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Mr. Capone-E
Mr. Capone-E in 2010
Mr. Capone-E in 2010
Background information
Birth nameFahd Azam
Born (1976-04-27) April 27, 1976 (age 48)
Peshawar, Pakistan
OriginWest Covina, California, U.S.
GenresHip hop, Gangsta rap, Chicano rap
Occupation(s)Rapper, singer, songwriter, entrepreneur,
Years active1997–present
LabelsHi-Power Entertainment, Thump, SMC, PMC, Koch
WebsiteFacebook
Instagram
Twitter

Fahd Azam (born April 27, 1976), known professionally as Mr. Capone-E, is an American rapper. He is the owner of the record label Hi-Power Entertainment.

Early life

Fahd Azam was born in the Peshawar disrict of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan to an ethnic Hazara family.[1] He and his family moved to West Covina, California at an early age.[2] He grew up around gangs and became a Sureño.[3] He was incarcerated at 18, and while serving time he decided he wanted to pursue a career in hip-hop.[4]

Music career

2000-2005, career beginnings

Mr. Capone-E released his first solo album in 2000 titled Mr. Capone E & The Southsiders independently through his label Hi Power. This album received a lot of buzz and caught the attention of Thump Records. He signed a three-year distribution deal and released his next album Last Man Standing in 2001. In 2003 Mr Capone E released his third album Dedicated To The Oldies which he claims sold over one million records through swap meets and discotecas.[4]

He went on to release Always and Forever in 2003, which featured the single "I Like It" with Nate Dogg. The album also featured guest appearances from Kokane, Mr. Criminal and other artists from his label Hi Power.

In 2005 he released the albums A Soldier's Story and Ol Skool Music Vol.1 and Vol. 2 with Zapp.

2006-2013, leave from Thump Records, independent releases

Money issues began to surface between Mr. Capone-E and Thump, which ultimately led to unpaid royalties to Mr. Capone-E. He was encouraged to leave Thump based on the number of albums he was selling per release. He left and received all the rights to his music released under Thump.[citation needed]

That year Mr. Capone-E released his seventh album, distributed under SMC, Don't get it Twisted, including the hit single "Don't Get it Twisted" ft. Twista,[5] which peaked at #18 on the Top Heatseekers Album Chart, #25 on the Independent Albums Chart and #68 on the Billboard R&B/Rap Albums.[6]

In 2007, Mr. Capone-E signed an independent direct distribution deal with Koch, and released his eighth album, Mr. Capone-E: Dedicated to the Oldies Part II. It peaked at #17 on the Top Heatseekers Albums Chart[6] and #66 on the Billboard R&B/ Hip Hop Album.[6]

In 2009, Capone-E released his ninth album, Diary of a G, including the single "Light my Fire" ft. Snoop Dogg and collaborations with The Game and Glasses Malone, which peaked at #18 on the Billboard Rap Album Charts and #24 on the Top Heatseekers Album Charts.[6] That year he also did a ring entrance song for the WBA Light Welterweight boxing champion at the time, Amir Khan.

He continued to release albums independently over the years, releasing the albums The Blue Album, Tears of a Soldier.[7]

2014-2016, attempts to crack the mainstream, No Regrets and For Respect

In 2014 Mr. Capone E started working on two albums, No Regrets, and For Respect. These albums have more of a mainstream sound to his previous albums, collaborating with artists such as Migos, French Montana, Ray J, and DJ Mustard. To support the albums he released the mixtape Los Angeles Times. The albums were released in 2016.

2017, 12 albums in 12 months

In 2017 he released an album every month. He did this because he felt that he was not active musically over the past few years and needed to release a lot of music to become more relevant.[8]

2018-present, Narco Valley, autobiography, and other ventures

After releasing those 12 albums, he chose to focus more on building his label Hi Power and sign more up and coming talent.

On March 13, 2018, he made his film debut in Narco Valley.

He is also currently working on releasing his autobiography Who Am I detailing his childhood, his family and ethnicity, and his life and career.

Hi Power Entertainment

Mr. Capone-E founded Hi Power records in 2000 with the release of his debut album. The independent label launched the career of fellow Chicano rap super star Mr. Criminal.[9]

The label originally was only made up of Chicano rappers in his area, but as the label gained more popularity he signed artists like Bizzy Bone and Layzie Bone of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Lil Flip, MC Eiht, Bad Azz, and Suga Free, among others.

Discography

Year Title Peak chart positions[6]
U.S. R&B U.S. Heat
2000 Mr. Capone-E & the Southsiders
  • Released: October 24, 2000
  • Label: Hi-Power Entertainment (2020)
  • Format: CD
 — —
2001 Last Man Standing
  • Released: October 9, 2001
  • Label: Thump (579060)
  • Format: CD, download
 — —
2003 Dedicated 2 the Oldies
  • Released: March 18, 2003
  • Label: Thump (579099)
  • Format: CD
 — —
2004 Always and Forever
  • Released: September 28, 2004
  • Label: Thump (900012)
  • Format: CD, download
 — —
2005 Strictly For The Streets Vol. 1
  • Released: April 19, 2005
  • Label: Too Gangster Records
  • Format: CD, download
 — —
2005 Live In Japan Soundtrack
  • Released: May 31, 2005
  • Label: Eastside Records
  • Format: CD, download
 — —
2005 Zapp & Mr. Capone-E Ol' Skool Music Vol. 1 / Mr. Capone-E & Zapp Vol. 2
  • Released: November 8, 2005 / January 31, 2006
  • Label: Hi-Power (900012)
  • Format: CD, download
 — —
2006 A Soldier's Story
  • Released: April 18, 2006
  • Label: Thump (579214)
  • Format: CD, download
 — 30
Don't Get It Twisted
  • Released: August 29, 2006
  • Label: SMC (150)
  • Format: CD, download
 68 18
Connected (Lil Flip & Mr. Capone-E album) (with Lil' Flip)
  • Released: November 14, 2006
  • Label: Hi-Power (2058)
  • Format: CD, download
 - —
2007 Dedicated 2 the Oldies 2
  • Released: September 11, 2007
  • Label: Hi-Power (2051)
  • Format: CD, download
 66 17
Still Connected (with Lil' Flip)
  • Released: November 6, 2007
  • Label: Hi-Power (2058)
  • Format: CD, download
 68 —
2008 Hi-Power Collectibles Presents: Mr. Capone-E Love Jams
  • Released: April 29, 2008
  • Label: Hi-Power (2073)
  • Format: CD, download
 — —
2008 Dedicated 2 The Fans (CD/DVD)
  • Released: September 30, 2008
  • Label: Hi-Power
  • Format: CD, download
 — —
2008 Still Connected Part 3 (Lil Flip & Mr. Capone-E album) (with Lil' Flip)
  • Released: October 28, 2008
  • Label: Hi-Power
  • Format: CD, download
 — —
2009 Diary of a G
  • Released: August 25, 2009
  • Label: Hi-Power (2110)
  • Format: CD, download
 — —
2009 The Lost Chapters
  • Released: October 27, 2009
  • Label: Hi-Power Ent.
  • Format: CD, download
 — —
2010 The Blue Album
  • Released: June 15, 2010
  • Label: PMC (72149)
  • Format: CD, download
 88 —
2010 Hi-Power Collectibles Presents: Mr. Capone-E Gang Stories
  • Released: November 9, 2010
  • Label: PMC (72163)
  • Format: CD, download
 — —
2011 South Side's Most Wanted (with Mr. criminal)
  • Released: March 8, 2011
  • Label: Hi Power Ent. (72173)
  • Format: CD, download
 — —
2011 South Side's Most Wanted Createst Collaborations (with Mr. Criminal)
  • Released: May 3, 2011
  • Label: Hi Power Ent. (72173)
  • Format: CD, download
 — —
2011 Tears of a Soldier
  • Released: July 12, 2011
  • Label: Hi Power Ent. (2181)
  • Format: CD, download
 — —
2012 Love Jams 2
  • Released: June 5, 2012
  • Label: Hi Power Ent.
  • Format: CD, download
 — —
2012 South Side's Most Wanted The Return (with Mr. criminal)
  • Released: September 11, 2012
  • Label: Hi Power Ent. (72173)
  • Format: CD, download
 — —
2013 Oldies for Life
  • Released: September 24, 2013
  • Label: Hi Power Ent.
  • Format: CD, download
 — —
2016 For Respect
  • Released: May 13, 2016
  • Label: Hi Power Ent.
  • Format: CD, download
 — —
2016 No Regrets
  • Released: May 13, 2016
  • Label: Hi Power Ent.
  • Format: CD, download
 — —
2017 Jackin' Your Beats
  • Released: January 27, 2017
  • Label: Hi Power Ent.
  • Format: CD, download
 — —
2017 Gangster Love
  • Released: February 27, 2017
  • Label: Hi Power Ent.
  • Format: CD, download
 — —
2017 A Hi Power Smoke Out
  • Released: April 28, 2017
  • Label: Hi Power Ent.
  • Format: CD, download
 — —
2017 My Gang Related
  • Released: May 19, 2017
  • Label: Hi Power Ent.
  • Format: CD, download
 — —
2017 California Love: All Eyes On Me
  • Released: June 16, 2017
  • Label: Hi Power Ent.
  • Format: CD, download
 — —
2017 Just a Player
  • Released: July 21, 2017
  • Label: Hi Power Ent.
  • Format: CD, download
 — —
2017 A Hi Power Story
  • Released: August 25, 2017
  • Label: Hi Power Ent.
  • Format: CD, download
 — —
2017 On Memory Lane
  • Released: October 13, 2017
  • Label: Hi Power Ent.
  • Format: CD, download
 — —
2017 New World Order (Killuminati)
  • Released: November 24, 2017
  • Label: Hi Power Ent.
  • Format: CD, download
 — —
2017 Forever Oldies
  • Released: December 25, 2017
  • Label: Hi Power Ent.
  • Format: CD, download
 — —

Mixtapes

2014 Los Angeles Times

2016 After The Smoke Clears

Singles

Year Song Peak chart positions Album
U.S. Rhyth U.S. Latin Rhyth
2004 "I Like It" (featuring Nate Dogg) 40[10] 39[11] Always and Forever
2006 "Don't Get It Twisted" (featuring Twista) 40[10] 39[11] Don't Get It Twisted
2007 "You Should Be a Model" — 32[12]
"Summertime Anthem" (featuring Fingazz) — 29[13] Dedicated 2 The Oldies 2
"Mami Mira" (Mr. Criminal featuring Nate Dogg and Mr. Capone-E) — 26[14] Ryder Muzic
2009 "Light My Fire" (featuring Snoop Dogg) — 35[15] Diary of a G

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Gangster Groove" [16] 2003 Mr Criminal, Frank V Criminal Mentality
"You Know How We Do" [16] Mr Criminal
"This Games a Trip" [17] Mallow Mac, Mr Criminal Mallow Mac
"Got Beef With HPG" [18] Mr Silent, Mr Criminal Silent Night
"From The Streets To The Mainline" [19] 2004 Mr Criminal Organized Crime
"We Run With It" [19] Mr Criminal, Mr Silent
"Revenge" [20] 2005 Big Lokote, Stomper Dia De Los Muertos
"Party Tonight" [21] Mr Criminal, Dominator Sounds Of Crime
"Thugs Revenge" [22] 2006 Bizzy Bone, Mr Criminal Thugs Revenge
"All My Life" [22] Bizzy Bone, Mr Criminal
"For The Homies" [22] Bizzy Bone, Mr Silent, K.O.
"Say Lady" [23] Layzie Bone The New Revolution
"These Hi Power Soldiers" [23]
"Skies The Limit" [24] 2007 Mr Silent The Alley Boy
"Who Wanna Ride" [25] Lil Menace I'm Still Here
"That's The Devil" [26] Krayzie Bone, Mr Criminal Thug Unification
"Mama Mira" [27] Mr Criminal, Nate Dogg Ryder Muzik
"Aint Nothing Better Then Summer" [27] Mr Criminal
"West Coast Weekend" [28] 2008 Snoopy, Freda Straight From The Street
"At The Park" [28]
"Old Lady (West Coast Remix)" [29] Lil Flip Lil Flip Presents Lieutenant: Second In Charge
"You Know Me" [30] Stomper, Mr Criminal, Celly Cel The New West Coast
"Runnin The Game" [31] Mr Blazer Homicide Park
"Summer Time Again" [32] Mr Criminal Rise To Power
"Hi Power 4 Life" [32] Mr Criminal, Mr Silent
"We Aint Hard To Find" [33] Layzie Bone, Mr Criminal Thugz Nation
"I'm Missing You" [34] 2009 Mr Youngster, Tiffany Firm Oldies Vol. 2
"Party All Night" [35] Mallow Mac, Samantha Latino Hypnotized
"The Arrival" [36] Mr Criminal Hood Affiliated Part 2
"Gangsta Shit" [37] Suga Free Hi Power Pimpin
"In California" [37]
"Hi Power Pimpin" [37] Suga Free, Pimpin Young, Young Lefty
"No Sera" [37] Suga Free, Mailo
"Shooting At Me" [38] Bizzy Bone Back with the Thugz
"Empty Out My Clip" [39] Back with the Thugz Part 2
"Dealing With A Thug" [39]
"Sur Gangster Vatos" [40] 2010 Ese Menace Exposing The Studio Gangsters
"No One Can Love You" [41] 2011 Miss Lady Pinks Straight From The Heart
"Front Line Roll Call" [41] Miss Lady Pinks, Ese Menace
"Party" [42] Deen Janjua N/A
"Ride at Night" [43] 2012 Mr Criminal, G-Malone Young Brown and Dangerous
"Bomb First" [44] 2013 Mr Criminal, C-Boy Last Of A Dying Breed
"G Funk Is Dead" [45] 2014 Khavel X, Sr Ortega N/A
"Not Enough Time" [46] 2015 West Vallejo Tunes N/A
"Get That Paper" [47] Lazy Dubb Get That Paper
"West Coast Shit" [47] Lazy Dubb, Pranx
"Banged Up" [48] Mr Criminal Evolution Of A G
"Most Wanted" [49] 2016 Jazzy B, Snoop Dogg N/A
"Faded (Yola)" [50] Los Twins, Mr Criminal N/A
"My Clique" [51] 2018 D.R.G. Let Em Know
"You'll Never Change" [52] Boxer Loco N/A
"They Want To Lock Me Away" [53] 2019 Qom Qazamah, Flowhammed Zabardust
"Bloodlust" 2022 Sidhu Moose Wala No Name

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  2. ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: "Mr. Capone-E "I'm Not Mexican" Interview On Shade 45". YouTube.
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  29. ^ "Lil' Flip Presents Lootenant – Second in Charge (2008, CD)". Discogs. 13 May 2008.
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  31. ^ "Mr. Blazer – Homicide Park (2008, CD)". Discogs. 2008.
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  33. ^ "Layzie Bone – Thugz Nation (2008, CD)". Discogs. 4 March 2008.
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