Capital R is a UK hip-hop artist, rapper, songwriter, producer and sound engineer associated with Nottingham, Leeds and London. He is described as having a signature sound that combines underground production with crossover commercial appeal, using percussive beats and lyrics shaped by personal experience and research into social topics.

Career and style

Capital R works across rapping, songwriting, production, engineering, mixing and mastering. He presents himself as a hands-on artist whose releases cover the full production process, and his work is described as blending underground and commercial hip-hop styles.

His writing draws on his life experience and on learning about subjects that affect the people around him. The cities linked with his background are Nottingham, Leeds and London, which are presented as important influences on his perspective and sound.

Releases

His debut release is the eight-track The Enigma EP. He handles the recording, sound engineering, mixing, mastering, arrangement, performance and production on the project, and also designs the artwork and logos.

The EP leads into later planned releases including another EP executive produced by Dead Man Walkn and a full-length album titled The Nobody. The album is associated with production from Beat Butcha, Endemic, Dead Man Walkn, Rediculus, ATG and Capital R, and it includes guest appearances from Reef The Lost Cauze alongside other UK hip-hop artists.

Live activity and reception

Capital R performs across the UK and in Europe, including appearances at festivals. His tracks receive radio play in countries including France, Germany, the United States, Australia, Kenya and England, and they appear on BBC Radio and iTunes Radio. His music is played alongside artists such as Sean Price, Cyrus Malachi, Klashnekoff, Scorzayzee, Joell Ortiz, Crooked I, Stig of the Dump, Mystro, Eminem and Jehst.