''Soulful Fruit'' is the first album by the turntablist

Rob Swift Rob Swift (born Robert Aguilar; May 14, 1972) is an American hip hop DJ and turntablist. He was an original member of the turntablist group The X-Ecutioners until 2004. Over his career, he has released numerous solo albums and collaborated w ...

. It was released on May 13, 1997, by

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and was produced by Rob Swift, Mista Sinista and Roc Raida. The album was a huge critical success, gaining many positive reviews.

Critical reception

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

Track listing

#"Define Music" - 1:24 #"Introduction" - 0:54 #"Itchy Vibes And Drums" - 2:07 #"Cutting With Class" - 2:17 #"Interlude 1: Babu Speaks" feat. Babu - 1:15 #"The Mad Scientist of the Turntables" - 1:49 #"Relax Mode" - 4:08 #"This Is a Remix" - 2:00 #"Interlude 2: Bruce Lee Speaks" feat.

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- 1:23 #"Some Ol' Rough Shit" - 1:46 #"A Natural High" - 2:31 #"A Scratch Is A Musical Note" - 4:05 #"Diamond Jay Will Spin It" - 5:06 #"Rob Swift Versus Rahzel" feat.

Rahzel Rozell Manely Brown (born October 6, 1964) is an American beatboxer and rapper, formerly a member of the Roots. Rahzel is known for an ability to sing or rap while simultaneously beatboxing, as evidenced in his performances of "Iron Man" and h ...

- 14:16 #"A Turntable Experience" - 4:20 #"Interlude 3: Message" - 3:18 #"Women And Stress" - 1:28 #"Women And Stress 2" - 1:28 #"Let The Drummer Get Some" - 1:00 #"Interlude 4: Bruce Lee Speaks Again" - 0:51 #"Who Is It? Mista Sinista" - 3:28

References

{{Authority control Rob Swift albums 1997 debut albums Stones Throw Records albums