Capital STEEZ

Capital STEEZ was a New York hip-hop collective active in the early 2010s, with members including Jamal Dewar (who performed as Capital STEEZ), Kirk Knight, and Joey Bada$$. Their music had a raw, introspective quality, pulling from jazz and soul influences alongside more straightforward hip-hop production. Songs like 'Dead Prez' and 'Free The Robots' reflected their focus on identity, mental health, and urban life.

In 2012, the group released the mixtape 'Amerikkkan Korruption,' which drew attention for its social commentary. That same year, Dewar died by suicide, cutting short the collective's work. They had other projects like 'Rebellion is My Religion' and a collaborative release with Joey Bada$$, but Dewar's death effectively ended the group's output.

What remains is a small catalog that still connects with listeners, particularly through tracks like 'Apex.' The music's directness and emotional weight have kept it in circulation, though the story around it is inevitably shadowed by loss.