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Kid Capri

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Kid Capri
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Def Comedy Jam (1992–2008)
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Born David Anthony Love in Bronx, New York, Kid Capri was born creatively ambitious, scaling his family's old Zenith stereo system as an attempt to scratch records before he was even ten years old. Kid first inched his way onto the Hip-Hop scene with the grass-roots approach of club gigs and creating mixtapes. Kid is, in fact, the Prime Minister of mixtapes, as he saw their profit potential early in his career. He managed to turn a small business venture into a $2,000 a night, underground empire! Once others caught on to the economic benefits of mixtapes, they soon followed in Kids footsteps and thus began the Kid Capri bandwagon.

Currently, there is no DJ on Earth more recognizable to both Hip-Hop heads and the general public, largely due to Kid's media sense. His face first became a part of the cultural landscape on the wildly popular Russell Simmons Def Comedy Jam where he gave much of the world its first taste of live-performance Hip-Hop, as the first DJ to ever perform live on TV as a DJ. From that, Kid became the most heavily demanded entertainment personality by many of the industry's most respected and successful performers. Kid has toured extensively with multi-platinum artists such as Sean "P. Diddy" Combs, L.L. Cool J, Busta Rhymes, Foxy Brown, NAS, Lil' Kim, Mase, Jay-Z, Usher, R-Kelly, Mary J. Blige, Dru Hill, Ginuwine and Aaliyah, in shows like the 1998 Puff Daddy and the Family Tour.

However, beyond the show stopping performer aspect of Kid, sits another side of him, the meticulous studio-scientist working behind the scenes to lend that extra wisdom to some of hip hops hottest, turned classic records. He revels in the challenge of the ever-changing nature that defines the world of rap music. Prime examples of Kid's versatility are his production credits. He has produced music for power players like Foxy Brown, The Lox, Snoop Doggy Dogg, Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Heavy-D, KRS-ONE, Slick Rick, Mary J. Blige, Busta Rhymes, The Lost Boys, Brand Nubian, Camron, Noreaga, Big Pun, Da Ranjahz, Big L and Jermaine Dupri. He participated in national campaigns for Nike, Sprite, Bud Light, Pilot Pens, Lugz Clothing, FUBU Clothing and Diadora footwear.

Previously, Kid has guest hosted for numerous popular shows such as MTV's, "Beat Suite," and BET's "Tigger in the Basement." He was featured in the July 2000 issue of GQ Magazine, and was also featured as the DJ/announcer for the 2000 Source Awards. 2003 was a big year for Kid first he delivered an astonishing performance at the BET Awards. . In addition to spinning at the 2003 TJ Martell Foundation Gala alongside Michelle Branch, Mary J. Blige, Mya and Liz Phair Martha Stewart herself made a personal request for him to spin at her Christmas party. NSYNC followed in her footsteps requesting Kid for their own, private, holiday party. In the years to follow Kid Capri appeared on 2004 VH1 Hip Hop Honors alongside Kid Rock and Grand Master Flash as they paid tribute to DJ Kool Herc, returning in 2006 he to pay tribute to Grand Master Flash. August of the same year, per Diddy's request, Kid Capri performed at his official after party for the MTV Video Music Awards.

At the present time Kid is expanding on his formula for success. The latest artist signed to Kid Capri's label NO KIDN Records is Bronx native Budda Early. In the works right now is The Kid Capri DVD entitled The Craziest Kid soon to be available in stores worldwide, which catches the beat-smith himself, off-guard in his own element.

Kid has far exceeded the expectations of his peers, critics and fans. His love for and careful nurturing of his immense talents has enabled him to represent the music industry in general, but Hip-Hop music in particular, with class and individuality and an intensity unmatched in the music industry. The impact Kid Capri has had, and will continue to have, is immeasurable. There is a steadily increasing demand by many of the industry's top performers for Kids guidance and expertise. He is continually touring, selling out shows in 10,000 seat arenas and balancing his heavy schedule with his favorite and most demanding job: fatherhood.
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    BET Awards 2023 (2023)
    BET Awards 2023
    4.7
    TV Special
    • Music Department(hip hop 50 segments)
    • 2023
    La famille fière: plus forte et plus fière (2022)
    La famille fière: plus forte et plus fière
    3.2
    TV Series
    • Kid Capri(voice)
    Hip Hop 50 Live (2023)
    Hip Hop 50 Live
    TV Special
    • Self
    • 2023
    BET Hip-Hop Awards
    4.5
    TV Special
    • Producer
    • 2023

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    • La famille fière: plus forte et plus fière (2022)
      La famille fière: plus forte et plus fière
      3.2
      TV Series
      • Kid Capri (voice)
      • 2022
    • Shameik Moore, Joey Bada$$, Ashton Sanders, Siddiq Saunderson, T.J. Atoms, Johnell Young, and Dave East in Wu-Tang: An American Saga (2019)
      Wu-Tang: An American Saga
      8.3
      TV Series
      • Kid Capri
      • 2021
    • Diana King & Sarah Feat. Kid Kapri: Get Me@This Party
      Music Video
      • Kid Capri
      • 2006
    • A Get2Gether
      4.9
      • DJ
      • 2005
    • Death of a Dynasty (2003)
      Death of a Dynasty
      3.6
      • Party DJ
      • 2003
    • Who's the Man? (1993)
      Who's the Man?
      5.4
      • Kid Capri
      • 1993
    • Run-D.M.C. Feat. Pete Rock & CL Smooth: Down with the King (1993)
      Run-D.M.C. Feat. Pete Rock & CL Smooth: Down with the King
      7.4
      Music Video
      • Kid Capri
      • 1993
    • Fly by Night (1992)
      Fly by Night
      5.3
      • DJ at AKA
      • 1992

    Music Department



    • BET Awards 2023 (2023)
      BET Awards 2023
      4.7
      TV Special
      • musical direction: hip hop 50 segments
      • 2023
    • Mike Epps: Funny Bidness (2009)
      Mike Epps: Funny Bidness
      6.6
      Video
      • composer: interstitial music
      • music producer: interstitial music
      • 2009

    Producer



    • BET Hip-Hop Awards
      4.5
      TV Special
      • segment producer
      • 2023
    • Mr Every Era
      • executive producer
      • 2021

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    Def Comedy Jam
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    Def Comedy Jam
    Def Comedy Jam
    Trailer 1:57
    Def Comedy Jam
    Def Comedy Jam
    Trailer 1:57
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      • DJ Kid Capri
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      • The Bronx, New York, USA

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      Hip-hop DJ.

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      David Anthony Love
    • What is Kid Capri known for?
      The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder, BET Awards 2023, Hip Hop 50 Live, and BET Hip-Hop Awards

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