Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz
| Watermelon, Chicken, & Gritz | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | February 26, 2002 (U.S.) | |||
| Recorded | 2001 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 74:48 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
| Producer | Mike Caren (executive producer) Carlos "Six July" Broady Mike City James "Groove" Chambers Troy Johnson Brian KiddThe Trackboyz Guitarist, Recording Engineer, and "Heads Up" intro vocalist Zack Odom | |||
| Nappy Roots chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
| Entertainment Weekly | B [2] |
| HipHopDx | [3] |
| NME | (6/10) [4] |
| Q | [4] |
| RapReviews | (7.5/10) [5] |
| Robert Christgau |  [6] |
| Rolling Stone |  [7] |
| Spin | (8/10) [4] |
| Stylus Magazine | B+ [8] |
Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz is the commercial debut album by Kentucky-based rap sextet Nappy Roots. It was released on February 26, 2002, the album was propelled by the hit-single "Awnaw" which was produced by James "Groove" Chambers. The second single was "Po' Folks" featuring Anthony Hamilton, which reached #21 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The album is certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.[9]
Track listing
| # | Title | Producer(s) | Featured guest(s) | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Intro" | James "Groove" Chambers | 0:26 | |
| 2 | "Hustla" | James "Groove" Chambers | 3:45 | |
| 3 | "Set It Out" | James "Groove" Chambers | 3:52 | |
| 4 | "Country Boyz" | Brian Kidd | 4:30 | |
| 5 | "Ballin' on a Budget" | James "Groove" Chambers | 3:42 | |
| 6 | "Awnaw" | James "Groove" Chambers | Jazze Pha | 3:59 |
| 7 | "Headz Up" | James "Groove" Chambers | 4:07 | |
| 8 | "Slums" | James "Groove" Chambers | CJ "Vodou" Henry | 3:25 |
| 9 | "Po' Folks" | The Trackboyz | Anthony Hamilton | 4:08 |
| 10 | "Start It Over" | The Trackboyz | 4:05 | |
| 11 | "Blowin' Trees" | James "Groove" Chambers | 4:17 | |
| 12 | "Sholiz" | Mike City | 4:07 | |
| 13 | "Life's a Bitch" | Carlos "6 July" Broady | 4:40 | |
| 14 | "My Ride" | James "Groove" Chambers | Ayesha Kirk | 3:25 |
| 15 | "One Forty" | James "Groove" Chambers | 4:25 | |
| 16 | "Dime, Quarter, Nickel, Penny" | Troy Johnson | 3:47 | |
| 17 | "Kentucky Mud" | James "Groove" Chambers | 4:45 | |
| 18 | "The Lounge" | 0:39 | ||
| 19 | "Ho Down" | Mike Caren | The Barkays | 4:45 |
| 20 | "Headz Up (refried)" | James "Groove" Chambers and remixed by Troy Johnson |
Tiffany Villarreal | 4:02 |
Reissue Includes "Awnaw (Rock Remix Feat. Marcus Of P.O.D.)"
Chart positions
| Chart (2002) | Position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard 200 | 24 |
| U.S. Top Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 3 |
References
- ^ Martin Woodside (2002-02-26). "Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz - Nappy Roots | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2017-01-16.
- ^ Jim Farber (2002-03-01). "Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz –". Ew.com. Retrieved 2017-01-16.
- ^ DeMarco Williams (2002-03-07). "Nappy Roots - Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2017-01-16.
- ^ a b c "Nappy Roots - Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz CD Album". Cduniverse.com. 2002-02-26. Retrieved 2017-01-16.
- ^ "Feature for March 12, 2002 - Nappy Roots' "Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz"". Rapreviews.com. 2002-03-12. Retrieved 2017-01-16.
- ^ "CG: nappy roots". Robert Christgau. Retrieved 2017-01-16.
- ^ "RollingStone.com: Recordings: Nappy Roots, Watermelon, Chicken & Grits, 3.5 Stars". Archived from the original on 2002-11-20. Retrieved 2017-01-16.
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{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "American certifications – Nappy Rootz – Watermelon, Chicken, & Gritz". Recording Industry Association of America.