''Future Rhythm'' is the fourth album by the American rap group

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, released in 1996. It was their first independent release. Two songs from the album were included on the soundtrack to the Wayans brother's film ''

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'': "Food Fight", which showcases Humpty Hump and Del the Funky Homosapien trading verses, and "We Got More", with the Luniz. The album peaked at No. 113 on the ''Billboard'' 200.

Critical reception

The ''

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'' wrote that the album "sports a nice, laid-back take on George Clinton's elaborately semi-chaotic P-Funk production approach." ''

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'' opined that "the mellow grooves of 'Walk Real Kool', 'Future Rhythm' and 'Stylin' simply fall flat."

Track listing

#"`Walk Real Kool" #"Glooty-Us-Maximus" (featuring

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) #"Oregano Flow (Gumbo Soup Mix)" #"Fool Get a Clue" (featuring The Black Spooks) #*Samples "Funk Gets Stronger (Part 1)" by

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#"Rumpty Rump" #"Food Fight" (featuring Del the Funky Homosapien) #"Future Rhythm" #"Hokis Pokis (A Classic Case)" #"We Got More" (featuring Luniz) #"Hella Bump" #"Stylin'" (featuring Kenya Gruve) #"Midnite Snack" #"Oregano Flow (Hot Sauce Mix)" #"Want It All"

References

{{Authority control 1996 albums Digital Underground albums