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Capital Bra

Rapper, Singer, Songwriter

Profession

Age

November 23, 1994

Birthday

Berlin, Germany

Current Location

Siberia, Russia

Birthplace

Children

Vladislav Balovatsky

Real Name

Capital B, Capital, Joker Bra

Also known as

2.7M

Short About

Capital Bra, whose real name is Vladislav Balovatsky, is a Russian-German rapper known for his unique blend of street rap and pop. He has become one of the most successful artists in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, with numerous chart-topping hits and an extensive discography. Capital Bra's charismatic persona, intense lyrics, and catchy hooks have garnered him a massive fanbase and established him as a prominent figure in the European rap scene.

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Born in Siberia, Russia, moved to Ukraine, then settled in Berlin at 7.

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Father of two sons and two daughters.

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Played football for BFC Dynamo in his youth.

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Started writing raps at 11.

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Debuted in 2014 under the name Capital Bra.

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Signed with Team Kuku in 2016 and later Sony Music.

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Released his debut album 'Kapital' in 2017, peaking at #5.

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His songs reflect the Tilidin trend among youth.

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Left Team Kuku in 2018 and joined Sony Music.

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Album 'Berlin lebt' (2018) reached #1 in Germany.

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Holds the record for most German number-one singles in a year.

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Won the Hiphop.de Awards in 2018 and 2019.

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Open about his past addiction, does not glorify drug use.

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Founded Bra Musik label in 2019.

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Has a pet snake named Medusa.

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Faced an extortion investigation in 2019.

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Launched a pizza line, Gangstarella, in 2020.

Introduced his own iced tea brand, BraTee, in 2021.

Net Worth

Estimated Net Worth:10 - 20 million

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Capital Bra has amassed substantial wealth through his lucrative music career. His chart-topping albums and numerous number one hits in Germany and Austria are indicative of his commercial success. In addition to music revenues, Capital Bra's frozen pizza brand 'Gangstarella', serves as an additional income funnel. These diverse earnings place his net worth in the 10 - 20 million range.

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Capital Bra Biography

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Childhood and Adolescence

Relocations marked his early years, moving first to Dnipro, Ukraine, and then to Berlin, Germany with his mother at the age of seven. His teenage years were marred by schoolyard skirmishes and petty crime, compelling him to drop out of school in the ninth grade. He discovered solace in music, composing his first rap lyrics at the age of 11, introducing themes from his difficult past.

Rap Scene

Capital Bra seized his pivotal break after appearing at the 'Rap am Mittwoch', a Berlin rap battle in 2014. His debut album 'Kuku Bra,' launched in 2016, found a place in Germany's Top 100. He achieved his first Golden Record with the single “Paff paff & weiter mit Gzuz.” The year 2017 carried forth his musical success, with the second album 'Makarov Komplex' earning the top spot in Austria and the second position in Germany.

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'Team Kuku' & 'Bra Musik'

The upward trajectory of Capital Bra continued despite a few bumps. He established his record label 'Team Kuku' in 2018, propelling his album 'Berlin lebt' to the top of the charts. After a fallout with fellow rapper Bushido and parting ways with the label Ersguterjunge in 2019, he inaugurated 'Bra Musik'. His collaborative album 'Berlin lebt 2' with Samra dominated charts in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

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Current Success

In an unconventional twist in 2020, Capital Bra launched his frozen pizza brand 'Gangstarella'. Concurrently, his seventh studio album 'CB7' was released. As the year wrapped up, he emerged as Germany's top-streamed artist on Spotify. His latest music offering '8,' which was released in March 2022, took the fourth spot on the Album Charts. His distinct blend of street rap and pop music, often incorporating autotune and frequent use of the term 'Bratan' (meaning brother, in a nod to his Russian roots), continues to capture audiences worldwide.