Apache Ain't Shit

Apache Ain't Shit is the only studio album by American rapper Apache. It was released in 1993 via Tommy Boy/Warner Bros. Records. Recording sessions took place at Unique Recording Studios in New York. Production was handled by S.I.D. Reynolds, Double J, Diamond D, Large Professor, Q-Tip, The 45 King, and Apache himself, with Benny Medina, Queen Latifah and Sha-Kim serving as executive producers. It features guest appearances from Nikki D, Cee, Collie Weed, Cut Monitor Milo, Double J, Latee, The Jigaboos, The My Dick Posse, Treach and Vin Rock.

Apache Ain't Shit
Studio album by
Apache
ReleasedFebruary 9, 1993
StudioUnique Recording Studios (New York, NY)
GenreHip hop
Length45:36
Label
Producer
Singles from Apache Ain't Shit
  1. "Gangsta Bitch"
    Released: February 26, 1993
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Entertainment WeeklyB+[2]
RapReviews7/10[3]
The Source4/5[4]
The Village Voice(dud)[5]

The album peaked at number 69 on the Billboard 200 and number 15 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. One charting single was released from the album, the Q-Tip-produced hit "Gangsta Bitch",[6] which made it to No. 67 on the Billboard Hot 100, No. 49 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks and No. 11 on the Hot Rap Singles. Another single titled "Do fa Self" was also released, but it did not chart. The album is now out of print.

While noting that the lyrics may have been humor not intended to be taken seriously, AllMusic still criticized the album's racist anti-white themes, such as those in the song "Kill D'White People".[1]

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."The Beginning"Anthony Peaks
1:20
2."Tonto" (featuring Nikki D)PeaksDouble J4:16
3."Do fa Self"PeaksThe 45 King3:19
4."Gangsta Bitch"
A Tribe Called Quest4:45
5."A Fight"PeaksS.I.D. Reynolds3:31
6."Kill D'White People"PeaksDouble J0:17
7."Hey Girl" (featuring Cut Monitor Milo and Collie Weed)
Large Professor3:38
8."Apache Ain't Shit"PeaksS.I.D. Reynolds3:40
9."Blunted Snap Session" (featuring the Jigaboos and the My Dick Posse)PeaksS.I.D. Reynolds2:43
10."Who Freaked Who" (featuring Nikki D)PeaksDiamond D3:42
11."Get Ya Weight Up"PeaksDiamond D3:55
12."Woodchuck" (featuring Latee, Cee, Double J, Vin Rock and Treach)PeaksApache4:23
13."Make Money"PeaksDouble J3:01
14."Wayz of a Murderahh"
S.I.D. Reynolds3:16
Total length:45:36
Sample credits
  • Track 4 contains a sample of "Love and Happiness", performed by Monty Alexander
  • Track 7 contains a sample of "Britches", performed by The Meters
  • Track 10 contains a sample of "Who's Gonna Take the Weight", performed by Kool & the Gang
  • Track 14 contains a sample of "Stone Junkies", performed by Curtis Mayfield

Charts
Chart (1993) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[7] 69
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[8] 15

References
  1. Henderson, Alex. "Apache Ain't Shit - Apache | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
  2. Bernard, James (March 26, 1993). "Apache Ain't Shit". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
  3. Juon, Steve 'Flash' (May 3, 2022). "Apache :: Apache Ain't Shit – RapReviews". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
  4. The Derelict Todd B. (April 1993). "Apache: Apache Ain't Shit". The Source (43).
  5. Christgau, Robert (April 6, 1993). "Consumer Guide". The Village Voice. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
  6. "Gangsta Bitch"--Apache (1992) Vibe. Accessed on January 30, 2018.
  7. "Apache Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard.
  8. "Apache Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard.
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