King Kapisi

Bill Urale
Urale in 2024
Background information
Birth nameBill Rangi Urale
Born1974 (age 49–50)
Wellington, New Zealand
OriginWellington, New Zealand
GenresRap, reggae, roots, soul, funk
OccupationsRapper, DJ, producer, clothing designer, screenprinter, music video director, television presenter
InstrumentsVocals, turntables, keyboards, bass, guitar, drums
Years active1997–present
LabelsFestival Mushroom Records
Quabax Wax
Websitekingkapisi.net
King Kapisi (Bill Urale) performing "Raise Up".

Bill Rangi Urale MNZM (born 1974), known by his stage name King Kapisi, is a New Zealand hip hop recording artist. He was the first hip hop artist in New Zealand to receive the Silver Scroll Award at the APRA Awards for Songwriter of the Year for his single Reverse Resistance in 1999.


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