Kid Capri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
DJ Kid Capri
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Kid Capri
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | David Anthony Love Jr. |
| Born | February 7, 1967 Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
| Origin | The Bronx, New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
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| Years active | 1987–present |
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| Associated acts | Big L, Jay-Z, DJ AM, Nas, KRS-One, Warren G, Big Pun, The Lox, Snoop Dogg, Foxy Brown, Kendrick Lamar |
David Anthony Love Jr. (known to many as Kid Capri) is a famous American DJ and rapper. He was born on February 7, 1967. Kid Capri is well-known for his amazing DJ skills and for producing music for many top artists. He has also appeared on TV shows and in movies.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Kid Capri was born in Brooklyn, New York City. He spent most of his childhood in The Bronx. When he was only 8 years old, Kid Capri started trying to scratch records. He would practice on his father's Zenith stereo system. This early start showed his passion for music and DJing.
Kid Capri's Career
Kid Capri has had a long and successful career in music. He has worked as a DJ, a music producer, and even appeared on TV.
TV Shows and Performances
Kid Capri was a star on the HBO series, Def Comedy Jam. This show featured many famous comedians. In 2017, he returned for the 25th Anniversary Special of Def Comedy Jam on Netflix. He was the main DJ for seven seasons of the original Def Comedy Jam. Kid Capri also appeared as a judge on Master of the Mix. This was a BET reality TV show that looked for the best DJ in the country. He has also been featured on the We TV show Growing Up Hip Hop: New York since 2019.
Music Production and Tours
Kid Capri has produced music for many popular artists. These include Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z, Madonna, Heavy D, and 50 Cent. He produced a song on Jay-Z's album, Hard Knock Life. He has also toured with big names like Jay-Z, Aaliyah, Salt-N-Pepa, and Timbaland. ..... He also showed off his vocal skills at Jennifer Lopez's Las Vegas show, Jennifer Lopez: All I Have.
Albums and Collaborations
In 1991, Kid Capri released his own album called The Tape with Warner Brothers Records. Later, in 1997, he signed with Columbia Records. He then released another album, Soundtrack to the Streets, in 1998. Kid Capri also started his own record label, called No Kid'n Records.
He has performed as a DJ for Rakim at the Rock the Bells 2007 and 2008 shows. In 2012, Kid Capri was asked to remix "Masterpiece". This was a special song for Madonna's album, MDNA. He was also featured on Kendrick Lamar's song "ELEMENT." where he had vocal parts.
In 2022, Kid Capri released his third studio album, The Love. This was his first album in 25 years. His daughter, R&B singer Vina Love, is featured on the album. In 2023, Kid Capri worked with The Hoodies to produce their album Hidden Gems.
Awards and Recognition
In 2018, Kid Capri received the Red Award at the Global Spin Awards. This award honored DJ Red Alert. On May 15, 2021, Kid Capri was added to the Bronx Walk of Fame. This is a special honor for people who have made a big impact from The Bronx.
Kid Capri has also been part of important tributes to hip-hop. At the 2003 BET Awards, he hosted a mix-off to honor Jam Master Jay. Twenty years later, at the 2023 BET Awards, Kid Capri hosted and helped plan the Hip-Hop's 50th Anniversary segment. Until late 2023, Kid Capri hosted "The Block Party" on SiriusXM FLY every weekend.
Discography
Kid Capri has released several albums and mixtapes.
Albums and Mixtapes
| Year | Title | Artists | Label | Type |
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| 1989 | Classic 6/20/89 | Tape Kingz | DJ mix: Cassette, Mixed, Mixtape | |
| 1989 | Live At The Castle 11/11/1989 | Kim's Videos | DJ mix: Cassette, Mixed | |
| 1990 | 4/11/1990 | Kim's Videos | DJ mix: Cassette, Mixed | |
| 1991 | The Tape | Cold Chillin', Warner Bros. Records | album | |
| 1991 | Apollo / Shout Outs | Cold Chillin', Warner Bros. Records | single | |
| 1991 | H.E.A.L. (Human Education Against Lies) | M.C. Lyte, Queen Latifah, KRS-One, Ms. Melodie, Run D.M.C., Jam Master Jay, Harmony (3), Kid Capri, Big Daddy Kane, L.L. Cool J., Freddie Foxxx | Elektra | single |
| 1991 | Joke's On You Jack | Cold Chillin', Warner Bros. Records | single | |
| 1991 | 12/3/1991 | Kim's Videos | DJ mix: Cassette, Mixed | |
| 1991 | Live At The Q Club 3/1/1991 | DJ mix: Cassette, Mixed | ||
| 1997 | Black Nostaljack (Aka Come On) | Profile Records | single | |
| 1998 | Soundtrack to the Streets | Track Masters, Columbia | album | |
| 1998 | Follow Me / Creepin | Track Masters, Columbia | single | |
| 1998 | Unify/ The Art of Storytelling | Kid Capri ft. Snoop Doggy Dogg & Slick Rick | Columbia, Track Masters | single |
| 1998 | Soundtrack To The Streets Sampler | Columbia | single | |
| 1999 | 52 Beats | DJ mix | ||
| 2000 | The Alone Re-Mix | Doo Wop & Kid Capri | Not On Label | single |
| 2001 | Party Don't Stop | Luke ft. Kid Capri & Jiggie | single | |
| 2001 | Cornerstone Mixtape: Best Of 2001, vol. 35 | Kid Capri, DJ Spinbad, DJ Green Lantern, DJ Revolution, various | Cornerstone Promotion | compilation |
| 2005 | Get Me@This Party | Diana King & Sarah ft. Kid Kapri | Columbia, Track Masters | single |
| 2010 | Old School Mix Tape | No Kid'n Records | CD, Mixtape | |
| 2017 | No Sleep: D.J. Kid Capri - Live At The Building 1990 | No Sleep | DJ mix: Cassette, Mixed, Mixtape | |
| 2022 | The Love | |||
| Unknown | The Classic Collection... Old School vol. 1 | compilation | ||
| Unknown | The Classic Collection... Old School vol. 2 | compilation | ||
| Unknown | The Untouchables | Kay Slay & Kid Capri | MasterTapes | Cassette, Mixed |
| Unknown | Got It Going On | Superdupe Recording | Cassette, Mixed, Mixtape | |
| Unknown | Old School vol. 1 | Tape Kingz | ||
| Unknown | Old School vol. 2 | Tape Kingz | ||
| Unknown | Old School vol. 3 | Tape Kingz | ||
| Unknown | Slow Jam Mix | Kim's Videos | DJ mix: Cassette, Mixed |
Featured Songs
Kid Capri has also been featured on songs by other artists.
| Year | Title | Artists | Notes |
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| 1992 | Back It Up | ft. Grand Puba | |
| 1995 | Put It On | ft. Big L | |
| 1996 | Da Kid Himself; Hip 2 da Game | ft. Lord Finesse | |
| Fox Boogie | ft. Foxy Brown | ||
| 1997 | Black Nostaljack (A.K.A. Come On) [Kid Capri Mix Tape Remix] | ft. Camp Lo, RUN | |
| Intro | ft. Diamond D | ||
| 1998 | Fiesta | ft. N.O.R.E. | |
| IT;S LIKE THAT | ft. Jay-Z | ||
| 1999 | Intro | ft. Kool Keith | |
| 2000 | The Club | ft. Tony Touch, D.I.T.C. | |
| 2003 | The Champions | ft. Kay Slay | |
| 2007 | We Celebrate | ft. Ghostface Killah | |
| Get Me at This Party | ft. Sarah and Diana King | ||
| 2015 | ft. Kendrick Lamar | ||
| 2019 | Bend and Stretch | ft. DJ Bobby Black and DJ Mars | |
| 2020 | Spread the Love (The Re-Do) | ft. Take 6 | |
| 2023 | Get It, Get It | ft. Black Rob | |
| 2023 | Come Too Far | ft. Dave East | |
| 2024 | Hoodstar | ft. Redman, Faith Evans | |
| 2025 | My DJ Spits Betta Than u | ft. Diamond D, DJs |
Filmography
Kid Capri has appeared in music videos and movies.
Music Videos
- "Crossover" (1992) from EPMD's Business Never Personal
- "DWYCK" (1992) from GangStarr's Hard to Earn
- "Put It On" (1995) from Big L's Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous
- "We Celebrate" (2007) from Ghostface Killah's The Big Doe Rehab
Movie Appearances
- Who's the Man? as himself (1993)
- A Get2Gether as Dee Jay (2005)
- Def Comedy Jam 25 as himself (2017)
