Capella Grey

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 released two songwriter mixtapes in 2020 and received widespread recognition in 2021 with his breakout single "Gyalis". His debut album, Vibe Responsibly, Vol. 1 was released on June 21, 2024, after signing a record deal with 10K Projects.

Early life Curtis Jackson II was born on August 2, 1995, in New Rochelle, New York. He grew up in a Jamaican family and started playing instruments at a young age, learning how to play music from church. He developed his musical career in Mount Vernon, New York after graduating high school.

Musical career 2016–2020: Career beginnings and early mixtapes 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 their debut album released in 2019. On January 8, 2020, he released his debut mixtape Yea Nah I'm Out, followed by his second mixtape The QuaranTape Vibe 1.

2021–2022: "Gyalis" and breakthrough 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. The official remix was released on October 1, 2021, featuring Popcaan and Chris Brown. Later that month on October 15, 2021, Capella was featured on fellow New York rapper DreamDoll‘s single ‘You Know My Body’, the song was a hit and received heavy radio play in New York. 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." He also said, "they are a great team of record breakers and I am excited to work with them."

On December 17, 2021, Capella Grey released the single "Talk Nice". On March 18, 2022, he released the single "Confujawn" with Nija. On May 6, he released the music video for "Sas Crise" featuring Alayzha Sky and Ghost, and directed by Mikey Scho. On June 10, Capella Grey released the single "OT" featuring Ty Dolla Sign.

He appeared on Chris Brown's album Breezy, on the song "Till The Wheels Fall Off" featuring Lil Durk. On July 1, he was featured on DJ Drama's single "Forever" featuring Fabolous, Benny the Butcher, and Jim Jones. Capella Grey was the opening act for Joey Badass on a 20-date summer concert tour, the 1999–2000 Tour. On July 22, he also featured on the song "Welcome Back" with Joey Badass and Chris Brown, on the album 2000.

2023–present: Vibe Responsibly, Vol. 1 In January 2023, Capella Grey announced the tentative release date for his debut album for January 27 which was later delayed. On July 17, 2023, Capella Grey released the EP Here, Damn as a teaser and placeholder before his debut. In October 2023, he released two singles independently, "How I Am" and "Baechester". On December 18, he released his first Holiday album titled Nah It’s Brick: A Holiday Vibe.

In May 2024, Capella Grey announced the release date for his anticipated debut album. On June 11, he released the single "Strings" with Fivio Foreign and French Montana under his new licensing deal with 10K Projects. On June 21, he released his debut album Vibe Responsibly, Vol. 1 including features from Jaewon, Young M.A, Jacquees, Cash Cobain, Jada Kingdom, DreamDoll, Journey Montana, Tone Stith, Tory Lanez and Skillibeng, among others.

Artistry Capella Grey described his musical style 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.

Allepac the Family

Allepac the Family ("Capella" spelled backwards) is an American record label based in New York City founded by Capella Grey.

Discography Albums Title Album details Vibe Responsibly, Vol. 1 Released: June 21, 2024 Label: Allepac the Family, 10K Projects Format: Digital download, streaming

Extended plays Title Album details HERE, damn. Released: July 16, 2023 Label: Allepac the Family Format: Digital download, streaming Nah, It's Brick: A Holiday Vibe Released: December 18, 2023 Label: Allepac the Family Format: Digital download, streaming Vibe Responsibly: The Afties Released: November 8, 2024 Label: Allepac the Family, 10K Projects Format: Digital download, streaming

Mixtapes Title Album details Yea Nah I'm Out Released: January 8, 2020 Label: Allepac the Family Format: Digital download, streaming The QuaranTape Vibe 1. Released: April 17, 2020 Label: Allepac the Family Format: Digital download, streaming u miss me yet? Released: February 12, 2025 Label: Allepac the Family, 10K Projects Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles As lead artist + Title Year Peak chart positionsCertifications Album US USR&B/HH CAN UK UKR&B "One More Chance" 2020 — — — — — Vibe Responsibly Vol. 1 "Sas Crise"(featuring Alayzha Sky and Ghost) — — — — — "Gyalis" 2021 38 10 84 65 26 RIAA: Platinum BPI: Silver "Gyalis (Remix)"(featuring Chris Brown and Popcaan) — — — — — "Talk Nice" — — — — — "Confujawn"(with Nija) 2022 — — — — — "OT"(with Ty Dolla $ign) — — — — — "How I Am" 2023 — — — — — Vibe Responsibly Vol. 1 "Baechester" — — — — — "Strings"(with Fivio Foreign & French Montana) 2024 — — — — — "I'm Weak" — — — — — Vibe Responsibly: The Afties

As featured artist + List of singles as a featured artist, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Album US USR&B/HH CAN NZHot "Bestie" 2021 — — — — Kawhi Leonard Presents: Culture Jam (Vol. 1) "You know My Body" — — — — Life in Plastic 3: The Finale "Seduce" — 10 79 2 "Forever" 2022 — — — — I'm Really Like That "Werk" — — — — "Round & Round" — — — — "Impatient" 2023 — — — — Bite Me "Don't Vibe And Tell" — — — — "Having My Way" — — — — "Skin Out" — — — — "Facetime" — — — — "Real Woman" 2024 — — — — Soft Girl Era "Addicted"2026 — — — —

Other charted songs Title Year Peak chart positions Album NZHot UK "Till The Wheels Fall Off" 2022 8 66 Breezy

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 "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 "Up To You / Away" Brandon Brown "Vibe Right" 2018 DJ Kanai, Haddy Hadd "Like I Do" 2019 Branford "Up On Time" 2020 Earl Young, 40 Kash "Mutual" Yungin' Miyagi Back From That Fall Off "Kittylude, Pt. 2" MoneyGangDeeDee Dee Dee F. Baby "Ari's Interlude Pt. 5" Tony Smeezy, Branford Fuck Tony Smeezy "Don't Have Time (Remix)" Xotica "Again & Again" 31sbillz, Jayy B, 31stdre Trap Luv "Say Less, Do More" Chubbs Guapo, Sbam Khi Journal Entries "Painful Silence" Haddy Racks "1hunnid (Remix)" 2021 Rico Tarantino, Jdhane, Ryan Ramirez Clarity "Outside" Hannibal "Gyalis Summer" Yung Gemini "Mid Night Drive" Khaleel Rei The Other Side "Too Late" Jdhane "Driver" WhyThree Balloon Boy "Still My Baby" Quentin Gilmore, MoneyGangDeeDee "Find My Way 2 U" Rayven M. "Facetime" Queenferrari "Let Me Know" Rush33 "Me Vs You" 2022 PJ tha Balla "Frontin For The Gram" Haddy Racks Trench Talk "Whatever On Whatever" Zae France "When I Call You" Su'Lan "Outside" ViddyOnDaBeat "King of the City" Lobby Boyz, Jim Jones, Maino The Lobby Boyz "Welcome Back" Joey Badass, Chris Brown 2000 "Same Gang" DJ Big Skipp, Mr.Chicken "Cruise Control" Young Devyn Baby Goat 2 "You Be Ight" Loopy Ferrell, Sada James Long Story Short "Run It Up" Busta Rhymes The Fuse Is Lit "What She Wants" 2023 DJ E-STYLEZ, Rico Rozay "Selfish" JR JustReal, Mally Stakz "Badly" Jadda Ann "Talk that Talk" Alder Motta "Te Quiero A Ti" Anabel Itoha "Stranger" Ryan Witherspoon "Act Like You Know" Lady London S.O.U.L.

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" "CLA" Rèign, DJ Myte, Jazzi Corleone "Want Me" Rèign "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 "Intro" 2020 Tierra B. Tierra B. "Toxic" Miriam Sintim "Perfect Girl" Karyl "Incoming Call" 2021 Khaleel Rei

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 "Junior's Interlude" Wilbert "Busta" Francis 4 Square Peace Project "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 "Like I Do" 2019 Branford, Capella Grey "CLA" Rèign, DJ Myte, Jazzi Corleone Ii, Say That Amirahle "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 "Bum" Capella Grey, Nick Barnz, ViddyOnDaBeat, Bsmnt Boy "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 "Gyalis" (Solo or Remix) 2021 Capella Grey, Chris Brown, Popcaan "Sas Crise" Capella Grey, Alayzha Sky, Ghost "Toxic" Branford "LIPO (Intro)" 2023 Capella Grey HERE, damn. "Roll Up Again" Capella Grey "1st Last" Capella Grey "Sun Goes Down" Capella Grey "Waiting On" Capella Grey "Cozy" Capella Grey, Koniko Knight Nah, It's Brick: A Holiday Vibe "Come My Way" Capella Grey, Lady London "Ultimate Gift" Capella Grey, Branford, Koniko Knight "Store Run" Capella Grey, DreamDoll, Jaewon "Not Like Mine" Capella Grey, Melii, Quentin Gilmore "Black Sheep" Capella Grey "Wavy New Years" Capella Grey, Melii, Mally Staks, Charliee Cole "All I Want" Capella Grey, Ghost, Ryan Witherspoon, Koniko Knight "BAECHESTER" 2024 Capella Grey Vibe Responsibly, Vol. 1 "UCU" Capella Grey "Activate" Capella Grey "NOW THIS" Capella Grey, Cash Cobain "ANTICS!" Capella Grey "One More Whine" Capella Grey "Typa Girl" Capella Grey "One More Chance" Capella Grey "Bougie" Capella Grey, Jada Kingdom, Journey Montana, DreamDoll "How I Am" Capella Grey "Say Dat (interlude)" Capella Grey "Jodeci" Capella Grey, J.I the Prince of N.Y "Say Dat (interlude)" Capella Grey "My Bop" Capella Grey "Strings" Capella Grey, French Montana, Fivio Foreign "Whole Team" Capella Grey, Tory Lanez "MONEY PULL UP" Capella Grey, Skillibeng, MarriDon "Song About Me" Capella Grey "we out" Capella Grey, Jaewon Vibe Responsibly: The Afties "make it hot, Pt. 2" Capella Grey "im weak." Capella Grey "1st Last, Pt. 2" Capella Grey "good karma" Capella Grey, MarriDon, Father Z "boffum, Pt. 2" Capella Grey "miles from the palace (skit)" Capella Grey "backseat" Capella Grey

Filmography Film and television Year Title Role Notes 2021–22 A Lot Going On Himself Documentary series, 10 episodes

Music videos As lead artist + List of music videos as lead artist, showing year released and director(s) Title Year Director(s) "Gyalis" 2021 Brennan Rowe "Talk Nice" Oliver Shore "Whatever on Whatever" 2022 Vina Love "Confujawn" Cam Busby "Sas Crise" Mikey Scho "OT" "Gyalibans (Talibans PellaMix)" 2022 Foday Films "How I Am" Gambino "Baechester" Jack Trudes "Water (PellaMix)" Jack Trudes

As featured artist + List of music videos as lead artist, showing year released and director(s) Title Year Director(s) "Up On Time" 2020 IHateKngSol "Too Late" 2021 Gambino "Bestie" Rook "Find My Way 2 U" Whoa, Rico & Jay Visuals "You know My Body" Sara Lacombe "Driver" Controverse "Seduce" Logan Fields & Juan Felipe Zuleta "Me Vs You" 2022 Benji Filmz & Launch Team "Forever" Kid Art "Werk" "You Be Ight" "Impatient" 2023 "Skin Out" Foday Films "Facetime" Jim Jones & Shula The Don

Tours Supporting 1999–2000 Tour (2022)

Awards and nominations +AwardYearCategoryNominee(s)ResultRef. Soul Train Music Awards 2021 Best New Artist Himself