Shawn Capri is more than an artist, he's a movement born of pressure, purpose, and poetry. Hailing from Jamaica Queens and residing in Charlotte NC, Capri carries the duality of a flawed father and former casanova, a street scholar turned philosopher, and a hustler who walks the tightrope between survival and success. His sound is rooted in classic East Coast hip-hop but infused with the raw edge of a modern-day hustler. A Libra by nature, balance is in his blood, but chaos has always been his companion.
With a voice that cuts like truth and lyrics layered in double entendres, ancestral echoes, and raw vulnerability, Shawn Capri tells stories that don’t just rhyme, they resonate. His music is a gritty memoir of reinvention, a mirror to every man who’s been underestimated, and a blueprint for turning broken dreams into blueprint strategies.
A member of the Grumpy Hustla collective, Capri is known for his cerebral bars, cinematic themes, and relentless work ethic. Whether he’s rapping about the weight of fatherhood on a lunch break, ghosts from his past visiting him during smoke sessions, or dodging metaphorical bullets on his path to peace, every track feels like a confession and a war cry.
Capri’s catalog lives where classic hip hop storytelling meets modern-day self-mastery. His projects, like 1st Shift, 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift, 25th Hour and 10 Minute Smoke Break, are soundtracks for those grinding in silence, healing in motion, and hustling with heart.
Shawn Capri has built a legacy rooted in growth, grit, and grace. He's not just making music—he's building a movement for those who’ve been through the storm and still showed up for the sunrise