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Genre:
Rap
Release Date: 06/17/1997
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.
~Leo Stanley, All Music Guide
;)
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