Also, guest rapper Tragedy Khadafi appears on more than half the songs. It featured fellow Queensbridge rappers Mobb Deep as well as some production from Havoc. With features from Tragedy, Iman Thug, Mobb Deep and uncredited Busta Rhymes ad libs CNNs debut is treated as almost a revolving door of like-minded MCs determined to keep the music pure. The War Report was Capone-N-Noreagas debut and it was released on June 17, 1997. The War Report represented a new era of street science and gritty New York beats tracks like Illegal Life, Stick You & T.O.N.Y all became anthems that summer, making this one of the Greatest Debut Albums in Hip Hop History according to Complex Magazine.įrom the moment you hear the piano of Bloody Money it sets a clear tone for this album, the War has begun. In many ways Tragedy was the unofficial 3rd member of the group as he appears on more than half the album. To make the Queens connection even deeper, the mastermind behind The War Repost was QB Legend Tragedy Khadafi who discovered and molded the duo into the flagship artists for his newly christened 25 to Life Records. For Capone-N-Noreaga this commercial shift was not an option - they represented Queens to the fullest carrying the torch passed down from MC Shan. A new crop of MCs were coming in, many of the benchmark artist of the late 80s early 90s were starting to fall off and labels focused their efforts on getting artist on mainstream radio, ushered in by the Jiggy Era. When Queens natives Capone-N-Noreaga dropped their 1997 debut album The War Report Hip Hop was in the middle of a transition period.
Topping out at #21 on the Billboard 200 and #4 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop albums chart, "The War Report, " continues to prove itself as a must have amongst record collectors.
's unorthodox lyrical delivery and Capone's streetwise slang and Five Percenter references, Capone-N-Noreaga brought new life into the Gangsta Rap subgenre, becoming an instant underground phenomenon, and making them both a household name within the hardcore Hip Hop community. (Top of New York), " "Closer, " and "Illegal Life, " "The War Report" has since been certified Gold by the RIAA and continues to garner spins on radio stations around the globe. Despite the projects underground appeal, it also found massive commercial success. The now cult-classic, featured strong underground overtones and served as a turning point in Hip Hop, bringing a more hardcore sound and is credited for reviving East Coast Hip Hop and signaling a return to realistic, gritty, street aesthetics. Upon their release, the duo hit the studio, concocting their debut album, "The War Report, " and launching Capone-N-Noreaga in 1997. Tommy Boy Reissues exclusive limited edition pressing of Capone-N-Noreaga's "The War Report" on Octoas part of Tommy Boy's 40th anniversary Hailing from Queens, New York, Capone and Noreaga first met while both serving time in prison. Capone -N- Noreaga - The War Report (Clear with Red & Blue Splatter) Vinyl Record
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