About
APXO is a Montreal-born artist of Italian, Sri Lankan, Guyanese and Portuguese heritage, now based in Switzerland. His music is grounded in personal transformation, ambition, resilience, emotional honesty, faith and purpose, and carries an international creative journey between Canada and Europe.
APXO is a Montreal-born artist of Italian, Sri Lankan, Guyanese and Portuguese heritage, now based in Switzerland.
Born and raised in Montreal, Canada, he grew up surrounded by the city's music and artistic environment, with a household shaped by several cultures at once. That mix is still audible in the writing: rhythm first, honesty next, no interest in choosing a single lane.
His creative journey now runs between Canada and Europe. Switzerland is home, and time spent across Germany, the Netherlands, England, Italy and the United Arab Emirates continues to shape both the sound and the perspective behind it.
Since beginning his formal release journey, APXO has released five independent EPs alongside singles and collaborations, performing across Canada and Europe. The catalog moves between introspection, raw rhythm, ambition and cultural exploration rather than remaining confined to one genre.
His work reflects persistence, transformation, faith and the continuous process of becoming who he was meant to be.
Film credits
What holds it together
Each project documents a version of himself he had to outgrow to keep moving.
Sri Lankan and Italian family roots, a Montreal upbringing, and collaborations across cultures, regions and languages.
A quiet framework underneath loud ambition — it shapes what gets said, and what doesn't.
Introspective writing that stays specific instead of hiding behind metaphor.
Creative circle
The work is made close to home, with the same small circle of collaborators.
Geography
One winter city, one continent of second chances.
Chronology
Every verified release and performance date, in order.
December 2021
Guest appearance in Nate Husser's vlog during the broader Canadian tour chapter.
January 18, 2022
APXO released his debut EP, The Wet Tape.
May 19, 2022
Live freestyle on Le WarmUp FM in Montreal.
May 27, 2022
Featured interview with The Hustle, including a freestyle.
June 14, 2022
DMS Radio Show 102.3 FM interview.
July 15, 2022
APXO premiered That's All I Know, his first official music video.
August 12, 2022
YOUHEARDME released.
August 26, 2022
No Threats released.
August 28, 2022
Lunch in Milan released.
December 22, 2022
Lunch in Milan music video premiered.
January 1, 2023
3:33 In Paris (Freestyle) premiered.
January 2023
APXO gifted Laurent of Les Twins a limited-edition APXO bandana in Montreal.
February 7, 2023
We The Ones released with its official music video.
April 28, 2023
Out The Shade released; Birds music video released the same day.
June 20, 2023
APXO performed at The Six Has Talent in Toronto and completed a post-show interview.
July 7, 2023
Side B released.
September 3, 2023
APXO performed in the inaugural Sunday Spitters Montreal cypher.
October 14, 2023
Don't Talk, Patient 0 and Stuck music videos released.
October 17, 2023
Alarm Freestyle music video released.
November 12, 2023
Part 1 released.
December 20, 2023
Part 2 released.
December 25, 2023
Jump Out The Whip (Bonus) released as a companion single.
February 9, 2024
Kluuk X2 collaborative single with official music video.
July 5, 2024
Magic Summernight featuring APXO released with its music video.
May 30, 2025
Trouble released.
August 9, 2025
Trouble (House Remix) released.
In conversation
Podcasts, radio and appearances live on their original channels.
Interview
APXO and 808Vybz
Hosted by APSvisuals
An open conversation about releases, the strength of APXO and 808Vybz's working relationship, their creative process and artist-producer development.
Watch on YouTubePodcast · Interview
Hosted by Global Flow · APXO: Guest
A conversation about the meaning behind APXO's name, international travel, freestyling and the process of developing his sound.
Watch on YouTubeVideo Interviews
APXO — "Behind the Mic" Exclusive Interview
Interview
Outlet and source link to be added.
Radio Interviews
APXO Interview — DMS Radio Show
DMS Radio Show · 102.3 FM · Radio interview
Source link to be added.
APXO — CBC 88.5 FM National Radio Interview
CBC 88.5 FM · Radio interview
Hosted by Duke Eaton and Sabrina Marandola
Available on the APXO YouTube channel — direct link to be added.
Podcasts
The Hu$tle Podcast #49 — APXO
The Hu$tle Podcast · Episode 49 · Podcast interview
Source link to be added.
Freestyles and Sessions
The New Rapper APXO Dropping a Dope Freestyle
Le Warmup FM · Radio appearance / freestyle
Source link to be added.