Cappadonna

Darryl Hill (born September 18, 1969), better known by his stage name Cappadonna, is an American rapper. He is a member of the hip hop collective Wu-Tang Clan and is a member of the hip hop group Theodore Unit together with Ghostface Killah.

Career

Cappadonna (also known as Cappachino) was known to the future members of the Wu-Tang Clan, and had been U-God's mentor. However, Cappadonna went to prison and was replaced in the group by Method Man.

Cappadonna made his recording debut as an affiliate of the Wu-Tang Clan on Raekwon's 1995 single "Ice Cream" on '' Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...''. He was also a guest star, along with Raekwon, on Ghostface Killah's solo debut album, '' Ironman''. He made his first appearance on a Wu-Tang Clan album in 1997 on ''Wu-Tang Forever'' on the single " Triumph". Following his appearance on ''Forever'', he contributed significantly to the group's third studio album, '' The W'', at which point his appearances were no longer marked with "Featuring Cappadonna", as they had been on ''Forever''. After a falling-out with RZA the next year over royalties, he did not appear at all on the group's subsequent album '' Iron Flag''. He reunited with the group for their concert at 2004's Rock the Bells, and appeared on 2007 release '' 8 Diagrams''.

Cappadonna's status as a Wu-Tang member or as a featured artist has varied throughout the years, while long referred to by both the group and fans as the "Unofficial Tenth Member". Also, while his vocals on ''8 Diagrams'' were not marked with "Feat. Cappadonna", much like ''The W'', he does not appear on the front cover with the original eight living members, and is not featured in the album's booklet with a picture, although he is included in the group's shout-outs sections. In a press conference held October 2, 2014, at Warner Studios for the upcoming release of the Wu-Tang Clan's ''A Better Tomorrow'' album, RZA clarified any misunderstanding of Cappadonna's affiliation with Wu-Tang Clan, stating that Cappadonna has been an official member of Wu-Tang Clan since ''8 Diagrams''.

Cappadonna's first solo effort was 1998's '' The Pillage'' which debuted and peaked at number 3 on the charts and certified Gold. His follow-up – 2001's '' The Ying and The Yang'' – debuted at number 51 on the charts. Staying vigilant in his support of The Clan, he then featured on over 25 releases including classics from Raekwon, Method Man and Ghostface.

Known for his colorful wardrobe, he frequently refers to fashion designers and his large collection of boutique clothing in his raps.

In 2019 Cappadonna was featured in '' Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men,'' a documentary in honor of the 25th anniversary of Wu-Tang Clan's debut album, ''Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers).''

Cappadonna once mentioned in a podcast that his name is an acronym for "Consider All Poor People Acceptable Don't Oppress Nor Neglect Anyone.".

Discography

Albums

Collaboration albums

Singles and EPs

* 1996 "Taking Drastic Measures"
* 1997 "Tragedy"
* 1998 "Slang Editorial"
* 1998 "Run"
* 1999 "Black Boy"
* 2001 "Super Model"
* 2007 "Don't Turn Around"
* 2009 "Somebody's Got To Go"
* 2011 "Cuban Link Kings"

Guest Appearances

* 1995 "Ice Cream"; "Ice Water" ( Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...)
* 1996 "Real Live Shit Remix (The Turnaround)
* 1996 "If It's Alright with You" ( The Great White Hype (soundtrack))
* 1996 "Winter Warz" ( Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (soundtrack))
* 1996 " Wu-Wear: The Garment Renaissance" ( High School High (soundtrack))
* 1997 "For Heavenz' Sake"; "Maria"; "Triumph"; "Little Ghetto Boy"; "Heaterz" (Wu-Tang Forever)
* 1998 "Strange Fruit" ( Soul Survivor)
* 1998 "Sweet Love" ( Tical 2000: Judgement Day)
* 1998 "'97 Mentality" ( The Swarm)
* 1998 I Can See" ( Slam (soundtrack))
* 1998 "Run" (Bulworth (soundtrack))
* 1999 "'96 Recreation" ( Wu-Chronicles)
* 2000 "Buck 50"; "Wu-Banga 101" ( Supreme Clientele)
* 2000 "One Four Love Part 2" (Hip Hop for Respect EP'')''
* 2000 "Protect Ya Neck (the Jump-Off) (The W)
* 2001: "Da Glock" ( Iron Flag)
* 2002: "Spit That G" ( ''The Sting'')
* 2003: "Ice Cream 2" ( The Lex Diamond Story)
* 2006: "Gunz n Razors" ( More Fish)
* 2007: "Paisley Darts" ( The Big Doe Rehab)
* 2009: "10 Bricks" ( Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Pt. II)
* 2010: "Ghetto" ( Apollo Kids)
* 2012: "Pour tha Martini" (Wu-Block)
* 2017: "Return of thee Masta Kill" (Loyalty Is Royalty)
* 2017: "My Only One" ( The Saga Continues)
* 2018: "Done It Again"; "Watch Em Holla" ( The Lost Tapes)
* 2019: "Of Mics and Men" ( Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men (soundtrack))
* 2019: "24k" (Chamber no. 9)
* 2019: "Legendary Love" (Thriller (soundtrack))
* 2019: "Me Danny & Darryl"; "Burner to Burner"; Waffles & Ice Cream" ( Ghostface Killahs)
* 2024: "Bang" (Death Valley (OST))

References

External links

Cappadonna Interview

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Living people
African-American male rappers
20th-century American male rappers
Wu-Tang Clan members
Epic Records artists
Rappers from New York City
American beatboxers
East Coast hip-hop musicians
Musicians from Staten Island
RBC Records artists
21st-century American rappers
1969 births