The Natural (Mic Geronimo album)

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The Natural
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Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 17, 1995
Recorded1993–95
Studio
Genre Hip hop
Length52:52
Label Blunt Recordings, TVT Records
Producer
Mic Geronimo chronology
The Natural
(1995)
Vendetta
(1997)
Singles from The Natural
  1. "Shit's Real"
    Released: June 10, 1994
  2. "Masta I.C."
    Released: March 21, 1995
  3. "The Natural"
    Released: July 16, 1995
  4. "Wherever You Are"
    Released: April 23, 1996
Professional ratings
Review scores
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The Natural is the debut studio album by American rapper Mic Geronimo. It was released on October 17, 1995, via Blunt Recordings/TVT Records. Production was handled by Mark Sparks, Buckwild, Irv Gotti, Da Beatminerz and Chyskillz. It features guest appearances from Royal Flush, Murder Inc., O.C. and the Lost Boyz. It peaked at number 144 on the Billboard 200. The album spawned four singles: "Shit's Real", "Masta I.C.", "The Natural" and "Wherever You Are".

Contents

Track listing

No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."The Natural" (featuring Royal Flush)Mark Sparks3:12
2."Lifecheck" Da Beatminerz 4:04
3."Wherever You Are"Mark Sparks4:04
4."Masta I.C." (featuring Royal Flush) Buckwild 4:16
5."Man of My Own" (featuring Royal Flush) Chyskillz 3:57
6."Time to Build" (featuring DMX, Ja Rule and Jay-Z) DJ Irv 4:21
7."Shit's Real"DJ Irv4:26
8."Three Stories High" (featuring Royal Flush)Buckwild3:22
9."Sharane"Mark Sparks3:15
10."Men Vs. Many" (featuring O.C. and Royal Flush)Da Beatminerz4:17
11."Train of Thought"Buckwild3:52
12."Things Change" (featuring Royal Flush)Mark Sparks3:48
13."Masta I.C. (Remix)" (featuring Lost Boyz and Royal Flush)Nashiem Myrick5:58
Total length:52:52
Sample credits

Charts

Chart (1995)Peak
position
US Billboard 200 [3] 144
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) [4] 23
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard) [5] 15

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