Al Kapone
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This article is about the American rapper, for the notorious gangster, see Al Capone
Alphonzo Bailey, better known by his stage name
Al Kapone, is an American
rapper from Memphis, Tennessee
.
and Three 6 Mafia
, Al Kapone was a mainstay of the underground Memphis hip hop scene.
After a decade of cultivating underground cult status in Memphis, Al Kapone began to achieve some mainstream success starting with his role on the soundtrack to the film Hustle & Flow
. The soundtrack included one solo track, titled "Get Crunk, Get Buck". He also wrote and produced "Whoop That Trick" and wrote "Hustle & Flow (It Ain't Over)", both tracks performed by Djay
. His song "The Deepest Hood" featured in the 2007 film, Stomp the Yard
.
Kapone has collaborated with several stars through the years including performances with E-40
, Mike Jones
, Mr. Sche, Too Short, Pimp C
, Pastor Troy
& D-Shot
. He co-wrote E-40's
"U and Dat
" and Lil' Jon's "Snap Yo Fingers
" and appears on fellow Memphis hip hoppers Three 6 Mafia's
album, Last 2 Walk
, and 8Ball & MJG's
Ridin High.
He currently tours with DJ Charlie White and guitarist Matt Uselton as well as with a live 6-piece band of Memphis' top musicians called Tha Untouchablez.
Kapone lives in Memphis, Tennessee with his wife.
Al Capone
Alphonse Gabriel "Al" Capone was an American gangster who led a Prohibition-era crime syndicate. The Chicago Outfit, which subsequently became known as the "Capones", was dedicated to smuggling and bootlegging liquor, and other illegal activities such as prostitution, in Chicago from the early...
Alphonzo Bailey, better known by his stage name
Stage name
A stage name, also called a showbiz name or screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, wrestlers, comedians, and musicians.-Motivation to use a stage name:...
Al Kapone, is an American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
rapper from Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis is a city in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Shelby County. The city is located on the 4th Chickasaw Bluff, south of the confluence of the Wolf and Mississippi rivers....
.
Career
Al Kapone is known principally for his underground success in the Memphis hip hop scene in the 1990s and current role in a number of contemporary songs. Before the popularity of fellow Memphis rappers 8Ball & MJG8Ball & MJG
8Ball & MJG is an American Rap and Crunk duo from Memphis, Tennessee. The two rappers met at in 1980.They first appeared on the rap scene with their 1992 underground album Listen To The Lyrics...
and Three 6 Mafia
Three 6 Mafia
Three 6 Mafia are an Academy Award-winning, American rap group originating from Memphis, Tennessee. Formed in 1991 as Triple 6 Mafia, by DJ Paul, Juicy J, & Lord Infamous, the group at its most featured six members including; Crunchy Black, Gangsta Boo and Koopsta Knicca...
, Al Kapone was a mainstay of the underground Memphis hip hop scene.
After a decade of cultivating underground cult status in Memphis, Al Kapone began to achieve some mainstream success starting with his role on the soundtrack to the film Hustle & Flow
Hustle & Flow (soundtrack)
Hustle & Flow is the soundtrack album for the motion picture of the same name. It features music by P$C, Mike Jones featuring Nicole Wray, Trillville, Juvenile featuring Skip & Wacko, Nasty Nardo, 8Ball & MJG, Lil' Boosie & Webbie and other artists. It was released on July 12, 2005.The first single...
. The soundtrack included one solo track, titled "Get Crunk, Get Buck". He also wrote and produced "Whoop That Trick" and wrote "Hustle & Flow (It Ain't Over)", both tracks performed by Djay
Terrence Howard
Terrence Dashon Howard is an American actor. Having his first major role in the 1995 film Mr. Holland's Opus, which subsequently led to a number of roles in films and high visibility among African American audiences. Howard broke into the mainstream with a succession of well-reviewed television...
. His song "The Deepest Hood" featured in the 2007 film, Stomp the Yard
Stomp the Yard
Stomp the Yard is a 2007 drama and dance film produced by Rainforest Films and released through Sony Pictures' Screen Gems division on January 12, 2007. Directed by Sylvain White, Stomp the Yard centers around DJ Williams, a college student at a fictional historically Black university who pledges...
.
Kapone has collaborated with several stars through the years including performances with E-40
E-40
Earl Stevens , better known by his stage name E-40, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and investor from Vallejo, California. He is also part of the rap group The Click and the founder of Sick Wid It Records. His solo debut album, Federal, was released in November 1992, after The Click's debut...
, Mike Jones
Mike Jones (rapper)
Michael "Mike" Jones is an American southern rap artist, who initially was affiliated with the record label Swishahouse, then left to be the owner of Ice Age Entertainment....
, Mr. Sche, Too Short, Pimp C
Pimp C
Chad Lamont Butler , better known by his stage name Pimp C, was an American rapper, singer, and producer...
, Pastor Troy
Pastor Troy
Micah LeVar Troy is an American rapper, actor, and record producer. He is also a member of the hardcore rap group D.S.G.B. .-Early life:Micah LeVar Troy was born on November 18, 1977 in Augusta, Georgia...
& D-Shot
D-Shot
Dannell Stevens, better known as D-Shot is an American rapper from Vallejo, California. D-Shot got his start as a member of the rap group, The Click, which also included his siblings E-40 and Suga T, as well as his cousin B-Legit...
. He co-wrote E-40's
E-40
Earl Stevens , better known by his stage name E-40, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and investor from Vallejo, California. He is also part of the rap group The Click and the founder of Sick Wid It Records. His solo debut album, Federal, was released in November 1992, after The Click's debut...
"U and Dat
U and Dat
"U and Dat" is the second single from E-40's album My Ghetto Report Card. The song features T-Pain and Kandi Burruss, and it was produced by Lil Jon. A remix was released in early August with Juelz Santana, Snoop Dogg, and Lil' Flip. It was featured on an Amp'd mobile commercial...
" and Lil' Jon's "Snap Yo Fingers
Snap Yo Fingers
"Snap Yo Fingers" is a 2006 single by Atlanta based rapper/producer Lil Jon. It was originally intended to be the first single from Lil Jon's solo debut album Crunk Rock...
" and appears on fellow Memphis hip hoppers Three 6 Mafia's
Three 6 Mafia
Three 6 Mafia are an Academy Award-winning, American rap group originating from Memphis, Tennessee. Formed in 1991 as Triple 6 Mafia, by DJ Paul, Juicy J, & Lord Infamous, the group at its most featured six members including; Crunchy Black, Gangsta Boo and Koopsta Knicca...
album, Last 2 Walk
Last 2 Walk
Last 2 Walk is the 9th studio album by Three 6 Mafia. The album was released on June 24, 2008.-History:The album was pushed back several times until finally being released June 24, 2008. One of the reasons why the album was pushed back so many times is because of their reality TV show on MTV...
, and 8Ball & MJG's
8Ball & MJG
8Ball & MJG is an American Rap and Crunk duo from Memphis, Tennessee. The two rappers met at in 1980.They first appeared on the rap scene with their 1992 underground album Listen To The Lyrics...
Ridin High.
He currently tours with DJ Charlie White and guitarist Matt Uselton as well as with a live 6-piece band of Memphis' top musicians called Tha Untouchablez.
Kapone lives in Memphis, Tennessee with his wife.
Discography
- 1992: Lyrical Drive-By (Indie Single)
- 1992: Street Knowledge: Chpaters 1-12
- 1994: Pure Ghetto Anger
- 1994: Sinista Funk
- 1995: Da Resurrection
- 1995: Memphiz Undaground Hustlaz Vol. 1
- 1997: What Cha GotWhat Cha GotWhat Cha Got? is the third studio album by Memphis rapper Al Kapone.-Track listing:#"What Cha Got" – 4:51#"Definition of a Hater" – 6:30#"Expanding Territory" – 1:03#"Full of Indo" – 4:30#"So Buck" – 4:51#"To tha Death" – 4:20...
- 1998: Memphis to the Bombed out Bay
- 2001: Alakatraz Ridaz: The Present & the Past (with Taylor Boyz & Sir Vince)
- 2001: Alkatraz Ridaz Chapter 2Alkatraz Ridaz Chapter 2Alkatraz Ridaz Chapter 2 is an album by Al Kapone and the Taylor Boys .-Track listing:#"Thunda" – 0:55#"Puffin' on that Killa" – 4:57#"Stop Hatin'" – 5:01#"We Got That There" – 5:14...
(with Taylor Boyz) - 2001: Memphis Drama Vol. 1
- 2002: Memphis Drama Vol. 2
- 2002: The Best of Memphis Drama Vol. 1 & 2 Chopped & Screwed
- 2002: Goin' All OutGoin' All OutGoin' All Out is an smooth jazz album by saxophonist Eric Darius. Released on June 24, 2008, this album is the fourth by Eric Darius, but his first effort released through Blue Note Records. The album peaked at position 9 on Billboard's Top Contemporary Jazz chart, staying on the chart for over 5...
- 2003: Memphis Untouchables (with The Jerk & Kingpin Skinny Pimp)
- 2003: Memphis Drama Vol. 3: Outta Town Luv
- 2005: Memphis Drama Vol. 4: Crunk Roots
- 2005: Showdown (with Mr. Sche)
- 2005: Whoop That Trick
- 2008: Poppin' Tags (EP)
- 2008: Al Kapeezy Oh Boy - The Hits!!
- 2008: Showdown: Reloaded (with Mr. Sche)
- 2010: Godfather EP
- 2010: Guitar Bump
- 2010: The Kapeezy Soul Hop Experience