Apademik
Encyclopedia
Apademik is an American Hip-Hop Producer, Movie Director, CEO and founder of Funkin Beatz Entertainment Corporation, and ASCAP registered Recording Artist. Known for his role as Producer and Director for the movie, The Razah Code, Underground Hip-Hop Vol. 1, released September, 2006 Koch Records
. He also Directed, the
"Renaissance Child Bonus DVD" accompanying Hell Razah
's album, Renaissance Child
Released through Nature Sounds (February 2007). Apademik has also ProducedThe Resurrection LP for the 7 Profitz
released on The Orchard (music label)
, December 18, 2007, Long Island Hip-Hop:Not About The Money, also released on The Orchard (music label)
10/07/08, and 7 Profitz
, "Revelations 23:7" released July 7, 2009.
On October 1, 1999, Apademik was published in the Army Times for his promotion to Sergeant
(E-5). Apademik received an Honorable Discharge in October 1999. He also received the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, NATO Medal
, Humanitarian Service Medal
, Armed Forces Service Medal
, Army Service Ribbon
, and Expert Rifle Marksmanship Badge.
After his Army stint, Apademik moved to West Hempstead, N.Y., where he then enrolled in Audio Engineering
at Five Towns College
.
Apademik then started the company Funkin Beatz Entertainment Corporation, in 1998. From 2001–Present Apademik has Produced or Directed projects for these Record Labels,Koch Records, Nature Sounds, BabyGrande Records, Traffic, Funkin Beatz and The Orchard Music Label. Apademik has also been seen performing at a host of clubs as DJ and M.C. including The Toronto Convention Centre, Salt Lake City UT, Club Speed NYC, C.B.G.B.'s NYC, Scopa Underground NYC, Santos Party House(NYC), The Comedy Cellar (NYC) and many, many more. He has also been seen on Real Tyme Live (Ch 20), Street TV(ch 20) and heard on radio stations such as 105.5 Toronto, 88.7 WRHU (NY), 89.7 MYWCWP (NY), WGBB 1240 AM (NY), WCWP 88.1 FM (NY),90.1 WUSB (NY) and various internet Radio Podcasts. Apademik is also a Writer and Performer for his Group 7 Profitz, and is now signed Non-Exclusively to The Orchard Music Label.
DVD Releases
Koch Records
E1 Music , the primary subsidiary of E1 Entertainment LP, is the largest independent record label in the United States. It is also distributed by the Universal Music Group in Europe under the name E1 Universal...
. He also Directed, the
"Renaissance Child Bonus DVD" accompanying Hell Razah
Hell Razah
Hell Razah is an American rapper, best known as a member of Sunz of Man, an early affiliate of the Wu-Tang Clan...
's album, Renaissance Child
Renaissance Child
Renaissance Child is the solo debut album by rapper Hell Razah, released on February 20, 2007 through Nature Sounds Records. Razah is most famed as a member of Wu-Tang Clan affiliate groups Sunz of Man and Black Market Militia. The album features production from MF DOOM, Dev 1, Shuko, Fabrizio...
Released through Nature Sounds (February 2007). Apademik has also ProducedThe Resurrection LP for the 7 Profitz
7 Profitz
7 Profitz is a progressive and political American Hip-Hop group based on Long Island, NY. 7 Profitz was formed on Long Island in 2007.-Early career:...
released on The Orchard (music label)
The Orchard (music label)
The Orchard is a New York City based digital distribution and entertainment services company that works with independent artists and labels, and content providers...
, December 18, 2007, Long Island Hip-Hop:Not About The Money, also released on The Orchard (music label)
The Orchard (music label)
The Orchard is a New York City based digital distribution and entertainment services company that works with independent artists and labels, and content providers...
10/07/08, and 7 Profitz
7 Profitz
7 Profitz is a progressive and political American Hip-Hop group based on Long Island, NY. 7 Profitz was formed on Long Island in 2007.-Early career:...
, "Revelations 23:7" released July 7, 2009.
Biography
Apademik joined the U.S. Army Infantry in June 1996 at the age of 17), and shipped out to Basic Training on October 1996. After basic training Apademik purchased a pair of Gemini XL500 Turntables. During his service with the U.S. Army Infantry, (Bravo Company 1/87th Infantry, 10th Mountain Division,. Apademik served as a Fire Team Leader, in Operation Joint Forge in the Former Yugoslavia for Seven months. Apademik led Combat Infantry Troops during the Kosovo conflict. Apademik lead and served in such missions as MND North Anti-Sniping Team, Convoy Support, International Airport Security, Evacuating the U.N., Strategic Checkpoints, Riot Control, Recon Support, and Providing Direct Combat Support to Special Forces Units. In between missions Apademik would be seen performing on his turntables at on Base Clubs, and emceeing on U.S.O. Stages.On October 1, 1999, Apademik was published in the Army Times for his promotion to Sergeant
Sergeant
Sergeant is a rank used in some form by most militaries, police forces, and other uniformed organizations around the world. Its origins are the Latin serviens, "one who serves", through the French term Sergent....
(E-5). Apademik received an Honorable Discharge in October 1999. He also received the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal is a military award of the United States military, which was first created in 1961 by Executive Order of President John Kennedy...
, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, NATO Medal
NATO Medal
The NATO Medal is an international military decoration which is awarded to various militaries of the world under the authority of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization . It is manufactured by Eekelers - Centini, International, of Hemiksem, Belgium...
, Humanitarian Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
The Humanitarian Service Medal is a military service medal of the United States armed forces which was created on January 19, 1977 by President Gerald Ford under...
, Armed Forces Service Medal
Armed Forces Service Medal
The Armed Forces Service Medal is a military award of the United States military which was created on January 11, 1996 by President Bill Clinton under...
, Army Service Ribbon
Army Service Ribbon
The Army Service Ribbon is a military decoration of the United States Army that was established by the Secretary of the Army on 10 April 1981 as announced in Department of the Army General Order 15, dated 10 October 1990....
, and Expert Rifle Marksmanship Badge.
After his Army stint, Apademik moved to West Hempstead, N.Y., where he then enrolled in Audio Engineering
Audio engineering
An audio engineer, also called audio technician, audio technologist or sound technician, is a specialist in a skilled trade that deals with the use of machinery and equipment for the recording, mixing and reproduction of sounds. The field draws on many artistic and vocational areas, including...
at Five Towns College
Five Towns College
Five Towns College is a for-profit institution of higher learning located in Dix Hills, Long Island, New York . Founded as a business school in 1972 by Stanley G. Cohen, Ed.D...
.
Apademik then started the company Funkin Beatz Entertainment Corporation, in 1998. From 2001–Present Apademik has Produced or Directed projects for these Record Labels,Koch Records, Nature Sounds, BabyGrande Records, Traffic, Funkin Beatz and The Orchard Music Label. Apademik has also been seen performing at a host of clubs as DJ and M.C. including The Toronto Convention Centre, Salt Lake City UT, Club Speed NYC, C.B.G.B.'s NYC, Scopa Underground NYC, Santos Party House(NYC), The Comedy Cellar (NYC) and many, many more. He has also been seen on Real Tyme Live (Ch 20), Street TV(ch 20) and heard on radio stations such as 105.5 Toronto, 88.7 WRHU (NY), 89.7 MYWCWP (NY), WGBB 1240 AM (NY), WCWP 88.1 FM (NY),90.1 WUSB (NY) and various internet Radio Podcasts. Apademik is also a Writer and Performer for his Group 7 Profitz, and is now signed Non-Exclusively to The Orchard Music Label.
Discography
Compilations- The Resurrection LP (2007) with 7 Profitz7 Profitz7 Profitz is a progressive and political American Hip-Hop group based on Long Island, NY. 7 Profitz was formed on Long Island in 2007.-Early career:...
(The Orchard (music label)The Orchard (music label)The Orchard is a New York City based digital distribution and entertainment services company that works with independent artists and labels, and content providers...
) - Long Island Hip-Hop (2008) with 7 Profitz7 Profitz7 Profitz is a progressive and political American Hip-Hop group based on Long Island, NY. 7 Profitz was formed on Long Island in 2007.-Early career:...
(The Orchard (music label)The Orchard (music label)The Orchard is a New York City based digital distribution and entertainment services company that works with independent artists and labels, and content providers...
) - Revelations 23:7 (2009) with 7 Profitz7 Profitz7 Profitz is a progressive and political American Hip-Hop group based on Long Island, NY. 7 Profitz was formed on Long Island in 2007.-Early career:...
(The Orchard (music label)The Orchard (music label)The Orchard is a New York City based digital distribution and entertainment services company that works with independent artists and labels, and content providers...
) - TBA (2010)
DVD Releases
- The Razah Code (2006) (Koch RecordsKoch RecordsE1 Music , the primary subsidiary of E1 Entertainment LP, is the largest independent record label in the United States. It is also distributed by the Universal Music Group in Europe under the name E1 Universal...
) - Renaissance ChildRenaissance ChildRenaissance Child is the solo debut album by rapper Hell Razah, released on February 20, 2007 through Nature Sounds Records. Razah is most famed as a member of Wu-Tang Clan affiliate groups Sunz of Man and Black Market Militia. The album features production from MF DOOM, Dev 1, Shuko, Fabrizio...
DVD (2007) (Nature Sounds)
External links
- Official Website
- Apademik at Internet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie Database is an online database of information related to movies, television shows, actors, production crew personnel, video games and fictional characters featured in visual entertainment media. It is one of the most popular online entertainment destinations, with over 100 million...