Africa - Song by ApolloRed1

BY Alexander Cole Published on September 08, 2026

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ApolloRed1 is part of Playboi Carti's Opium collective, and he has certainly proven that he fits into the fold.

ApolloRed1 is an artist who has been grinding as of late. The Opium artist is ready to show people his artistry and how he can be versatile with his songs. On his latest release, "Africa," Apollo really leans into the melodies. It's here that he showcases the smoothness of his voice, and in some pockets, it makes us think of TLOP 4-era Pi'erre Bourne. Receiving a co-sign from Playboi Carti is a pretty big deal, and it remains clear that ApolloRed1 is making the most of his big break.

Release Date: September 4, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from Africa

I'm mad at her (Okay), she left me on read (Yeah, yeah)
You think I'm fuckin' with you playin' with your head (You think I'm playin'?)
I ain't gon' tell you what they said, I ain't gon' tell (I ain't gon' say)
I know I'm a rockstar, I'm livin', but don't get jealous (Bitch get jealous)

About The Author

Alexander Cole

Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!