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Capone-N-Noreaga
Capone-N-Noreaga (also known as C-N-N) is an American hip hop duo formed in 1995 from Queens, New York. The duo features East Coast rappers Capone and N.O.R.E. History In October 1995, Capone-N-Noreaga appeared in '' The Source'' magazine's "Unsigned Hype" column. In 1996, the duo secured a recording contract with Neil Levine's Penalty Recordings. In 1996, before the group's debut album was completed, Capone was jailed for a parole violation, and Noreaga finished their debut album '' The War Report'', with the help of various fellow New York City hip-hop acts, including Mobb Deep and Tragedy Khadafi. The album was met with critical and commercial acclaim; it also saw the group partake in the conflict between Death Row Records and Bad Boy Entertainment, making it a more widespread East Coast/West Coast rivalry, responding to West Coast hip hop duo Tha Dogg Pound's single "New York, New York", with their own rendition of " L.A L.A". In 2000, the group released '' The Reuni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yes Sir (song)
American hip hop duo Capone-N-Noreaga have released five studio albums, one compilation album, two mixtapes, sixteen singles and five music video A music video is a video that integrates a song or an album with imagery that is produced for promotion (marketing), promotional or musical artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a music marketing device intended to ...s. Albums Studio albums Compilation albums Mixtapes Miscellaneous Singles As lead artist As featured artist Guest appearances Music videos Notes References External links * * * {{Capone-N-Noreaga Discographies of American artists Hip-hop group discographies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The War Report
''The War Report'' is the debut studio album by American hip hop duo Capone-N-Noreaga (C-N-N). The album features the singles "L.A., L.A.", "T.O.N.Y.", " Illegal Life" and " Closer". Tragedy Khadafi appears on more than half of the album's songs and served roles as both producer and executive producer. The success of the album managed the group to make a sequel titled '' The War Report 2: Report the War''. The album was originally scheduled to be released on June 15, 2010, almost exactly 13 years after the original, but it was pushed back a month later to July 13, 2010. In 2022, ''Rolling Stone'' placed it at number 187 on their list of the 200 Greatest Hip-Hop Albums of All Time. Track listing ^Busta Rhymes' part is cut off before he starts. He only appears on the last 20 seconds of the song, ad-libbing over the hook. The songs "Stick You," "Parole Violators," "Halfway Thugs," and "L.A., L.A (Kuwait Mix)" are partially edited, even though the album was released with an explicit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Reunion (Capone-N-Noreaga Album)
''The Reunion'' is the second studio album by rap duo Capone-N-Noreaga. It is not as critically acclaimed as their first album, ''The War Report'', but did feature a number of well-received tracks, most notably "Invincible," produced by East Coast DJ and producer DJ Premier. Because of a manufacturing error, the album was released with two catalog numbers. Critical reception Steve 'Flash' Juon of ''RapReviews'' was intrigued by ''The Reunion'' for striking "a delicate balance between the "thugs" and the "backpackers" in the much fractured hip-hop scene today on the East coast", singling out "Bang Bang" and "Invincible" as highlights, but was critical of the guest contributions on "Don't Know Nobody" and "Straight Like That", concluding that: " th Capone giving Noreaga the balance he has always needed and Noreaga helping Capone keep his name alive in the business, the return of this talented duo is long overdue and well received ..It's not a perfect return, but we're glad their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rotate (song)
''Channel 10'' is the third studio album by rap duo Capone-N-Noreaga, released on March 17, 2009. It was the duo's first album in nine years. Track listing ;Leftover track *"Money" Sample credits * "Bring it Here" contains a sample of "Tom Sawyer" by Rush. * "S.O.R.E." contains a sample of "A Milli" performed by Lil Wayne & "Hello Brooklyn 2.0" performed by Jay-Z & Lil Wayne. Singles "Follow the Dollar" was the first single released from ''Channel 10''. It is produced by The Alchemist. A music video was made and directed by Vid Arroyo, the music video was later shelved because the song failed to chart. The song was also featured on The Alchemist's EP '' The Alchemist's Cookbook''. "Rotate" was the lead single and the second released from ''Channel 10''. It is produced by Ron Browz and features Ron Browz & Busta Rhymes. The song was released on January 27, 2009. It reached number 15 on Billboard's Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart. The music video A music vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Penalty Recordings
Penalty is an American record label and entertainment company, founded and run by CEO Neil Levine. The company was founded in 1995 as a record label specializing in hip-hop music. The original Penalty label was acquired by its distributor, Tommy Boy, in 1999. A second version, Penalty Associated Labels, was operated by Levine in association with Rykodisc from 2002 to 2006. The third and current incarnation was established in 2014. Artists on Penalty have included Capone-N-Noreaga (as well as both Capone (rapper), Capone and Noreaga/N.O.R.E. as solo artists), Lord Finesse, Ali Shaheed Muhammed of A Tribe Called Quest, and The Beatnuts, among others. History 1995–1999 After a career as an independent marketing professional, Neil Levine founded Penalty Recordings, launching it in 1995 as a joint venture between himself and Tom Silverman. Silverman was the founder and original owner of Tommy Boy Records, Tommy Boy, a division of Warner Bros. Records which served as Penalty's dist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Capone (rapper)
Kiam Akasi Holley (born February 8, 1976), better known by his stage name Capone, is an American rapper known as one half of the East Coast hip hop duo Capone-N-Noreaga (C-N-N), alongside friend and fellow rapper N.O.R.E. Career Holley spent some time in jail after the release of C-N-N's debut album '' The War Report.'' When he was released, he and N.O.R.E. recorded their second album '' The Reunion'', but shortly after releasing the album, Capone was sent back to jail. In 2004, he recorded the single "I Need Speed", for exclusive use in the video game '' Need for Speed: Underground 2'', which was featured on the game's soundtrack. In early 2005, Def Jam Recordings released Capone from his contract while retaining Noreaga, leaving the group's status in disarray. Capone released his debut album titled ''Pain, Time & Glory'' in 2005, but it received poor sales. He also appeared on the Ron Artest album ''My World''. In 2020 Capone released collaborative album entitled "Guidelines" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neil Levine
Neil Levine is an American music industry executive. He is best known as the founder of the hip-hop label Penalty Recordings, and is currently the CEO of its successor company, Penalty Entertainment. Levine helped to launch the careers of artists such as Capone-N-Noreaga, Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz, and Tha Eastsidaz. Biography Early years and Penalty Recordings Levine graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston with a degree in music composition and saxophone. He began his work in the music industry as a session player, later becoming an independent marketing professional. Levine founded the marketing company Round the Globe Music in the late 1980s in order to promote and market hip-hop music. Round the Globe offered street teaming and retail/video/radio promotions and was influential in the success of the records of artists such as A Tribe Called Quest and Mariah Carey, among others. In 1995, Levine launched Penalty Recordings, which operated as a joint venture betwe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tragedy Khadafi
Percy Lee Chapman (born August 13, 1971), known by his stage name Tragedy Khadafi (formerly Intelligent Hoodlum), is an American rapper and record producer. Hailing from the Queensbridge Housing Projects in Queens, New York City,Brown, Marisa." Tragedy Khadafi Biography, ''AllMusic'', Macrovision Corporation. he is documented with coining the term "illmatic" during his appearance on Marley Marl's album '' In Control, Volume 1'' (1988). The word was the inspiration for fellow New York rapper Nas' debut album of the same name. Biography Khadafi began his career as one half of the duo Super Kids, along with Queensbridge producer DJ Hot Day. This output caught the attention of Marley Marl, who in 1986 produced the duo's single "The Tragedy (Don't Do It)", and "Stunt of the Block". Chapman was then made a junior member of the Juice CrewShapiro, Peter (2005) ''The Rough Guide to Hip-Hop'', Rough Guides, , p.181 alongside artists such as Big Daddy Kane, Kool G Rap, and MC S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lil' Kim
Kimberly Denise Jones (born July 11, 1974), Those giving 1974 include: * * * * * better known by her stage name Lil' Kim, is an American rapper. She was born and raised in New York City and lived much of her adolescent life on the streets after being expelled from home. In her teens, she would freestyle rap, influenced by fellow female hip-hop artists like MC Lyte and the Lady of Rage. In 1994, she was discovered by fellow rapper the Notorious B.I.G., who invited her to join his group Junior M.A.F.I.A.; their debut album, ''Conspiracy,'' generated two top 20 singles in the United States and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Lil' Kim's debut studio album '' Hard Core'' (1996) was certified double platinum in March 2001. Since its release, it has sold more than six million copies worldwide and spawned three successful singles: " No Time", " Not Tonight (Ladies Night)", and " Crush on You". ''Hard Core'' had the highest debut in the U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New York, New York (Tha Dogg Pound Song)
"New York, New York" is a song from the American West Coast hip hop duo Tha Dogg Pound featuring Snoop Doggy Dogg. The song was released as a promotional single and is the third and final single from their debut album, '' Dogg Food''. Produced by DJ Pooh, the song was paying homage to Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five's song of the same name and the city of New York. Content The song was produced by DJ Pooh and mixed by Dr. Dre. This song also uses a sample of Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five's song with the same title. It is also considered being a jab at The Notorious B.I.G. because of the use of a similar beat to the Notorious B.I.G's St. Ides TV ad. However, Kurupt stated that DJ Pooh gave the Notorious B.I.G. the instrumental originally for the St. Ides commercial. Music video The music video was filmed on December 16, 1995, in Red Hook, Brooklyn, and at Times Square in Manhattan, New York. In the video, Tha Dogg Pound members are rapping around the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mobb Deep
Mobb Deep was an American Hip-hop, hip hop duo formed in Queens, New York (state), New York in 1990. Consisting of rappers/songwriters/record producers Prodigy (rapper), Prodigy and Havoc (musician), Havoc, they are considered to be among the principal progenitors of hardcore East Coast hip hop.Edwards, Paul, 2009, ''How to Rap: The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC'', Chicago Review Press, p. 323. Mobb Deep became one of the most successful rap duos of all time, having sold over three million records. Their best-known albums are ''The Infamous'' (1995), ''Hell on Earth (Mobb Deep album), Hell on Earth'' (1996) and ''Murda Muzik'' (1999), and their most successful singles were "Shook Ones, Part II, Shook Ones, (Part II)" and "Survival of the Fittest (song), Survival of the Fittest". They were known for their dark and hardcore delivery. The duo disbanded in 2012, but reunited the following year. Prodigy died in June 2017. Biography Early career Havoc (musician), Havoc and Prodigy ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
