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About Me

Cleverly disguised as a literacy teacher by day, A.P.O.S.T.L.E. transforms into a lyrical superhero for justice by night. His super powers include, a dynamic wordplay and vocabulary which he uses to masterfully conquer social issues, mass media, corrupt politicians, and sucka emcees all in a single bound. By joining forces with fellow superhero DJ Quest, this dynamic duo’s live performance is easily the most powerful Hip Hop stage show in the universe.The new Album, Lyrical Activism features DJ Quest (Bulletproof Space Travelers), Viveca Hawkins, and fellow Heavyweight Dub Champion member Stero Lion. Lyrical Activism features beats by Etheric Double (Resident Anti-Hero), and was co produced by legendary producer Mark Pistel (Meat Beat Manifesto, Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy, Consolidated, MC 900 ft Jesus). The electro-dub-hop sound-scape is the perfect surface for A.P.O.S.T.L.E.’s intensity. He’s created a lyrical force field where materialism, misogyny and nonsense rhymes cannot penetrate. By contrast to the norm, listeners become engaged, informed and inspired. This leaves A.P.O.S.T.L.E. as the last man standing above a sea of mediocrity in a dying genre.With an extensive tour history around the US in festivals and clubs with his former band Heavyweight Dub Champion, this soldier has earned his stripes as a live show veteran. He has additionally cultivated undeniable name recognition in his hometown of Denver CO. for his work as a grassroots community activist, performance poet, ghostwriter, and performer. Recently A.P.O.S.T.L.E. relocated to the Bay Area to combine all of these efforts into one project. Lyrical Activism is his definitive work that will definitely be an underground classic.A superhero’s work is never done. There will always be crowds to rock, microphones to rip and injustice to address. Whether it be the clubs, parties, festivals, lecture halls, classrooms or street corners A.P.O.S.T.L.E. will be there. He has stepped up to answer the call of the masses of Hip Hop fans who are eager for change. We have waited long enough, the time has now come. ..

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Member Since: 6/6/2005
Band Website: 7soldiersproductions.com
Band Members: A.P.O.S.T.L.E. (solo artist)New Album "Lyrical Activism" Featuring: DJ Quest, Stero Lion & Viveca Hawkins Produced By: Etheric Double, Big Tunes, and Mark Pistel. Mixed and Masterd By: Mark Pistel
Influences: Boogie Down Productions, Poor Righteous Teachers, Eric B. and Rakim, Public Enemy, 2Pac, NWA, Immortal Technique, The Roots, Common, De La Soul, Paris, Bob Marley, Prince, Sade, Queen Latifah, Run DMC, Gradmaster Flash and the Furious Five, Brand Nubian, Pete Rock and CL Smooth, A Tribe Called Quest, Ice T, Rock Steady Crew, Nas, Big Daddy Kane, LL Cool J, Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Clarence 13X, Elijah Muhammad, Brother Jeff Fard, Dr. Vincent Harding, Dr. Paul Hamilton, Rev. Michael Eric Dyson, Dr. Cornell West, James Brown, Andre Harrell, Russell Simmons, X Clan, Afrika Bambatta, Muhammad Ali, Gang Starr, Scarface, Wu Tang Clan, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder.
Sounds Like: Old School Classic Hip Hop Renaissance style Hip Hop
Record Label: Seven Soldiers Productions LLC
Type of Label: Indie

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Posted by A.P.O.S.T.L.E. on Fri, 13 Jun 2008 03:46:00 PST

Scenepointblank.com reviews "Lyrical Activism"

A.P.O.S.T.L.E. Lyrical Activism Posted on Friday June 06th, 2008 Seven Soldiers, 2008 Author: Kevin Score: 8.0 / 10 Related Links A.P.O.S.T.L.E. Official Site A.P.O.S.T.L.E.'s SPB Profile So&th...
Posted by A.P.O.S.T.L.E. on Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:39:00 PST

From Immortal Technique

From Immortal Technique:"THE 3RD WORLD" WRITING CONTESTWin $1500 by Writing a 2-page Essay!In an effort to promote and sustain the writing and critical thinking skills of the younger generations, unde...
Posted by A.P.O.S.T.L.E. on Sun, 18 May 2008 01:28:00 PST

Lyrical Activism is available here!

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Posted by A.P.O.S.T.L.E. on Wed, 07 May 2008 07:25:00 PST

Was It Really What Jeremiah Wright Said, Or Was It Because He’s Black?

Was It Really What Jeremiah Wright Said, Or Was It Because He's Black? By Bill Moyers, Bill Moyers JournalPosted on May 3, 2008, Printed on May 5, 2008http://www.alternet.org/story/84330/ I once asked...
Posted by A.P.O.S.T.L.E. on Tue, 06 May 2008 12:19:00 PST

MTV/BET video programming analysis and findings

In a report prepared for the Enough is Enough Campaign, the PTC analyzed adult content airing on BET's Rap City and 106 & Park and on MTV's Sucker Free on MTV for a two-week period in ...
Posted by A.P.O.S.T.L.E. on Thu, 17 Apr 2008 02:09:00 PST

Missoula Independent reviews Lyrical Activism

A.P.O.S.T.L.E. Lyrical Activism By: Kelsey Bernius Posted: 03/20/2008 A fine line exists between annoying rants and worthwhile messages in the world of socially conscious hip hop. Apostle (aka Jeff C...
Posted by A.P.O.S.T.L.E. on Fri, 11 Apr 2008 01:43:00 PST

Westword reviews Lyrical Activism

The Rap-Up: Apostle, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Mos Def, Beyonce Mon Apr 07, 2008 at 02:07:37 PM In the fall of 2006, A.P.O.S.T.L.E. - aka Jeff Campbell -- left Denver for San Francisco with his crew, Heavyw...
Posted by A.P.O.S.T.L.E. on Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:32:00 PST

Lyrical Activism Chart Debut 29

All charts are subject to change prior to print Showing Hip Hop Chart For Issue 1051 TW LW 2W PK WKS Artist Recording Label 1 1 2 1 4 DEL THE FUNKY HOMOSAPIEN 11th Hour Definitive Jux 2 2 1 1 7 AKRO...
Posted by A.P.O.S.T.L.E. on Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:39:00 PST

URB Magazine reviews Lyrical Activism

.. --> .. rating system --> APOSTLE :: Lyrical Activism Seven Soldiers Productions Reviewed on Wednesday, March 05, 2008 by James Shahan Trying to teach a listene...
Posted by A.P.O.S.T.L.E. on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 01:28:00 PST