The Human Experience Behind the Hits Pics by. Diego Sanchez Cadavid
In this exclusive editorial for Rolling Stone en Español, we captured Juan David Loaiza, better known globally as Kapo. As he pioneers the Afrobeat movement in the Latin urban music scene with hits like 'Ohnana' and 'Uwaie', it was essential to document his rise without the overly polished, try-hard look often seen in commercial advertising.
This session focuses on the pure human experience—the raw, undeniable energy of a kid from El Cabuyal who is now setting the global industry on fire. Bringing an insider’s perspective to the shoot, the goal was to keep the aesthetic deeply authentic and grounded. Shot on medium format with the Hasselblad X2D II to preserve every ounce of truth in the shadows and highlights, this series reflects the real face behind the music, stripped of generic industry facades.
