Mr. Capone-E
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Mr. Capone-E is an American Latino rapper.
A former gang member, Mr. Capone-E was released from prison in 1998 and decided to become a rapper. Mr. Capone- E established his own record label, Hi-Power Entertainment. and later signed to Thump Records
, where he released his later works including his 2003 album Dedicated 2 the Oldies in which he interpolated songs like "Angel Baby
" by Rosie & the Originals. Mr. Capone-E's first album to chart on the American Billboard
charts was A Soldier's Story from 2006, which reached #30 on the Top Heatseekers
chart. Mr. Capone-E has described his music as "Sureño
hip hop".
In 2006, Capone-E collaborated with Twista
for the single "Don't Get It Twisted". The song charted at #40 on the Billboard Rhythmic Top 40 chart.
, a partner of Universal Records
.
In 2002, Mr. Capone-E released his DVD, A Day in the Life of Mr. Capone followed by in 2003 his highly anticipated 3rd album, Mr. Capone-E: Dedicated to the Oldies, which sold over half a million copies and still continues selling units today.
Mr. Capone-E went back to Thump who released his 5th album, Soldier Story, in 2005 and his sixth album, Zap & Mr. Capone-E Vol.1 & 2, which was widely accepted by the streets.
Money issues began to surface between Mr. Capone-E and Thump, which ultimately led to unpaid royalties to Mr. Capone-E. He was advised to leave Thump based on the amount of albums he was selling per release and that any distribution house would sign him. Mr. Capone-E retained all the rights to his music released under Thump.
In 2006, Mr. Capone-E released his seventh album, distributed under SMC
, Don’t get it Twisted, including the hit single “Don’t Get it Twisted” ft. Twista
, which peaked at #18 on the Top Heatseekers
Album Chart, #25 on the Independent Albums
Chart and #68 on the Billboard
R&B/Rap Albums.
In 2007, Mr. Capone-E signed a independent direct distribution deal with Koch and released his eighth album, Mr. Capone-E: Dedicated to the Oldies Part II in ’08, which peaked at #17 on the Top Heatseekers
Albums Chart and #66 on the Billboard R&B/ Hip Hop Album.
In 2009, Mr. Capone-E released his ninth album, Diary of a G, including the hit single “Light my Fire
” ft. Snoop Dogg
and collaborations with The Game and Glasses Malone
, which peaked at #18 on the Billboard Rap Album Charts and #24 on the Top Heatseekers
Album Charts.
Following the releases of his highly successful albums, Mr. Capone-E released The Blue Album in 2010 and Mr. Capone-E: Tears of a Soldier for his fans.
Under Hi Power Ent., Mr. Capone-E signed over 30 artists including heavy-hitters like the iconic Bizzy Bone
and Layzie Bone
of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
, Suga Free
, MC Eiht
and Lil Flip.
A former gang member, Mr. Capone-E was released from prison in 1998 and decided to become a rapper. Mr. Capone- E established his own record label, Hi-Power Entertainment. and later signed to Thump Records
Thump Records
Thump Records is a record label specialized in freestyle music, Latin music and hip hop music. They are probably best known for their rap and R&B Old School compilations, as well as their Low Rider compilations.-Artists on Thump Records:* Adolfo...
, where he released his later works including his 2003 album Dedicated 2 the Oldies in which he interpolated songs like "Angel Baby
Angel Baby (song)
"Angel Baby" was a 1960 single by Rosie & The Originals. The song was recorded independently on a two-track machine when lead singer Rosie Hamlin was only 15 years old. Initially unable to find a label willing to distribute the song because of its unpolished sound, the group convinced a San Diego...
" by Rosie & the Originals. Mr. Capone-E's first album to chart on the American Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
charts was A Soldier's Story from 2006, which reached #30 on the Top Heatseekers
Top Heatseekers
Top Heatseekers refers to either of two separate "Breaking and Entering" music charts issued weekly by Billboard Magazine: the Heatseekers Albums chart or the Heatseekers Songs chart. They were introduced by Billboard in 1993 with the purpose of highlighting the sales by new and developing musical...
chart. Mr. Capone-E has described his music as "Sureño
Sureños
Sureños are a group of Mexican American street gangs with origins in the oldest barrios of Southern California. Although they are based in California, the influence of the Sureños has spread to many parts of the US and other countries as well such as Germany and Japan...
hip hop".
In 2006, Capone-E collaborated with Twista
Twista
Carl Terrell Mitchell , better known by his stage name Twista, is an American rapper. He is known for once holding the title of fastest rapper in the world according to Guinness World Records in 1992, being able to pronounce 598 syllables in 55 seconds...
for the single "Don't Get It Twisted". The song charted at #40 on the Billboard Rhythmic Top 40 chart.
2001-2010
In 2001, Mr. Capone-E released his second album, Last Man Standing, after signing a 3-year distribution deal with Thump RecordsThump Records
Thump Records is a record label specialized in freestyle music, Latin music and hip hop music. They are probably best known for their rap and R&B Old School compilations, as well as their Low Rider compilations.-Artists on Thump Records:* Adolfo...
, a partner of Universal Records
Universal Records
Universal Records was a record label owned by Universal Music Group, and it is now owned by Manny Patino and Michael Jackson, and operated as part of the Universal Motown Republic Group.-History:...
.
In 2002, Mr. Capone-E released his DVD, A Day in the Life of Mr. Capone followed by in 2003 his highly anticipated 3rd album, Mr. Capone-E: Dedicated to the Oldies, which sold over half a million copies and still continues selling units today.
Mr. Capone-E went back to Thump who released his 5th album, Soldier Story, in 2005 and his sixth album, Zap & Mr. Capone-E Vol.1 & 2, which was widely accepted by the streets.
Money issues began to surface between Mr. Capone-E and Thump, which ultimately led to unpaid royalties to Mr. Capone-E. He was advised to leave Thump based on the amount of albums he was selling per release and that any distribution house would sign him. Mr. Capone-E retained all the rights to his music released under Thump.
In 2006, Mr. Capone-E released his seventh album, distributed under SMC
SMC
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, Don’t get it Twisted, including the hit single “Don’t Get it Twisted” ft. Twista
Twista
Carl Terrell Mitchell , better known by his stage name Twista, is an American rapper. He is known for once holding the title of fastest rapper in the world according to Guinness World Records in 1992, being able to pronounce 598 syllables in 55 seconds...
, which peaked at #18 on the Top Heatseekers
Top Heatseekers
Top Heatseekers refers to either of two separate "Breaking and Entering" music charts issued weekly by Billboard Magazine: the Heatseekers Albums chart or the Heatseekers Songs chart. They were introduced by Billboard in 1993 with the purpose of highlighting the sales by new and developing musical...
Album Chart, #25 on the Independent Albums
Independent Albums
The Billboard Independent Albums is a chart of the highest-selling independent music albums and extended plays in the United States, compiled by Nielsen SoundScan and published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is used to list artists who are not signed to major labels...
Chart and #68 on the Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
R&B/Rap Albums.
In 2007, Mr. Capone-E signed a independent direct distribution deal with Koch and released his eighth album, Mr. Capone-E: Dedicated to the Oldies Part II in ’08, which peaked at #17 on the Top Heatseekers
Top Heatseekers
Top Heatseekers refers to either of two separate "Breaking and Entering" music charts issued weekly by Billboard Magazine: the Heatseekers Albums chart or the Heatseekers Songs chart. They were introduced by Billboard in 1993 with the purpose of highlighting the sales by new and developing musical...
Albums Chart and #66 on the Billboard R&B/ Hip Hop Album.
In 2009, Mr. Capone-E released his ninth album, Diary of a G, including the hit single “Light my Fire
Light My Fire
"Light My Fire" is a song by The Doors which was recorded in August 1966 and released the first week of January 1967 on the Doors' debut album. Released as a single in April, it spent three weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and one week on the Cash Box Top 100, nearly a year after...
” ft. Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
and collaborations with The Game and Glasses Malone
Glasses Malone
Charles Phillipivory Penniman , better known by his stage name Glasses Malone, is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California.-Early life:Glasses Malone grew up in the Watts and Compton neighborhoods in Los Angeles County...
, which peaked at #18 on the Billboard Rap Album Charts and #24 on the Top Heatseekers
Top Heatseekers
Top Heatseekers refers to either of two separate "Breaking and Entering" music charts issued weekly by Billboard Magazine: the Heatseekers Albums chart or the Heatseekers Songs chart. They were introduced by Billboard in 1993 with the purpose of highlighting the sales by new and developing musical...
Album Charts.
Following the releases of his highly successful albums, Mr. Capone-E released The Blue Album in 2010 and Mr. Capone-E: Tears of a Soldier for his fans.
Hi Power Entertainment
Mr. Capone-E began to sign more underground artists which was the birth of Hi-Power Entertainment, Mr. Capone-E’s record label.Under Hi Power Ent., Mr. Capone-E signed over 30 artists including heavy-hitters like the iconic Bizzy Bone
Bizzy Bone
Bryon Anthony McCane II , better known by his stage name Bizzy Bone, is an American rapper and a member of the Cleveland rap group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony.- Solo career :Bizzy Bone started his solo career in 1998...
and Layzie Bone
Layzie Bone
Layzie Bone is rapper and hip-hop artist known primarily for being a member of the group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. He has also has gone by the names L-Burna and The #1 Assassin. He is the younger brother of fellow group member Flesh-N-Bone...
of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is an American Hip-Hop/R'n'B band from Cleveland, Ohio formed in 1991. It originally consisted of rappers Layzie Bone, Flesh-n-Bone, Bizzy Bone, Krayzie Bone, and Wish Bone. Rapper Eazy-E of the group N.W.A signed Bone Thugs-N-Harmony to Ruthless Records in 1994, when Bone...
, Suga Free
Suga Free
Dejuan Rice , better known by his stage name Suga Free, is an American rapper from Pomona, California.-Biography:Suga Free was born in Oakland and raised in Compton, later becoming based in Pomona, California....
, MC Eiht
MC Eiht
Aaron Tyler , better known by his stage name MC Eiht, is an American rapper. His stage name was partly inspired by the numeral in KRS-One's name. He chose Eiht for its links to "hood culture", including 8Ball and .38 caliber firearms...
and Lil Flip.
Albums
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. R&B Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999... |
U.S. Heat Top Heatseekers Top Heatseekers refers to either of two separate "Breaking and Entering" music charts issued weekly by Billboard Magazine: the Heatseekers Albums chart or the Heatseekers Songs chart. They were introduced by Billboard in 1993 with the purpose of highlighting the sales by new and developing musical... |
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| 2000 | Mr. Capone-E & the Southsiders
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| 2001 | Last Man Standing
Thump Records Thump Records is a record label specialized in freestyle music, Latin music and hip hop music. They are probably best known for their rap and R&B Old School compilations, as well as their Low Rider compilations.-Artists on Thump Records:* Adolfo... (579060) |
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| 2003 | Dedicated 2 the Oldies
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| 2004 | Always and Forever
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| 2006 | A Soldier's Story
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— | 30 |
| Don't Get It Twisted
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68 | 18 | |
| 2007 | Dedicated 2 the Oldies 2 Dedicated 2 the Oldies 2 Dedicated 2 the Oldies 2 is double disc album from rapper Mr. Capone-E released in 2007. The album features WC , Fingazz, Joe Bataan and the rest of the Hi Power Soldiers.-Disc 1:#Dedicated Intro 2:10... |
66 | 17 |
| Still Connected Still Connected Still Connected is an album by Lil' Flip and Mr. Capone-E, released in 2007. It peaked at #68 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.-Track listing:#Still Connected#Get My Work from the Ese's... (with Lil' Flip Lil' Flip Wesley Eric Weston, Jr. , better known by his stage name Lil' Flip, is a American multi-platinum hiphop artist best known for his singles Sunshine, "Game Over" and Rollin on 20's from the 2 Fast 2 Furious Soundtrack.... ) |
68 | — | |
| 2008 | Love Jams
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| 2009 | Diary of a G Diary of a G Diary of a G is an album from rapper Mr. Capone-E released on August 25, 2009 through his own record label Hi-Power Entertainment. Mr. Capone-E produced Diary of a G with co-producer Fingazz. Diary of a G is a two disc set with the album plus the DVD, the DVD show's all the step's Mr. Capone-E... |
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| 2009 | The Lost Chapters The Lost Chapters The Lost Chapters is an album released by West-Coast rapper Mr. Capone-E in 2009. The album contains songs that did not make the album Diary of a G.-Track listing:-References:* http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=8002541... |
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| 2010 | The Blue Album
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| 2010 | Gang Stories
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| 2011 | South Side’s Most Wanted (with Mr. Criminal)
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| 2011 | Tears of a Soldier
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Singles
| Year | Song | Peak chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Rhyth | U.S. Latin Rhyth | |||
| 2006 | "Don't Get It Twisted" (featuring Twista Twista Carl Terrell Mitchell , better known by his stage name Twista, is an American rapper. He is known for once holding the title of fastest rapper in the world according to Guinness World Records in 1992, being able to pronounce 598 syllables in 55 seconds... ) |
40 | 39 | Don't Get It Twisted |
| 2007 | "You Should Be a Model" | — | 32 | |
| "Summertime Anthem" (featuring Fingazz Fingazz -Biography:John Stary was born in Pomona, CA and has dedicated most of his life to playing and creating music. Growing up appreciating all genres of music gave him the ability to write and produce any style. A self-taught keyboardist, Fingazz played for years in funk bands opening for old school... ) |
— | 29 | Dedicated 2 The Oldies 2 | |
| "Mami Mira" (Mr. Criminal featuring Nate Dogg Nate Dogg Nathaniel Dwayne Hale , better known by his stage name Nate Dogg, was an American musician. He is noted for his membership of rap trio 213 and his solo career in which he collaborated with Dr. Dre, Warren G, Tupac and Snoop Dogg on many hit releases. Nate Dogg released three solo albums, G-Funk... and Mr. Capone-E) |
— | 26 | Ryder Muzic | |
| 2009 | "Light My Fire" (featuring Snoop Dogg Snoop Dogg Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school... ) |
— | 35 | Diary of a G |