Taking influences from the likes of John Coltrane and A Tribe Called Quest, jazz and hip-hop quintet Apollo Bebop just released their latest album Wanted! Having collaborated with the likes of Nitsua and Rae Khalil, as well as won the hearts of fans with their energetic live shows, Apollo Bebop are undoubtedly going to have a massive year off the back of the album. Anyone who has been following the Santa Ana band for the past years knows that they are undoubtedly innovating in the space of hip-hop and are not letting trends and preconceived notions change their art, something that they prove with their latest Wanted!.
“Dangerous (Watch Out!)” is a perfect opening to the 11-track record, a 3-minute, bass-driven bop filled with the band’s unique flows and charismatic wordplay. As listeners go through the tracks, the album unfolds into a catchy and soulful display of instrumentation and raps, that prove Apollo Bebop’s talent as well as ability to perfectly combine the worlds of soul and jazz with hip-hop.
