Capone-E

As one of the forefathers of the Latin gangsta rap movement, Capone-e has made quite a name for himself while still only in his ‘20s. Capone-e’s latest effort, Don’t Get It Twisted (SMC Recordings) is an album designed to set the record straight about who rules the West Coast music scene.

Growing up in San Gabrielle Valley (SGV) in East LA, Capone-e was fed a steady diet of Nate Dogg, West Coast gangsta rap and oldies. He was heavily inspired by gang culture and watched as many of his childhood friends found themselves embroiled and eventually vanquished by it. Instead of falling into the same trap, Capone-e redirected his efforts into performing at house parties. He is now regarded as the first rapper to come out of the SGV and is a well known presence along the West coast.

The album, Don’t Get It Twisted, features a lead single by the same name, featuring the mega-successful Twista. With the release scheduled for Fall of 2006, Don’t Get It Twisted features production by Fingerz and Lil Joe, as well as additional cameos by Lil Easy E, Bizzy Bone, Layzie Bone and Lil Flip. His will continue his collaboration with Lil Flip later this year on an effort entitled “Lil Flip and Mr. Capone-e present…”

Don’t Get It Twisted is a record that all can enjoy - perfect for a party, but still gritty enough to earn respect on the streets. Capone-e is confident that his new alliance with SMC Recordings will ensure that the album reaches everyone with ears. “I like SMC for their independent label style, but they work hard and are organized. They deal with PR, radio and promotions like a major label and I like that they have distribution by Fontana,” he says.
Ralph Tashjian, CEO of SMC Recordings, shares in Capone-e’s excitement. “When I heard this album, it confirmed my belief that Capone-e was a perfect fit for SMC. He’s a break out star and we expect incredible sales,” he predicts, “This one can go the distance.”

Don’t Get It Twisted.

Posted by Anna Nathanson