Mom & Dad by Apathy
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.
Tracklist
| 1. | The Great Flood (feat. Suave-Ski, Little Vic) | 4:12 |
| 2. | Shore Life (feat. Suave-Ski, Little Vic) | 3:07 |
| 3. | Put The Money In A Bag (feat. Little Vic) | 3:49 |
| 4. | All Good | 3:24 |
| 5. | Blue Collar Scholar (feat. Slaine) | 2:47 |
| 6. | Mom & Dad | 3:33 |
| 7. | Vintage Canvas | 2:11 |
| 8. | Old Lyme Like Old Times (feat. Ryu) | 4:52 |
| 9. | Summer At The Shore | 3:46 |
| 10. | One Crown | 3:23 |
| 11. | Lee Harv (feat. Little Vic) | 4:20 |
| 12. | WHALERS | 3:18 |
Credits
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
License
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Born to teenage parents in a working-class area of Connecticut, Apathy first discovered hip-hop at age five when his uncle played him Chaka Khan's 1984 song "I Feel for You" which featured a rap verse from Melle Mel. Instantly hooked, he began listening to rap incessantly, later soaking up the sounds of Gang Starr, Nas, and Organized Konfusion, all while penning his own rhymes. The legacy began...