Atlanta-based electronic funk duo called The APX. Their music has received massive love from names like Dam-Funk, Nick Cannon, Wu-Tang, and their music was featured last year on the Netflix movie Nappily Ever After. Currently, they are getting ready to head on their first world tour as well as release a new album next month with features and appearances from Teddy Riley, Jody Watley, Zapp Band and more.
The APX are releasing their highly anticipated self-titled sophomore album Amplified Experiment! Detroit native singer/songwriter Erika Dawn alongside her prodigy multi talented husband Dee Rhodes are an Atlanta based electro funk/soul duo collectively known as The APX. Amplified Experiment encores the duo’s sound with a 2020 approach, fueled with the influence of the finest traditional 80’s & 90’s style funk, house, & soul. Including the previously released single Jupiter, Amplified Experiment includes a completely self-produced and masterfully crafted collection of brand new songs that will make you dance, make love, relax or all of the above! Amplified Experiment is a breath taking catalyst, ushered in by Erika Dawn’s soul stirring, nostalgic powerhouse vocals, accompanied by Dee Rhodes’ heartpounding, adrenaline injected, soulful soundtrack. The group enjoyed prior success in the last two years with Electrik Funk Deluxe, the groups introductory album garnering #1 status internationally, and their single Lose Yourself to the Groove showcased in the Netflix romantic comedy Nappily Ever After, starring Sanaa Lathan. Amplified Experiment blasts your ears into rhythmic euphoria with a collective of experienced musicians and lyrical contributors, including songwriter Oli J Shaheer (constent contributor to The APX), songwriter D’wight “Skrapp” Reynolds, (Whitney Houston, Usher, Akon) Guitarist/Bassist/Producer Brandon McCrae (Christina Millian, Sevyn Streeter, Lyfe Jennings), Trumpeter Lance Powlis (Janelle Monae, Yelawolf, Big K.R.I.T) and also features the legendary Zapp Band, chart topping funk group Mink Slide, and accomplished singer/songwriter Will Gittens. Amplified Experiment also includes loud & proud cameos from the New Jack Swing creator and Grammy winning producer, Teddy Riley and the legendary Grammy winning singer Jody Watley, giving their stamps of praise and approval! “Amplified Experiment is our journey further into the world of funk,” says Dee Rhodes, “You’ll really get to experience different sides of Erika’s vocal abilities while gauging the range of styles our production can go. For the past two years, we have been working very hard on this album and it is really special to us!”
Pittsburgh Music Magazine 