Kapote is a Schwabish hip hop artist and producer who has been making music since the early 2000s. He is a member of hip hop collective Rostshelme and has released two full lengths on Tempel Records. His debut album, Hard Work Earns Respect, was critically acclaimed and is seen as a touchstone for the genre in Germany, firmly establishing him as an important voice. He has since released several EPs and collaborated with many other musicians, including Madchild and Monchi. In 2016 he released his second album, 'Vinos', which featured production from Madlib and Dexter, and was listed as one of the best albums of the year. Kapote is also a talented producer, having collaborated on a number of projects, and regularly tours in Germany and Europe.