Capella Grey

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Capella Grey
Birth nameCurtis Anthony Jackson II
Born (1995-08-02) August 2, 1995 (age 26)
New Rochelle, New York, U.S.
OriginBronx, New York, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Instruments
  • Piano
  • guitar
  • drums
  • bass guitar
  • saxophone
Years active2016–present
Labels
Associated acts
  • DJ Kanai
  • Father Z
  • Ghost
  • Alayzha Sky
  • BBearded

Curtis Anthony Jackson II (born August 2, 1995), known professionally as Capella Grey, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer from the Bronx, New York. He is the founder of Allepac the Family and is signed to Capitol. He released two mixtapes in 2020 and received widespread recognition in 2021 with his breakout single "Gyalis".[1]

Early life[]

Curtis Jackson II was born in New Rochelle, New York. He grew up in a Jamaican family and started playing instruments at a young age, learning how to play from church.[2]

Musical career[]

Capella Grey started his musical career writing and producing for other artists, including "Love You Better" by King Combs featuring Chris Brown. He signed an R&B girl group called Rèign to Allepac Records, and wrote and produced for their debut album released in 2019.[3][4] On January 8, 2020, he released his debut mixtape Yea Nah I'm Out, followed by his second mixtape The QuaranTape Vibe 1.[5] He signed with Capitol in 2021, saying they are "not trying to change me as an artist to meet the standards or expectations of music now, which is why I went with them."[6]

On January 4, 2021, he released the single "Gyalis", which samples Juvenile's "Back That Azz Up". The song went viral in New York and on social media platforms, spawning unofficial remixes from A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Kranium, Tory Lanez, Angel and Haile, among others. The song reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and was called the "song of the summer" by multiple publications.[7][8] The official remix was released on October 1, 2021, featuring Popcaan and Chris Brown.[9] On December 17, he released the single "Talk Nice".[10]

On March 18, 2022, Capella Grey released the single "Confujawn" with Nija.[11]

Artistry[]

Capella Grey described his sound as "singing at the tempo of a rapper", and cited Kranium, Ty Dolla Sign, Charlie Wilson, Jodeci, Diddy, 50 Cent, and Dipset as his musical influences.[12][13]

Allepac the Family[]

Allepac the Family
Founded2016
FounderCapella Grey
StatusActive
Distributor(s)Capitol
Genre
LocationNew York City, U.S.

Allepac the Family is an American record label based in New York City, founded by Capella Grey.[12] The roster includes Capella Grey, DJ Kanai, Father Z, Ghost, Alayzha Sky, BBearded, JusQuinn, Branford, Kidd Meech, Jah Bless, and Rèign, among others. The label signed a joint venture deal with Capitol, saying "they are a great team of record breakers and I am excited to work with them."[14]

Discography[]

Mixtapes[]

Title Album details
Yea Nah I'm Out
  • Released: January 8, 2020
  • Label: Allepac Family
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
The QuaranTape Vibe 1.
  • Released: April 17, 2020
  • Label: Allepac Family
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles[]

As lead artist[]

Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[15] 		US
R&B
/HH
[16] 		CAN
[17] 		UK UK
R&B
"One More Chance" 2020 — — — — — TBA
"Gyalis"
(solo or remix featuring Chris Brown and Popcaan) 		2021 38 10 84 65 26
"Sas Crise"
(featuring Alayzha Sky and Ghost) 		— — — — —
"Talk Nice" — — — — —
"Confujawn"
(with Nija) 		2022 — — — — —

As featured artist[]

List of singles as a featured artist, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US US
R&B
/HH 		CAN NZ
Hot
"You know My Body"[19]
(DreamDoll featuring Capella Grey) 		2021 — — — — TBA
"Seduce"[20]
(Russ featuring Capella Grey) 		—[A] 10 79 2 Non-album single

Guest appearances[]

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Never Mind" 2016 Niko N/A
"City of Mine" DJ Myte, TheMoneyManDot,
MoneyGangDeeDee, Quentin Gilmore, S.O, T-Mac 		4 Square Peace Project
"Nostalgia" Spades Saratoga, ManFromDaVideo, PlayBoiiTwan, Jayy
"Black & Blue" Ella Avolu, Quentin Gilmore, Topik, Deputy Commissioner Anthony Mitchell
"Getaway ♂" Dre Dot, Moriece, Y.A.C (Young and Comfortable), Chris Denim
"Be The Change" Carson Stapleton, Darnella Fountain, Dre Dot, Franceska Marie,
Chris Denim, Devyn, Sals, Kaveh
"Our Ting" Quentin Gilmore N/A
"Up To You" Brandon Brown N/A
"Vibe Right" 2018 DJ Kanai, Haddy Hadd N/A
"Like I Do" 2019 Branford N/A
"Mutual"[22] 2020 Yungin' Miyagi Back From That Fall Off
"Don't Have Time (Remix)" Xotica N/A
"Again & Again" 31sbillz, Jayy B, 31stdre Trap Luv
"Say Less, Do More" Chubbs Guapo, Sbam Khi Journal Entries
"Painful Silence"[23] Haddy Racks N/A
"1hunnid (Remix)"[24] 2021 Rico Tarantino, Jdhane, Ryan Ramirez Clarity
"Too Late"[25] Jdhane N/A
"Driver"[26] WhyThree Balloon Boy
"Still My Baby"[27] Quentin Gilmore, MoneyGangDeeDee N/A
"Find My Way 2 U" Rayven M. N/A
"Bestie"[28] Culture Jam, A Boogie wit da Hoodie Kawhi Leonard Presents: Culture Jam (Vol. 1)
"Let Me Know"[29] Rush33 N/A
"Me Vs You" 2022 PJ tha Balla N/A
"Frontin For The Gram" Haddy Racks Trench Talk
"Whatever On Whatever" Zae France TBA
"When I Call You" Su'Lan TBA

Writing discography[]

List of non-performed songs as writer, showing performing artists, year released and album name
Title Year Artist(s) Album
"Love You Better"[30] 2018 King Combs, Chris Brown Non-album single
"Eveything (Intro)" 2019 Rèign Ii, Say That[31]
"CLA" Rèign, DJ Myte, Jazzi Corleone
"Girlfriend" Rèign
"Draggin' It" Rèign, JusQuinn
"Are You Dumb" Rèign, Kai Ca$h, Niko Brim
"Chances" Rèign
"Mad Face" Rèign, Lady London
"Dyckman" Rèign, Terrele Rose
"G's Joint (Interlude)" Rèign
"Done" Rèign
"Don't Tempt Me" Rèign
"One More" Rèign
"Reasons" Rèign

Production discography[]

List of songs as producer or co-producer, showing year released, performing artists and album name
Title Year Artist(s) Album
"Anything Like Your Mother" 2016 Capella Grey N/A
"Junior's Interlude" Wilbert "Busta" Francis 4 Square Peace Project[32]
"City of Mine" DJ Myte, Capella Grey, TheMoneyManDot,
MoneyGangDeeDee, Quentin Gilmore, S.O, T-Mac
"Nostalgia" Spades Saratoga, ManFromDaVideo, PlayBoiiTwan,
Capella Grey, Jayy
"Getaway ♀" Màz, MoneyGangDeeDee, Lyph,
Omega, Sals, Slayla
"Incredible" Quentin Gilmore, Màz, TheMoneyManDot,
MoneyGangDeeDee, JodyJo
"Getaway ♂" Dre Dot, Moriece, Y.A.C (Young and Comfortable),
Capella Grey, Chris Denim
"Be The Change" Carson Stapleton, Darnella Fountain, Dre Dot, Franceska Marie,
Chris Denim, Devyn, Sals, Capella Grey, Kaveh
"Black Sheep" 2017 Capella Grey N/A
"Like I Do" 2019 Branford, Capella Grey
"Eveything (Intro)" Rèign Ii, Say That[31]
"CLA" Rèign, DJ Myte, Jazzi Corleone
"Girlfriend" Rèign
"Draggin' It" Rèign, JusQuinn
"Are You Dumb" Rèign, Kai Ca$h, Niko Brim
"Chances" Rèign
"Mad Face" Rèign, Lady London
"2 Fif" Rèign, DJ Kanai
"Dyckman" Rèign, Terrele Rose
"Done" Rèign
"Reasons" Rèign
"Favorite Girl" 2020 Capella Grey, JusQuinn Yea Nah I'm Out
"Body!" Capella Grey
"Boyz2Us" Capella Grey, Playboiitwan, DrewSoWavy
"Breathe (nfs)" Capella Grey
"Run The City" Capella Grey, The Frvternity
"Buzz Me In" Capella Grey
"Here She Go" Capella Grey
"Soon Come" Capella Grey, Iman, JusQuinn
"As You Should" Capella Grey, JusQuinn
"Together" Capella Grey, Timeless
"Word?" Capella Grey, Timeless
"Unappreciated" Capella Grey
"WTW" Capella Grey, JusQuinn, Alayzha Sky The QuaranTape Vibe 1.
"Dashout" Capella Grey, Father Z
"Boffum" Capella Grey, Quentin Gilmore, JusQuinn
"So.. Slide" Capella Grey, Bsmnt Boy, Brandon Brown
"Trues" Capella Grey, AO, Spades Saratoga
"One More Chance" Capella Grey N/A
"Gyalis" (Solo or Remix) 2021 Capella Grey, Chris Brown, Popcaan TBA
"Sas Crise" Capella Grey, Alayzha Sky, Ghost
"Toxic" Branford N/A

Awards and nominations[]

Award Year Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
Soul Train Music Awards 2021 Best New Artist Himself Nominated [30]

Notes[]

  1. ^ "Seduce" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 20 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[21]

References[]

  1. ^ Dailey, Hannah. "How Capella Grey's 'No Rules' Mantra Led to Breakthrough Hit 'Gyalis'". Billboard.
  2. ^ "Capella Grey Is No Longer Taking A Back Seat To The Music Industry". Bossip.
  3. ^ "Allepac Records Presents Girl Group Reign".
  4. ^ OTV Studios. "OTV LIVE Episode #048 - Allepac Records" – via YouTube.
  5. ^ Benoit, Kevin. "The Story of Capella Grey – An Undeniable Force Rises". Parlé Mag.
  6. ^ "Capella Grey's Music Sounds Like a New York Summer". Vice.
  7. ^ Lamarre, Carl. "Capella Grey Wants to Rewrite Hip-Hop History: 'I Feel Like We're Cheating Right Now'". Billboard.
  8. ^ Andeson, Trevor (November 12, 2021). "Capella Grey's 'Gyalis' Hits Top 10 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart". Billboard. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
  9. ^ Baugh, Claudine (September 28, 2021). "Capella Grey Announces 'Gyalis' Remix With Popcaan, Chris Brown". Dancehallmag. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
  10. ^ "Capella Grey says they should "Talk Nice" in new video". Revolt.
  11. ^ "Capella Grey And Nija Want No 'Confujawn' Through Romance In Their Flirtatious New Video". Uproxx.
  12. ^ a b "THE BREAK PRESENTS – CAPELLA GREY". XXL.
  13. ^ Hot 97. "Capella Grey on A.Boogie Remixing Gyalis, Andre 3000 and Relationship Insecurities" – via YouTube.
  14. ^ "Capella Grey, born Gyalis". Jamaica Observer.
  15. ^ "Hot 100 Chart: October 16, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
  16. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: November 13, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
  17. ^ "Billboard Global 200: October 16, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
  18. ^ "Capella Grey Mines RIAA Gold With Dancehall-Flavored Hit 'Gyalis'". October 21, 2021.
  19. ^ "DreamDoll and Capella Grey link up for "You Know My Body" visual". Revolt.
  20. ^ "Seduce" – via Apple Music.
  21. ^ "Russ Chart History: Bubbling Under Hot 100". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 23, 2019. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
  22. ^ "Mutual" – via Apple Music.
  23. ^ "Painful Silence" – via Apple Music.
  24. ^ "1hunnid" – via Apple Music.
  25. ^ "Too Late" – via Apple Music.
  26. ^ "DRIVER" – via Apple Music.
  27. ^ "Still My Baby" – via Apple Music.
  28. ^ "Seduce" – via Apple Music.
  29. ^ "Let Me Know" – via Apple Music.
  30. ^ a b "2021 Soul Train Awards: 3 Things to Know About Soul Train Awards' "Best New Artist" Nominee Capella Grey". BET.
  31. ^ a b "Ii, Say That - Rèign". Tidal.
  32. ^ "BWTV – 4 Square Peace Project". Black Westchester.
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