Kapo (singer)
Juan David Loaiza Sepúlveda, known professionally as Kapo, is a Colombian singer in the reggaeton and Afrobeat genres.
Early life
Kapo was born in Zaragoza, near Medellín, and grew up in El Cabuyal, a suburb near Cali. His stage name comes from his father's nickname. From a young age, he became interested in traditional Colombian music, which led him to write his first song, "Yo tengo un sueño," at the age of 13. At 16, he moved to the capital, Bogotá, where he sought opportunities for his musical career. There, he participated in the impersonation reality show Yo Me Llamo, imitating Puerto Rican rapper Cosculluela.
Musical career
In 2019, Kapo was discovered by the music production company La Industria Inc., home to artists such as Manuel Turizo and Nicky Jam. This allowed him to meet other established artists in the genre and release music regularly. He released his first international hits in 2024, with Afrobeat-style songs. His song "Ohnana" charted on the Hot Latin Songs and Billboard Global 200 charts, as did his song "Uwaie," which quickly went viral on TikTok. He became supported by Amazon Music's Artist Development Program, which focuses on new artists.