With that album, he became an official member of the Wu-Tang Killa Beez, and from there on out, he frequently appeared on Wu records. In 1996, he played a large role on Ghostface Killah's Ironman.
During 1997, his Wu affiliation continued, as he rapped on the Clan's second album, Wu-Tang Forever.
Cappadonna's solo debut, The Pillage, finally appeared in March 1998. Like any Wu project, the record featured RZA as the executive producer and cameos from a number of other Wu members, including Method Man, U-God, Ghostface Killah, and Raekwon. As the sixth Wu solo project, the album was an instant success upon its release, debuting at number three on the charts.
A sophomore effort, The Yin and the Yang, followed in early 2001. His third and latest album, The Struggle, was released on Code:Red in 2003.
The MC remained active in the following years releasing mix-CDs, doing tours and joining Ghostface Killah’s Theodore Unit. But his official comeback came at the end of 2007 on the Wu-Tang Clan’s fifth studio album 8 Diagrams. Cappa blessed the opening cut with an extraordinary verse and showed up on two other songs.
Cappadonna inked a deal with new indie label Chambermusik Records/Koch in 2008. Old and new fans have been asking for new Cappadonna ever since and on January 27, 2009, their wait will be over with the release of Slang Prostitution.
If You Don
Cappadonna Lyrics
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I don't even know you!
Peep the scene, remember Cappadon' from Ice Cream
I got my nice clean, my ice beam, my nice jeans
Pillage For Life Team, we fight schemes, we bite Beans
We mic fiends, we the light means
We be ignitin' the scenes, we be enlightin' the teens
My stunts screams, I hunt the princess and I hunt Queens
Get a Dutch and I dump my greens
No seeds in my weed, it's like tangerines
But I'm spaced out, muthafuckas, and I'm dope fiends
[Chorus: x4]
Yo, I'm back on the set, like me and the kid LuLu
Fuckin' with the ill hoes that eat doo-doo
Dressed up Manhattan style, walkin' the poodle
They put period blood inside noodle
On a curious tip, they drop voodoo
That's why when we see a bitch, man, we like "Yo, bitch, who you?"
You know my style, my whole crew keep a nice shoe
Original Don', slut, do you
[Chorus]
Yo, I'm a hot piece, my top piece, they top crease
I knock beef, I drop teeth, I lock heat
I boxbeats, I rock cleats, I stop sheets
I pop a ecst', and I pop treats, my clock beeps
With the pussy, my cock meets, my block creeps
Shockin' ya peeps, my police gut is wop ya niece
We big niggas and we like broccoli's
Never let the Ox' leak, we top cheeks
[Chorus: x4]
The lyrics of Cappadonna's "If You Don" express his self-confidence and pride in his rap skills and life as part of the Pillage for Life Team. He boasts about his clean attire, expensive accessories, and drug use, claiming that his crew is the light that brings life to the rap scene. The chorus, "I don't even know you," is a dismissive response to those who doubt or question his authenticity.
The second verse begins with Cappadonna describing his encounters with women who engage in strange practices, such as consuming their own menstrual blood, and using voodoo. Despite their unconventional behavior, he and his crew remain unapologetic about their lifestyle and reputation. They assert their dominance and originality through their fashion sense and confident demeanor.
From 1995-2006, Cappadonna was signed to and heavily affiliated with the Wu-Tang Clan. He has been featured on many of their albums, as well as their various solo projects.
Cappadonna was initially featured on "Ice Cream," a popular Wu-Tang Clan track, before releasing "If You Don" on his debut album, "The Pillage."
This track features samples from other songs, including "Liaisons" by Keith Mansfield and "Theme from The Wild Angels" by Davie Allan and the Arrows.
Cappadonna has cited Muhammad Ali and Bruce Lee as inspirations for his lyrical style and performance.
He has also been referenced in the works of other rappers such as Kendrick Lamar, Action Bronson, and Schoolboy Q.
In 2013, he was featured on Ghostface Killah's album, "Twelve Reasons to Die," which was produced entirely by Adrian Younge.
Cappadonna has released several solo albums and has a discography that spans over two decades.
He is known for his raucous and energetic delivery, as well as for his references to kung-fu movies and mysticism in his lyrics.
"If You Don" was included on XXL's List of Best 44 Cappadonna Songs.
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Line by Line Meaning
Peep the scene, remember Cappadon' from Ice Cream
Take a look around, remember who I am from the song Ice Cream
I got my nice clean, my ice beam, my nice jeans
I have my clean appearance, my flashy jewelry, and my nice clothes
Pillage For Life Team, we fight schemes, we bite Beans
I'm part of the team Pillage for Life, we fight against injustices and crush our opponents
We mic fiends, we the light means
We love music and we are the ones who give light to people's lives
We be ignitin' the scenes, we be enlightin' the teens
We are lighting up the music scene and enlightening young adults
Spicin' up my mental cuisines, my blunt steams
I'm getting creative with my thoughts and smoking weed
My stunts screams, I hunt the princess and I hunt Queens
My adventurous acts make people scream, and I chase after attractive women
Get a Dutch and I dump my greens
I get a cigar and throw away the leftovers of my weed
No seeds in my weed, it's like tangerines
The weed I smoke has no seeds, similar to a tangerine fruit
But I'm spaced out, muthafuckas, and I'm dope fiends
I'm high and addicted to drugs
Yo, I'm back on the set, like me and the kid LuLu
I'm back in action, just like me and my friend LuLu
Fuckin' with the ill hoes that eat doo-doo
I'm messing around with crazy women who participate in disgusting things
Dressed up Manhattan style, walkin' the poodle
I'm dressed in fancy clothing and walking a dog in a trendy area of New York City
They put period blood inside noodle
These women put menstrual blood inside food as part of their strange rituals
On a curious tip, they drop voodoo
Out of curiosity, they practice voodoo magic
That's why when we see a bitch, man, we like "Yo, bitch, who you?"
Because of their strange practices, we are skeptical of women and ask them who they are
You know my style, my whole crew keep a nice shoe
You know how I am, my whole team always has good shoes
Original Don', slut, do you
I'm the original Don, and I'm asking if you're a slut
Yo, I'm a hot piece, my top piece, they top crease
I'm a popular person, my clothing and appearance is neat and attractive
I knock beef, I drop teeth, I lock heat
I handle conflicts, I hit people, and I carry a gun
I boxbeats, I rock cleats, I stop sheets
I make music, I wear athletic shoes, and I disturb people's sleep
I pop a ecst', and I pop treats, my clock beeps
I take ecstasy drugs and consume snacks, my alarm clock goes off
With the pussy, my cock meets, my block creeps
I have sexual encounters, and my neighborhood is dangerous
Shockin' ya peeps, my police gut is wop ya niece
I surprise people, and my police officer friend might arrest your niece
We big niggas and we like broccoli's
We are important people, and we enjoy eating broccoli
Never let the Ox' leak, we top cheeks
We never let information leak, and we are at the top of our game
[Chorus: x4]
I don't even know you!
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