 N Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC 28205. Their will be a guest performance from TMH. He will be opening up for Apex and the Mr Mel the Riddler. Is was said that Apex will be performing new songs from his “I’m Just A Machine” mix tape and Mr Mel the Riddler will be performing songs from his “Riddle Me This” album.

It goes down Sept 8th at The Evening Muse as the Apex Studio and Apex Records artist take to the stage. The will be a event in which artist which have recorded at Apex Studio will have the chance to showcase their talent along side Apex Records recording artists Apex and Mr Mel the Riddler. Be on the look out for some new music to be performed at this show from Apex and Mr Mel the Riddler.

Sept 8th at Evening Muse
ALL AGES & Bar w/ID
Show Start Time: 6:30 PM
Physical Tickets: $11.00
Online Tickets: $11.00 www.aftonshows.com/apexrecord
Door Price w/ Ticket: $13.00

CLUB ADDRESS:
3227 N Davidson St.
Charlotte, NC 28205

Currently Going Strong

THE NEXT SIN ALBUM IS COMING-

Another edition of the sin series of albums are coming from Apex. it is due to be released soon and the next sin album will be titled “Greed”. This album will be the third edition of the sin albums which Apex has been releasing under Apex Records. So far he has released a sin album every year starting from 2011. The next one will be released in October 2013. So be prepared to hear some new music. If you have not checked out the Lust or Wrath album it can be viewed here:

YOUTUBE RELEASES-

“Riddle Me This” album by Mr Mel the Riddler

Riddle Me This Album

“LUST” album by Apex

LUST Album

“WRATH” album by Apex

WRATH Album

PHOTOS FROM THE SHOW-

		Heat It Up Show at The Evening Muse VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL

HEAT IT UP SHOW-

If you missed the last show because you had to work, take care of the kids or just couldn’t get out the house well do not worry we have the video footage for you. The last show “Heat It Up” was performed at The Evening Muse located in the Noda District of Charlotte, NC. This show is one that you really did not want to miss… why? Because Apex is off vacation and him and the Mr Mel the Riddler killed the show with new songs and more. Check out the video footage for your self.

Apex and the Riddler heat up the Evening Muse, Charlotte, NC

APEX NOW APP-

To stay up to date with shows, new music and more from the artist of Apex Records download our new Apex Now App and join out mailing list right from the app to receive new music before it hits the streets, radio stations, and stores. Be the first to say that you heard it first from the Apex Now App.

DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION-

As of lately Apex Records have been moving their artists albums and singles from one distribution company to the next. This process will be over by the end of the year, but all music will still be currently available from all major digital retailers and more have been added to the list as well where their can be found. So just be patient… if the music is not currently in your music retailers online store it soon will be.

2013 Will Never be The Same

The Rhymic Lounge Magazine:

Apex records artist Mr Mel the Riddler has a full page spread in the Rhymic Lounge Magazine along with fellow label mates Money Man and Chyna. The magazine can be found at http://issuu.com/therhythmicloungemagazine/docs/winter2013 and the artist from Apex Records can be found on pages 60 and 61; but please be sure to check out all the other artist in the magazine as well.

 

 

 

 

New Releases:

Apex Studio presents WRATH

This is the next edition in the sin series of Apex albums. You would think that he would stop and do some promo work on it; but he has been hard at working getting the next sin album together for its release in October. It has been speculated that the WRATH album may surpass the LUST album. As of current it is hard to tell for sure; but many people have been waiting to hear his album now now it is finally out and available for sale in all the major markets. This album has no features on it and all production has been done by Apex himself.

The album can be found at:

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Apex_Apex_Studios_Present_Wrath?id=Bvi6v5f7m3kqycfe66ovww3w7aa&feature=nav_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDMsImFsYnVtLUJ2aTZ2NWY3bTNrcXljZmU2Nm92d3czdzdhYSJd

Amazon MP3: http://www.amazon.com/Apex-Studios-Present-Wrath-Explicit/dp/B00ANISQUU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1360343922&sr=8-1&keywords=apex+studio+presents+wrath

Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/apex-studios-present-wrath/id586759547

Rhapsody: http://www.rhapsody.com/artist/apex/album/apex-studios-present-wrath

Edible (Single)

The next single to be released by Mr Mel the Riddler is Edible. This song was geared to the ladies from all over the world. What’s the use of making hit songs for the hood and the streets if you don’t have any for the ladies.

This single can be found at:

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Mr_Mel_the_Riddler_Edible?id=Butwkqkqpv2ba3oxydmz4f6ssvq&feature=nav_top_albums#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDUsImFsYnVtLUJ1dHdrcWtxcHYyYmEzb3h5ZG16NGY2c3N2cSJd

Amazon MP3: http://www.amazon.com/Edible-Explicit/dp/B00B7QD0O4/ref=sr_shvl_album_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1360344574&sr=301-2

Fire Man (Remix) featuring Mr Mel the Riddler

Adding more spark to Money Man’s “Against All Odds” album; the Riddler does a remix to “Fire Man”.

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Money_Man_Fire_Man_Remix_feat_Mr_Mel_the_Riddler?id=B3fqdvc6xnqbjhut3st7wpx3q7e&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLG51bGwsImFsYnVtLUIzZnFkdmM2eG5xYmpodXQzc3Q3d3B4M3E3ZSJd

Amazon MP3: http://www.amazon.com/Fire-Remix-feat-Riddler-Explicit/dp/B00B4YBZFU/ref=sr_shvl_album_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1360344574&sr=301-4

Rhapsody: http://www.rhapsody.com/artist/money-man/album/fire-man-remix-feat-mr-mel-the-riddler

Latest Show of the year:

The Riddler is now performing his album “Riddle Me This” which is scheduled to be released this April. He rocks the Evening Muse with TMH opening up for him as well.

TMH opens and The Riddler closes!

Upcoming Shows:

REAKING HAVOC through Charlotte PT 1

Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 10:00 PM

STATE: NCCITY: Charlotte

LOCATION: Ed’s Tavern, 2200 Park Rd.

REAKING HAVOC through Charlotte PT 2

Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 8:30 PM

STATE: NCCITY: Charlotte

LOCATION: Tommy’s Pub, 2007 Central Ave..

REAKING HAVOC through Charlotte PT 3

Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 9:30 PM

STATE: NCCITY: Charlotte

LOCATION: Smokey Joe’s Cafe, 510 Briar Creek Rd..

REAKING HAVOC through Charlotte PT 4

Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 10:30 PM

STATE: SCCITY: Rock Hill

LOCATION: The Money, 110 S Cherry Rd.

Studio News

WHO IS IN THE STUDIO WITH APEX?

In the Studio with Apex show has been a hit recently with new guest and old faces making there way back to the show. We have a slew of new interviews coming and new ones up as well. From Money Man, TMH, Chyna Macra and more…

Updates

Chyna Macra signed to Apex Records

Money Man talks about his mixtape project

TMH giving insight on the show

 

NEW MUSIC ALERT!

Apex Records has just released a new album which follows up to the LUST album. The album which has been released is titled WRATH is now out in the Itunes stores and soon to be everywhere digitally. WRATH is the next album in the sin series of Apex Records releases under Apex Records and it brings everything in which the name says; WRATH. Be prepared to hear tracks like A.P.E.X., You’ll Don’t Know, Little Son and More. The album can be found at the following link:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/apex-studios-present-wrath/id586759547

 

FEELING LIKE A ZOMBIE?

Zombie Weed by Mr Mel the Riddler

Have you checked out the “Zombie Weed” video by Mr Mel the Riddler? If not you might want too. Zombie Weed is the video from Apex Studio presents M-Town EP . The EP consists of 3 songs from Mr Mel the Riddler titled Lay It Down, The Game, and Zombie Weed.

 

MORE SHOWS COMING!

We are getting the 2013 line up ready with more shows the first one takes place at the Evening Muse located in Charlotte, NC. It is set for Jan 20th 2013. More info can be found at Afton Shows and at Apex Records Shows.

Apex Records Expansion

THE LAST SHOW OF THE YEAR:

“Afton Shows and the Evening Muse”

The next show for Apex Records artist will be November 11th 2012. So far this year we have had a lot of shows; show casing new talent from the new comers Gemi and TMH along side Apex and Mr Mel the Riddler. From the beginning of the year until now our artist and guest artist have rocked the stage at the Evening Muse; but this up coming show will be the last one for this year until we kick off the new  year with new music from Apex and Mr Mel the Riddler.

The Next show will be set for November 11th at the Evening Muse. Which is located in Charlotte, NC at 3227 Davidson Street. Tickets can be bought online at www.aftonshows.com/apexrecord this next show is guaranteed to be a banger and this is one that you do not want to miss.

 

NEW ARTIST:

“Which One Will it Be”

Just as Mr Mel the Riddler finishes up his album “Arkham City” we hear that Apex Records will be signing a new artist and managing more artist as well. It is not yet sure as to who this new artist will be, but we think that it may be “Chyna Macra” aka The Future. A solo artist which had a production deal from Apex Studio in the middle of 2005. Sources say that it also could be “Yo Star” from the UK which was recently in the studio with Apex working on a song with him. Also lets not forget about “Nero”; who was signed to Apex Studio for a Promo EP which Apex and him recorded a song titled “Got That” (which is the #1 song on the LUST Album). There are is really no telling who could be the next artist signed to Apex Records; but one thing is for sure…. it will happen next week.

 

NEW MUSIC VIDEO FROM Mr Mel the Riddler:

“Zombie Weed”

Zombie Weed by Mr Mel the Riddler ft. Produca Dee and Freedy G

New Music video from Mr Mel the Riddler. This is one you do not want to miss!

Apex Records

BACK TO WORK ALL READY?

Recently artist Apex has been out of work with a rare breathing disorder. His breathing had gotten really shallow Sunday night September 30th. He was transported to CMC University that night by his wife where he was quickly aided. He was given breathing treatments until early Monday mourning and was sent home for bed rest until further following up with his doctor this coming Friday. Apex was told to take take the week off from work, but will he…NO! He has received plenty of rest and has been taken his prescription which seems to have been doing him good. Even though he will be returning back to work this Thursday October 5th he will not be recording anything. We will be making sure that he takes everything slow and relax.

WEBSITE UPDATES!

We have made some changes to the Apex Records website. The recording side of the website is still intact and nothing has changed from it, but we have made some small changes to the record label side. You will see that we have changed the artist pages; those signed and managed under Apex Records. They now include a new layout and current releases from the artist as well. The Vault page has been changed to the MEDIA page. Nothing on this page has been changed, but we did upgrade the Soundcloud module so that listeners could like, comment, and browse the current songs in the playlist. We will be upgrading the STORE portion of the site along with adding a TOUTS page. We will still keep everything streamlined as to make sure the website loads quick and is easily viewable from desktop and mobile devices.

ONE MORE SHOW…

We are looking for Mr Mel the Riddler to perform one last time for this year until his album is released next year. So far it has been a good year as Mr Mel the Riddler has been doing his thing along side Apex and other guest artist on stage. The show is set for November, but we do not have a set date yet. The show will be booked through Afton Shows and it is guaranteed to be a banger.

Apex Records Updates

NOW IN IHEART RADIO

Apextacy Remix feat. Mr Mel The Riddler is now available in IHeart Radio. This was a shock to Apex Records artist Apex and Mr Mel the Riddler. After all the music submissions to IHeart Radio they have finally picked one; said Apex. We plan on doing some major advertising about our music being in IHeart Radio, but we sill haven’t had time to enjoy the success with the current projects which we have coming up; Apex noted.

“GO HARD OR GO HOME”

GO HARD OR GO HOME PART 1

GO HARD OR GO HOME PART 2

The two shows that was setup by Apex Records through Afton Shows was a big success. It gave independent artist the chance to meet and open up for Apex Records artist Mr Mel the Riddler. Money Man was supposed to be in attendance, but was unavailable to show up… so the show still went on. The first show consisted of Mr Mel the Riddler performing some new songs from his mixtape “Arkham City” along with the remix of one of his album songs “Going Hard Remix” featuring Gemi and performing the Apextacy Remix with Apex himself. Talk about crowd stoppers; Apex and the Mr Mel the Riddler make a great duo on stage together when performing songs. After a fun night performing it was no time to relax because they hard to do “Go Hard or Go Home Part 2” within the following week. Go Hard or Go Home Part 2 was exactly what the name says. The opening acts for this event was TMH (@TMH_MUSIC), Charlotte America (which did not show), Gemi (@Gemizajewel), and Mr Mel the Riddler.  If you missed it you missed a good performance which topped the first. We don’t want to spoil this event footage so check out the video feed for it.

“HELLZAPEXALYPTIC; IT’S BACK”

Node Your Head to This

Hellzapexalyptickilah is back and is making a lot of noise on the charts. It was first released in 2001 through out Charlotte, NC and sold independently by Apex through Apex Studio. Well many years have passed and now it is in the hands of Apex Records; they decided to re release it digitally to the world since it never got worldly exposure. It can be currently found in AMAZON, SPOTIFY, ZUNE, YOUTUBE, MEDIANET, ITUNES AND MORE!

Going about it the RIGHT WAY!

Eveing Muse

Apex Records artist Mr Mel the Riddler and Apex along with Gemi just rocked the Evening Muse for “GO HOME OR GO HARD” Part 1. Mr Mel the Riddler performed 2 mixtape tracks, a song from his upcaoming album with Gemi  featuring on the remix and the remix of Apextacy. The next show will be this Sept. 23rd at the Evening Muse as well and this next show is guaranteed to be a hit. If you haven’t purchased tickets they can be found at www.aftonshows.com/apexrecord

Love Fade Away

Love Fade Away is now out on all digital markets be sure to grasp a copy of it. Love Fade Away is the first album release from Apex Records artist Chyna Macra aka Future. The album was shelved and just released due to the demand of the public. The album has production from Apex and CJ Beatz with a guest appearance from Soprano and consists of 13 songs.

Currently Out On the Market

Apex Studio Present: LUST          Against All Odds

    

Apex Studio Presents: M-Town     Love Fade Away

    

Crystal Lite

Have fun with Apex 2.0

Ever wanted to know what goes on with Apex Studio and Apex Records recording artist? Then this is the app for you. With Apex 2.0 you can view tweets, facebook status, upcoming events, photos, listen to new music and more as soon as its available all from one location… your mobile phone. So instead of running from one site to another all just to find out the latest news; now you can view it from your phone. Android app name: Apex 2.0 More info: http://www.android.com/market/#app=http://market.android.com/details?id=com.conduit.app_501419973e6b46e69210c4c6bf2b6a55.app