King Kapisi

King Kapisi, the stage name of Bill Rangi Urale, is a Wellington-born Samoan New Zealand hip-hop artist whose work brings Pacific identity and social issues into focus. He gained national recognition after winning the 1999 APRA Silver Scroll for “Reverse Resistance,” and later released albums including *Savage Thoughts*, *2nd Round Testament* and *Dominant Species*. Alongside recording and performing, he has supported youth through mentoring and community-focused projects, including work with Youthtown.