Description
CASSETTE
Limited to 150 copies worldwide, pressed on white cassette
shells with black labels. Housed in clear Norelco cases with full-color
J-cards are printed on both sides.
With Mom & Dad, veteran wordsmith Apathy delivers his most personal and conceptually rich project to date—an album steeped in nostalgia, anchored in sharp cultural critique, and draped in the breezy textures of his new “Shore Life” sound. The title nods to Ronald and Nancy Reagan, casting Apathy as a child of the '80s raised under the shadow of Reaganomics. But this isn't just a trip down memory lane—it's a reflective deep dive into the socio-political climate that shaped his youth, told with the masterful penmanship fans have come to expect from the CT legend.
The first release from his newly launched imprint, Anchors Up Rec, Mom & Dad showcases Apathy’s evolution as both emcee and producer. He helms the boards for 9 of the 12 tracks, crafting lush, sample-heavy beats that blend laid-back vibes with surgical precision. Additional production comes from rising star Playa Haze and longtime collaborator Little Vic.
Standout tracks include the haunting “Lee Harv” (feat. Little Vic), the soul-drenched “All Good,” and the sharp, shoreline serenade “WHALERS.” Guest spots from Suave-Ski, Slaine, Ryu, and Little Vic round out an album that’s both personal memoir and lyrical masterclass. Mom & Dad is an essential listen from one of underground hip-hop’s most consistent voices.
Tracklist:
Side A:
01. The Great Flood (feat. Suave-Ski, Little Vic)
02. Shore Life (feat. Suave-Ski, Little Vic)
03. Put The Money In A Bag (feat. Little Vic)
04. All Good
05. Blue Collar Scholar (feat. Slaine)
06. Mom & Dad
Side B:
07. Vintage Canvas
08. Old Lyme Like Old Times
09. Summer At The Shore
10. One Crown
11. Lee Harv (feat. Little Vic)
12. WHALERS
All tracks produced by Apathy except:
Tracks 3 & 4 produced by Playa Haze, and Track 11 produced by Little Vic
Track 2 features additional vocals by Danaya and Little Vic
Track 6 features additional vocals by Brevi
All cuts by Tone Spliff
Critical Praise:
“Connecticut rapper Apathy is an underground mainstay, from founding backpacker-favorite supergroup Demigodz to his work in Army of Pharaohs and Get Busy Committee.” -XXL
“With over twenty years experience on his resume, the Connecticut rapper has been graced for his work in the underground scene, and has worked alongside some of the biggest and best names in the hip hop game.” -The Source
“If there’s one thing that all Apathy albums have in common it’s a dedication to the true school hardcore hip-hop sound.” -Albumism
