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1997 studio album by Rob Swift
Soulful Fruit
Studio album by Rob Swift
ReleasedMay 13, 1997
Recorded1996–1997
GenreTurntablism, hip hop
Length51:09
LabelStones Throw
ProducerRob Swift, Mista Sinista, Roc Raida
Rob Swift chronology
Soulful Fruit
(1997) 		The Ablist
(1999)

Soulful Fruit is the first album by the turntablist Rob Swift. It was released on May 13, 1997, by Stones Throw Records and was produced by Rob Swift, Mista Sinista and Roc Raida. The album was a huge critical success, gaining many positive reviews.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
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AllMusic

CMJ New Music Monthly concluded that "this is hip-hop in its purest form, and it succeeds in advancing instrumental music to the next level."

Track listing

  1. "Define Music" - 1:24
  2. "Introduction" - 0:54
  3. "Itchy Vibes And Drums" - 2:07
  4. "Cutting With Class" - 2:17
  5. "Interlude 1: Babu Speaks" feat. Babu - 1:15
  6. "The Mad Scientist of the Turntables" - 1:49
  7. "Relax Mode" - 4:08
  8. "This Is a Remix" - 2:00
  9. "Interlude 2: Bruce Lee Speaks" feat. Bruce Lee - 1:23
  10. "Some Ol' Rough Shit" - 1:46
  11. "A Natural High" - 2:31
  12. "A Scratch Is A Musical Note" - 4:05
  13. "Diamond Jay Will Spin It" - 5:06
  14. "Rob Swift Versus Rahzel" feat. Rahzel - 14:16
  15. "A Turntable Experience" - 4:20
  16. "Interlude 3: Message" - 3:18
  17. "Women And Stress" - 1:28
  18. "Women And Stress 2" - 1:28
  19. "Let The Drummer Get Some" - 1:00
  20. "Interlude 4: Bruce Lee Speaks Again" - 0:51
  21. "Who Is It? Mista Sinista" - 3:28

References

  1. Strauss, Neil (11 June 1997). "Enter the Turntablists". The New York Times. p. C13.
  2. Soulful Fruit at AllMusic
  3. Coleman, Brian (Aug 1997). "Rob Swift Soulful Fruit". CMJ New Music Monthly. No. 48. p. 51.
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