The Natural | ||||
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Released | November 28, 1995 | |||
Recorded | 1993–95 | |||
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Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 52:52 | |||
Label | Blunt Recordings, TVT Records | |||
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Mic Geronimo chronology | ||||
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Singles from The Natural | ||||
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The Natural is the debut studio album by American rapper Mic Geronimo. It was released on November 28, 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".
No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "The Natural" (featuring Royal Flush) | Mark Sparks | 3:12 |
2. | "Lifecheck" | Da Beatminerz | 4:04 |
3. | "Wherever You Are" | Mark Sparks | 4:04 |
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 Irv | 4:26 |
8. | "Three Stories High" (featuring Royal Flush) | Buckwild | 3:22 |
9. | "Sharane" | Mark Sparks | 3:15 |
10. | "Men Vs. Many" (featuring O.C. and Royal Flush) | Da Beatminerz | 4:17 |
11. | "Train of Thought" | Buckwild | 3:52 |
12. | "Things Change" (featuring Royal Flush) | Mark Sparks | 3:48 |
13. | "Masta I.C. (Remix)" (featuring Lost Boyz and Royal Flush) | Nashiem Myrick | 5:58 |
Total length: | 52:52 |
Chart (1995) | Peak position |
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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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