1) Chad Bromley (born March… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists titled Apathy.
1) Chad Bromley (born March 8, 1979), better known by his stage name Apathy (formerly "The Alien Tongue"), is a rapper and producer from Willimantic, Connecticut.
His first major release was his debut album; Eastern Philosophy in March 2006 with guest appearances from Celph Titled, Ryu, and Blue Raspberry. His second album Wanna Snuggle? was released in 2009 and his third studio album Honkey Kong was released in 2011, both to critical acclaim. His fourth studio album, Connecticut Casual was released on June 3, 2014 and reached #41 in the R&B/Hip Hop Albums charts.
Apathy is known for his frequent collaborations with other MCs and groups such as Demigodz, Celph Titled, Doe Rakers, Jedi Mind Tricks, Army of the Pharaohs, Styles of Beyond, and the Get Busy Committee.
In 2001 Bromley joined Demigodz a local rap collective that included Celph Titled, 7L & Esoteric, EL Fudge, Louis Logic and others. In the period 2000 to 2002 he released a number solo singles that included “Compatible”, “Just Begun”, “School”, and “Ain’t Nuttin’ Nice" released through Bronx Science Records. Bromley made his album debut when he appeared on the Jedi Mind Tricks album The Psycho Social in 1997. He featured on the tracks "The Three Immortals", "Omnicron" and "The Apostle's Creed". By mid-1997, the Demigodz collective fractured and Apathy together with producer Open Mic self-released the Sureshot Affair EP in 1998. He continued to collaborate under the Demigodz moniker and released The Godz Must Be Crazy EP in 2002 on Ill Boogie Records. The two-disc It's the Bootleg, Muthafuckas! Vol. 1 was released in 2003 and collected the earlier Demigodz material, while in 2004 Where's Your Album?!! brought together some of the previously released solo releases. Both appeared on the Demigodz label. After this second EP, Bromley signed on to Atlantic Records, but left the label in 2009 due to creative disagreements.
On June 30, 2015 Apathy dropped two projects: an EP called Weekend At The Cape and the fourth installment of his popular "It's the Bootleg, Muthafuckas!" compilation series called The Black Lodge.
Albums for 2016 include Handshakes With Snakes (which was originally a mixtape), The Widow's Son and an album with O.C. as Perestroika. However, on February 17, 2016 he told on his Facebook page that it wasn't possible to drop all three projects in 2016 and that The Widow's Son was delayed until early 2017. March 2017 Apathy said it would be released by the end of the year On July 11, 2017 he announced the release date for Perestroika for September 22, 2017.
2) Apathy is a doom/death metal band from Norrköping, Sweden, being the creation of multi-instrumentalist Viktor Jonas. The band started as a side-project in 2003 when Viktor was playing the drums in a black metal band called Nattstrype. The band disbanded later that year and gave Viktor time to focus on Apathy.
In April 2006 Apathy released a critically acclaimed EP; “Cold Endless Winter”, which, aside from Viktor Jonas featured Sebastian Gustafsson (Miss Behaviour) and Vidar Wetterhall (ex-Sarea, ex-Taiga, ex-Ravenlords).
After a couple months of hiatus, Viktor began working on new songs for an upcoming release. In late summer of 2007 he was approached by Serge Farinas (Simbelmyne, Amidst the Withering) and collaborations were initiated. Serge added additional rhythm, lead and acoustic guitars to the songs.
As on the first EP, Sebastian Gustafsson and Vidar Wetterhall were once again hired for bass guitar and vocal duties. Another guest musician, Johan Dyyk (Sabachthani), contributed with guitar solos for two of the songs.
"A Silent Nowhere" was released on the 24th of April 2008
3) Apathy was a Hardcore band from Baltimore, MD active from 1994 through 2001. They released three albums, 1997's self titled EP, 1999's full length entitled "What the Dead See Through the Eyes of the Living" both on Gain Ground Records (germany), and in 2001 a self released two song E.P. that was only available from the band directly. Their original line up was vocalist Rob Ingram, guitarists Ben Swan and Adam Brown, bassist Jimmy Hickey and drummer Ian Taylor. Later Nater Kane replaced Taylor on drums. Early tours were with bands such as Next Step Up, Torn Apart, Dying Fetus, Compression, Brother's Keeper, Shutdown and 25 ta Life.
4) Apathy was a Wisconsin-based grunge band from the early 00s led by Nirvana devotee Luke Helder. Helder is best known as the Midwestern Pipe Bomber who, in Spring of 2002 set off a large number of bombs across the Central United States in the shape of a smiley face.
5) Apathy was a Punk Band from Omaha, Nebraska, who put out an LP called "Out the Window" in 1988 (Fat Bat Records). Apathy went on many regional tours, and one national one. It was the latter that proved to be the downfall, as there was a major falling out on the national tour between two members and they never played together again, until a Punk Re-Union show in Omaha in 2008.
Checkmate
Apathy Lyrics
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Knights move four spaces, in place of bishops east of me
Communicate with pawns on a telepathic frequency
Smash knights with mics in militant mental fights, it seems to be
An everlasting battle on the 64-block geometric metal battlefield
The sword of my rook, will shatter your feeble battle shield
I witness a bishop that'll wield his mystic sword
And slaughter every player who inhabits my chessboard
Seize the rook's towers and the bishop's ministries
Minstrels sing songs and mimic me, but cease to live instantly
Hidden deep within me is a sinister entity
Intentions of tense intent in ten tents
Where kings rest in beds with queens' breasts exposed for sex
To the crease or release tension, tends to tense men
When traitorous defense is fencing kingsmen
I quickly push the whore up from off of me
Trying to understand this battle of psychology
Psychotic, I slice optics of cyclops
In water with warlocks, through Indian corn stalks
Chessboard blocks become blood-red
Blood clots block brains and lock with thoughts of pawns in shock
I shot, crossbows and toss flows across moats
To pierce the archer's armor, armed with arrows
Pole points from elbows, with joints joined with marrow
To maim, the tip of the arrows lit with flame
Checkmate - the death of your king ends the game
The song "Checkmate" by Apathy presents a metaphorical representation of a game of chess, emphasizing the strategies and tactics associated with the game. The lyrics highlight the idea of chess as an intellectual and mental battle, where both sides attempt to outwit and outmaneuver each other. Apathy uses the language of chess to describe the rap battles, with lines such as "Smash knights with mics in militant mental fights" and "Minstrels sing songs and mimic me, but cease to live instantly." These lines serve to illustrate the intensity and competitiveness of rap battles, as well as the skill and precision required to succeed in such an arena.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of domination and confidence in Apathy's approach, as he systematically picks apart his opponents' strategies and defeats them. He sets up his moves "strategically," utilizing his knights and pawns to achieve his goals, even communicating through telepathy to ensure his victory. Additionally, the song implies that Apathy considers himself to be a sinister force that cannot be underestimated. He possesses a level of cunning and expertise that enables him to be an unstoppable force on the chessboard.
In conclusion, "Checkmate" is a skillful and metaphorical representation of rap battles through the lens of chess. Apathy uses the game of chess to convey his intellectual superiority as a rapper, brimming with confidence and skill, as well as his own understanding of the multifaceted nature of the game.
Line by Line Meaning
I set my moves up strategically, enemy kings are taken easily
I plan my moves carefully, making it easy for me to capture the enemy kings.
Knights move four spaces, in place of bishops east of me
I move my knights four spaces, instead of bishops to the east of me.
Communicate with pawns on a telepathic frequency
I communicate with my pawns through my mind.
Smash knights with mics in militant mental fights, it seems to be
I defeat knights with the power of my lyrics in mental battles, it appears.
An everlasting battle on the 64-block geometric metal battlefield
The game of chess is a never-ending battle fought on the 64-block chessboard.
The sword of my rook, will shatter your feeble battle shield
The strength of my rook will break through your weak defense.
I witness a bishop that'll wield his mystic sword
I see a bishop who has a magical sword.
And slaughter every player who inhabits my chessboard
And this bishop defeats every opponent on my chessboard.
Knight to Queen's three, I slice through MC's
I move my knight to Queen's three and defeat other MC's.
Seize the rook's towers and the bishop's ministries
I capture the rook's towers and the bishop's important positions.
Minstrels sing songs and mimic me, but cease to live instantly
Other artists copy my style and lyrics, but they are quickly defeated.
Hidden deep within me is a sinister entity
I have a dark side hidden within me.
Intentions of tense intent in ten tents
I have ten different ways to attack with strong intentions.
Where kings rest in beds with queens' breasts exposed for sex
A metaphorical reference to how kings make themselves vulnerable and how queens are exploited.
To the crease or release tension, tends to tense men
Putting pressure on people tends to make them stressed and tense.
When traitorous defense is fencing kingsmen
When someone's defense is unreliable, they can't protect the king.
I quickly push the whore up from off of me
I quickly push my opponent away from me.
Trying to understand this battle of psychology
I'm trying to comprehend the mental warfare taking place.
Psychotic, I slice optics of cyclops
I am so fierce and psychotic that I can cut through the eyes of a cyclops.
In water with warlocks, through Indian corn stalks
I am willing to fight my enemies no matter the situation.
Chessboard blocks become blood-red
The chessboard is visualized as becoming bloody.
Blood clots block brains and lock with thoughts of pawns in shock
The players' minds are affected by the violence that accompanies the game of chess.
I shot, crossbows and toss flows across moats
I use crossbows and powerful lyrics to overcome any obstacles.
To pierce the archer's armor, armed with arrows
I am skilled enough to pierce through the archer's defenses.
Pole points from elbows, with joints joined with marrow
I am so powerful that even my joints are extraordinary weapons.
To maim, the tip of the arrows lit with flame
The arrows I use are meant to injure and are ignited with flames.
Checkmate - the death of your king ends the game
Checkmate means that the enemy king is defeated and the game is over.
Contributed by Andrew Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@BrittniGerving-qb9nw
I love everything Apathy does... Such an intelligent, talented dude with a way of putting words together like no one else.
@frankincense3477
Apathy - Moses ft Twista Bun B Reaction
@TheColorfulCube
This is my favorite Apathy song.
@divac5410
Check this out : Atmosphere - Self hate bad dub ( 2003)
@frankincense3477
The 👽👅
@axsent801
Gotta be
@user-tg8hf8zq2q
👍Рингтон Коляна из сериала "Реальные пацаны"
@wserthmar8908
Это atmosphere self hate bad dub
@hutpel181
Нее, каста- на сука
@wserthmar8908
@hutpel, это не русский рэпер сочинил и тем более не каста, лол, "на ска" вообще не касты песня