Rap Radar Rewind: Kid Capri

Rap Radar Rewind: Kid Capri

Author: Rap Radar July 21, 2022 Duration: 1:09:35
With over 30 years in the game, DJ Kid Capri is still one of the most sought after names in hip-hop. So much in fact, that Kendrick Lamar called on the turntable pioneer to appear on his chart topping album, DAMN. But performing has been Capri’s livelihood and commits to 250 dates annually. Here, the Bronx native talks about working with Kendrick, legacy,  production, and more. What happens on earth stays on earth!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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