Hailing from the Empire State of New York, composers Tommy Kihldare and Apollos (also known as The Triad) are two different men who possess equal visions, creativity and musical innovation. Kihldare is known to be the go-to producer in the underground Hip-Hop scene, having the instrumental to his classic track “Tried By 12” featured in Eminem’s Shady 2.0 cypher at the 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards. Kihldare has also worked with hip hop superstars Jay-Z and Foxy Brown. Apollos has worked with myriad Hip Hop, R&B, and Soul personalities, such as Chrisette Michelle, Emily King and Talib Qweli.

Inspired by legendary musicians such as Quincy Jones, The Beatles, Ashford and Simpson, and Stevie Wonder to name a few, the duo decided this time around to switch gears from their Hip-Hop and R&B roots with their current project, Patchwork Bessie.  A fusion of myriad genres ranging from Blues, Rock, and Pop with Hip-Hop undertones, Patchwork Bessie is a musical quilt that will not only transcend the boundaries of music as we know it, but will also transcend cultural boundaries.  With songwriters and musicians from different walks of life joining forces, this EP will portray stories that surely connect to a melting pot of listeners.  Patchwork Bessie isn’t just an album to listen to; it’s something to be a part of. 


Tank Bellamy