CAPLETON

Capleton’s words and works long ago earned him the title of “The Prophet”, his lyrics are deep, precise, and thoughtful, his stage shows are nothing less than dynamic, explosive performances. His remarkable staying power and longevity may be his greatest gift.

From a young age, he was a lover of the travelling sound systems, sneaking out at night to catch the vibes until dawn, but it wasn’t until he turned 18 and moved to Kingston that he was able to realise his destiny. When Capleton first burst on the scene in the late 1980s, the dancehall was a very different place than it is today. Everything he touched hit the sound-good charts, and he quickly established himself as one of dancehall’s most reliable hitmakers. 

The path of this dancehall icon was clearly established in 1994 with a string of songs that declared his newfound faith in Rastafari. Following this came the release of two albums, Prophecy and I-Testament, which feature memorable collaborations with rap stars like Method Man and Q-Tip. We couldn’t be more excited to have The Prophet join us at City Splash 2024.