Instasamka (Russia), Apashe (Belgium, Canada) - Uebok [VIP]

Instasamka (Russia), Apashe (Belgium, Canada) - Uebok [VIP]

Uebok (VIP) by Apashe featuring the Russian rapper Instasamka is a high-octane, genre-bending anthem that melds classical grandeur with modern-edge trap, creating an adrenaline-fueled sonic journey. Apashe, born John De Buck in Brussels and later relocating to Montreal, is known for combining orchestral elements with heavy bass, thanks in part to his studies in electroacoustics and his experience scoring major gaming trailers. Instasamka hails from Russia and brings fierce, unapologetic rap verses that perfectly counterbalance Apashe’s dramatic production.

It’s a visceral journey through urgency, defiance, and adrenaline—proving that music can be both symphonic and savage.

The lyrics, peppered with the repeated exhortation “Run, gotta run” and the Russian slang “уёбок” (roughly “fucker” or “badass”), evoke themes of urgency, defiance, and relentless momentum. Instasamka’s verses are rapid-fire declarations—“Make a hit…like a machine gun” and “pif-paf…Rambo”—portraying life as a high-stakes race where only the bold survive. While overt storytelling is absent, the energy and tone deliver a message: seize life fiercely and keep moving at full speed.

View the full lyrics HERE, with the Russian parts of the lyrics translated into English.

Musically, this VIP version features Apashe’s hallmark orchestral intro—part of his Renaissance album project—seamlessly fused with trap percussion, sharp horn stabs, and distorted bass drops. Behind the scenes, Apashe worked with a 65-piece symphony orchestra for Renaissance, layering cinematic samples with aggressive electronic design. Instasamka’s fierce vocal delivery rides over the cinematic trap beat, adding a menacing yet empowering edge to the composition.

The accompanying music video, shot partly in Russian industrial settings, showcases synchronized goth-leaning dance crews, brooding dancers, and Apashe alongside Instasamka in hooded attire. Directed by Adrian Villagomez and John De Buck, with VFX by Josué Zabeau, the video layers gothic visuals with urban rebellion, subverting typical EDM tropes. Lingering shots of bears are used as metaphors for untamed strength, and choreographed gestures fill the video as a nod to run-and-chase symbolism. Visually, no description can do this video justice, it has to be seen to be believed. But trust me when I tell you this - you are in for a wild ride, and things just get more insane by the moment.

Apashe has seen his music featured in John Wick 2, Fast & Furious, and video game trailers, reflecting his crossover appeal. Instasamka, a rising star in Russian hip-hop, brings a raw swagger rarely heard in bass music collaborations. The VIP version isn’t just a remix—it intensifies the energy with punchier drops and a more menacing orchestral trap fusion, making the track feel like a cinematic chase scene in audio form.

In its totality, “Uebok (VIP)” is a masterclass in contrast and cohesion: Eastern-European rap meets cinematic trap, classical strings meet subwoofer-shaking bass. It’s a visceral journey through urgency, defiance, and adrenaline—proving that music can be both symphonic and savage. Apashe and Instasamka, though hailing from different corners of the world, forge a singular energy that’s as cinematic as it is ferocious, inviting listeners to embrace the chase and never slow down.