‘Young LI’- Lionel Capers

By Rachel Hernandez
Guest Writer

Lionel Capers is sick of hearing that there is nothing fun to do on campus.

Perhaps it is his study of public relations that prompted him to do something about it. With a little help from his friends, Capers, 21, a junior at UNCP, has produced and promoted, “The Real or the Real Stupid,” a hip-hop/rap mix tape with vocals from 15 different students.

“I am just trying to get people out there, and I wanted to give them a creative outlet,” Capers said.

Capers said the students on the mix tapes commonly write lyrics about their lives. He said he has gained an invaluable experience by learning about the lives of so many diverse people.

“Everybody doesn’t live the same life as you and everybody doesn’t rap the same,” Capers said.

Capers is currently working on the release of a new album, “Look What You Can Do.”

He is encouraging students to join him at the release party on Nov. 4 at 10 p.m. at Pine Hall Lounge.

“We are always looking for new talent on campus,” Capers said with a grin.