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. Noreaga: Yo I remember when we first did it Nobody with it Label said 2-5 is to thugged out (to. Upon their release, the duo hit the studio, concocting their debut album, "The War Report, " and launching Capone-N-Noreaga in 1997. Said I wanna be closer to this paper (get close) Ooooh get closer to these ends Gotta get the cash gotta get the doe Closer to this paper get closer to this paper (hella dope baby) Get closer to these ends Gotta get the cash gotta get the doe. 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.
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