The War Report, like Illmatic, Doe or Die and Reasonable Doubt, which were other debuts whose legacy would exceed their commercial success, would be hailed as an instant classic by rap aficionados, who praised its production, as well as Capone and Noreaga’s individual performances.
4 on Billboard’s Hip Hop/R&B chart and would ultimately be certified Gold by the RIAA.
Despite lacking a bonafide hit single, The War Report would ride off the strength of its buzz on the streets, peaking at No. However, Noreaga and Tragedy would salvage all of Capone’s material as they could and complete the album, which arrived on June 17, 1997. The duo would release their debut single, “Illegal Life” in 1996 as they began to craft their debut album, The War Report, but a roadblock would occur in the form of Capone’s untimely parole violation during the making of the album. Recording a demo that would earn the duo a spot in The Source‘s Unsigned Hype column in 1995, which would lead to a record deal with Penalty Records. Staying true to their word, Capone and Noreaga would link up with Tragedy Khadafi, a member of the iconic rap collective Juice Crew, who would take the pair under his wing. First meeting while both were incarcerated at Collins Correctional Facility, Capone and Noreaga would find kindred spirits in one another and form a rap duo, with plans to pursue a career in music following their respective releases.
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