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.
Invincible
Capone-N-Noreaga Lyrics
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(CNN, CNN, Capone and Noreaga, you know what I'm sayin)
(The invincible, untouchable, CNN)
For all the niggas who keep askin, when CNN gonna do a joint with Premier
Ha, we did it, we here now, y'all niggas can stop askin
Go cop the fuckin album, The Reunion
(The invincible, untouchable, CNN)
(The invincible, untouchable, CNN)
(Noreaga)
Yo, yo Melvin Flynt drop, my whole collasso stop
I can't believe I fucked up and made a half-ass album
My excuse is, my pops just died, and I ain't wanna make music
My pops just died
My fans stuck with me, my shit still went gold
I got a habit just to drive, gettin head and I roam
CNN, we like the Grand Royal, I write rhymes with the Coke oil
Yo, Apollo heat
See me, sell reef right with ??? creep
Got out the club, seen the police, Diallo deep
I'm like Frank Mathis, see me blow my dough
And any bitch givin head, if she blow I know
Oh no, we had to go see Premo
Taped it up, The Reunion, a brand new cut
Up in D&D, stayin with some rats and some sluts
From the projects, she know we need our welfare cut
(Chorus - Primo mixing CNN)
CNN, Network Channel 10
Yo, it's all reality
I'm in it to win it, sit back picture that
Yo respect it, the legacy'll never end
CNN, Network Channel 10
Yo, it's all reality
I'm in it to win it, sit back picture that
Yo respect it, the legacy'll never end
(Capone)
Premo, what up man
Yo, I'm not rowdy but I bang niggas and I pop collas
I grind for the top dollars, fight rotweilers
Put my hand on the Bible, tell it to the judge
I'm a lie for my thug, take it in blood
I'm dot com, I drop bombs, kill ya squad
Live like I'm still in the yard 'til I pop ya god
For my niggas in the Bridge, with the 50 dollar Panasonics and the blank 8's
Who rap chronic collab jake
Whether we have not or have cake
We got gas to get that straight, we movin at a fast rate
My last case I got bail
My first one, man did indicted, how I write it, sister can't stand it
I smoke bud, get pissy, who could flow with me
Staggerin, bang like the wild Aficans
Spit gutter on a Premo beat, for the love of the street
The only child, my little brother was he
(Chorus)
(Noreaga)
Yo, yo, my thugs is bilingual
You see my shit speak Spanish
Disappearing acts make your whole team vanish
From coast to coast I got them things
Badda-boom-badda-bing, he the glorious king
Another album, another plaque, another ounce and another mac
Another chromed out gat
Another place to face where I lace you at
I put all type a wholes in ya face black
(Capone)
Yo, yo, who think I don't got it?
I'm like workin with a bird, I got long product
Give it to you raw, won't chop it
New York niggas is foul, we body sling shit in the val'
Them pregnant fiends, killin they child
I'm the next best thing to "X", oral sex
Brand new tecs, food stamps and welfare checks
I'm the messiah, recognize it, political prisoner
From the projects, I send shots where the cops is, nigga
(Chorus)
The invincible, untouchable, CNN
The invincible, untouchable, CNN
The song "Invincible" by Capone-N-Noreaga is a boastful rap anthem with verses from both Capone and Noreaga showcasing their lyrical prowess over a beat produced by DJ Premier. The song begins with an introduction from Noreaga acknowledging the anticipation from fans for a collaboration with Premier and stating that the wait is over. Noreaga then dives into his verse and details his personal struggles, including the death of his father and a disappointing album release. Despite these setbacks, Noreaga boasts about his success and the loyalty of his fans. The chorus serves as a proclamation of the duo's greatness and their legacy as CNN. Capone's verse follows a similar theme of triumph over adversity, with bars focused on his gritty NYC upbringing and his experiences with law enforcement. The song concludes with another chorus reaffirming their power and status in the rap game.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was the lead single from Capone-N-Noreaga's fourth studio album, "The Reunion," released in 2000. The album marked the duo's return to making music together after a nearly three-year hiatus due to Capone's incarceration. Another unique element of the song is the production by legendary producer DJ Premier, who is known for his collaborations with Nas, Gang Starr, and many other notable hip-hop artists. The beat is a perfect match for the duo's gritty, streetwise lyrics and has become one of Premier's signature creations. Additionally, the song's opening lines ("Primo mixing - Noreaga talking") feature Noreaga shouting out DJ Premier's skill as a mixer and producer.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, yo Melvin Flynt drop, my whole collasso stop
Noreaga's album Melvin Flynt dropped and it was not well received, leading to a halt in his career
My excuse is, my pops just died, and I ain't wanna make music
Noreaga's father passed away, and he was not in the right mindset to make music
My fans stuck with me, my shit still went gold
Despite the poor reception of Melvin Flynt, Noreaga's fans still supported him and his album went gold
I'm like Frank Mathis, see me blow my dough
Noreaga spends money lavishly like the character Frank Mathis from the movie Scarface
CNN, we like the Grand Royal, I write rhymes with the Coke oil
Noreaga and Capone are like a powerful entity, similar to the Grand Royal family, and Noreaga writes rhymes influenced by cocaine
Apollo heatSee me, sell reef right with ??? creep
Noreaga sells drugs and deals with shady individuals
Got out the club, seen the police, Diallo deep
Noreaga references the shooting of Amadou Diallo by police officers and the fear that comes with being a black man in America
Oh no, we had to go see PremoTaped it up, The Reunion, a brand new cut
Noreaga and Capone work with DJ Premier on their album The Reunion
For my niggas in the Bridge, with the 50 dollar Panasonics and the blank 8's
Capone shouts out to his friends in Queensbridge who use cheap equipment to make music
Another album, another plaque, another ounce and another mac
Noreaga's success leads to more recognition, drugs, and guns
I'm the next best thing to "X", oral sex
Capone compares himself to DMX, but adds a sexual innuendo for emphasis
From the projects, I send shots where the cops is, nigga
Capone has a vendetta against the police and will take action against them if necessary
(Chorus)
Repeating the refrain that they are invincible and that their legacy will never end
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Cloud9, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: VICTOR SANTIAGO, KIAM HOLLEY, CHRIS MARTIN, JIMMIE L. CAMERON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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