Capone
Electronic · US · Active since 1976

Capone

Heavyweight drum and bass with earth-shaking sub-bass and razor-sharp breaks. Hardcore jungle energy for dark rooms and high-intensity focus.

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This is the sound of the UK underground in its most uncompromising form. It is dominated by massive, distorted sub-bass lines that feel more like physical pressure than musical notes, paired with breakbeats that have been sliced and reassembled with surgical precision. The aesthetic is industrial, nocturnal, and relentlessly forward-moving.

What sets this work apart is the sheer weight of the production. While other electronic artists focus on melody, Capone (as an alias of Dillinja) focuses on the physics of the dancefloor. The drums are crisp and metallic, cutting through a thick fog of low-end frequencies that defined the techstep and jungle eras of the mid-to-late nineties.

Start with the classic 12-inch singles from the Hardleaders or Test labels. These tracks are designed for high-end sound systems where the 'bass explorer' reputation becomes literal. It is perfect for listeners who want electronic music that prioritizes raw energy and rhythmic complexity over pop sensibilities.

Kiam Akasi Holley (born February 8, 1976), better known by his stage name Capone, is an American rapper known as one half of the East Coast hip hop duo Capone-N-Noreaga (C-N-N), alongside friend and fellow rapper N.O.R.E.
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Our Catalog5 Albums · 2005 · 2025
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