Watermelon, Chicken and Gritz [Explicit Lyrics]

1. Intro

2. Hustla

3. Set It Out

4. Country Boyz

5. Ballin' on a Budget

6. Awnaw - Nappy Roots, Jazze Pha

7. Headz Up

8. Slums

9. Po' Folks

10. Start It Over

11. Blowin' Trees

12. Sholiz

13. Life's a Bitch

14. My Ride

15. One Forty

16. Dime, Quarter, Nickel, Penny

17. Kentucky Mud

18. Lounge [*]

19. Ho Down [*]

20. Headz Up [Refried][*]

Watermelon, Chicken and Gritz,Nappy Roots,Atlantic / Wea,Dirty South,Pop,Rap & Hip-Hop,Southern Rap

Average customer rating: Hip Hop From The Kentucky Fields (3.5 Stars) Nappy Roots' 1st Major Release Great Album Great rookie effort Nappy Roots- Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz

Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz Nappy Roots Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Southern Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Wooden Leather Deliverance Dark Days, Bright Nights Word of Mouf Country Grammar ASIN: B00005Y4P1 Release Date: 2002-02-26

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. Hustla
3. Set It Out
4. Country Boyz
5. Ballin' On A Budget
6. Awnaw
7. Headz Up
8. Slums
9. Po' Folks
10. Start It Over
11. Blowin' Trees
12. Sholiz
13. Life's A Bitch
14. My Ride
15. One Forty
16. Dime, Quarter, Nickel, Penny
17. Kentucky Mud
18. The Lounge
19. Ho Down
20. Headz Up (Refried)

Amazon.com

At a time when digitized beats and crudely consumerist attitudes rule the airwaves, the distinctively organic aesthetic of Kentucky-bred hip-hop sextet Nappy Roots' debut release is refreshing. Rotating MCs flip profound rhymes about growing up in the South and their struggles to be heard, giving a semiautobiographical feel to songs like "Peanuts." "Aw Naw," the first single and arguably the album's catchiest tune, surrounds a dope slice of country life with unique rhythms that fuse banjos and harmonicas with contemporary, bass-filled beats. In a similar vein, "Life's a Risk" boasts some slick introspective lyrics from group member Skinny DeVille, who rhymes about staying away from the pitfalls of street life. In the end, Nappy Roots come out sounding like a harder-edged upgrade of Arrested Development's Southern-tinged roots rap. Let's just hope they don't suffer a similar fall off the face of the earth. --Dalton Higgins

Customer Reviews:

Hip Hop From The Kentucky Fields (3.5 Stars).......2006-06-19

Who said that country folks couldn't rhyme? I for one believe that that is untrue, and the group Nappy Roots proves it. Hitting us with the hit "Awnaw" from Kentucky back in 2002, they come with their major label debut Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz. Six members (B. Steele, R. Prophet, Fish Scales, Big V, Skinny Deville, & Ron Clutch ) deep, their rhyme style is straight country/rural style with a nappy head flavor.

What makes this album different than many southern releases, is that they come off with the rhymes of mostly their life style, from a different prespective (mainly because they're not from big cities), which I like. Big V and Fish Scales voices is more common throughout the album appearing on almost every track, shinning on songs such as "Life's A B****" and "Ballin On A Budget". Member R. Prophet's (questionably the best in the group) unique voice would work for good and bad portions. The single "Awnaw" and the song "Set It Out" were perfect fits for his rhymes, something like "Start It Over" he just seemed out of place despite it being a good song. Skinny Deville (maybe the worst out of the group) gets to shine on verses also such as on tracks like "Set It Out". Ron Clutch and B. Stille are good also in most songs. It's good to see the whole group come together in a couple of songs like "Headz Up" and Blowin Trees" which works out good." And I can't go without saying that their second single "Po Folks" couldn't have been more perfect.

Parts of this album can be unbalanced, despite some the good rhymes. "Country Boyz" couldn't have a more annoying hook that is repeated. The song "Sholiz" just doesn't appeal to me production wise or the repeated of the word (even though I use that word on a consistant basis). The worst song on this album I would say is "One Forty", possibly because of a possible slump in the rhyme skills. It seems like the filler tracks suffer from subpar production and weak hooks, but never dissapointing verses.

Overall, it's good to see that this group putting a whole different state on the map that people really didn't think much of. Nappy Roots would come at many listeners with rhymes that are throught through and not just slapped together (something that lacks in the south). Even though there some portions that aren't effecient within this album, I recommend this to hip hop heads who enjoy southern rhymes, and want to give this a try. Also if you enjoyed this one, I recommend that you give their second album Wooden Leather a try. I might be the first reviewer to give this less than 4 stars, but don't let that stop you from purching and enjoying this LP.

Lyrics: A-
Production: B
Musical Vibes: B-
Overall: B

Favorite Tracks: Set It Out, Ballin On A Budget, Awnaw, Headz Up, Po Folks, Start It Over, Blowin Trees, Lifes A B****, My Ride

Nappy Roots' 1st Major Release.......2005-08-15

This is the album Nappy Roots have put themselves on the southern roster. I recommend the fans who is into southern music to purchase this album because it doesn't follow what rappers rap about right now. This album makes me feels like I am at home in the south. I was born & raised in the south.

My most favorite track on this CD is "Po' Folks (feat. Anthony Hamilton)", which Anthony Hamilton blows up in the music game. This song inspires me until this day. This song doesn't move from my CD player. I also made me a copy for my MiniDisc player so I don't want to scratch up my CD. I wear out this song cause this song just cheers me up when I am depressed. When I hear this song, it just makes my tears roll down on my face. If I can get in touch with nappy roots, I would hug & thank them for writing this song. I just can not live without this song. This song also changed my life. It is one of my most all-time favorite songs in my entire life!

I do recommend the people who represent the south to cop this album.

Great Album.......2005-07-22

This is a pretty good album.

We all know their catchy Aww Naww, which is probably thier best song. Po' Folks with Anthony Hamilton is a also a great one which talks about basically what the Nappy Roots are all about. Headz Up is also one of my favs.

If you like hip-hop, southern rap or if you have their 2nd major album but missed out on this on then I suggest you go out and buy this.

Great rookie effort.......2005-07-20

We all know "Awnaw" and how bumpin' it is. We all know that "Po Folks" is a great, slow song. But what everyone might not know is that the CD top-to-bottom is one of the stronger cuts Southern hip hop has offered in the last few years. Though still not as good as their brilliant Wooden Leather, Watermelon(...) achieves a nice balance between sounds. They have their trademark Kentucky sound on songs like "Ho Down" and "Sholiz." Songs like "Hustla" provide the listener with a more general hip hop sound that is still effective.

Nappy Roots- Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz.......2005-07-07

Kentucky's own Nappy Roots second album and first major release was "Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz (2002)". The Nappy Roots are a six-member group consisting of B. Stille, Skinny DeVille, Ron Clutch, Big V, R. Prophet and Scales. What I like about this group is they take pride in being country and have their own style delivering music with variety and substance. These guys don't follow rap's typical formulas. Backed by a dope beat the Nappy Roots talk about working hard to make it on "Hustla" and rep their roots on "Country Boys". What initially drew me to this release were the albums singles, "Awnaw" and "Po Folks". Both these tracks are outstanding the first is an upbeat country anthem which vibes well. The later "Po Folks" is my favorite track on the album, the Nappy roots deliver inspirational and positive music with a track to remember. This group takes pride in there down to earth roots, repping them throughout the album on tracks like "Ballin On A Budget" and "Slums". Midway there are a couple of tracks I skip over, then the Roots shine again on the powerful "Life's a Bitch" and fast paced cruising cuts like "My Ride" & "Kentucky Mud". Three decent bonus tracks close off the album. Overall "Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz" is an impressive release, one that I would recommend to people who are looking for more then the ordinary.

Average customer rating: This CD is a Materpiece!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz (Clean Version) Nappy Roots Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Southern Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Wooden Leather (Clean) Kiss Tha Game Goodbye (Clean Version) Stankonia ASIN: B00005Y4P2 Release Date: 2002-02-26

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. Hustla
3. Sell It Out
4. Country Boyz
5. Ballin' On A Budget
6. Awnaw
7. Headz Up
8. Slums
9. Po' Folks
10. Start It Over
11. Blowin' Trees
12. Sholiz
13. Life's A B**ch
14. My Ride
15. One Forty
16. Dime, Quarter, Nickel, Penny
17. Kentucky Mud
18. The Lounge
19. Ho Down
20. Headz Up (Refried)

Customer Reviews:

This CD is a Materpiece!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2002-08-09

This CD is a Masterpiece!! Awnaw! Yall, done up and done it! Ketucky's best kept secret is out of the bag. These down-home Kentucky brothers have taken rap music to a whole new level!! This album is packed with HOT TRACKS from the beginning to the end. Awnaw, Sholiz,Kentucky Mud,Po Folk's,Balling on a Budget are just a few tracks that are sure to keep you groovin and wondering how can they top this?

This CD is for all music lover's...a must for your collection. Sure to be a classic we won't soon forget. Leave it to Nappy to take us back to our roots in a big way.
I hope you find this review helpful.

Msrockafella

Average customer rating:

Watermelon,Chicken & Gritz Nappy Roots ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000PO3ABM

Product Description

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Nappy Roots Music Presents The Kentucky Kolonels, Volume One Nappy Roots , Static , Louis Keyz , Hot Boy Chillie , Hug Bizza , Kommittee , G Mack , KD , Villebillies , and Hurricane ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000L9XOFI

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