Fruits of Nature

Fruits of Nature
Fruits of Nature
Studio album by the UMC's
Released	October 15, 1991
Recorded	1990–1991
Studios	Such-A-Sound (Brooklyn, New York City)
Genre	Hip hop
Length	51:52
Labels	Wild Pitch; EMI;
Producers	Chip Taylor; Haas G; RNS; Shlomo Sonnenfeld;
The UMC's chronology
Singles from Fruits of Nature
	"Blue Cheese"; Released: 1991; "One to Grow On"; Released: 1992;

Fruits of Nature is the debut studio album by the American hip hop group the UMC's. It was released in October 15, 1991, via Wild Pitch Records. The recording sessions took place at Such-A-Sound Studio in Brooklyn. The album was produced by member Haas G, RNS, Shlomo Sonnenfeld, and Chip Taylor. The album spawned two singles: "Blue Cheese" and "One to Grow On".

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic
The Source

The Christian Science Monitor noted that "the UMC's fit into the East Coast trend toward clever rhyming with a nod toward black musical tradition, while delivering messages of self-reliance, individuality, friendship, education, and respect between the sexes."

Track listing

All tracks are written by Carlos Evans and Kim Sharpton.

No.	Title	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"One to Grow On"	Haas G RNS	3:34
2.	"Kraftworks"	Haas G RNS Shlomo Sonnenfeld	3:34
3.	"Morals"	Haas G RNS	3:33
4.	"Blue Cheese"	Haas G RNS	3:31
5.	"Swing It to the Area"	Haas G RNS	3:17
6.	"Never Never Land" (featuring Berkeley Carroll Summer Choir)	Haas G RNS Chip Taylor	4:14
7.	"You Got My Back"	Haas G RNS	4:03
8.	"Jive Talk"	Haas G RNS Shlomo Sonnenfeld Young Technique (co.)	3:33
9.	"Feelings" (featuring Alton Sharpton and Tonya Wilcox)	Haas G RNS	4:04
10.	"Any Way the Wind Blows"	Haas G RNS	3:27
11.	"Pass It On" (featuring Kwazi and Prophet)	Haas G RNS	4:26
12.	"Woman Be Out"	Haas G RNS	3:31
13.	"Hey Here We Go"	Haas G RNS	3:26
14.	"It's Gonna Last"	Haas G RNS	3:55
Total length:			51:52

Personnel

Carlos "Haas G" Evans – songwriter, producer
"Kool Kim" Sharpton – songwriter
Berkeley Carroll Summer Choir – backing vocals (track 6)
Alton Sharpton – backing vocals (track 9)
Tonya Wilcox – backing vocals (track 9)
Kwazi – vocals (track 11)
Prophet – vocals (track 11)
Richard Locker – cello
D.J. Kid Magic – scratches
Arby "RNS" Quinn – producer
Shlomo Sonnenfeld – producer (tracks: 2, 8), engineering
James Wesley "Chip Taylor" Voight – producer (track 6)
Young Technique – co-producer (track 8)
Carlton Batts – mastering
Janette Beckman – photography

Charts

Chart (1992)	Peak position
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)	36
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)	32

References

↑ Hess, Mickey (2009). Hip Hop in America: A Regional Guide. Vol. 1. ABC-CLIO. p. 123.
↑ Swihart, Stanton. "The U.M.C.'s Fruits of Nature". AllMusic. Retrieved June 11, 2023.
↑ C., Matty (December 1991). "UMC's Fruits uv Nature". The Source. p. 58. Retrieved June 11, 2023.
↑ McAdams, Janine (March 13, 1992). "Stew Pot of Cookin' Tunes". The Arts. The Christian Science Monitor.
↑ "UMC's: Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 19, 2018. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
↑ "UMC's: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 25, 2018. Retrieved April 12, 2018.

External links

The U.M.C.'s – Fruits of Nature at Discogs (list of releases)

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[1] Hess, Mickey (2009). Hip Hop in America: A Regional Guide. Vol. 1. ABC-CLIO. p. 123.

[2] Swihart, Stanton. "The U.M.C.'s Fruits of Nature". AllMusic. Retrieved June 11, 2023.

[3] C., Matty (December 1991). "UMC's Fruits uv Nature". The Source. p. 58. Retrieved June 11, 2023.

[4] McAdams, Janine (March 13, 1992). "Stew Pot of Cookin' Tunes". The Arts. The Christian Science Monitor.

[5] "UMC's: Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 19, 2018. Retrieved April 12, 2018.

[6] "UMC's: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 25, 2018. Retrieved April 12, 2018.