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his real name and contriversy over his ethnicity is sourced. and the turban wars is common knowledge. there's an LA times article on it but im not searching through their archives going back years.
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'''Mr. Capone-E''' is a [[Rapping|rapper]] and [[Record producer|producer]] from the [[San Gabriel Valley]] in [[California]]. He helped start [[Hi-Power Entertainment]], and he records for the [[Thump Records]]. According to his website, he has sold over 500,000 records.<ref>Mr. Capone-E [http://mrcapone-e.net/main.html "News"]. Accessed June 8, 2006</ref> Capone-E has collaborated with such [[Hip hop music|hip hop]] performers as [[Mr. Criminal]], [[Lil Menace]], [[Bone Thugs-n-Harmony]], [[NB Ridaz]], [[Lil Flip]], and [[Nate Dogg]].{{Fact|date=August 2007}} He is most noted for his integration of [[Motown Sound]] into the [[Chicano rap]] genre, the best known example of which is his rendition of the [[Rosie & the Originals]] song "Angel Baby". Although his style is generally considered Chicano rap, his ambiguous ethnicity may have caused him to declaim the genre, preferring to style himself as a "[[Sureños|Sureño]] rapper". <ref>[http://www.highwayent.com/rumors187.html "Rumors - MR. CAPONE-E LAST MAN STANDING?"]. Accessed June 8, 2006</ref>
'''Mr. Capone-E''' is a Sureno rapper and [[Record producer|producer]] from [[Los Angeles]], [[California]]. He records for the [[Thump Records]] and [[Hi-Power Entertainment|Hi-Power]] [[record label|labels]].<ref>Answers.com. [http://www.answers.com/topic/mr-capone-e Mr.Capone-E]. Accessed June 8, 2006.</ref> According to his website, he has sold over 500,000 records.<ref>Mr. Capone-E [http://mrcapone-e.net/main.html "News"]. Accessed June 8, 2006</ref> Capone-E has collaborated with such [[Hip hop music|hip hop]] performers as [[Mr. Criminal]], [[Lil Menace]], [[Bone Thugs-n-Harmony]], [[NB Ridaz]], [[Lil Flip]], and[[Cher]].{{Fact|date=August 2007}} He is most noted for his integration of [[Motown Sound]] into the [[Chicano rap]] genre, the best known example of which is his rendition of the [[Rosie & the Originals]] song "Angel Baby". Although his style is generally considered Chicano rap due to Spanish words and a Hispanic accent in songs, rivals such as Big Capone have publicly released diss tracks bringing his heritage into question saying he is really of Pakistani descent and leaked his real name of Fahad Azam, his real name was always shrouded in secrecy by Hi-Power. Big Capone and his cohorts even leaked a video that showcased an old picture of Azams's from his pilgrimage to Pakistan.<ref>[http://www.nelsok.com/video/mr_capone_e_video_clip "Mr. Capone's real name is Fahad Azam?"]. Accessed August 17, 2007</ref> To further add disrepute to himself, Mr Capone-E has chosen to neither confirm nor deny these claims but instead chooses to rather distance himself from the Chicano genre and prefers to style himself as a "[[Sureños|Sureño]] rapper". <ref>[http://www.highwayent.com/rumors187.html "Rumors - MR. CAPONE-E LAST MAN STANDING?"]. Accessed June 8, 2006</ref>


==Recent Controversy==


===T.I.===
Mr. Capone-E calls out [[T.I.]] on the hit song "I'm a Banger" off Still Connected with [[Lil' Flip]]. He states "Hey T.I. you know who the fuck this is. I hear you spoken some words about some people here on the west. Political issues. Well I ain't even gonna get on that shit, I'm gonna speak on some gangsta shit. King of the South, thats my homeboy [[Lil' Flip]]. Yeah we said it, Hi Power, king of the west, the real streets. You know what I'm sayin, yea I see you go through Cloverland and gettin lit up and thats not even Flip tellin me that. We know about that shit, so don't you dare try to pull that shit in L.A. homie!".


===Snapper and Mad Glock Records===
Mr. Capone-e and [[Hi-Power Entertainment]] have recently been in a high profile "beef" with Snapper and Mad Glock records. Many diss tracks have been recorded on both sides. It started when Snapper left [[Hi-Power Entertainment]] and started Mad Glock records. He left on good terms and even recorded a song with Mr. Capone-e and [[Mr. Criminal]]. Yet, Snapper wanted the rights to his first album, but was not granted them, resulting in a high profile beef. He also has a feud with Texas chicano rapper Capone.

===Turban Wars===
Known custom Turban maker Ali Jambuu Singh has had a very heated rivalry with Mr. Capone-E throughout the duration of his career. In 2002, Mr. Capone-E reportedly asked Singh to custom craft a blue rag print turban with a diamond jewel on the forehead piece. Once Singh completed this project, Capone-E and a gang of magic carpet thugs reportedly took the custom turban without paying, and made off with a truckload of turbans which was set to ship out to Pakistan the next morning. Two weeks later, Capone-E's cousin Ese Ghanjii was shot and killed in a mysterious home invasion. Capone-E has called out Ali Jambuu Singh and his regime in songs, and put a price out on his head.


==Singles==
==Singles==
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* ''Dedicated 2 the Oldies'' (2003)
* ''Dedicated 2 the Oldies'' (2003)
* ''Always and Forever'' (2004)
* ''Always and Forever'' (2004)
* ''Strictly for the Streets Vol. 1'' (2005)
* ''Strictly From The Streets Vol. 1'' (2005)
* ''Southsider Mixtape'' (2005)
* ''Southsider Mixtape'' (2005)
* ''Live in Japan'' Soundtrack (2005)
* ''Live in Japan'' Soundtrack (2005)
* ''Ol' Skool Music Vol. 1'' (2005) (Zapp & Mr. Capone-E)
* ''Ol' Skool Music Vol. 1'' (2005) (Zapp & Mr. Capone-E)
* ''[[A Soldier's Story (Mr. Capone-E Album)|A Soldier's Story]]'' (2006)
* ''A Soldier's Story (Mr. Capone-E Album)'' (2006)
* ''[[Don't Get It Twisted]]'' (2006)
* ''Don't Get It Twisted'' (2006)
* ''Ol' Skool Music Vol. 2'' (2006) (Mr. Capone-E & Zapp)
* ''Ol' Skool Music Vol. 2'' (2006) (Mr. Capone-E & Zapp)
* ''Connected'' (with Lil Flip) (2006)
* ''Connected'' (with Lil Flip) (2006)
* ''[[Dedicated 2 the Oldies Part II]]'' (2007, September 25)
* ''Dedicated to the Oldies Part II'' (2007, September 25)
* ''Still Connected (With Lil Flip)'' (2008, February 19)
* ''Still Connected (With Lil Flip)'' (2008, February 19)
* ''Mr. Capone-E Presents: Love Jams'' (2008, April 15)
* ''Mr. Capone-E Presents: Love Jams'' (2008, April 15)
* Diary of A "G" (Late 2008)
* ''Connected 3'' (with Lil Flip) (Coming August 2008)
* ''Diary of a G" (Coming September 2008)


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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Revision as of 07:08, 23 June 2008

Mr. Capone-E

Mr. Capone-E is a Sureno rapper and producer from Los Angeles, California. He records for the Thump Records and Hi-Power labels.[1] According to his website, he has sold over 500,000 records.[2] Capone-E has collaborated with such hip hop performers as Mr. Criminal, Lil Menace, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, NB Ridaz, Lil Flip, andCher.[citation needed] He is most noted for his integration of Motown Sound into the Chicano rap genre, the best known example of which is his rendition of the Rosie & the Originals song "Angel Baby". Although his style is generally considered Chicano rap due to Spanish words and a Hispanic accent in songs, rivals such as Big Capone have publicly released diss tracks bringing his heritage into question saying he is really of Pakistani descent and leaked his real name of Fahad Azam, his real name was always shrouded in secrecy by Hi-Power. Big Capone and his cohorts even leaked a video that showcased an old picture of Azams's from his pilgrimage to Pakistan.[3] To further add disrepute to himself, Mr Capone-E has chosen to neither confirm nor deny these claims but instead chooses to rather distance himself from the Chicano genre and prefers to style himself as a "Sureño rapper". [4]

Recent Controversy

T.I.

Mr. Capone-E calls out T.I. on the hit song "I'm a Banger" off Still Connected with Lil' Flip. He states "Hey T.I. you know who the fuck this is. I hear you spoken some words about some people here on the west. Political issues. Well I ain't even gonna get on that shit, I'm gonna speak on some gangsta shit. King of the South, thats my homeboy Lil' Flip. Yeah we said it, Hi Power, king of the west, the real streets. You know what I'm sayin, yea I see you go through Cloverland and gettin lit up and thats not even Flip tellin me that. We know about that shit, so don't you dare try to pull that shit in L.A. homie!".


Snapper and Mad Glock Records

Mr. Capone-e and Hi-Power Entertainment have recently been in a high profile "beef" with Snapper and Mad Glock records. Many diss tracks have been recorded on both sides. It started when Snapper left Hi-Power Entertainment and started Mad Glock records. He left on good terms and even recorded a song with Mr. Capone-e and Mr. Criminal. Yet, Snapper wanted the rights to his first album, but was not granted them, resulting in a high profile beef. He also has a feud with Texas chicano rapper Capone.

Turban Wars

Known custom Turban maker Ali Jambuu Singh has had a very heated rivalry with Mr. Capone-E throughout the duration of his career. In 2002, Mr. Capone-E reportedly asked Singh to custom craft a blue rag print turban with a diamond jewel on the forehead piece. Once Singh completed this project, Capone-E and a gang of magic carpet thugs reportedly took the custom turban without paying, and made off with a truckload of turbans which was set to ship out to Pakistan the next morning. Two weeks later, Capone-E's cousin Ese Ghanjii was shot and killed in a mysterious home invasion. Capone-E has called out Ali Jambuu Singh and his regime in songs, and put a price out on his head.

Singles

Year Song U.S. Hot 100 U.S. R&B U.S. Rap Album
2003 "Angel Baby 2003" - - - Dedicated 2 The Oldies
2003 "You're the One for Me" - - - Dedicated 2 The Oldies
2003 "Take a Chance" - - - Dedicated 2 The Oldies
2003 "Gangster Lovin'" - - - Dedicated 2 The Oldies
2004 "Missin You"

(featuring Loren)

- - - Always And Forever
2004 "Lady Lady"

(featuring J. Ochoa)

- - - Always And Forever
2004 "I Like It"

(featuring Nate Dogg)

- - - Always And Forever
2004 "Me And You 2005" - - - Always And Forever
2005 "My Angel" - - - A Soldier's Story
2005 "I Got U" - - - A Soldier's Story
2005 "Sad Boy" - - - A Soldier's Story
2005 "Life of a Gangster" - - - A Soldier's Story
2006 "Don't Get It Twisted"

(featuring Twista)

- - - Don't Get It Twisted
2006 "You Should Be a Model" - - - Don't Get It Twisted
2006 "King of da Streets" - - - Lil' Flip & Mr. Capone-e Present Connected
2007 "Summertime Anthem" - - - Dedicated to the Oldies Part II
2007 "My Cloud" - - - Dedicated to the Oldies Part II

Discography

  • Mr. Capone-E & the Southsiders (2000, Hi PowerEntertainment)
  • Last Man Standing (2001)
  • Dedicated 2 the Oldies (2003)
  • Always and Forever (2004)
  • Strictly From The Streets Vol. 1 (2005)
  • Southsider Mixtape (2005)
  • Live in Japan Soundtrack (2005)
  • Ol' Skool Music Vol. 1 (2005) (Zapp & Mr. Capone-E)
  • A Soldier's Story (Mr. Capone-E Album) (2006)
  • Don't Get It Twisted (2006)
  • Ol' Skool Music Vol. 2 (2006) (Mr. Capone-E & Zapp)
  • Connected (with Lil Flip) (2006)
  • Dedicated to the Oldies Part II (2007, September 25)
  • Still Connected (With Lil Flip) (2008, February 19)
  • Mr. Capone-E Presents: Love Jams (2008, April 15)
  • Connected 3 (with Lil Flip) (Coming August 2008)
  • Diary of a G" (Coming September 2008)

Filmography

References

  1. ^ Answers.com. Mr.Capone-E. Accessed June 8, 2006.
  2. ^ Mr. Capone-E "News". Accessed June 8, 2006
  3. ^ "Mr. Capone's real name is Fahad Azam?". Accessed August 17, 2007
  4. ^ "Rumors - MR. CAPONE-E LAST MAN STANDING?". Accessed June 8, 2006
  5. ^ All Movie Guide entry
  6. ^ All Movie Guide entry
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