Produced by Charlemagne “Thug Paradise” was originally a Tragedy Khadafi song featuring Capone N Noreaga, but was tacked onto The War Report’s tracklist upon its release. While Capone would never be appraised as the Casanova type off face value, he certainly fits the bill on “Capone Bone,” one of the more slept on ditties from The War Report. Doing his bidding over a samples of “Step into Our Life” by Roy Ayers and D’Angelo’s “Cruisin’,” Capone turns his attention to the ladies, charming ’em with promises to “Thug you out, take you on tour, to all the weed spots” as he lays his mack down. Marley Marl throws a bone to the Juice Crew offspring by producing “Capone Bone,” Capone’s sole solo offering on The War Report. Despite Tragedy Khadafi’s admirable effort, it’s ultimately not enough to make “Parole Violators” resulting in it being one of the songs with the least replay value and falters when placed alongside the superior cuts on The War Report. Havoc of Mobb Deep tackles the hook, while Noreaga contributes one of his more underwhelming verses on the album, making Capone’s absence more glaring than on most occasions. Tragedy Khadafi plays double-duty on “Parole Violators,” serving up a sparse soundscape, powered by kicks snares, and an eerie voice sample, as well as turning in a potent stanza that anchors the track. “I keep it real wit a n***a keep it real wit me/I cut the hand off a n***a tryin steal from me,” the two lyricists rhyme, as they cook up what is ultimately one of the lesser inclusions on Capone N Noreaga’s debut in “Driver’s Seat.” However, having Busta Rhymes lending his frenetic energy at the end of the track is a welcome wrinkle that makes for a favorable consolation, if we must say. Produced by Carlos “6 July” Broady & Nashiem Myrick, the boards men employs a sample of “Do the Thing That’s Best You” by Willie Hutch, with Nore and Imam professing their loyalty to their comrades, as well as their Queens stomping grounds. Noreaga is joined by Imam T.H.U.G on “Driver’s Seat,” a brooding selection that helps get The War Report off to a serviceable start. #Repost ? #tbt.Yo we were so obsessed with War Report when it dropped, you woulda thought we had production credits lol.#classic 🔥🔥#bloodmoney #pt1 #90shiphop #hiphop #hiphophead #undergroundhiphop #realhiphop #hiphopmusic #rap #hiphopstyle #allhiphop #classichiphop #90s #goldenera #hiphopnation #hiphopbeats #hiphopart #producer #hiphoplife #worldstarhiphop #beats #realrap #loveandhiphop #westcoast #eastcoast #mc #caponennoreagaĪ post shared by CNN The War Report on at 6:45am PST Loaded with quality material that has come to define the era in which it was released, The War Report remains a crown jewel and required listening for any fan of quintessential East Coast hip-hop. The War Report, like Illmatic, Doe or Die and Reasonable Doubt, which were other debuts whose legacy would exceed their commercial success, would be hailed as an instant classic by rap aficionados, who praised its production, as well as Capone and Noreaga’s individual performances. 4 on Billboard’s Hip Hop/R&B chart and would ultimately be certified Gold by the RIAA. Despite lacking a bonafide hit single, The War Report would ride off the strength of its buzz on the streets, peaking at No. However, Noreaga and Tragedy would salvage all of Capone’s material as they could and complete the album, which arrived on June 17, 1997. The duo would release their debut single, “Illegal Life” in 1996 as they began to craft their debut album, The War Report, but a roadblock would occur in the form of Capone’s untimely parole violation during the making of the album. Recording a demo that would earn the duo a spot in The Source‘s Unsigned Hype column in 1995, which would lead to a record deal with Penalty Records.

Staying true to their word, Capone and Noreaga would link up with Tragedy Khadafi, a member of the iconic rap collective Juice Crew, who would take the pair under his wing.

First meeting while both were incarcerated at Collins Correctional Facility, Capone and Noreaga would find kindred spirits in one another and form a rap duo, with plans to pursue a career in music following their respective releases.

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