Apache (rapper)
American rapper (1964-2010) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Anthony Peaks (December 26, 1964 – January 22, 2010), better known as Apache, was an American rapper.
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Apache in his "Gangsta Bitch" video | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Anthony Peaks |
| Born | December 26, 1964 Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | January 22, 2010 (aged 45) Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Years active | 1987–2010 |
| Labels | |
| Formerly of | Flavor Unit |
Peaks emerged from New Jersey in the late 1980s as a front man for the Flavor Unit, a hip-hop group.[1] He first appeared on the Flavor Unit album, The 45 King Presents The Flavor Unit, in 1990. Apart from his individual records, he also featured on the albums of Naughty By Nature, Queen Latifah, 2Pac and Fat Joe.[2]
He signed with Chris West Tommy Boy/Warner Bros. Records and released his debut album, Apache Ain't Shit (1993), which peaked at number 69 on the Billboard 200 and No. 15 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.[3] Also featured on the album was the single "Gangsta Bitch", which peaked at number 67 on the Billboard Hot 100 and 11 on the Hot Rap Singles.[4] Apache released the single "Do Fa Self" in 1993. In 2008, his song, "Gangsta Bitch", would be featured in the video game, Saints Row 2.
Peaks died on January 22, 2010, of undisclosed causes.[5] According to fellow Flavor Unit members Ali Ba-Ski and Lakim Shabazz, the cause of death was heart failure after years of excessive eating, smoking and drinking.[6]
Discography
Albums
| Year | Title | Chart positions | |
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| US 200 | US R&B | ||
| 1993 | Apache Ain't Shit
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69 | 15 |
References
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