Q. Who Are You?
A. CAP716 aka Kingofthewittyraps
Q. Where Are You From?
A. Born and raised on the Eastside of Buffalo, NY
Q. Describe Your Genre’
A. I would describe it as up tempo, mixed with some boom bap. I’m very lyrical and know for my witty lines.
Q. Who Are Your Musical Influences?
A. I have a bunch of them. Probably starts with my Mount Rushmore : 2Pac , Nas , Notorious BIG & Jay-Z. 2Pac being my biggest influence for the gritty style, story telling and being unapologetic about getting his message across but also being able to touch the people.
Then it’s J Cole, T.I. , Lil Wayne, Jadakiss (The Lox), Scarface, Fabulous, Young Jeezy, AZ, Andre 3000, Rick Ross, I’m probably still leaving some names out…
Q. What Inspires You To Write Music?
A. Everyday life, the problems I go through, my competitive nature to prove I belong in the conversation as one of the best artist out my city but also one of the best song writers and artist coming up independently.
Q. Title of your main single ?
A. Facts Machine
Q. When Do Your Creative Ideas Usually Come To You?
A. When I’m driving my car, watching battle raps, listening to beats, at night time, sometimes while I’m sleep I can think of bars and wake up inspired to write.
Q. What are some of your past projects & how did they benefit you?
A. I have a lot of music on all streaming platforms : Spotify, Tidal, Apple music ect.
My first solo project is called :
$alary Cap that dropped in 2018 far as Hard copies CDs but was released digitally in Oct of 2019.
I also dropped CAPital Hill in May of 2021.
I have another project call Capital Gain hosted by Don Demarco & DJ3stacks on Dat Piff and Audiomack that dropped in May of 2020.
In total I have 10 projects far as albums & EPs (8 albums & 2 EPs) dating back to 2019. They have all helped in different ways. The first one Salary Cap set off my musical journey of me really taking rap seriously. Capital Gain got me linked with a big name DJ Don Demarco and had me doing shows in Queens NY during the pandemic. They all are special to me for different reasons.
Q. Which one of YOUR songs is YOUR favorite & why?
A. It’s tough to pick a favorite but I would probably say “Facts Machine” because it usually gets the best reaction whenever I perform it at a show. It’s very catchy far as the hook, word play and just overall rhythm of the song.
Q. Where Do You See Yourself In 5 Years?
A. Hopefully compensating off of the hard work I put into my craft and just solo doing music for a living. Rather its writing, ghost writing, performing, podcast ect. I just want to continue to have an impact in the Hiphop culture.
Q. What’s your favorite restaurant & Why?
A. I’m not sure what my favorite restaurant is, I don’t go out to eat that much. I’m more of a home cooked meals or fast food guy. If Pizza doesn’t count than I don’t have a good answer. In Buffalo Just Pizza or some other Italian restaurant I would say.
Q. Things you like to do for fun ?
A. I’m probably a bit of a gamer Madden or 2k basketball. I enjoy going to see movies still or watching different series at home. I’m usually just chilling I rarely go out unless I have a show to do or supporting someone else show.
Q. What’s your favorite movie ?
A. Favorite movie would be Dead Presidents or Above the Rim.
Q. Where Can Your Music Be Found?
A. On all streaming platforms, Spotify, Tidal, Apple Music, YouTube music ect. Just search CAP716
My music videos are on my YouTube page CAP716
