Big Pun – Capital Punishment

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Artist: Big Pun

Title: Capital Punishment

Year: 1998

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Tracklist

  • 1. Intro (0:34)
  • 2. Beware (3:15)
  • 3. Super Lyrical (feat. Black Thought Of The Roots) (3:28)
  • 4. Taster's Choice - Skit (1:20)
  • 5. Still Not a Player (feat. Joe) - Radio Version (3:56)
  • 6. Intermission (0:21)
  • 7. The Dream Shatterer - Capital Punishment Mix (3:33)
  • 8. Punish Me (feat. Miss Jones) (4:14)
  • 9. Pakinamac Pt. I - Skit (1:35)
  • 10. You Ain't a Killer (4:14)
  • 11. Pakinamac Pt. II - Skit (0:57)
  • 12. Caribbean Connection (feat. Wyclef Jean) (3:23)
  • 13. Glamour Life (feat. Fat Joe, Triple Seis, Armageddon & Cuban Link) (4:42)
  • 14. Capital Punishment (feat. Prospect) (4:19)
  • 15. Uncensored - Skit (feat. Funkmaster Flex) (2:12)
  • 16. I'm Not a Player (3:41)
  • 17. Twinz (feat. Fat Joe) (3:48)
  • 18. The Rain & The Sun (Interlude) (feat. dead prez & Prospect) (1:45)
  • 19. Boomerang (3:35)
  • 20. You Came Up (feat. Noreaga) (3:54)
  • 21. Tres Leches (Triboro Trilogy) (feat. Prodigy & Inspektah Deck) (4:19)
  • 22. Charlie Rock Shout - Skit (0:26)
  • 23. Fast Money (3:48)
  • 24. Parental Discretion (feat. Busta Rhymes) (4:33)

Review

Let’s dive into Big Pun’s explosive debut album, "Capital Punishment," released back in the vibrant days of 1998. Big Pun, or Christopher Rios to his mom, spits fire like a hardcore lyrical wizard, dropping some mad multi-syllable rhymes with a finesse that would make any linguist’s heart skip a beat. Tracks like "Super Lyrical," where he teams up with Black Thought, and "The Dream Shatterer" are pure lyrical masterpieces, shredding any doubt about his flow and innovative wordplay. Public Enemy once urged us to "Bring the Noise," and Pun could not have heeded that call any better.

The production on "Capital Punishment" is like a flavorful gumbo of hip-hop goodness. With beats crafted by talents like Rockwilder and Knobody, you’re in for a dynamic journey that flips from the fierce "Beware" to the suave vibes of "Still Not a Player" featuring the iconic Joe. Toss in guest stars like Busta Rhymes, Noreaga, and the ever-legendary Fat Joe, and you've got an album that packs a mighty punch, keeping your playlist saturated with rich and varied tunes. Move over, TRL Top 10, Big Pun's posse has certainly taken over!

Fast forward a few decades, and "Capital Punishment" remains like a treasured VHS tape in a Netflix world, its influence only growing stronger with time. Punching its way onto “The 200 Greatest Hip-Hop Albums of All Time” list by *Rolling Stone*, its legacy buzzes with the force of a '90s beeper. Big Pun’s fusion of vivid storytelling and genuine cultural imagery makes him an everlasting icon, especially for the Latinx community thriving in the hip-hop world. The legacy of this powerhouse of an album is etched into the very fabric of hip-hop, showing us that Big Pun didn't just knock at the door—he bulldozed his way in! - Kyle

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