Fruits of Nature

Fruits of Nature
Studio album by the UMC's
Released	October 15, 1991 (1991-10-15)
Recorded	1990–1991
Studio	Such-A-Sound (Brooklyn, New York City)
Genre	Hip hop
Length	51:52
Label	Wild Pitch EMI
Producer	Chip Taylor Haas G RNS Shlomo Sonnenfeld
The UMC's chronology
Fruits of Nature (1991) Unleashed (1994)
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. ^[1] 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	[2]
The Source	[3]

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." ^[4]

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 ) [5]	36
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums ( Billboard ) [6]	32

References

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.

External links

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