Hailing from Hamilton, Ontario, Apostoli, a Greek-Canadian artist, is carving a unique path in the underground hip hop scene. Influenced by a spectrum of artists, from mainstream giants like Drake (@octobersveryown), Young Thug (@youngthugworld), and Lil Uzi Vert (@liluzivert), to cult icons like Summrs (@summrs), Izaya Tiji (@izaya1), Destroy Lonely (@destroylonely), LUCKI (@boob7), skaiwater (@skaiwater), che (@praiseche) and OsamaSon (@osamason), his discography is a diverse and vibrant tapestry of sound that manages to strike a balance between mainstream accessibility and the grungy, subversive nature that defines contemporary underground hip hop as we see it today. As a result, Apostoli stands out in a landscape that has become notably monotonous and oversaturated. 

Managed by the renowned independent A&R and music media personality Peepthekicks (@peepthekicks824), Apostoli is deeply embedded in the fabric of Canada’s vibrant underground music scene. His artistry, though still nurturing a growing audience, has caught the keen eye of the most influential figures in the emerging underground scene, and is well respected by artists around him. He’s already become a staple at the recurring concert event Dead Egos vs. The World, where he’s performed alongside artists like Slump6s (@slump6s), Katozai (@katozai), Eli Juggz (@elijuggz), & Gunnr (@lilgunnr). Longtime fans will also recall performances with the likes of UnoTheActivist (@678uno), Yung Tory (@yungtorydyb), & Killy (@hoodhokage).

Notable collaborators include rising stars like Kwazii (@kwaziitimberlake), Mazelfyre (@mazelfyre), and sgpwes (@sgpwes), as well as his longtime friends Way5 (@kakashi_nigga), Drago (@ilydrago), and TrillNagi (@trillnagi777) who are each members of Peepthekicks’ music collective Music’s Most Wanted (@musicsmostwanted). 

Apostoli’s continuous rise is made even more awe-inspiring considering his dual academic pursuits. He attends both the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University, where–remarkably–he’s pursuing degrees in both Computer Science & Business Administration. Apostoli’s lifestyle is best elucidated by the release of his debut EP “Anagnorisis”, which was released on the same day he had a final exam in statistics. 

Apostoli’s persistence and continuous growth makes him a name to keep an eye on, and makes one thing clear for those who follow the Canadian underground music scene: either you’re a fan of Apostoli yourself, or someone you’re a fan of is. 

Updated: December 11th, 2023 

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