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Fahd Azam,[1] better known by his stage name Mr. Capone-E, is an American rapper.
Azam grew up in the San Gabriel Valley.[2] A former gang member, Azam was released from prison in 1998 and decided to become a rapper.[3] As Mr. Capone-E, Azam established his own record label, Hi-Power Entertainment.[4] and later signed to Thump Records, where he released his later works including his 2003 album Dedicated 2 the Oldies in which he interpolated songs like "Angel Baby" by Rosie & the Originals.[5] Mr. Capone-E's first album to chart on the American Billboard charts was A Soldier's Story from 2006, which reached #30 on the Top Heatseekers chart.[6] Mr. Capone-E has described his music as "Sureņo hip hop".[2]
Mr. Capone-E was involved in a rap feud with Capone concerning their similar names and connection to the same record label.[7][8]
In 2006, Capone-E collaborated with Twista for the single "Don't Get It Twisted". The song charted at #40 on the Billboard Rhythmic Top 40 chart.[9]
Under pressure from Mayor Ed Clark and Weld County District Attorney Ken Buck, King Productions canceled a concert of Mr. Capone-E in Greeley, Colorado in January 2008. The government officials were concerned that Capone-E's music would glorify gangs.[10]
Fahd Azam,[1] better known by his stage name Mr. Capone-E, is an American rapper.
Azam grew up in the San Gabriel Valley.[2] A former gang member, Azam was released from prison in 1998 and decided to become a rapper.[3] As Mr. Capone-E, Azam established his own record label, Hi-Power Entertainment.[4] and later signed to Thump Records, where he released his later works including his 2003 album Dedicated 2 the Oldies in which he interpolated songs like "Angel Baby" by Rosie & the Originals.[5] Mr. Capone-E's first album to chart on the American Billboard charts was A Soldier's Story from 2006, which reached #30 on the Top Heatseekers chart.[6] Mr. Capone-E has described his music as "Sureņo hip hop".[2]
Mr. Capone-E was involved in a rap feud with Capone concerning their similar names and connection to the same record label.[7][8]
In 2006, Capone-E collaborated with Twista for the single "Don't Get It Twisted". The song charted at #40 on the Billboard Rhythmic Top 40 chart.[9]
Under pressure from Mayor Ed Clark and Weld County District Attorney Ken Buck, King Productions canceled a concert of Mr. Capone-E in Greeley, Colorado in January 2008. The government officials were concerned that Capone-E's music would glorify gangs.[10]
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