Mic Capes is a prolific hip hop artist from Portland, OR that represents the North Portland neighborhood, St.Johns. Capes is known for his authenticity, vivid story telling ability, raw lyricism, versatility of styles and deliveries, and thought provoking social commentary as key components of his music while at the same time making music you can bounce to. Capes states he grew up around music his entire life but began writing raps at the age of 11 while in a foster home as therapy and a way to express the emotions and thoughts he had tucked away. He names Tupac Shakur, Scarface, Nas, DMX, Kendrick Lamar, J.Cole, Nipsey Hussle, Lupe FIasco, Black Thought, Juvenile, Lauryn Hill, and Kanye West as some of his biggest musical influences.