It’s just so pleasant to listen to, but I also like Imam Thug as a feature, he's very complimentary. The beats are great, I love Noreaga’s flow and his voice and intonations. “Drivers Seat”, I have a love-hate thing with this one. So now that we know we’re in a Iraq-like war zone, let's look at the following track.
After all what is a “report” without talking. We could have done without but again, there is a wisdom there I’m sure. While I think this track was a good one production-wise and lyrically, the ONLY thing about it that doesn’t work in its favor is the exhaustion of adlibs at the end. Guard him Indian style - knees bent/ militant/īeef with me serious, keep it real, that's that/" Although Capone isn’t on this track, I think the point was made and the lyrics support it: Capone-N-Noreaga are comparing Queens, NY to a war zone (Iraq to be more specific) and are highlighting whatever they can so the listener “sees” the validity. Essentially what is happening here is a pretty impressive comparison. Remember I said the album title was so clever right? Well the titles are even cohesive with ”war report” and “bloody money” coupled with the lyrics, it sets the groundwork for what to expect. “Bloody Money” is a song I have a deep appreciation for in general, and I think it sets the tone for the entire album and is what makes it cohesive. I think this adds to the greatness because even with half the duo missing, the album was executed really well and I guess we have Tragedy Khadafi to thank for that as the unofficial 3rd member.
As I’m sure most people are aware, Capone was arrested and in jail for the majority of the recording and was also not around for the release. For those of us who ignored that section of the magazine, not to worry because 1997 was when the two would join forces once again to create their cleverly titled debut album "The War Report". For those who actually read that column, lucky you, because it was there that Capone and Noreaga were first mentioned. (Kuwait mix by Marley Marl)ĭoes anyone remember the often ignored page in The Source called “unsigned hype”? Go back to 1995.
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