- Words Charlotte Gornall
Cap1talA has officially made his mark with the release of his debut album We Got Food At Home.
Meet Cap1talA, the rising London artist blending 90s boom bap, soulful hip-hop, and modern trap, crafting a sound that’s as introspective as it is experimental. Drawing on influences like Tyler, the Creator, Mac Miller and Childish Gambino, Cap1talA’s fresh approach tackles personal themes with a rawness that’s hard to ignore.
At the heart of the album is the idea of “home” — not just a physical space, but a source of comfort in the face of life’s challenges. For Cap1talA, home is his Nigerian household, where food, family, and faith provide stability amid the pressures of success and the mental battles he’s faced. Tracks like ‘No More Demons’ and ‘Sleep Mask’ explore mental health and past traumas, while songs like ‘WON!’ and ‘One Love’ showcase his versatility, mixing jazz-infused beats with trap rhythms.
Despite being relatively under the radar, Cap1talA has already made waves, with over 6 million streams and nods from heavyweights like BBC Radio 1, Kiss FM, and 1XTRA. Having supported artists like Redveil and Ashbeck, he’s now preparing for his own headline show—Keep On Livin—at the Lower Third in Soho on 24th October. With the buzz surrounding We Got Food At Home and a growing fanbase, Cap1talA is an artist to watch closely in the coming months.