| Handshakes With Snakes | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | June 10, 2016 | |||
| Recorded | 2015–2016 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 42:20 | |||
| Label | Dirty Version Records | |||
| Producer | Apathy | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| HipHopDX | 4.3/5[1] |
| RapReviews | 8/10[2] |
| The Needle Drop | 7/10[3] |
Handshakes With Snakes is the fifth solo studio album by American hip hop recording artist Apathy. It was released on June 10, 2016 through Dirty Version Records.[4] Production, arrangement, sequencing, mixing and mastering duties were handled entirely by Apathy himself at The Danger Room in New London, Connecticut. It features guest appearances from O.C., Blacastan, B-Real, Bun B, Celph Titled, Kappa Gamma, Mariagrazia, Marvalyss, Nutso, Oh No, Pumpkinhead, Ras Kass, Sick Jacken, Spit Gemz and Twista.
The album did not reach the Billboard 200, however, it debuted at No. 36 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, No. 22 on the Top Rap Albums, No. 49 on the Independent Albums and No. 16 on the Heatseekers Albums charts in the United States.
The Instrumentals + Acapellas version of the album, composed of 24 tracks (omitting intro), was released on the same day.[5]
- ^ Johnsen, Homer (June 12, 2016). "Apathy - Handshakes With Snakes Review". HipHopDX. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
- ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (June 7, 2016). "Apathy :: Handshakes With Snakes – RapReviews". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
- ^ Fantano, Anthony (July 19, 2016). "Apathy - Handshakes with Snakes". The Needle Drop. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
- ^ Hernandez, Victoria (June 10, 2016). "Apathy Warns Against "Handshakes With Snakes" On Latest Album". HipHopDX. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
- ^ "Handshakes With Snakes (Instrumentals + Acapellas), by Apathy". Bandcamp. June 10, 2016. Retrieved March 31, 2024.