In 1996, they signed to "Penalty Records" in a deal with "25 to Life" records (Tragedy Khadafi's label). They were also featured as "Unsigned Hype" in The Source magazine. In 1997, C-N-N released their debut trend-setting album, The War Report. With exquisitely dark tracks crafted by Lord Finesse, Havoc (of Mobb Deep), Clark Kent, and a number of other acclaimed producers, The War Report became an instant classic. The unique chemistry of Noreaga's unorthodox lyrcal delivery combined with Capone's street-wise slang, established the duo as a household name within the Hardcore hip hop community.
After Capone returned from another stint in jail in 1999 the group then released The Reunion featuring the single "Ya'll Don't Wanna". The album struggled to go gold, due to the lack of promotion from Tommy Boy Records, and suffered from mixed reviews. In addition, Capone was sent back to prison right before the release further hurting promotion. Soon after in 2001, Capone-N-Noreaga jumped ship to powerhouse label Def Jam. Because Tommy Boy retained the trademarks to the names "Capone-N-Noreaga" and "Noreaga", the group was forced to shorten its name to C-N-N, and Noreaga was forced to bill himself as N.O.R.E. for his solo work. They recorded a new album in 2003 called The Religion, with a lead single, "Yes Sir", that was issued on mixtapes and promoted by a video. The single failed to make an impact, and the album was shelved.
In early 2005, Def Jam released Capone from his contract while retaining Noreaga, leaving the group's status in disarray. Capone released his debut album "Pain, Time, and Glory", in 2005.
In 2009 the duo reunited to release Channels 10 and has since then released The War Report: Report to War.
Elevate
Capone-N-Noreaga Lyrics
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None of my business
As long as you ain't fucking
Up none of my business
You know i shot niggers minumum sentence
If I loan money i want it back with interest
Elevate (elevate)
If you were a pock you can't see
Get high off the yapee and get sloppy
Emphatically in al desiphor am a
Good with the wine
You hit this shit one time man
This shit was flown in
Hydroponic weed it was water it was grown in
It’s getting me paranoid my mind start zoning
Ok pass me the bamboo I’m blank I’m
About to go and get more
Whats up with Trav J
My brain frozen that shit will make
Gone or the donkaden the Omen
Plenty bad bitch with me that
Will be how we rollin
Sometime watching her twist is
Even better than brain
I said when I’m on the bubble skunk metal
I came a long way from enditement
Jacqueline Hyde you use to get
A free zipper bag
Better than five pound be some pot heads
CNN yea we chi chi chong hold up
Fuck a bowl you can keep your bong blow blow
Yea am in the distribution burgatory
Cocaine to sell a story only
Sold the product though
Always heard it's better for me
What got and got to go a rocking burgatory
Money on the elevator in my pocket showing
Elevation persuasion I land with an asian
Her friend caucasian less than United Nation
Ok mountains of cayucos asians
Rise for the cause my cause more amazing
Never be cubili relations i need locations
I’m good with that vovalvodo
Drop it like domino
Falling like it's show debt
In fresh press small
Smoke more or less stress we
Going to legalize it am going to head west
Innovative clip sprayers break
Walls with majors
Imallayers surrounds my neck
While ice glacors
Laying on acres every shooters from
My hood is famous
The handcuffs can't fit it's too
Big for the cages
Knowledge to edge take the
Pledge off the glory
Paint time visualize now you know the story
Never trust a label neither
Invoicing the statement
Housing and tenements I’m not the
One to play with
Spit the 88th ward that crack i laced it
Like I’m still in Karl’s hall
Slinging the grey shift
You stoned like medusa
Don't worry about pulling up
A shooter pull up on you on a scooter go
These lyrics from Capone-N-Noreaga's song "Elevate" convey a sense of pride, confidence, and a focus on personal growth and success. The lines "What you think about me ain't none of my business / As long as you ain't fucking up none of my business" emphasize a self-assured attitude, suggesting that the opinions of others don't matter as long as they don't interfere with the singer's goals.
The following lyrics about shooting niggers and wanting money back with interest reflect a street mentality and an emphasis on the singer's reputation and financial gain. The line "Found my D in flipping the wrist" suggests the singer's ability to make money through drug dealing. There are also references to getting high on drugs, feeling paranoid, and getting lost in one's own thoughts ("my mind start zoning").
The song's repetitive chorus of "Elevate" serves as a mantra, suggesting the desire to rise above one's circumstances and reach new heights. Overall, the lyrics portray a sense of ambition, resilience, and a refusal to be held back by external judgments or hindrances.
Line by Line Meaning
What you think about me ain't
I don't care about your opinion of me
None of my business
It's not my concern
As long as you ain't fucking
As long as you're not causing harm
Up none of my business
To me or anyone else
You know i shot niggers minumum sentence
I have a history of violence, and the consequences for my actions are severe
If I loan money i want it back with interest
If I lend money, I expect to be repaid with interest
Elevate (elevate)
Rise above, reach a higher level
Found my D in flipping the wrist
I found success and money through drug dealing
If you were a pock you can't see
If you were in my position, you wouldn't understand
Get high off the yapee and get sloppy
Using drugs excessively and losing control
Emphatically in al desiphor am a
In my own unique way, I am
Good with the wine
Skilled at indulging in alcohol
You hit this shit one time man
Try this drug once, man
This shit was flown in
This drug was smuggled in
Hydroponic weed it was water it was grown in
The weed was cultivated in a water-based system
It’s getting me paranoid my mind start zoning
I'm becoming paranoid and my mind is drifting
Ok pass me the bamboo I’m blank I’m
Pass me the blunt, I'm in a daze
About to go and get more
I'm about to go and acquire more drugs
Whats up with Trav J
What's going on with Trav J
My brain frozen that shit will make
I'm feeling numb, that drug will
Gone or the donkaden the Omen
Feeling intoxicated or experiencing hallucinations
Plenty bad bitch with me that
I have many attractive women with me
Will be how we rollin
That's how we're rolling
Sometime watching her twist is
Sometimes, watching her dance is
Even better than brain
More enjoyable than using drugs
I said when I’m on the bubble skunk metal
I said, when I'm under the influence of drugs
I came a long way from enditement
I've come a long way from being indicted
Jacqueline Hyde you use to get
A reference to the dual personality of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
A free zipper bag
Receiving a free bag of drugs
Better than five pound be some pot heads
More valuable than five pounds of marijuana to drug users
CNN yea we chi chi chong hold up
A reference to the comedy duo Cheech and Chong, representing drug use
Fuck a bowl you can keep your bong blow blow
Disregard using a smoking pipe, keep your bong and continue inhaling drugs
Yea am in the distribution burgatory
Yes, I am in the business of distributing drugs
Cocaine to sell a story only
Selling cocaine as a means to make money
Sold the product though
I successfully sold the drugs
Always heard it's better for me
I've always been told it's better for my well-being
What got and got to go a rocking burgatory
I have to keep moving and stay busy
Money on the elevator in my pocket showing
I have a lot of money with me and it's clearly visible
Elevation persuasion I land with an asian
I attract successful Asian companions due to my wealth
Her friend caucasian less than United Nation
Her friend is Caucasian, representing diversity in my group
Ok mountains of cayucos asians
A metaphorical reference to having a large number of Asian women
Rise for the cause my cause more amazing
Stand up and support my cause, which is more impressive
Never be cubili relations i need locations
I don't limit myself to specific relationships, I need a variety of places
I’m good with that vovalvodo
I'm comfortable with that lavish lifestyle
Drop it like domino
Let it fall smoothly like a falling domino
Falling like it's show debt
Falling quickly and effortlessly like a failed business
In fresh press small
Dressed in fashionable clothes
Smoke more or less stress we
Smoking drugs to relieve stress, whether more or less
Going to legalize it am going to head west
Planning to support the legalization of drugs and move to the western part of the country
Innovative clip sprayers break
Technologically advanced guns equipped with spray mechanisms
Walls with majors
Breaking through barriers and obstacles with significant impact
Imallayers surrounds my neck
Multiple layers of expensive jewelry around my neck
While ice glacors
Shining brightly like ice glaciers
Laying on acres every shooters from
Reclining comfortably on large amounts of money, every shooter is envious
My hood is famous
My neighborhood is well-known
The handcuffs can't fit it's too
The handcuffs are too small to restrain
Big for the cages
I'm too powerful and influential to be contained
Knowledge to edge take the
Using knowledge to gain an advantage
Pledge off the glory
Committing to success and achieving greatness
Paint time visualize now you know the story
Reflecting on past experiences and visualizing the present, now you understand my journey
Never trust a label neither
I don't trust record labels
Invoicing the statement
They are always focused on making money
Housing and tenements I’m not the
Dealing with housing and living conditions, I'm not the one to mess with
One to play with
One to underestimate or toy with
Spit the 88th ward that crack i laced it
Representing the tough streets I come from and the drugs I sold
Like I’m still in Karl’s hall
Like I'm still in the drug trade
Slinging the grey shift
Engaging in illegal activities and selling drugs
You stoned like medusa
You're under the influence of drugs and unable to think clearly
Don't worry about pulling up
Don't worry about bringing a weapon
A shooter pull up on you on a scooter go
Someone with a gun will approach you on a scooter and cause harm
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