Manuel De Leon:
CLASS OF 1992
Downey High SchoolClass of 1992
Downey, CA
East Middle SchoolClass of 1988
Downey, CA
New River Elementary SchoolClass of 1986
Norwalk, CA
Manuel's Story
Life
He was born in San Antonio but raised in Los Angeles.
Capone Manuel De Leon has been rapping and performing in front of an audience since the age of nine. He not only writes about
street reality but also offers solutions and productive alternatives to a life of crime, gangs and violence. In
his own words; ÂitÂs Hardcore Positive Music! His lyrics
are poignant and his message goes straight to the heart.
His mission is to reach his listeners with a message of community involvement, quality family values and peace.
Capone has served as Program Director of a non-profit organization called Family Fiesta, Inc. for over ten years.
He has designed and implemented school programs that
take the participants through talent and career development,
public speaking, life and job skills and mentorships. He visits over 30 schools per year with a hip hop and art presentation. Students are encouraged to become ÂLocal Heroes and enrolled in after school programs that lead them into productive lifestyles. They become contributing citizens to their schools, neighborhoods and city.
Capone has received The 1999 Jefferson Award for his exemplary community service. He was sent to Washington DC to be honored and was presented his award by Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson. Additionally, he was the recipient of the 1999 Imagineers Award for visionary leadership and his achievements with Family FiestaÂs violence prevention programs. He is also a published poet and songwriter...Expand for more
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Capone owns and operates Untouchable Underground Records and Untouchable Creations. The record labelÂs mission is to produce ÂHardcore Positive Music. Songwriting, music composition and publishing are offered through UURecords. Untouchable Creations offers web design, development and mastering as well as a full line of graphic artist products and services. Capone has received the Golden Web award for his award-winning web site designs.
Capone has toured with Capone and The Untouchables throughout Texas, California and the mid-west. His hip-hop and rap concerts and CDÂs engage the audience to think beyond their limitations and old mindsets and to look for new ways to achieve the seemingly impossibilities of life. HeÂs a role model that has walked through the difficulties of divorce, depression, financial struggles and violence and has chosen to be a victor instead of a victim. He is a survivor and uses his talents to offer new hope and direction to his listeners.
Capone is a much sought after motivational speaker and brings to the minds of his audience the urgent need to provide positive influences to students of all ages. He is also an avid speaker on creative business development and harnessing your giftings and talents. Students relate to him immediately, parents listen intently and administrators take him seriously. Once you hear him speak, youÂll have no doubt of the commitment and passion he has to make a positive difference in the lives of our youth.
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