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Fruits of Nature
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Artist(s)The U.M.C.'s
StudioWild Pitch Records
Release DateApril 22, 2008
UPC Code898842000629
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About The U.M.C.'s - Fruits of Nature

Explicit Version. 2008 reissue of the debut album from this Rap duo, originally released in 1991. Because of their lighthearted nature, the album was lost in a sea of Gangsta Rap albums and the band slowly drifted away. Since then, their music has been reappraised and is more popular now than ever. Album Description

Tracks

  1. One to Grow On - The U.M.C.'s, Evans, Carlos
  2. Kraftworks - The U.M.C.'s, Evans, C.
  3. Morals - The U.M.C.'s, Evans, C.
  4. Blue Cheese - The U.M.C.'s, Evans, Carlos
  5. Swing It to the Area - The U.M.C.'s, Evans, C.
  6. Never Never Land - The U.M.C.'s, Evans, C.
  7. You Got My Back - The U.M.C.'s, Evans, C.
  8. Jive Talk - The U.M.C.'s, Evans, Carlos
  9. Feelings - The U.M.C.'s, Evans, Carlos
  10. Any Way the Wind Blows - The U.M.C.'s, Evans, Carlos
  11. Pass It On - The U.M.C.'s, Evans, C.
  12. Woman Be Out - The U.M.C.'s, Evans, C.
  13. Hey Here We Go - The U.M.C.'s, Evans, C.
  14. It's Gonna Last - The U.M.C.'s, Evans, C.

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User Reviews

Average user review: 4.5 (14 reviews)

rating: 5 QuoteUnder the RadarQuote
The UMC's flew under many people's radars, but as you can see now its a much sought after release..Great beats and flows that sparked a style of rap which has carried on through today (you can even say Kanye uses similar style) "Anyway the Wind Blows", "Woman Be Out", "Never Never Land" and the classic "Bleu Cheese" are choice cuts on this album..cop it if you can! July 27, 2006

rating: 5 QuoteI Laughed.......I Cried............Quote
Why oh why did I not cop this when it came out...I want to kick myself!!! I remember the singles and the videos....but damn...I slept! But I had to redeem myself. I finally heard it and fully enveloped myself in positive vibes, bouncy beats with a pair of emcees (Kool Kim and Haas G) that have incredible chemistry and a flow to match.
Now I must put my headphones back on and listen to this album 100 times in a row...... May 16, 2006

rating: 5 QuoteOverlooked, Underrated and ForgottenQuote
Another 1991 gem that does not get it's due. This group got lost in the sauce for real. Standout joints are Blue Cheese, Morals, One to Grow on, Kraftwerks, It gonna last, and Any way the wind blows. September 1, 2005

rating: 5 QuoteIt's Gonna Last...Quote
This album is a true lost classic, seemingly over-looked by damn near everyone. This post-DAISY AGE gem has a similar vibe to De La's "3 Feet..." debut, but a sound all to it's own. It's a staple of Hip-Hop that really gets no respect. When I bring up the UMC's almost everyone either; a) hasn't heard of them, or b) thinks that I'm talking about The Ultramagnetic MC's. Man, how ignorance runs rampant through Hip-Hop...

UMC's Haas G & Kool Kim have one of my favorite flows in Hip-Hop. Their lyrical dexterity is truly a beautiful thing, whether the beat is fast ("One to Grow On," "Blue Cheese") or slow ("Morals," "It's Gonna Last") they ride the beat flawlessly & perfectly. Their lyrics are well thought-out, meaningful and original - everything that makes a great MC. The beats are amazing, I love everyone of them. The production was handled by Haas & RNS (later to go on and produce for Wu-Tang), the beats are all very unique, bouncy and just plain dope. They give the album a happy vibe that always puts me in a good mood. I can't say enough good things about this album, over the many years it's evolved from an album I really appreciate into one of my treasured favorites. From front to back this album is a masterpiece, no skipping needed (an important requirement for a classic).

The track listing is:

1) One to Grow On
2) Kraftworks
3) Morals
4) Blue Cheese
5) Swing it to the Area
6) Never Never Land
7) You Got My Back
8) Jive Talk
9) Feelings
10) Any Way the Wind Blows
11) Pass it On
12) Woman Be Out
13) Hey Here We Go
14) It's Gonna Last

Bottom Line: I love this album. Any fan of Old Hip-Hop or more specifically The Native Tongues will love this album. It's a masterpiece and It's Gonna Last. 5 stars, Peace. July 18, 2005

rating: 4 Quotethings have changedQuote
Yo... I've had this album for awhile but forgot how dope it was until I listened to it recently. This is when hip-hop was still real, still ours, still Black. Before it got lost in gangsta-life and the suburbs. When you listen to the lyrics on this album you are reminded that rap music use to be not just about good vibrations but also community inspiration. UMC's were just one of many cats during the golden era/black nationalist period of the late 80's early 90's that were transmitting a message that told young Black people that it was actually "cool" to be intelligent, articulate, well read and drug free. LISTEN TO THE LYRICS ON THIS ALBUM CLOSELY!!! They aren't talking about getting "hoochies" and "blastin" people. Instead of boasting about the size of their bank accounts these two Mc's found pride in the size of their intellects. To alot of people this era was just a fad. But for some of us, hip-hop served as an awakening. It inspired us to reach beyond our everyday reality and grab something that was transcendent and more real than the gross materialism that present day hip-hop has come to represent. I'm still hip-hop!! It wasn't just a fad!!! Thanks, UMC's for shining a little light into the darkness!!!!! June 21, 2005

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