Dimitris Kapetanakis, also known as DK, is a popular Greek pop singer, songwriter, and music and radio producer based in London, with thousands of streams on Spotify. He is also the founder of the music label ‘No Blank Music’, along with singer Vasilis Anis.
The Grammy Award-nominated Milcho Leviev was featured on one of the songs he co-wrote and produced with Sokratis Papaioannou. The name of the song is ‘O Klooun’ (‘The Clown’) and he has released songs with Heaven Music, Warner Music, Spicy, Minos EMI, and Epic Music as a singer and songwriter.
His passion for music leads him and drives him to produce and release music for all audiences worldwide, such as the U.S., the United Kingdom, and all around Europe. His songs are constantly featured on the biggest editorial Spotify playlists such as New Music Friday, Best Greek Pop, etc.
The National Herald: Tell us about yourself and your family.
Dimitris Kapetanakis: I was born in Thessaloniki on April 13, 1987, and started engaging with singing and songwriting from a very young age. I did my first live performance at 17 in one of Greece’s biggest venues, named ‘BOOM’, in my hometown. After that, I performed in venues and sold out clubs all over Greece and London with Greece’s most prominent names of the music industry, and wrote and produced songs for many albums and CD singles in various genres such as pop, dance, jazz, rock, etc. – one of them certified gold in Greece.
Dimitris Kapetanakis enjoys trying new things, shown here in Limassol on a dirt bike in 2026. Photo: Courtesy of Dimitris Kapetanakis
TNH: You are recognized for your versatile musical style.
DK: I always enjoyed trying new musical styles and expressing myself without boundaries. I was lucky enough to have amazing music partners and collaborators that helped me achieve my goals.
TNH: You play in sold-out shows in Greece and London, how overwhelming is that?
DK: Those moments are the ones I will always cherish and remember and even though now I am more into producing and songwriting, those moments are the ones that eventually will make me come back someday on stage.
TNH: What led to this incredible career? Do you remain humble?
DK: What really shaped this journey was people. I was fortunate to grow up and work alongside incredibly talented, driven, and passionate individuals who pushed me, challenged me, and believed in the vision sometimes before it was fully clear even to me. That environment created momentum. It taught me discipline, curiosity, and respect for the craft.
At the same time, I’m very aware that this story is still being written. I don’t see my career as ‘incredible’ yet – I see it as ‘in progress’. The music industry is a long game, and I feel there’s a lot more ahead to explore, build, and refine. That perspective keeps me grounded and hungry.
Staying humble isn’t a strategy; it’s a necessity. Music has a way of humbling you anyway. I focus on showing up, learning every day, and putting the work first. If I can keep evolving, collaborating with the right people, and consistently creating music that’s honest and high quality, then everything else will follow. The goal isn’t hype but longevity and meaning.
Dimitris Kapetanakis with his best friends, Greek music stars Vasilis Anis and Aggelos Tsakiris in Athens in 2024. Photo: Courtesy of Dimitris Kapetanakis
TNH: What is the inspiration for your songwriting and radio show?
DK: ‘Love’ is the only fuel that drives my songwriting passion and I can only express my feelings through my talent of creating songs that come through my own personal experiences and life’s lessons. My radio show is my big passion that connects me with fans and very talented and well-known artists through the interviews that I am currently doing on Greekbeat Radio!
TNH: What made you stand out?
DK: I think my authenticity. I always try to be myself in whatever I do and the world likes watching people being themselves and never pretending to be someone else.
TNH: Are you the same person you were 10 years ago? Have your values changed?
DK: No, I am not the same person but my values never changed. The way I view the world and handle things for sure changed, but the core of my life are my values that remain the same. Now I can safely say that I can communicate them better. In a world that goes through some very tough times it’s hard not to change and you have to be stronger and more mature.
Dimitris Kapetanakis with his best friend Vasilis Anis in Thessaloniki in 2025. Photo: Courtesy of Dimitris Kapetanakis
TNH: Is happiness a choice or a result of circumstances?
DK: Happiness, to me, was never meant to be permanent. Life moves in cycles, highs and lows and within those cycles we earn brief, honest moments of peace and joy. Those moments matter precisely because they’re hard-won. If happiness were constant, it would lose its meaning.
I don’t believe in a state of being fully satisfied for weeks or months at a time and honestly, I wouldn’t want that. Tension, struggle, and uncertainty are part of what shapes me, both as a person and as an artist. Hard times sharpen perspective. They create depth. They give music something real to say.
So happiness isn’t a destination I chase endlessly. It’s an outcome. It’s the by-product of the choices I make every day and how I respond, what I create, and how honestly I live.
TNH: Freedom over fear?
DK: Basically, I’d rather move forward and take the risk than stay stuck worrying. It’s about choosing independence, trusting myself, and doing what feels right instead of letting fear call the shots. It’s choosing to live light, not locked in my head. Taking chances, speaking honestly, going after what I want even when it’s uncomfortable. Fear is always there, but it doesn’t get the steering wheel. I’d rather learn, grow, and feel alive than play it safe and wonder ‘what if?’
At the end of the day, freedom means trusting myself enough to move forward with no hesitation, no second-guessing, just real life happening.
Dimitris Kapetanakis with his mother Evangelia Papakonstantinou on New Year’s Eve about to usher in 2026 in Cyprus. Photo: Courtesy of Dimitris Kapetanakis
TNH: What feels important to you and your career?
DK: Music has always been more than something I do; it’s how I make sense of the world. I write and produce from real moments, real pressure, and real emotion. I’m not interested in making noise or chasing quick trends. I care about songs that feel honest, stay with you, and mean something a year from now.
I’m drawn to contrast in music, soft verses and heavy emotions, simple melodies with depth underneath. I like when a song feels effortless on the surface but reveals more the longer you sit with it. For me, lyrics matter. So does sound. Every choice, from the vocal tone to the smallest production detail, is there to serve the feeling.
I don’t rush the process. I believe good music takes time, and the best songs usually come from pressure, doubt, and growth. Those moments shape both the artist and the work. I see music as a long journey, not a quick win.
My goal is simple: to create songs people connect with, songs that feel personal but universal, and a body of work that grows naturally as I do honest, evolving, and real.
Listen on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/mumxhaa3
More information is available online: https://greekbeatradio.com/.
