Soulful Fruit is the first album by the turntablist Rob Swift.[1] 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.

Soulful Fruit
Studio album by
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)

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic      [2]

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."[3]

Track listing

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  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

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  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.