In January 2012, his ‘Contamination’ EP established Apashe as a serious up & comer in the bass world. Since then, EPs, free downloads and collaborations have garnered support and playtime from an eclectic list of DJs such as Major Lazer, Afrojack, Excision, Flosstradamus & Koan Sound. His trap influenced collaboration ‘Bubble Gun’ with Snails earned him major play time on the BBC airwaves and became the ultimate secret weapon for trap DJs worldwide in late 2012.
2013 was a banner year for the young Belgian. His free release ‘Battle Royale’ was a production tour de force that showcased his signature sound design and his skillful use of epic orchestral samples. He followed this up with a monster trap EP called “Black Mythology”, featuring “Black Gold” and “Forsaken” which both rose to the top of the Beatport Hip Hop and Dubstep charts.
Apashe has shown no signs of slowing down in 2014. He kicked the year off with “No Twerk”, another huge trap hit with vocals by Odalisk and Panther, then released his first remix EP which included a massive VIP version of “Battle Royale”. Apashe also made inroads into the European market, playing to packed audiences in Paris and Brussels.
In April of 2020, he released a full length LP entitled 'Renaissance', and released a follow up remix LP in February of 2021.
Insane
Apashe Lyrics
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Tech N9ne
Strange Music 2020
Once I had to lose all abuse I use
Lower, then lower, then what do you know
Then my sane hit sick, who knew
Back when I was little when they always hit the game
Nobody came for me when I was in the lane
Of going insane, but that was a part of the game
What it would take up in the brain, I was headed for change
I became the name, bang, with a claim
When I was never gonna be the one in the flame
But I gotta remain, full of heart, a part of a gang
Make 'em reduce it
Our independent slammer and forever reclusive
The evil, it's all in me, I can never refuse it
Never knew there was a way for me to sever abuses
The devil is stalling, love level is falling
Pedal never stalling, heavy metal, was all
Of a brawl, I had the gall to wanna stop it all
But saw ballin', drawl when
Rhythm I give 'em to bring y'all and
Lyrically take you through hell
Heaven the six at the seven you smell
All in my tails, they told me I was to fail
But I'm one of the legends who sell
I took my anguish and put it to language
I spit it up and hang with those equally dangerous
I threw a Strange fit
Tech Nina came with
Some deep insane shit
My CD, it's sick, I came with hits
A lot of pain, didn't quit, the famous shit
Got me a strange business, my name switched quick
They got the game twisted if your lane dismiss
All I do is thinkin' on the pain that sits
Then I put it to the paper, never tame, it's lit
When I hop off the top now
My sane hits sick, then I flame this bitch
We don't play no games, we bust shots
And all you who defame we trust not
Once I had to lose all abuse I use
Lower, then lower, then what do you know
Then my sane hit sick, who knew
Then my sane hit sick, who knew
The song Insane by Apashe featuring Tech N9ne is a powerful and introspective rap that deals with the struggles of mental health, trauma, and addiction. The opening lyrics of the song are a maniacal laugh which sets a haunting and eerie tone for the rest of the song. The first verse begins with the line, "Once I had to lose all abuse I use," which can be interpreted as the artist acknowledging their past addictions and how they needed to break free from them. The lyrics then describe a dark and painful past where the artist was neglected and left to fend for themselves, leading to a descent into madness.
The chorus of the song, "Once I had to lose all abuse I use, lower, then lower, then what do you know, then my sane hit sick, who knew?" reveals the internal struggles and self-destructive patterns that the artist is trying to overcome. The second verse talks about how the artist has turned their pain and anguish into art, using their words to express the emotions that they can't hold in. The lyrics "I threw a Strange fit, Tech Nina came with, some deep insane shit" refer to the collaboration between the artist and Tech N9ne, who is known for his fast-paced and introspective rap style.
Line by Line Meaning
Once I had to lose all abuse I use
I had to give up all of the harmful things I used to cope
Lower, then lower, then what do you know
Things kept getting worse until I hit rock bottom
Then my sane hit sick, who knew
I reached a breaking point where my mind couldn't handle it anymore
I've been thinkin' 'bout a lot of pain
I've been reflecting on the struggles I've faced
Back when I was little when they always hit the game
I was mistreated and neglected as a child
Nobody came for me when I was in the lane
No one helped me when I was struggling
Of going insane, but that was a part of the game
I felt like losing my mind was inevitable given my circumstances
What it would take up in the brain, I was headed for change
I knew that I needed to change my thinking in order to heal
I became the name, bang, with a claim
I became successful and well-known
When I was never gonna be the one in the flame
I never wanted to be a part of the drama
But I gotta remain, full of heart, a part of a gang
I stay true to myself and my friends
Make 'em reduce it
I make others feel smaller than me
Our independent slammer and forever reclusive
I'm a successful artist who keeps to themselves
The evil, it's all in me, I can never refuse it
I have a dark side that I can't ignore
Never knew there was a way for me to sever abuses
I didn't think I could escape my abusive past
The devil is stalling, love level is falling
I feel like something is holding me back from love
Pedal never stalling, heavy metal, was all
I always keep moving forward and making music
Of a brawl, I had the gall to wanna stop it all
I wanted to end my struggles
But saw ballin', drawl when
But then I started succeeding in my career
Rhythm I give 'em to bring y'all and
I bring people together with my music
Lyrically take you through hell
I take my listeners on a journey through darkness
Heaven the six at the seven you smell
I create a contrast between heaven and hell
All in my tails, they told me I was to fail
People doubted my success
But I'm one of the legends who sell
But now, I'm successful and respected
I took my anguish and put it to language
I turned my pain into song lyrics
I spit it up and hang with those equally dangerous
I surround myself with like-minded, passionate people
I threw a Strange fit
I made a name for myself with my unique style
Tech Nina came with
Tech N9ne collaborated with me
Some deep insane shit
We made a song that was dark and intense
My CD, it's sick, I came with hits
My album is great and has popular songs
A lot of pain, didn't quit, the famous shit
I've faced a lot of pain but kept going and became successful
Got me a strange business, my name switched quick
My unique style brought me a lot of success quickly
They got the game twisted if your lane dismiss
People are wrong if they underestimate my talent
All I do is thinkin' on the pain that sits
I can't stop thinking about the pain from my past
Then I put it to the paper, never tame, it's lit
I channel my pain into my music and it's always intense
When I hop off the top now
When I start rapping
My sane hits sick, then I flame this bitch
My mind becomes overwhelmed and I express my frustration
We don't play no games, we bust shots
We're serious about our music careers and won't stop for anyone
And all you who defame we trust not
We don't trust those who speak badly of us
Then my sane hit sick, who knew
I always end up struggling mentally no matter how successful I become
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Aaron Dontez Yates, John De Buck
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Dark_Reader
This song is gonna fit this year well...
@ApasheOfficial
weirdly all the singles so far :/
@somedudedoingcoak
Dark Reader dude you got a reply from Apashie I’m kinda jealous
@stinkygOat
This song is pretty great tbh
@NubianGirl7
Dark Reader it already has 😅
@zia2804
I know right the first thing that pops up in my imagination when I heard it is "Ah yes, the 2020 chaos."
@grayjuly
Damn, their styles blend just right; dark majestic vibe.
@zoxy9743
APASHE IS THE definition of VIBE
@experimental7687
You ARE... ??? !! ;*
@Ranakade
Wtf, this guy pulled off a trap drop with a real orchestra. Dayum.