| 1. Intro | |||
| 2. Beware | |||
| 3. Super Lyrical - Big Punisher, | |||
| 4. Taster's Choice (Skit) | |||
| 5. Still Not a Player - Big Punisher, | |||
| 6. Intermission | |||
| 7. Dream Shatterer | |||
| 8. Punish Me - Big Punisher, Miss Jones | |||
| 9. Pakinamac, Pt. 1 (Skit) | |||
| 10. You Ain't a Killer | |||
| 11. Pakinamac, Pt. 2 (Skit) | |||
| 12. Caribbean Connection - Big Punisher, Wyclef Jean | |||
| 13. Glamour Life - Big Punisher, Cuban Link, Fat Joe, Triple Seis | |||
| 14. Capitol Punishment - Big Punisher, | |||
| 15. Uncensored (Skit) - Big Punisher, Funkmaster Flex | |||
| 16. I'm Not a Player | |||
| 17. Twinz (Deep Cover) | |||
| 18. Rain and the Sun (Interlude) - Big Punisher, Dead Prez, | |||
| 19. Boomerang | |||
| 20. You Came Up - Big Punisher, Noreaga | |||
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Editorial Reviews
In the beginning, hip-hop's heavyweights were relegated to the role of class clown--what with fat guys being jolly and all. But in the mid '90s, artists of a certain heft broke free of that stereotype and asserted themselves as powerful in both muscle and mind. On this much-anticipated full-length debut, Christopher "Big Punisher" Rios shows he's capable of competing in both arenas, waxing as intelligent as can be on rhymes like "Super Lyrical" (where he's joined by the Roots' always provocative Black Thought) and "Parental Discretion" (a duet with Busta Rhymes). Big Pun's hit "Still Not a Player" is, of course, included here, and while its nasty Bronx groove sets the tone for much of the 24-song set, the big man also pays his respects to the Big Apple's other boroughs on "Tres Leches (Triboro Trilogy"). He even sets sail for the islands--accompanied by Fugee frontman Wyclef Jean--on "Caribbean Connection." One of the most ambitious hip-hop debuts in years. --David Sprague
Entertainment Weekly
Everything about this Bronx-bred Puerto Rican rapper is generous, his 400- pound girth, his multiple rhyming within each line, and his talent for spewing out verses without stopping for breath.
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Capital Punishment
Big Punisher Manufacturer: Relativity ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00000K3HL Release Date: 1999-08-24 |
Tracks:
- Intro
- Beware
- Super Lyrical
- Taster's Choice
- Still Not A Player
- Intermission
- The Dream Shatterer
- Punish Me
- Pakinamac Pt.I
- You Ain't A Killer
- Pakinamac Pt.II
- Caribbean Connection
- Glamour Life
- Capital Punishment
- Uncensored
- I'm Not A Player
- Twinz (Deep Cover 98)
- The Rain & The Sun (Interlude)
- Boomerang
- You Came Up
- Tres Leches (Triboro Trilogy)
- Charlie Rock Shout
- Fast Money
- Parental Discretion
Amazon.com
Some rappers die because they get shot. Some die of AIDS. But corpulent Latino rapper Big Punisher died of a massive coronary; at the time of his February 2000 death, he weighed over 600 pounds. While this made Punisher a suitable poster boy for the dangers of conspicuous consumption, on his platinum 1998 debut album, Capital Punishment, he's eager to poke fun at the creed of greed: "I'm not a player", he announces, "I just fuck a lot." But while Capital Punishment is perfectly adequate gangsta fare, Big Pun doesn't deserve the deification that dead rappers so frequently receive; here, he deviates little from the egomaniacal posturing that the Notorious B.I.G. branded his own. "If it doesn't make dollars, then it doesn't make sense," splutters compadre Fat Joe on "Glamour Life." Suitable, then, that Big Pun died in an industry where rigor mortis is the ultimate unit-shifter. --Louis PattisonCustomer Reviews:
Lyrical Genius......R.I.P.......2007-03-23
Remarkable...the album behind the legend.......2006-12-18
After the intro, the album begins with "Beware," starting the album with a hard lyrical track with great production. "Super Lyrical" is just that, a collaboration with Roots rapper Black Thought. "Still Not a Player" was Pun's most successful single, the song that made him famous and a legendary classic. Over an awesome, Latin-inspired beat, Pun drops hilarious, well delivered verses in between great singing from Joe, who also sings the classic outro. "The Dream Shatterer" is very well produced and is a hard, street-level song. Miss Jones collaborates on "Punish Me," one of my favorite songs on the album. With a subdued, thoughtful beat, Big Pun talks about a relationship gone sour. "You Ain't a Killer" is another New York classic. The hard piano laced beat fits great with Pun's threatening lyrics and great punchlines. "Glamour Life" features the Terror Squad, where they talk about the reaps of a life of crime over a great beat. The title track follows in the trend of hard, well-produced tough songs. On "I'm Not a Player," Pun speaks again of his character and interactions with women, the song utilizes a great soul sample. "Twinz (Deep Cover 98)" is a cover of Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg's classic song from 1992, where Pun and Fat Joe collaborate for one of the best songs from either one of their catalogs. I really like the interlude "The Rain and the Sun" with Dead Prez, it's relaxing. "You Came Up" may actually be my favorite song on the disc, though. With Noreaga, Pun discusses his rise to the top of hip hop, and the saxophone loop is perfect, Terror Squad always shines on this type of song. RZA produces "Triboro Trilogy," a standard New York anthem featuring legends Inspectah Deck and Prodigy. "Fast Money" tells an awesome story, and the album finishes with the Busta Rhymes-assisted "Parental Discretion," where the rappers warn parents of the dangers of raising children in the ghetto and exposing them to the dangers.
"Capital Punishment" is so amazing because it is a perfect combination of a truly special MC, great guest appearances, awesome production, and perfect execution. This album is so complete and well rounded, easily one of the best albums from the late 90s. I recommend this album to all kinds of hip hop fans, it has something everyone can enjoy, because it's such a classic.
The heart of the terror squad.......2006-11-20
Big Pun was better than his proteges.......2006-11-03
Holds well over the years........2006-09-09
Many talk about how someone his size can flow so fast is impressive. However, even if it were someone of any other size it would have been just as good an album. The quality of it is mainly in his delivery and the content of the flows. You'll hear it in "Beware", "Super Lyrical" (with Black Thought; the greatest track on the album), "The Dream Shatterer" and even in "Twinz", a track with Fat Joe that updates the Dr. Dre/Snoop Dogg single "Deep Cover." There's also greatness like in the childhood reflection of the title track or the rising of fame in "You Came Up", one of the more catchy tracks in here. Even "Punish Me" is great, a song of a broken relationship, never getting mysogynic or anything like that.
Some may not like the many interludes in the album, but I'm totally fine with those. I like the intro and how "Charlie Rock Skit" is basically a brief intro to the next track, "Fast Money." Some are kind of entertaining to hear like the two "Pakinamac" tracks. Sometimes the tracks can be pretty funny though, like in "Uncensored" with Funkmaster Flex.
Another shocking quality is that a lot of the "superstar" songs are the more weaker tracks on the album, and for me even more since those were some of my favorite mainstream rappers (Wyclef, Busta).
I'd say that if you like any kind of hip-hop that you will most likely enjoy "Capital Punishment", an album that is surprisingly well-aged in time. Pun may have had a short career, but in the time he delivered some of the greatest stuff around.
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Capital Punishment
Big Punisher Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000006371 Release Date: 1998-04-28 |
Tracks:
- Intro
- Beware
- Super Lyrical
- Taster's Choice
- Still Not A Player
- Intermission
- The Dream Shatterer
- Punish Me
- Pakinamac Pt. I
- You Ain't A Killer
- Pakinamac Pt. II
- Caribbean Connection
- Glamour Life
- Capital Punishment
- Uncensored
- I'm Not A Player
- Twinz (Deep Cover 98)
- The Rain And The Sun (Interlude)
- Boomerang
- You Came Up
- Tres Leches (Triboro Trilogy)
- Charlie Rock Shout
- Fast Money
- Parental Discretion
Amazon.com
In the beginning, hip-hop's heavyweights were relegated to the role of class clown--what with fat guys being jolly and all. But in the mid '90s, artists of a certain heft broke free of that stereotype and asserted themselves as powerful in both muscle and mind. On this much-anticipated full-length debut, Christopher "Big Punisher" Rios shows he's capable of competing in both arenas, waxing as intelligent as can be on rhymes like "Super Lyrical" (where he's joined by the Roots' always provocative Black Thought) and "Parental Discretion" (a duet with Busta Rhymes). Big Pun's hit "Still Not a Player" is, of course, included here, and while its nasty Bronx groove sets the tone for much of the 24-song set, the big man also pays his respects to the Big Apple's other boroughs on "Tres Leches (Triboro Trilogy"). He even sets sail for the islands--accompanied by Fugee frontman Wyclef Jean--on "Caribbean Connection." One of the most ambitious hip-hop debuts in years. --David SpragueCustomer Reviews:
Bam Bam Spider Man go down................2003-02-17
Beware - just that an introduction to the blazin style of Pun.
Super Lyrical - a hot joint wit Blacc Thought(The Roots), good use of Biggie and Roccy samples.
Still Not A Player - Yall seen the video. Features Joe and is a remix of Joes I Dont Wanna Be A Player(Booty Call Sdtk.) and Puns Im Not A Player(on this cd).
The Dream Shatterer - One Of Puns best.
Punish Me - One of my favorites, miss jones on da hook.
You Aint A Killer - Hot Grimy shhhhhh.
Carribean Connection - Blazin even Wyclef comes off.
Glamour Life - Terror Squad tracc, above average.
Capital Punishment - Kind of weak but Pun comez off.
Im Not A Player - One of da best player songs.
Twinz(Deep Cover '98) - Good remake, includez Puns "dead in da middle of lil..." tonge twister
The Rain & The Sun - Not a song but dead prez and Pun colaborate on a great but much too short interlude.
Boomerang - Another Decent tracc.
You Came Up - Good Colabo wit NORE.
Tres Leches(Triboro Trilogy) - Lyrical murder. Prodigy(mobb deep) & Inspectah Decc(wu tang) assist.
Fast Money - Half way decent tracc.
Parental Discretion - Only real filler. n whatz up wit busta????
Underrated.......2002-01-01
Boogie down give Pun some ominous Wu-Tang sounding beats, to spit his rapid-fire flow over. If you were expecting a whole album of Don't wanna be a Player, you're gonna be disappointed. Pun is an old school lyricist. He not a complex as a Nas or Talib Kweli, but has the knack for rhyming 5 or 6 words in a bar. Although, he does drop some science on the commercial/ R&B sounding Come Back To Me. While most rapper use this as a chance to delve into lyrical simplicity, Pun drops some nice lyrics about a father son relationship broken by a jealous girlfriend. Other highlight are Glamour Life (were Cuban Link steals the show from even Pun), U Came Up (maybe the best on the Disc), Super Lyrical (with the underrated Black Thought) and U Ain't a killer (with a killer piano loop). Though the last few tracks are solid, they don't live up to the standard set by the rest of the album.
Not only is the production masterful, but so is Pun. Theirs a feel that he freestyled the whole album. Like all the greats, he can seem effortless without it looking like he's just bored. This is one of the best albums I've purchased, and I would highly recommend it.
Great, miss him.......2001-02-20
Lyrics-- 3.5 of 5. He has a good sense of humor and sometimes the lyrics just need a little more imagery for yourselves
Guests-- 5 of 5. Everyone you need basically.
We will all remember him. there is a flaw with his follow-up. Incomplete. But there's still the Terror Squad for y'all. not jay-z but still great. RIP Big Pun-- review
We miss u Pun.......2000-09-17
We miss u Pun.......2000-09-17
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Capital Punishment
Big Punisher Manufacturer: Relativity ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00001WRLL Release Date: 1999-09-28 |
Tracks:
- Intro
- Beware
- Super Lyrical
- Taster's Choice
- Still Not a Player
- Intermission
- Dream Shatterer
- Punish Me
- Pakinamac, Pt. 1
- You Ain't a Killer
- Pakinama, Pt. 2
- Caribbean Connection
- Glamour Life
- Capital Punishment
- Uncensored
- I'm Not a Player
- Twinz (Deep Cover 98)
- Rain and the Sun
- Boomerang
- You Came Up
- Tres Leches
- Charlie Rock Shout
- Fast Money
- Parental Discretion
Amazon.com
In the beginning, hip-hop's heavyweights were relegated to the role of class clown--what with fat guys being jolly and all. But in the mid '90s, artists of a certain heft broke free of that stereotype and asserted themselves as powerful in both muscle and mind. On this much-anticipated full-length debut, Christopher "Big Punisher" Rios shows he's capable of competing in both arenas, waxing as intelligent as can be on rhymes like "Super Lyrical" (where he's joined by the Roots' always provocative Black Thought) and "Parental Discretion" (a duet with Busta Rhymes). Big Pun's hit "Still Not a Player" is, of course, included here, and while its nasty Bronx groove sets the tone for much of the 24-song set, the big man also pays his respects to the Big Apple's other boroughs on "Tres Leches (Triboro Trilogy"). He even sets sail for the islands--accompanied by Fugee frontman Wyclef Jean--on "Caribbean Connection." One of the most ambitious hip-hop debuts in years. --David SpragueCustomer Reviews:
Bam Bam Spider Man go down................2003-02-17
Beware - just that an introduction to the blazin style of Pun.
Super Lyrical - a hot joint wit Blacc Thought(The Roots), good use of Biggie and Roccy samples.
Still Not A Player - Yall seen the video. Features Joe and is a remix of Joes I Dont Wanna Be A Player(Booty Call Sdtk.) and Puns Im Not A Player(on this cd).
The Dream Shatterer - One Of Puns best.
Punish Me - One of my favorites, miss jones on da hook.
You Aint A Killer - Hot Grimy shhhhhh.
Carribean Connection - Blazin even Wyclef comes off.
Glamour Life - Terror Squad tracc, above average.
Capital Punishment - Kind of weak but Pun comez off.
Im Not A Player - One of da best player songs.
Twinz(Deep Cover '98) - Good remake, includez Puns "dead in da middle of lil..." tonge twister
The Rain & The Sun - Not a song but dead prez and Pun colaborate on a great but much too short interlude.
Boomerang - Another Decent tracc.
You Came Up - Good Colabo wit NORE.
Tres Leches(Triboro Trilogy) - Lyrical murder. Prodigy(mobb deep) & Inspectah Decc(wu tang) assist.
Fast Money - Half way decent tracc.
Parental Discretion - Only real filler. n whatz up wit busta????
Underrated.......2002-01-01
Boogie down give Pun some ominous Wu-Tang sounding beats, to spit his rapid-fire flow over. If you were expecting a whole album of Don't wanna be a Player, you're gonna be disappointed. Pun is an old school lyricist. He not a complex as a Nas or Talib Kweli, but has the knack for rhyming 5 or 6 words in a bar. Although, he does drop some science on the commercial/ R&B sounding Come Back To Me. While most rapper use this as a chance to delve into lyrical simplicity, Pun drops some nice lyrics about a father son relationship broken by a jealous girlfriend. Other highlight are Glamour Life (were Cuban Link steals the show from even Pun), U Came Up (maybe the best on the Disc), Super Lyrical (with the underrated Black Thought) and U Ain't a killer (with a killer piano loop). Though the last few tracks are solid, they don't live up to the standard set by the rest of the album.
Not only is the production masterful, but so is Pun. Theirs a feel that he freestyled the whole album. Like all the greats, he can seem effortless without it looking like he's just bored. This is one of the best albums I've purchased, and I would highly recommend it.
Great, miss him.......2001-02-20
Lyrics-- 3.5 of 5. He has a good sense of humor and sometimes the lyrics just need a little more imagery for yourselves
Guests-- 5 of 5. Everyone you need basically.
We will all remember him. there is a flaw with his follow-up. Incomplete. But there's still the Terror Squad for y'all. not jay-z but still great. RIP Big Pun-- review
We miss u Pun.......2000-09-17
We miss u Pun.......2000-09-17
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Capital Punishment
Unit: 187 Manufacturer: COP International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00008KFXW Release Date: 2007-07-16 |
Tracks:
- Capital Punishment
- Lust Poison #9
- Anger Management, Pt. 1
- Angels
- Second Class Citizen
- Anger Management, Pt. 2
- Infested
- Euphoria
- Second Class Citizen [Decreemix]
Customer Reviews:
Could've used more guitar, but still good.......2003-09-07
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Livin' on the Edge of a Razor
Capital Punishment Manufacturer: Ichiban Old Indie ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000008DZK Release Date: 1991-09-26 |
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Different Levels of Tha Game
Manufacturer: Sl-Street Level Label Group ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00005ATJ1 Release Date: 2001-03-20 |
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Capital Punishment
Big Punisher Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000006376 Release Date: 1998-04-28 |
Tracks:
- Intro
- Beware
- Super Lyrical
- Still Not A Player
- Intermission
- The Dream Shatterer
- Punish Me
- You Ain't A Killer
- Pakinamac
- Caribbean Connection
- Glamour Life
- Capital Punishment
- Censored
- I'm Not A Player
- Twinz (Deep Cover 98)
- The Rain & The Sun (Interlude)
- Boomerang
- You Came Up
- Tres Leches (Triboro Trilogy)
- Charlie Rock Shout
- Fast Money
- Parental Discretion
Amazon.com
In the beginning, hip-hop's heavyweights were relegated to the role of class clown--what with fat guys being jolly and all. But in the mid '90s, artists of a certain heft broke free of that stereotype and asserted themselves as powerful in both muscle and mind. On this much-anticipated full-length debut, Christopher "Big Punisher" Rios shows he's capable of competing in both arenas, waxing as intelligent as can be on rhymes like "Super Lyrical" (where he's joined by the Roots' always provocative Black Thought) and "Parental Discretion" (a duet with Busta Rhymes). Big Pun's hit "Still Not a Player" is, of course, included here, and while its nasty Bronx groove sets the tone for much of the 24-song set, the big man also pays his respects to the Big Apple's other boroughs on "Tres Leches (Triboro Trilogy"). He even sets sail for the islands--accompanied by Fugee frontman Wyclef Jean--on "Caribbean Connection." One of the most ambitious hip-hop debuts in years. --David SpragueCustomer Reviews:
hmmmm.......2004-02-16
well, I can't really... but i love this cd, and take all the positive reviews and comments for this album, put them together, then that would be my review...
big pun was da SIIIIICK MAAAYTE!
THIS ONE RAW AS MC.......1999-03-28
Big Pun is a great rapper.if you don't have it ,get it........1999-03-24
Your lyrics are one of the best baby. Do your thing........1999-02-12
THIS SH** IS PHAT.......1998-12-28
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Boy Most Likely to..
Manufacturer: Atomic Powered ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000CA2ROK Release Date: 2006-02-07 |
Customer Reviews:
His Best Work In Years.......2006-04-27
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Ghetto Storiez
Capital Punishment Manufacturer: Blac Katz ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000005BVB Release Date: 1997-07-01 |
Tracks:
- Life After Death (Can I Get Sum G SH*t)
- Ghetto Storiez
- Hood Crook
- Who'z Down Witcha
- Dead Man Walking
- Hustle
- Day by Day
- Dayz of Darkness
- Just Stay Real
- Pressure
- Runnin' Game
- Murda Call
- Survivin' Tha Game
- Gotz No Love
- Murda Made Me Crazy
- Swisher Time
- Tha South
Dance Music:
- Caviar Dreams, Champagne Wishes [Explicit Lyrics]
- Chapter II: Family Reunion [Explicit Lyrics]
- Civil Service
- Crabbuckit Pt.1 [CD-single] [Enhanced] [Import]
- Credentials [Explicit Lyrics]
- Crowned [Explicit Lyrics]
- Da Storm [Explicit Lyrics]
- Dime Bag: 10 Homegrown Trip Hop Jointz
- Factors in the Game
- First Family 4 Life [Explicit Lyrics]
Dance Music
Longing for Old Virginia: Their Complete Victor Recordings (1934)
U Make Me Wanna [CD-single] [Import]