an American hip hop emcee. In 1996 her first 12-inch single, “Estragen,” was independently released and shortly followed up by several high-profile guest appearances on projects with Organized Konfusion, Mos Def & Talib Kweli, and Pharoahe Monch. Her first full length album, Rhyme-Related (as a member of Polyrhythm Addicts), was released in 1999. She was featured in multiple magazines including Vibe, The Source, and XXL and opened for acts such as the Fugees and Brand Nubian. For the past decade, Apani has remained part of the NYC underground scene with frequent performances at S.O.B.'s, Lyricist Lounge, and the Nuyorican Poet's Cafe.