Capone-N-Noreaga generated a strong buzz within hip-hop's underground circuit with their first album THE WAR REPORT, until, with an inevitability that seems to accompany the genre, Capone was incarcerated and promotion of the album ceased. However, Noreaga continued with his career, and had sizeable hits with his next two solo albums.
Now, with Capone out of jail, and Noreaga ready to pick up where the two left off, their second album THE REUNION further establishes them as one of hip-hop's most street credible duos. Songs such as the roughneck anthem "Bang Bang" and the Nas-accompanied "Be EZ" best illustrate CNN's trademark style, while on "Phone Time," Capone and Noreaga creatively portray one of their jail phone conversations. Produced by DJ Premier, Alchemist, EZ Elpee, L.E.S., and Havoc among others, this album represents hip-hop at its most exceptional.