'Daechwita' producer EL CAPITXN tells his own story through borrowed voices
For more than a decade, EL CAPITXN's music has reached listeners through other people's voices, from "Daechwita" by Agust D, the solo moniker of BTS' Suga, to IU's "eight." On his first full-length album, the producer, who lost his singing voice only a few years into his idol career, finally tells his own story, with other singers lending their voices. "WHO KILLED EL?," out Nov. 6, traces the…
EL CAPITXN, a music producer, has spent over a decade shaping the soundscape of K-pop through the voices of others. His own singing voice was lost early in his career, leaving him to tell his story indirectly. "WHO KILLED EL?," EL CAPITXN's debut full-length album, released on November 6, is the first project in which he shares his personal narrative.
The 12-track album weaves together rock, orchestral, gospel, classical, and pop elements to reflect his journey since losing his voice. Born Jang Yi-jeong, EL CAPITXN gained initial recognition through MBC's "Star Audition" and later became the lead vocalist of K-pop group HISTORY. After his vocal loss, he shifted focus to producing and songwriting, creating over 100 tracks for various artists, including BTS's Suga and PSY.
EMPIRE Records in the U.S. will distribute "WHO KILLED EL?," marking EL CAPITXN's return to the forefront of his craft with a project deeply rooted in his own experiences.
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