El Capo
Jim Jones · 2019
58 min · 16 tracks · hip-hop · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop
A gritty exploration of ambition and struggle set against hard-hitting beats and vivid storytelling.
Why this album works
'El Capo' received critical acclaim for its lyrical depth and production quality, debuting at number 12 on the Billboard 200. The album helped re-establish Jones's presence in the hip-hop scene, influencing a new generation of artists while solidifying his legacy in the genre.
- Best for
- steady flow with vivid storytelling gritty exploration of ambition for late-night drives
- Context
- By 2019, Jim Jones was rejuvenating his career with 'El Capo', his first album in nearly a decade following 2010's 'Harlem: Diary of a Summer'. This record marked a significant return to the forefront of East Coast hip-hop, showcasing his evolution as an artist while maintaining the raw energy that defined his earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Linkin Park· Drake· Beyoncé· Miley Cyrus· LL Cool J· Jennifer Lopez· Lana Del Rey· Mariah Carey
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cristal Occasions 3:30
- 2 Love of the Hustle 3:24
- 3 Make No Issues of It 3:18
- 4 NYC Standout 3:56
- 5 Good Die Young Standout 3:30
- 6 State of the Union 3:38
- 7 Pity in the Summer 4:12
- 8 My Era 3:58
- 9 Nothing Lasts 2:38
- 10 Cocaine Dreamin 4:30
- 11 Mama I Made It Standout 3:51
- 12 To Whom It May Concern 5:07
- 13 Sports Cars 3:21
- 14 Song Boxing 1:45
- 15 Bread Right 3:52
- 16 Don’t Know What They Took Him For 3:52
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