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Track Listings
| 1. The Natural |
| 2. Lifecheck |
| 3. Wherever You Are |
| 4. Masta I.C. |
| 5. Man of My Own |
| 6. Time to Build |
| 7. Shit's Real |
| 8. Three Stories High |
| 9. Sharane |
| 10. Men Vs. Many |
| 11. Train of Thought |
| 12. Things Change |
| 13. Masta I.C. [Remix] |
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Now people consider this ol' school. I remember when this joint came out "Ish is real" and "Masta I.C." were in the deck in heavy rotation. This was when nobody knew Irv Gotti, Ja Rule, DMX or Jay-Z and they were all a part of this LP. Unfortunately, Mic Geronimo never got the credit that his counterparts did, but I honestly think his 1st LP was better than the other artist's cataloge. (Except Jay-Z)
This LP will make you want to get a pair of Tims and represent. There's only a couple of tracks that make the LP a little bumpy, Mic's attempt at making a radio/R&B track. But all n' all a dope LP!!!
But, if you did dig those R&B joints, cop his 2nd LP and if you thought those tracks were wack, avoid his 2nd LP like the plague.
This LP will make you want to get a pair of Tims and represent. There's only a couple of tracks that make the LP a little bumpy, Mic's attempt at making a radio/R&B track. But all n' all a dope LP!!!
But, if you did dig those R&B joints, cop his 2nd LP and if you thought those tracks were wack, avoid his 2nd LP like the plague.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
In 1995, the swiftly evolving New York rap landscape produced timeless gems from a new generation of MCs from the 5 boroughs: AZ, Mobb Deep, Raekwon, Big L, Nine, GZA, Smif-N-Wessun, and Group Home; as well as old names maintaining relevance: KRS-One, Onyx, Masta Ace, Showbiz & AG, Grand Puba, Fat Joe, LL Cool J, and Das EFX. Armed with a distinctly New York style and simple, familiar production similar to his contemporaries', bare-bones Queensbridge rapper Mic Geronimo dropped his debut "The Natural." Neither flashy nor conceptual, Geronimo was regarded as more of a second-tier New York rapper in comparison to his show-stopping peers, but "The Natural" proved to be one of the city's seminal albums in 1995. Not a hustler, pimp, or baller, Geronimo is a gritty observer who delivers thoughtful and clever lines with a Queens accent. He humbly describes himself "a man of my own," but he has real style and swagger. Although the album doesn't have an unforgettable single or even any real standout tracks, it has immediate appeal. The NYC rap empires of the late 90s (Roc-A-Fella, Bad Boy, Ruff Ryders, Murder Inc.) owe a huge debt to Mic Geronimo's music, with its rugged sound, smooth appeal, and gritty approach. He was also right in step with the times, and his Jeep-rumbling funk for the Tims and hoodies crowd--as well as the thundering tag-team posse cuts--proved influential.
Although not groundbreaking, the beats here are excellent, provided by Buckshot and Da Beatminerz (of Boot Camp Clik fame), Irv Gotti (of Murder Inc. fame), Chyskillz (of Onyx fame), and Mark Sparks. The rolling grooves use smart instrumentation for head-nodding, thumping productions. And did I mention the posse cuts? "Time to Build" is a classic, featuring the young and then-unknown rappers Jay-Z, Ja Rule, and DMX, each sounding youthfully energized and hungry to entertain and impress. Who would have known these three grimy New Yorkers would take over the music industry? Mic's buddy Royal Flush appears on five tracks, including the streetwise "Masta I.C.," "Masta I.C. (Remix)" with Lost Boyz, and "Men Vs. Many" with O.C. and C-Lo. Other highlights include the classy, laidback "Wherever You Are," the phenomenal single "S...'s Real," and the smooth-as-silk downtempo song "Things Change," which has soulful inflection.
"The Natural" carries the quintissential mid-90s New York sound of hip hop I love so much. It takes me back to the days when the Knicks, Yankees, and Hot 97 were all great. Even though this was an underground release, back in '95 the line between mainstream and underground was so blurred that an album of this caliber could be influential. Few albums capture the essence and mindstate of New York's city and hip hop scene in the 90s like "The Natural" does. This excellent LP doesn't slack for a second, sounds dope as ever thirteen years later, and it's one of the most overlooked and underrated albums from the borough of Queens and the year of 1995.
Although not groundbreaking, the beats here are excellent, provided by Buckshot and Da Beatminerz (of Boot Camp Clik fame), Irv Gotti (of Murder Inc. fame), Chyskillz (of Onyx fame), and Mark Sparks. The rolling grooves use smart instrumentation for head-nodding, thumping productions. And did I mention the posse cuts? "Time to Build" is a classic, featuring the young and then-unknown rappers Jay-Z, Ja Rule, and DMX, each sounding youthfully energized and hungry to entertain and impress. Who would have known these three grimy New Yorkers would take over the music industry? Mic's buddy Royal Flush appears on five tracks, including the streetwise "Masta I.C.," "Masta I.C. (Remix)" with Lost Boyz, and "Men Vs. Many" with O.C. and C-Lo. Other highlights include the classy, laidback "Wherever You Are," the phenomenal single "S...'s Real," and the smooth-as-silk downtempo song "Things Change," which has soulful inflection.
"The Natural" carries the quintissential mid-90s New York sound of hip hop I love so much. It takes me back to the days when the Knicks, Yankees, and Hot 97 were all great. Even though this was an underground release, back in '95 the line between mainstream and underground was so blurred that an album of this caliber could be influential. Few albums capture the essence and mindstate of New York's city and hip hop scene in the 90s like "The Natural" does. This excellent LP doesn't slack for a second, sounds dope as ever thirteen years later, and it's one of the most overlooked and underrated albums from the borough of Queens and the year of 1995.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Mic Geronimo drops a good debut with this one. Though I think "Vendetta" (4.5 stars) is better this is still a solid 4 star album ( I don't own any of his other albums yet). Though rather short, only 13 songs, you get 1 classic, as few ok songs, and the rest are all good songs. Guests are on about half of the songs, and quite a few grew to become really big names in hip-hop years following this release. Production is pretty good as well. Mark Sparks does 4 songs, Buckwild and Irv Gotti each do 3 songs, Beatminerz do 2 songs and Chyskillz does the other 1. The album starts off a little slow but definitely picks up by track #5. A nice album to have form one of the better, but unfortunately, lesser known rappers from Queens.
#1 - 7.5
#2 - 8
#3 - 8
#4 - 7 (f/ Royal Flush)
#5 - 8 (f/ Royal Flush)
#6 - 10 (Classic - f/ Ja Rule, DMX, and Jay-Z - great beat and the first song I heard Ja on and one of the earliest songs I've heard with DMX or Jay-Z as well)
#7 - 8.5
#8 - 8.5 (f/ Royal Flush - nice beat)
#9 - 8.5
#10 - 8.5 (f/ O.C., Royal Flush & C-Lo)
#11 - 7.5
#12 - 9 (f/ Royal Flush - nice beat)
#13 - 7.5 (f/ Lost Boyz & Royal Flush)
Michael McDermon - b. 9/14/73 - Queens, NY
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#1 - 7.5
#2 - 8
#3 - 8
#4 - 7 (f/ Royal Flush)
#5 - 8 (f/ Royal Flush)
#6 - 10 (Classic - f/ Ja Rule, DMX, and Jay-Z - great beat and the first song I heard Ja on and one of the earliest songs I've heard with DMX or Jay-Z as well)
#7 - 8.5
#8 - 8.5 (f/ Royal Flush - nice beat)
#9 - 8.5
#10 - 8.5 (f/ O.C., Royal Flush & C-Lo)
#11 - 7.5
#12 - 9 (f/ Royal Flush - nice beat)
#13 - 7.5 (f/ Lost Boyz & Royal Flush)
Michael McDermon - b. 9/14/73 - Queens, NY
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Bangin, Heated Album Of Game
Mic Geronimo, straight out of Queens comes out in 1995 with a debut full of awesome beats courtesy of Buckwild, Mark Sparks, Chyskills, Beatminerz, DJ Irv (I believe this is Irv... Read more
Published on December 3, 2007 by Soul Groove
Diz is how is suppost to be done...
Listing to beatz, rhyme & overall the whole (...) album by Mic geronimo's "The natural" simply sickness...These little club rappers cannot on their best dayz touch this album. Read more
Published on May 28, 2007 by T. macedo
Wastelands!!!
Master I.C. was my senior year and while under the influence was the best thing to happen to my high. On a serious note, YES this is a unrecognized classic. Read more
Published on August 28, 2006 by Andres Lasso
One of the most slept on since Johnny O.C.
When I first heard this CD I remember thinking how much it was like ILLMATIC with its classic production courtesy of buckwild and smooth lyrics Geronimo held it down on this one. Read more
Published on October 13, 2005 by joehiphophead
The Natural!!!
Slept on Classic!!! check it out for yourself. If anything, pick it up for the title track its gold!
Published on July 25, 2005 by Jimmy Garcia
The hottest of Mic Geronimo
This is personally without a doubt Mic Geronimo's best album. Real fresh lyrics and totally on top production. I really suggest this if you're a hip-hop fan. Read more
Published on April 2, 2005 by Gentleman
SON CAME THRU WIT DIS ONE.
CLASSIC.
LYRICS -------- 10/10
PRODUCTION COURTESY OF BUCKWILD -------- 10/10
THEME --------- 10/10
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LYRICS -------- 10/10
PRODUCTION COURTESY OF BUCKWILD -------- 10/10
THEME --------- 10/10
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Published on March 23, 2005 by O. KAKA
one of the tighest albums of 1995! Straight up!
Man this album was heavy in the day man. I remember, the 5 best albums that year were...
Mic Geronimo's "The Natural"
Pharcyde's "Labcabincaifornia"
Smif n... Read more
Mic Geronimo's "The Natural"
Pharcyde's "Labcabincaifornia"
Smif n... Read more
Published on January 6, 2005 by D.U.I. - Donnie Understands Intelligence
Tight beats & rhymes.
Ya, diz album is hott and if your a tru head? You'll kno it. Mic Geronimo's " The Natural" if for any one into pure hip-hop with tight beats and a ill flow. 1 !
Published on November 22, 2004 by EasTNuGgA187
good debut
I rememeber bumping the hell out of masta i.c. when i first purchased the single.At the time I was just getting into the whole east coast flava. Read more
Published on May 13, 2003
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