Some call it acoustic rock
Some call it prog
Some hear Jethro Tull
Some hear Tool
Some get melancholy
Some get foot stompy

Sometimes writing music and lyrics aren't enough for the soul to bleed. But just sometimes. Most of the times it is, and this is it.

I finally took the plunge and posted my official tracks on all streaming platforms. 
Spotify and other platform profile links below:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1cSSNlhZqjd4DrRiGq2IU6?si=GeitGtFvRSmPpHJbzSzT_Q&utm_source=copy-link

After many years in the shadows writing, playing and recording music in my room, it is finally time to start releasing my music out into the world.

Located in Cape Town, South Africa, I am a financial advisor by day.  Music is my hobby, a "safe space", a place I can retreat to and find balance in times of turmoil. 

It all started in 1997 when my late father bought a guitar home in an attempt to learn to read music as he was then taking singing lessons. He had a beautiful heroic tenor voice but sadly, life plays cruel tricks on us all and he never really had the chance to develop his talent further... I picked up the guitar and fell in love. With no real formal music training and many many hours of tinkering and learning from others, I taught myself how to play guitar and am still learning and still very much in love with guitar. 

I play and record what I feel and what I like to hear. This may not appeal to some but it makes me happy and speaks to me and I hope, that in some way, my music can speak to you.

Dear soon-to-be fans 

We are U.N.I.T, better know as 'U NIGGAS IN TROUBLE', home to Bliss_Star_sa, David Black and Yolo G. Listen, Mumble rappers, 'wack-ass wanna be dope' ass rappers, 'toddler crying ain't got bars' ass rappers, 'only wrap when there is sweets' ass wrappers...you niggas in trouble!!!
WATCH THE SPACE!

LONG STORY SHORT, WE LOVE OUR FANS, WE LOVE OUR HATERS, WE LOVE THE WACK ASS RAPPERS FOR COMPARISON.❤️

Greetings! ”The Extraordinaries Anthology: Pandora" is the sequel to Awaken Aries' debut album "The Extraordinaries Anthology: Vol 1." Which we were nominated for Best Pop Album at the 2017 Indigenous Music Awards. Apollo James Starr is the new stage name of Awaken Aries. Apollo is Greek/Roman of Music and Prophecy, also "Protector of the Flock;" rather than Ares God of War/Division. We seek not only collaboration but cooperation between artists of all kinds. Music is Soul, Music is Spirit. We believe Music is a gift, to be shared, that's the main difference between Ares and Apollo Music. Our Debut Single is the Re-Release of Awaken Aries’ “Say It To Me” as well as the instrumental (Produced by Jared Robinson at Nebulus Entertainment, Photography and Design on Album Cover is also by Jared, which he was nominated for numerous awards for some of his Awaken Aries and other amazing Nebulus Artist Photography and Designs). Our album will then include all self produced songs/singles, as well as “iPhone” and “iPad” Sessions along with instrumentals, the goal of opening and maintaining a youth music creative community that will learn and share writing and music production tips and tricks. As we believe in sharing back our talents and gifts with our youth so they can find their talents and gifts and pass those unto the next generation, working for a better future through helping our children and youth. For us and our Music Anthologies, we seek to lead kids to their dreams In or outside of Music. Much Love, We hope you enjoy our Pantheon of Music!

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