Kapo (singer)
Colombian singer (born 1997)
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Juan David Loaiza Sepúlveda (born 15 December 1997), known professionally as Kapo, is a Colombian singer in the reggaeton and Afrobeat genres.
15 December 1997
Kapo | |
|---|---|
| Born | Juan David Loaiza Sepúlveda 15 December 1997 Zaragoza, Antioquia, Colombia |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Label | La Industria Inc. |
Early life
Kapo was born in Zaragoza, near Medellín, and grew up in El Cabuyal, a suburb near Cali. His stage name comes from his father's nickname. From a young age, he became interested in traditional Colombian music, which led him to write his first song, "Yo tengo un sueño," at the age of 13. At 16, he moved to the capital, Bogotá, where he sought opportunities for his musical career. There, he participated in the impersonation reality show Yo Me Llamo, imitating Puerto Rican rapper Cosculluela.[1][2]
Musical career
In 2019, Kapo was discovered by the music production company La Industria Inc., home to artists such as Manuel Turizo and Nicky Jam. This allowed him to meet other established artists in the genre and release music regularly. He released his first international hits in 2024, with Afrobeat-style songs. His song "Ohnana" charted on the Hot Latin Songs and Billboard Global 200 charts, as did his song "Uwaie," which quickly went viral on TikTok.[3] He became supported by Amazon Music's Artist Development Program, which focuses on new artists.[4]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Por Si Alguien Nos Escucha |
|
Singles
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA Bub. |
USA Latin |
BOL |
CHI |
COL |
ECU |
ESP [5] |
GLO |
ITA |
PER | ||||
| "Ohnana" |
2024 | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | * RIAA: Platinum (Latin)[6]
|
Por Si Alguien Nos Escucha |
| "Uwaie" |
— | 16 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | * RIAA: Platinum (Latin)[6]
| ||
| "Aloh Aloh" | 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | — | — | — | * PROMUSICAE: Gold[5] | |
| "Ily" (with Myke Towers) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | |||
| "X Ti" (with Feid) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | — | — | — | |||
| "Dónde"
(with Ryan Castro) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 40 | — | — | — | |||
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA Bub. |
USA Latin |
BOL |
CHI |
COL |
ECU |
ESP [5] |
GLO |
ITA |
PER | ||||
| "Qué Pecao" (with Manuel Turizo) |
2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | * PROMUSICAE: Platinum[5] | 201 |
| "Imagínate" (with Danny Ocean) |
— | 32 | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | * PROMUSICAE: 2x Platinum[5] | Non-album singles | |
| "Passoa" (with Jhayco) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 36 | — | — | — | * RIAA: Platinum (Latin)[6]
|
Le Clique: Vida Rockstar (X) | |
| "El Sticker" (with Criss and Ronny) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | La Moral | |
| "Alma" (with Zaider) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | |
| Más Que Tú (with Ozuna) |
2025 | — | 43 | — | — | — | — | 39 | — | — | — | — | TBA |
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iHeartRadio Music Awards | 2025 | Kapo | Best New Latin/Urban Artist | Won | [7][8] |
| LOS40 Music Awards | 2024 | Kapo | Best Latin New Act | Won | |
| Lo Nuestro Awards | 2025 | Kapo | Male Pop-Rock/Urban New Artist of the Year | Won | |
| "Ohnana" | Urban Song of the Year | Nominated |