Watermelon, Chicken, & Gritz | ||||
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Studio album by Nappy Roots | ||||
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 |
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Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
Allmusic | |
Entertainment Weekly | B |
HipHopDx | |
NME | (6/10) |
Q | |
RapReviews | (7.5/10) |
Robert Christgau | |
Rolling Stone | |
Spin | (8/10) |
Stylus Magazine | B+ |
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.
Reissue Includes "Awnaw (Rock Remix Feat. Marcus Of P.O.D.)"