From the outside looking in, before the internet, everyone moved to New York to pursue the beams of stardom in rap. It was almost common knowledge that in order for you to be taken seriously as a rapper, your route had to include the elusive street cred of New York City. New York is of course the originator of Hip Hop; The place where the most iconic names and pioneers did earn their stripes before Hip Hop went nationwide and eventually, global. Being born in Yonkers is almost like a privilege. But for fast rising spitter Lil Capo Trill, it doesn’t matter what geography your born. Music to him is innate and sheer talent.
“Music is my passion because I was always being inspired by music,” he said during an interview with Remixd Magazine. “I always admire to the skill of rap because not everyone can do it. I feel like you have to to be born with it.”
He goes on to elaborate that music is an art and can be infinite.
“I love how you can create a song depending on your mood. I feel like music in any form or style is amazing but and the creation of one song has endless possibilities depending on the artist, passion and skill.”
New York native Lil Capo earned part of his stage name in the early stages of his childhood he concedes “I started rapping since young,” he tells us. His real name Joel Ogando is quite the contrast from his stylized stage name like most rappers, and his profession allows him the freedom to totally coin a different persona.
“I got my artist name because my original artist name was Capo Trill. I got “Capo” because people used to also call me Jim Jones. I grew up in the Trill area which means Real and True. I liked the sound of “trill.” That name fit perfectly with me so people started calling me ‘Capo Trill.'”
Now, with an intriguing name crowned by the streets, he was ready to unleash his talent to the world. He has been releasing remixes to songs for a significant amount of time that have gained traction more so in his neighborhood but patiently, has been waiting in the wings to pounce and ideally – to announce his art and official releases with the world. In 2021, he delivered a visceral take about his life and travels with the cut, “Safe To Say” featuring Lor Sosa. The visual would arrive in mid 2022, but 2023 is certainly looking the year he launches a professional career in regal style.
“I am currently working on my EP titled ‘Timeless’ which is set for release on New Years day,” he mentions.
He has already released the cover art on his social media pages, and is stirring a buzz from the internet.
“What inspired me to put this EP is having the love for passion as is a way to express multiple feelings and scenarios that one feels can’t be explained through words. It hits different when you flow on the beat with it. Also my presence in the music. Having my friends and fans that support me”
Even with New York hailings in his fabrics, his musings solemnly come from a wide-ranging background.
“My biggest inspirations include artists like Big L, Tupac, Lil Wayne, Meek Mill, 50 cent, J Cole, Lil Durk and G Herbo,” he continued. “I like industry rappers but my favorite to listen to are upcoming artists like myself.”
He has also described his style as “more raw, unique take on traditional Hip Hop beats and Sounds. I like to add a melody and a flow and my lyrics it just always comes out like that” and you can hear how organically he flows on “Safe to Say” which you can listen to below.
Speaking with Capo, he seems determined to achieve big things. His confidence radiates and aura is ubiquitous, tied to a certain calmness hovering around him. With the world ready to grace his sound, Timeless lingers as a project one can really anticipate, but why that title:
“I named it “Timeless” because i feel like no matter where you are no matter what your going through you always have the chance to determine your future. And at the end of each day you are left with memories and these memories can be put into music and you can always listen to this music whether if yours or someone else and it will remind of what you were experiencing at that point of your life. Ain’t no other better word than Timeless to describe multiple journeys in your life”
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