Capo (album)
| Company type | Studio album |
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| Industry | Music |
| Founded | April 5, 2011 |
| Founder | Jim Jones |
| Products | Hip hop music album |
Capo represents the fifth solo studio project by American hip-hop artist Jim Jones, officially released on April 5, 2011, through eOne Music and Splash Records. The album's production roster includes Chink Santana, Lamont "Logic" Coleman, Aaron LaCrate, AraabMuzik, Chris "CL" Liggio, Debonair Samir, D.J. of The Innovatorz, Drumma Boy, Dunlap Exclusive, MarvinO BeatS, Shawn Giovanni, Triple-A, and Wyclef Jean. Featured guest contributions come from Chink Santana, Sen City, Aaron LaCrate, Ashanti, Cam'ron, Lady H, Lamont "Logic" Coleman, Lloyd Banks, Mel Matrix, Prodigy, Raekwon, Rell, The Game, and Wyclef Jean.
Upon release, Capo entered the Billboard 200 chart at position 20. It also reached number 5 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, number 2 on the Top Rap Albums, and number 6 on the Independent Albums charts. In its debut week in the United States, the album moved 21,000 copies, followed by an additional 8,200 units sold in the subsequent week.
The project was promoted through singles including "Blow Your Smoke" and "Perfect Day." Notably, "Blow Your Smoke" appeared as a bonus track exclusive to the Best Buy edition. The single "Perfect Day" achieved chart placements at number 67 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and number 66 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay charts within the US market.
Critical reception
Overall, Capo was met with generally positive feedback from critics, earning a Metacritic score of 72 based on five reviews.
David Jeffries of AllMusic characterized the album as somewhat "scattered and scrappy," reflecting Jones' recognizable approach where a variety of tracks coexist with ease. Amanda Bassa from HipHopDX highlighted the record's dynamic energy paired with moments of reflection, emphasizing Jones' depth beyond his ostentatious persona. Steve 'Flash' Juon of RapReviews expressed a hopeful outlook for Jones' artistic trajectory, suggesting that Capo indicates promising developments ahead.
According to The New York Times, the album is described as chaotic but frequently effective. They pointed out Jones' agile yet occasionally cluttered lyricism and observed that guest performers such as The Game and Lloyd Banks sometimes outshined him on select tracks. The publication identified "Perfect Day" and "Heart Attack" as key songs where Jones demonstrated notable skill and comfort in his delivery.
Weekly charts
Template:Album chartTemplate:Album chartTemplate:Album chartTemplate:Album chart| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
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Year-end rankings
| Chart (2011) | Ranking |
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| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) | 92 |