Posted on 03.14.2006
Capone
Album : Menace
II Society
Release Date : March 14, 2006
Label : Hardwax
Review :
Queens rap duo Capone-N-Noreaga enjoyed massive street credibility with the
release of their debut album, The War Report, which earned them a devoted following
in the hardcore rap world. Capone (born Kiam Holley) and Noreaga (born Victor
Santiago) grew up in the projects of Queensbridge and LeFrak City, respectively,
and endured rough childhoods and multiple run-ins with the law. They met in
1992 while serving kitchen duty together at Collins Correctional Facility in
New York, and became friends ; upon their release, they decided to team up as
rappers, taking their performing names from two legendary gangsters. Before
their debut album was completed, Capone was sent back to prison for violating
his parole on a weapons possession charge.
Noreaga capitalized on the album by starting a solo career, but remained loyal to Capone, visiting his friend often and giving Capone executive producer credits on the two popular solo albums (N.O.R.E. and Melvin Flynt - Da Hustler) he recorded over 1998-1999. Capone was released from prison in early 1999, and the two immediately reteamed for the much-anticipated The Reunion, which was released in 2000 on Tommy Boy. Dissatisfied with the promotion, Capone-N-Noreaga asked to be released from their contract, and signed with Def Jam in 2001. Later that year, Capone ran into further trouble with the law ; he was charged with assault following a nightclub brawl involving gunfire in Queens, but the charge was dropped due to lack of evidence. Not long after the incident, he was arrested at a Greensboro, NC, airport for possession of marijuana, but avoided jail time. Noreaga released his third solo album, God’s Favorite, in 2002, and Capone was working on his own solo debut at the same time. Now the wait is over and Capone is back with Menace II Society.
| Tracklisting :
1. Intro 2. King Of New York 3. Aura 4. F.U. Your Honor 5. Troublesome (La La La) (w/ Noreaga) 6. Interrogation (Skit) 7. Roll With Me 8. Fire (w/ Lexus) 9. Beatdown (Skit) 10. Mac On Chill 11. Drive By 12. Hand On My 9 (w/ 1100 & Pinky Ring) 13. Fallen Soldiers 14. No Henny, No Bud 15. Bonus Cut |
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> Capone Menace II Society, by KursoR [2006-03-29 21:27:36]
shit man the best cd ever out other then layzie bone and young noble but seriously keep it real capone stay gangsta never change if u do we wont buy ur cds alright pc bra
> Capone Menace II Society, by KA$H [2006-03-10 01:58:14]
This is the first Ive heard of this album, I thought Capone was on Def Jam ? Whats up with this album anyone got any info, I havnt heard anything at all about it
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