Capone-N-Noreaga - The War Report (1997)

As Capone-N-Noreaga -- which naturally translates into the clever initials CNN -- were recording their debut album, Capone was sent to jail, leaving Noreaga to handle the majority of The War Report himself, with the occasional help of such stars as Nas. It's a testament to the talents of both Capone and Noreaga that C's absence is barely felt and The War Report turns into a stellar debut. Both rappers have a distinctive rhythmic style and aren't afraid to deviate from traditional hardcore rap themes. Nor are they constrained by musical stereotypes, since The War Report explodes with impressionistic samples, gritty and evocative loops, and funky rhythms. The only thing that makes The War Report a disappointment is the knowledge that it would have been an even better album if Capone had been able to participate in the entire recording. As it stands, it's merely superb.

1.intro
2.bloody money
3.driver's seat
4.stick you
5.parole violators
6.Iraq (see the world)
7.live on live long
8.neva die alone
9.T.O.N.Y. (top of New York)
10.channel 10
11.Capone phone home (interlude)
12.stay tuned (interlude)
13.Capone bone
14.halfway thugs
15.L.A., L.A. (Kuwait mix by Marley Marl)
16.Capone-n-Noreaga live (interlude)
17.illegal life
18.black gangstas
19.closer
20.Capone phone home outro

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