“Cypher Apex Vol. 3” Lights Up Ethiopia’s Rap Scene

By Dagmawit Zerihun
Published on 11/05/25

Apex Entertainment has just dropped Cypher Apex Vol. 3, and it’s already creating a wave of excitement in Ethiopia’s hip-hop community. Led by Bereket Apex, this project brings together six rappers Nequbay, 3Lack, Moasew, CJ.C.I.A, IFE, Seya.C.I.A each bringing their own style and attitude to the mic. It’s raw, energetic, and a clear sign that Ethiopian rap is stepping into a new era. What makes Cypher Apex Vol. 3 stand out is its honesty. There’s no filter, no shiny PR polish just pure lyricism and hunger. Together, they create a cypher that feels alive competitive, respectful, and raw.

What really makes this cypher stand out is the beat. It’s not the usual trap or drill sound it’s built on old Ethiopian musical style. You can hear echoes of traditional melodies and rhythms, layered subtly with hip-hop elements. It feels nostalgic but new at the same time, like old Addis soul meeting a modern freestyle stage. This choice gives the cypher a rooted, authentic atmosphere something uniquely ours.

Bereket Apex deserves credit not for making it commercial, but for making space space where rap can exist in Amharic and still feel proudly Ethiopian. No imitations, no forced accents. Just real voices over a beat carrying the sound of older generations.

Cypher Apex Vol. 3 isn’t just another release it’s proof that Ethiopian rap is evolving. The genre is no longer sitting underground or waiting for recognition. With platforms like this, it’s building its own lane. This project shines a light not only on the sirappers involved, but on the future of Ethiopia’s music industry as a whole.