Apache is an influential rapper and reggae artist known for his fusion of hip-hop and dancehall music. Born Anthony Peaks in Jersey City, New Jersey, he gained prominence in the late 1980s as part of the Flavor Unit, a group that also included Queen Latifah and Naughty by Nature. His 1991 album "Apache Ain't Shit" is considered a landmark in the development of dancehall rap, with the hit track "Gangsta Bitch" peaking at number 11 on the Billboard Hot Rap Singles chart. Apache's distinctive style and innovative sounds played a significant role in shaping the musical landscape of the early 90s.