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Es agradable y mola que tiene mucho jazz detrás, pero se me ha hecho un poco largo.
It's ok
Mag das es so positiv ist aber Silver age hip Hop ist mir einfach zu rumpelig. Sister Monies Part auf „doing our own dang“ klingt dafür aber erstaunlich modern für die Zeit
Decent listen.
The best way I can describe this album is if you took everything interesting about multiple other rappers of the time, NWA, Jurassic 5, Biggie, etc, and you made them more tame, more boring, and just not as exciting or interesting all around. That’s Done By The Forces Of Nature by the Jungle Brothers. I hold Hip-Hop to a very high standard. It’s one of my favorite genres, and 9/10 times it’s really good. This is alright, but nothing particularly sticks out. I found myself looking at the timer to find out when the album was over more often than not, and even worse, I really don’t have a lot to say about this album in general, which always makes writing a lengthy and in-depth review virtually impossible. In addition to that, why is this album not on Spotify?? I’m not going to be petty and dock it an entire point for that, but man do I want to do so. I have an entire public playlist of my favorite single songs from the albums I listen to, so I’ll just go to their artist profile and use something from a different album, I guess. I hate having to do that, but whatever. The album was easy enough to find on YouTube. Just use a Brave browser on phone or computer and you can listen without ads, which helped as well. Man, that’s a whole lot of off topic discussion. Uuuuhhhh, right, this album had competent vocals, the rapping was good enough, and the songs were fine. “"U" Make Me Sweat” was probably my favorite song on the album, as I found it the catchiest. It doesn’t take much for Hip-Hop to grab me and easily make me listen to it all day, but this album just didn’t do anything for me, unfortunately. It’s just not very interesting. It still sounds fine, but I’m not going to return to or remember it after today. I’m sure these guys are some legendary group that helped inspire others who came after them, but listening to it today is just a little boring. There are better albums that aged significantly better than this one. It just doesn’t have any bangers, and I think there’s a reason it’s got such a low score on here. Probably awe inspiring when it came out, but shockingly average today and doesn’t hold up particularly well in my opinion. A 3 out of 5.
Could only find on YouTube
Ikke nær så karismatiske som De La Soul, ikke nær så gode beats som ATCQ, og det her album er ikke ældet så godt som andre vi har haft fra de kunstnere. Men altså jeg brokker mig aldrig over 90’er hiphop på listen
Var nogen gange lidt hit or miss men de her beats var mega forud for deres tid!
Part of this feels very dated. But I understand it was game changer when it came out.
I thought I knew this era of rap pretty well but these guys had slipped me by somehow High three? I liked it, think it's neat, but I don't see myself returning to it like I would Blackalicious.
Plus j'écoute de hip-hop, plus une évidence me saute aux yeux : il existe autant de chapelles, de chapitres et de sensibilités qu'il y a de rimes balancées sur un micro. Après m'être tapé une belle série de disques furieux, calibrés au millimètre pour faire crisser les pneus et résonner les sirènes de police façon gangsta rap pur et dur, je me retrouve plongé dans une atmosphère qui n'a absolument plus rien à voir. Ici, le propos change radicalement de trottoir : on m'invite à poser les armes pour écouter un hip-hop infiniment plus humaniste, pacifique et ouvert sur le monde. Sorti à la fin de l'année 1989 chez Warner Bros., Done By The Forces Of Nature se pose en étendard d'un rap qui refuse de jouer les gros bras pour privilégier la matière grise, la spiritualité afrocentrique et une bonne dose d'hédonisme bienveillant. Pour situer un peu le tableau sans s'éterniser sur la généalogie complète, les Jungle Brothers — emmenés par les MCs Mike Gee et Afrika Baby Bam aux côtés de DJ Sammy B — ne débarquaient pas de nulle part. Avec leur premier essai Straight Out the Jungle l'année précédente, ils avaient déjà posé les bases de la fameuse Native Tongues, cette confrérie new-yorkaise légendaire qui allait rapidement réunir De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest ou encore Queen Latifah. Là où le rap de l'époque commençait à se scinder entre la déflagration politique ultra-brute de Public Enemy et le cynisme de la rue californienne, la bande des Jungle Brothers a choisi un pas de côté salutaire. Leur crédo ? Proposer une musique qui ressemble à un grand rassemblement de quartier, un truc chaleureux, quasi familial, où l'on s'éduque et où l'on danse sans avoir besoin de prouver qu'on est le mec le plus dangereux du pâté de maisons. D'un point de vue purement technique et sonore, il faut bien reconnaître que le travail est là. L'album est remarquablement bien foutu, pensé avec un soin maniaque du collage sonore et une maîtrise évidente de la console. On est plongé dans un maelström de samples hyper éclectiques qui vont piocher dans le jazz le plus feutré, la soul luxuriante, le funk africain et même ces fameuses pulsations house qui commençaient à sérieusement contaminer les clubs new-yorkais. La production fourmille d'idées à chaque recoin : des nappes de cuivres chaleureuses, des lignes de basse rondes qui roulent toutes seules, des rythmiques qui respirent une liberté organique réjouissante. C'est riche, c'est foisonnant, et sur le strict plan de la réalisation, on est à des années-lumière d'un travail bâclé ou d'une vulgaire bouse commerciale bricolée à la va-vite. Mais voilà, une fois qu'on a salué la virtuosité formelle et la noblesse des intentions, je suis bien obligé de poser mon ressenti brut sur la table. Pour ma part, tout ce bel édifice manque cruellement de hargne pour réussir à allumer en moi cette fameuse petite étincelle. Car à force de vouloir être sage, rassembleur, conscient et profondément solaire, le disque finit par ronronner dans un confort feutré. C'est tellement propre, tellement bienveillant, que ça finit par manquer de ce venin salvateur qui fait tout le sel des grands chocs urbains. Au final, je reste face à une œuvre hautement respectable, historiquement fondamentale pour comprendre comment le genre a pu s'émanciper des clichés machistes et violents, mais qui ne me touche pas. C'est l'archétype du disque admirable sur le papier, formidablement produit et pensé, mais qui ne parvient pas à m'embarquer sur la longueur faute d'une véritable agressivité rythmique. Un album solide et intelligent qui a totalement sa place dans l'histoire du genre, mais qui n'est tout simplement pas fait pour moi. Note : 3/5
This one took me a second to track down I really dig the Afro-centric themes while still very obviously being American hip hop. There’s some great lyrics and wordplay in there, and especially in the first half of the album, some really nice flow and backing beats. I think there’s a ton of variety in the other-genre infusions, so I never got too tired of listening to this one I don’t think there was anything in here that just really wowed me, was just kinda slightly above average hip hop for most of it. The second half in particular really drags and feels a lot weaker. It very much feels like this album would be better without the last 4ish songs. Still though, as far as hip hop goes it’s pretty memorable; clean, unique, but still has strong fundamentals. I wouldn’t say it’s quite essential, but I enjoyed this one enough. Now get this album back on Spotify, it’s always annoying to have to look on YouTube lol
finally got to this (no thanks to you spotify) and yeah its pretty solid the blending of samples kind of gives it this trance-like feeling, and i thought the instrumental tracks were very very yummy
Very 80s/90s hip hop. I can't listen to the full album because it's not on Spotify but listened to a bit on Apple. Not my genre.
This is a solid record. At least its on the edge of when rap was still fun and clever. I will take 1,001 of these type of albums over the violent ones.
standard 80s rap, a little too long but fine overall
Solid
Album not available on Spotify so listened to ‘Straight Out the Jungle’ instead. Great early hip hop album (late 80’s). Fairly clean lyrics, with a bit of a Beastie Boys flow (not sure who influenced who)
ok, nothing really stood out to me, not a rap/hiphop fan though.
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This was an enjoyable listen. Upbeat and entertaining throughout. Good Newz is Comin was pretty catchy.
Good album, kept listening to it after it finished the first time.
This was refreshing compared to the last album the list offered. Not for me, but wasn't a bad album.
Sounds like an early A Tribe Called Quest, without the elite production. Solid, but can't help but feel it's missing just that little extra edge.
Nostalgic era hiphop for me - I enjoyed it
*52 Det er ikke lyriske genier, men der er masser af charme. Lidt ligesom DMC bliver det lidt for meget hippesihiphop bip bop. Energien er for god til 2 stjerner, så vi kravler op til en 3’er.
underwhelming but probably provocative if i took a closer listen Would I listen again: unfortunately, no. Deserves to be on this list: doesn't seem like it 3.1
Done by the Forces of Nature by Jungle Brothers is the sort of hip-hop I really enjoy listening to. The album has a laid-back, positive feel that sets it apart from a lot of the harder-edged hip-hop I've come across during this challenge. The beats are excellent, the production is smooth, and there are some really clever lyrics throughout. I also enjoyed spotting some of the famous samples, which add another layer of enjoyment when listening. It's easy to hear why this album is regarded as such an important record. It feels fresh, inventive and influential, helping to shape the sound of alternative hip-hop while still being incredibly enjoyable in its own right. Rather than relying on aggression or shock value, it lets the quality of the music and the songwriting do the talking. It's also one of those albums that gets better the more you listen to it. The relaxed grooves and jazzy influences make it an easy record to put on, and I can definitely see myself coming back to it again. Favourite tracks: "Black Woman" and "Doin' Our Own Dang" are the standout tracks for me and perfectly capture the album's energy and creativity. Least favourite tracks: There isn't really a weak song here. Everything is worth a listen. Album artwork: A fairly standard hip-hop album cover, but one that suits the era and style of the music well.
My favourite bits were the samples, which idn great, but overall not bad.
One of the more boring old school hip hop albums I've heard, still kinda good, it's hard to dislike any old school hip hop and there's good songs here like Tribe Vibe
This was a fun album at first but, at an hour long, it overstayed it's welcome somewhat with some very samey tracks. The sort of thing where I'd enjoy listening to a song or two, but wouldn't want to listen to the while album again.
This was the second album I've gotten that wasn't available on my streaming service. I was able to find it on youtube, however, so I was still able to listen to it in full. Pretty good late 80s hip hop album that grew on me the longer I listened.
6/10 - can appreciate it but I wouldn't put this up there with the other big groups of hiphop of the time
This is really well produced and the rhyming and flows are really good. It avoids the trappings of sliding into gangsta rap territory while still addressing black social issues of the time. They do a great job of incorporating different styles of trad African music as well as jazz and R&B into the production. There's certainly a lot of filler in this hour+ record that they could have trimmed off fairly easily and strengthened the quality of the release. But it really is a good record that needs to be more widely available.
Fine, some good tunes but nothing that special
An ok record. Was tempted to drop it to a 2 but there was just about enough in this.
Not available on Apple Music or Spotify in July 2026… strange. I was able to check this out on YouTube. Fun 80s Hip Hop — it DEFINITELY has that dated 80s sound, but enjoyable all the same. It’s kind of a shame this isn’t all that accessible.
Had to go to youtube for this one. Jungle Brothers are the lesser known of the three primary groups involved in the legendary afrocentric hip-hop collective Native Tongues. Their style is very much up my alley. Still, I hadn’t listened to any of the Jungle Brothers despite enjoying De La Soul and A Tribe Called Quest records, the two most iconic groups from the collective, which also included Queen Latifah. The Jungle Brothers debut was actually the guiding force of the collective and their first release. This second record is fun and offers plenty to enjoy but is simply less consistent and iconic then the De La Soup and Tribe records of the time, which I can’t help but compare it to. It is also a bit repetitive for being an hour long. The posse cut near the end, though, where all three groups get together, is an amazing moment and the strongest track here by far, in my opinion. 1 listen Favorite Tracks: Doin’ Our Own Dang, What “U” Waitin’ 4?
Expectation: -> First album in this project that I could not find on Spotify. Could that be ominous? Found the album set of 16 songs on YouTube, each song with less than 4K listens. After listening: -> Fun. Got the hips moving more than once. A few songs started with beats that stopped me in my tracks. I quite enjoyed some of this. Too bad it isn't on Spotify as an album. A solid 3. Track ranking: Doin' Beeds U Make Beyond Dayz Tribe What U Sunshine Dina Black Woman J. Beez Feelin' Good Newz Done Ackknowledge Kool
Light, fun hip hop, unburdened by misogyny and self-aggrandisement.
529/1089 - A neat midpoint between Old School and Golden Age Hip-Hop.
This is okay! I bet if I'd grown up with this album it'd mean more to me.
It was OK hippity hoppity
Mostly I enjoyed this, good beats, a bit Fresh Prince of Bel Air ish.
fine, didn't really leave much an impression
What GCSE art student drew that cover I can't believe this is from 1989, it feels so modern. It's not really my thing but I appreciate that it is good
Gutted to get a Hip-Hop album today. I really dislike the genre. Started with extremely low low expectations... But then... Oh.. that's not so bad. No nails down the blackboard that I was expecting. Actually mostly a pleasant listening experience. It's actually a great hip hop album, flowed nicely and a good variety to it to keep in interesting. Will I listen again? Mmmm.... No. I have too many other albums and music styles is prefer to listen to.
Kul med lite mer positiv hip hop, men med några undantag så var beatsen lite enformiga och ospännande.
I'm glad to see The Jungle Brothers in the collection, and also happy to get a different experience of their music from the lone JB album I own ("V.I.P" from a decade later). I can see why this album, and even themselves, went largely under most people's radar; they're more polished than De La Soul but also not quite as playful, and far more eclectic than A Tribe Called Quest but also less focused. Even so, I like how they incorporated more, and more varied, musical styles and sounds than their fellow Native Tongues members; the highlights for me were probably "Feelin' alright", "U make me sweat", the title track, "Tribe vibes" and the collectively-performed "Doin' our dang". It's too long by about 15-20 minutes, and gets bogged down at times with a bit too much lecturing (e.g. "Acknowledge your own history" or "J. Beez comin' through"), but still nice to get a little bit of the Jungle Brothers this afternoon.
Rap sympatoche mais pas incroyable non plus
Les instrus sont vraiment bien en mode rap og un peu original, par contre le flow est pas ouf :/ Et c'est quoi ce son Black Woman wtf
Done before. Dated. Still good though.
Totally solid hip hop album 3.3/5
solid 3.5
Interesante, no creo que vuelva a escucharlos
Overall: 5/10 There were moments in here that I really enjoyed, but it hasn't aged amazingly and I had a hard time focusing on it. Kind of bland by today's standards. Fav Song: "U" Make Me Sweat
"Now I'm all junglistcally horny"
Not bad.
I enjoyed this, tho it all started to blend after awhile. Was nice to hear some hip hop without all the derogatory words! Felt positive!
This is a type of rap - conscious rap/jazz rap - which more or less disappeared from the mainstream in the 90s. Some of the beats and samples are definitely influenced by house music, which I also enjoy. This feels like a bridge between the work of fellow Native Tongues collective members De La Soul and Arrested Development. The lyrics are an odd combination of typical hip-hop misogyny, Afrocentrism, and spirituality. The standout track for me is the posse cut "Doin' Our Own Dang."
Jumanji meets, A Tribe Called Quest.
2.75 - This sounds better than a lot of 80's hip hop I've listened to recently.
Enjoyable. Much like Power In Numbers yesterday, it's refreshing to have hip hop that isn't overly violent and explicit like the gangster rap that was to come later. However, the happy clappy lyrics do tire after a while. It's good, but I wouldn't rush back.
This was impressive for 1989-era hip hop, but not really my genre. I enjoyed it, but I was ready to be done by the time it was over. Three stars.
I have never in my life heard of these guys. Cornball 90s hip hop before the 90s with a couple very cool beats and samples that goes a little too long for it's own good. Sunshine, Good Newz Comin, and the title track were my faves. Not on Spotify, hmph
It's a bit disappointing that this album wasn't on Apple Music, as it made it hard to find / listen to and I can't download any of the tracks to my own library. It was solid, not spectacular, and I think that bears out in the ratings we have seen for this album which is basically right on a 3 average. That said, there were a few songs on here which I liked. Listening to these guys reminded me a touch of De La Soul and a bit of Arrested Development. I like their style, it just didn't really blow me away at any point and I would much prefer to listen to either of the bands I just mentioned. All the same, a good listen. Relatively enjoyable. 3 stars.
I can't help but hesitate just a little bit when I see and 80s hip hop albjm come up. Definitely an era of music that outside of some very specific examples has really not aged well, but given that, I think this one is actually alright. It manages to lack the super cheesy clichés of most other hip hop from around the same time, and not only that but then actually sounding pretty ahead of the curve is super impressive. The whole style of the rapping and production feels so ahead of its time and definitely a huge influence on some of the big names in the genre in the 90s. Influence aside, I don't actually think that this is necessarily anything hugely special. Relatively, it feels like a masterpiece considering its decade, but looking at it without that context, it is a pretty standard hip hop album. Not one that by any means blew me away, but was an enjoyable listen nonetheless, and it was still cool to hear another important part of the genre's history.
A lot of funky and grooving songs that bring one of the songs: Acknowledge Your Own History, is such a message about knowing your history and seeing others see it especially for black people. Is really important. I really did like that one. I wish my music app I’m using had not taken away the songs from this album though that sucks.
Done by the Forces of Nature has fun beats, creative ideas, and friendly energy that make it enjoyable to hear. Many songs sound good, but some feel too similar, so the album loses excitement at times. I liked its relaxed style and originality, although it did not leave as strong an impression as I expected after finishing it.
Has some good beats, especially the P-Funk samples. Liked the messaging. For whatever reason some songs just don't hit as well as they could have. Still a decent album and a precursor to some great Jazz Rap to come. 3.5/5 Might listen again
3.5 De la soul with better rapping but also less interesting production
Bellyy dancing Dina er best so far. Mye høres ganske likt ut, rapping over trommer og litt bass liksom. Mye gøye rim. J. Beez coming in er best so far, best sample som ikke bare er trommer. Nei, doin our own dang er best
ok
Not available on Spotify will review we it is or I find a fisicly copy
7.5 / 10
Still rocking that 80’s sound
Immediately made me think of De La Soul, who have already come up for me on this list. I much prefer this style of hip-hop to the gangsta crap, the lyrics didn't always have my full attention, but they covered a fair few themes and they were actually meaningful, as well as sometimes amusing. Musically there's a reasonable variety across the album, including some scat singing and other jazz elements as well as a couple of nice instrumental bits. The sampling overall is a bit stale and overly repetitive though. The backing on a lot of the tracks is a pretty simple drum beat throughout. Favourite track: "Good Newz Comin'" Least favourite: "J. Beez Comin' Through" Shout-out to the fact that this is so late 80s/early 90s that the track names are full of "2" and "U" abbreviations, which is an amusing nostalgia hit. Still not converted on the genre, but this is listenable. Solid-to-high 3.
As far as hip hop goes this was pretty enjoyable. I don't know what I'm missing with these repetitive uninteresting beats tho. It makes things feel so much longer and like I'm going insane. Maybe they are meant to highlight the lyricism. Unfortunately, that was the issue I had with this album as I do with many hip hop albums is I can't figure out what 60% of the words are. Low 3
I just don’t love hip hop
On youtube
01) Beyond This World - 7,5 02) Feelin' Alright - 7,5 03) Sunshine - 7,5 04) What U Waitin' 4? - 7,5 05) U Make Me Sweat - 7,0 06) Acknowledge Your Own History - 7,0 07) Belly Dancin' Dina - 7,5 08) Good Newz Comin' - 7,5 09) Done by the Forces of Nature - 7,5 10) Beeds on a String - 7,5 11) Tribe Vibes - 7,5 12) J. Beez Comin' Through - 7,0 13) Black Woman - 7,5 14) In Dayz 2 Come - 7,0 15) Doin' Our Own Dang - 7,5 16) Kool Accordin' "2" a Jungle Brother - 7,0 TOTAL: 7,34 (73/100) Current ranking: 405/896
Good Newz Comin' is fun. As far as rap goes, this album is pretty good. Some good samples here and there too.
An album I used to own, pre gansta rap, pretty standard unchallenging but enjoyable.
Estuvo bueno. Muy underground, se nota que genera muchísima influencia.
Maybe the best "golden age" rap album I've heard yet.
Cool og festligt nok, men ikke lige noget for mig.
mir hend echt sit irgendwie 6 albe nume spooti 80er und 90er irgendwie. bi gspanne. okay ich gseh nöd 100% wiso ich das mues lose ich gang mol wiki. bi feelin alright scatteds dasch fun. aber böh. stund vo dem? anschinend wichtigs album i sache afrozentrismus und "ernstere" hip hop nöd fresh prince type. mh best bi what u waitin 4 isch geil, ich kenn die bassline vo irgendwo. vlt isch au vo ihne. aber de rap teil vom song findi afoch nöd so spannend. gseh nöd wie fest sich das abhebt vo fresh prince. zum teil hets bezüg zu panafrikanische sache (nation of zulu und so). aber d text sind sehr haha party funtime. okay de acknowledgement song isch meh döt umenand. mit anti afrika stereotype und so. hm es sind zum teil suuper groovy beats, zb tribe vibes. aber ich finds würkli lang und mit de ziit drum ehner langwilig. ich bin amel scho am mitwippe. muni scho respektiere. aber seeehr sexistischi text zum teil? glaub? okay ich ha bitz z viel spass für es zwei, es isch keis vieri. sorry unspektakulärs 3.
FUNNY beat omg muss zuegeh han so medium lust wieder ufes stündigs album DAMN 8ch han glaub würkli nanie vo dem ghört und es isch mega wichtig anschinend? beyond this world macht na spass aber het nöd vill ih mier ihglöst (au wenn de beat easy kreativ isch) HARD CUT woaah de liechti jazzbeat iwenn macht easy vill uus ok d beats sind krass, ich fokussiere mich fast meh uf die als uf de rap hahaha WOAH ich ghör de house das wos dezwüsche chli schwaflet passt chli zude atmosphäre wos wennd kreiere aber ja naja find d beats amigs reeecht underschiedlich aber trz na gnueg ähnlich, dass es zum flow vom album passt? aber vlt fangtmi das iwenn ah störe würkli teilwiis krassi beats und allgemein sehr kreativ aber iwenn isch au alles chli ah mier verbii.
Sorta Tribe Called Quest at home innit? Rudeness aside, I thought this was alright
Not available on Spotify, but found this on YouTube. Decent rap album that didn’t have any skits. More upbeat and fun lyrics rather than rambling on about sex and money. 3/5
Beyond This World - 3/5 Feelin' Alright - 3/5 Sunshine - 2/5 What "U" Waitin' 4? - 5/5 "U" Make Me Sweat - 4/5 Acknowledge Your Own History - 3/5 Belly Dancin' Dina - 3/5 Good Newz Comin' - 2/5 Done by the Forces of Nature - 1/5 Beeds on a String - 5/5 Tribe Vibes - 3/5 J. Beez Comin' Trough - 4/5 Black Woman - 2/5 (love the message, hate that weird stringy sound that keeps playing throughout) In Dayz "2" Come - 4/5 Doin' Our Own Dang - 4/5 Kool Accordin' "2" a Jungle Brother - 3/5 Average score: 3.2/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ it sounds a little dated (as is typical most 80s and 90s hip-hop), but there was a surprising amount of tracks i actually liked. maybe i just like the sampling more than the performance itself, but it's still a pretty enjoyable listen nevertheless
I really like the beats and funky vibe throughout, good hip hop but some of it just sounds a bit on that corny side of old school to me. Still a good listen
Super typical early hip hop. Fun. Probably influential. An absolute shadow of what would come later on.
Mid Album. songs all sound very similar
spotify didn’t have it ://
This seems like an early hip hop album that maybe has historical value but as a stand alone album feels not quite there, not quite confident enough. This could be due the idea that music and genre evolve and some things age and some things stay timeless. I think maybe this would be in the aged category. I mean not to be harsh but it is kind of how it felt to me.
DAMN!
Nice background music if not samey . 2.5
Well, I didn't hate it. That is quite a lot considering I'm not into the genre. 5/10
Pretty solid, but didn't stand out from other hip hop/rap from that period.
Rating: 6/10 Definitely not a bad hip hop album that came before the 90’s and clearly had some influence on the genre to come, and an album I hadn’t heard of before. The beats are pretty cool, and has good lyrics that albums which highlight Afrocentric pride often do. Maybe it’s a little dated and the rapping could be a lot more standout, and does start to run long, so it’s a good but not great album for me.
Inherently a cool genre so it's hard to dislike, but as an album it didn't do anything unique or exceptionally cool for me. It's a nice listen but I can't pick out specifics I liked about it 6.3/10
Not bad. A bit of Africa mythologising, but it's a good sound.
No he conectado tanto, pero lo considero un buen album. Buenos samples y tal
it is okay
Fun!
I was not feeling inspired by this at first but I really came around to it! it was those great horns and the « black is black is black is black » chant
This is like if A Tribe Called Quest wasn’t as good. It’s not bad, but if rather just listen to them.
Like it 3/5
Never heard of this before, decent rap album. Might like it more on a relisten
6/10
A lot of 80’s rap music has aged poorly, but this wasn’t too bad on that front. Definitely too long. It was pretty good, but not something I’m likely to return to.
Some fun wordplay and some funky beats but, for me, hip-hop lives and dies on the production and it's excessively flat and repetitive here.
Chill 90s hip hop. I liked it and what it rolled in to afterwards.
A fine 80s rap album, if that's what you're into. I appreciated the musicality of the later tracks.
3.5. Second half point rating in a row. Why doesn’t this at least support half point ratings?
Not great not awful - easily forgettable
not on spotify, found full album on yt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yo3n2nZdkMs pretty cool throwback to the days when hiphop was overtaking gogo and gangster rap hadn't come on the scene yet
A bit lacking compared to some of the other more spiritual hip-hop albums of it's time, but nontheless very enjoyable - with some standouts.
Unavailable on Apple Music. Listened to earliest album available. Unable to rate fairly.
Difficult album to find to listen to online, and since this is a genre I don't really like, I nearly gave up. It wasn't bad though, I prefer early rap & hip-hop to more current stuff.
HAHAHAHAHAHAH THIS ALBUM COVER..... GAHHHH HAHAHAHA man the music had better be good. Did they commission someone's 5 year old? Or one of the band member's ex-wives or something? Good God that's atrocious. - Thankfully yes, the music is pretty good. Like every CD-era album, it's about 20 minutes too long. But there are some absolute bangers here, particularly "What U Waitin' 4," and you can hear the influence this had on other hip hop groups at the time. The most remarkable thing for me is that they somehow get the tone just right. The Jungle Brothers are very Afro-centric, but they aren't preachy, they're fun. It's a very positive approach that never loses its sense of humor, which feels rare. I'd say 4 stars but for the length and the cover. Lol THREE STARS
I kinda like this.
Yeah it’s sold hip hop
Some really enjoyable tracks. The first half had me come in and out though.
I love the background tracks and the positive messages. The lyrics for Acknowledge Your Own History are still relevant today. Highly influential and creative. Having said that I prefer the golden era rap that follows this - and Alat times this sounds dated (but it is coming up 40 years old so no big surprise). Overall a high 3
Radio friendly hip hop. Some nice sounds and quality production.
Jungle Brothers has some great boom bap beats, super smooth and friendly flows, and probably some of the earliest integration of jazz into rap(?), that being said it sags a bit for me and doesn’t always engage me, going solid 3 on this one
Was not on Spotify :(
I really wanted the song I’ll house you to be on here. That said it was very fun eecoed
Wow, I am surprised I keep hearing about old school hip-hop bands which I never heard of before. The album cover art is cool, this is your standard old-school conscious rap. Pretty damn good, however it does kind of get samey which makes me lean into 3 stars more.
non male, ma la solita noia dopo un po’
Decent late 80s rap album. Maybe a bit above average.
Pretty cool. Great flows, decent production, yeah, I like it.
Closer to the kind of hip hop that I like. More jazz influenced in its sampling and gives me a de la soul or tribe called quest vibe. Lyrical content is nether as catchy or memorable in its delivery compared to some of its peers though.
Couldn't stream this one but I remember it being worth more than one listen
Not on Spotify but not bad
Early hip hop, not my thing, not terrible I guess
This is like when you get into the school music room and discover the preloaded samples that are loaded into the electric keyboard.
Not bad, just can’t think of a lot to say about it
the cover art is fun
Another classic from before hip hop became dominant by misogyny and homophobia.
This is a good, solid album. It got better towards the end but not a huge amount stood out to me. Very decent, won't be on rotation
6.0/10
It's nice to hear hip-hop that isn't gangsta rap
Would definitely enjoy a house party with this soundtrack
This album is not on Spotify sadly, but I listened to their other one of the same era
the start was slightly better than the end but overall ok
Fun and easy to listen to.
Surprised me! Didnt think this was hiphop but its very cool! Tribe called quest vibes!
Good but HAS to be docked a point for inaccessibility. Can’t make me listen on YouTube in 2026
Never heard of this group and was hard to find but I enjoyed
golden age bouncy samples are fun but dated, kind of 90s NYC club dance sound. rapping is more chanty and sing-songy than modern flows. Contrasting to the emerging gangsta rap as a view of where the genre could have forked. not on spotify - had to use youtube
Pretty fun, nice to have some hiphop before it was soiled by so much gangster rap. I don't think it'd get another spin from me, but enjoyed the listen
Chill old school hip hop with some notable features. I wish the tracks were on the whole a bit shorter, as they often overstayed their welcome.
Classic old school rap. Very groovy. Fav song is ‘Belly Dancin Dina’.
Another hip hop album that doesn’t suck, because it’s rooted in good grooves and groovy samples, sprinkled with good, if not always discernible, lyrics.
Expanded on ideas briefly here and there, but then went back to being just an average hip hop album. Lyrics were pretty wholesome though
There is def a time and a place when I’d put this on
Not a bad album, for sure, just doesn't shine as brightly among its peers.
Good shit.
This era of hiphop feels kinda boring. I know it's earlier and influenced a ton, but it mostly drifted by and nothing stuck. It has a good flow and sound. Not bad but what some bands took this and grew into add so much.
Some interesting sampling and lyrics safe to play for all ages. It is just kind of dull. The mixing is muddy. Quantity over quality. The ingredients are all here, the baking is just a little off. Amazing album art.
Jungle Brothers – Done By the Forces of Nature Done By the Forces of Nature is a solid historical document that unfortunately feels more like a "blueprint" than a finished masterpiece. While it successfully "sets the stage" for the funky, jazz-influenced boom-bap that would define the 90s, the execution falls short of the "immaculate" energy found in later LPs by the Native Tongues collective. Aside from the high-energy vocal chemistry on "Doin' Our Own Dang," much of the record feels like a work-in-progress—an experimental stage where the group was still refining their sound. It’s an interesting look at the "roots" of conscious hip-hop, but compared to the "on Mars" production of the LPs that came after, it leaves a clear "room for improvement." A decent 3/5 that values history over the actual listening experience.
it’s “unnecessary hip hop album” time. also it’s a bit too bland. 3/5
I like some of these folks a lot! De La Soul, KRS-One, Monie Love! And I appreciated the happy vibes of the time, pre-gangsta. But it does get a bit redundant. Even with the different voices throughout, I find the beats and music to be much too same-y throughout. I wouldn't have this on repeat. (Somebody on here sounds like Speech from Arrested Development, but I can't find any connection. Wonder who that is?) Giving it a 3. It's fine, but not particularly memorable. I realize I'm looking backwards, having heard a bunch of folks that took this sound and made it better, maybe. But while I think it's OK, I don't imagine I'll come back to listen to this album again.
Had to go to Youtube. Was not worth it. I am giving it a 3 because I think I would have given it a 3 if it wasn't a pain in the ass.
Old school lyrically.
For being an 80s Rap album I really thought this project would play more into the tropes of the genre around that time, but this is a surprisingly Jazz-y and sample filled album that I thought felt like a pretty on-par De La Soul copy. Done by the Forces of Nature is lyrically dense and quite catchy all things considered, but again I would take De La Soul over this any day of the week. I feel this album's biggest problem is being able to keep its' momentum, it really struggles to hand its' 1 hour runtime effectively without feeling weak especially in the middle section. Again I'd much rather here De La Soul than whatever Jungle Brothers are doing here but I will say there are some notable beats that make this stand out on its' own. It isn't one of the greatest Hip Hop albums of all time, but it is a surprisingly well aged project that just has a bit of pacing and consistency problems that hold it back from being more memorable. Nuff said.
I didn't hate it, just didn't feel standout enough
3,3 - Das Album ist einfach ein Vibe. Kein Song hat mich nachhaltig beeindruckt, aber insgesamt echt gut anzuhören. Highlights: What "U" Waitin' "4"?, Feeling Alright, Doin' Our Own Dang 3,0 - Das war jetzt das erste Album aus dem Wu Tang-Kosmos, das mir wirklich gefallen hat. Es ist immer noch nicht mein Genre, aber kann man sich gut anhören. Highlights: Criminology, Rainy Days
It is very much a product of its time and for me it doesn’t hold up well.
3.4 Some of the old school hip hop sounds the same to me but the beats/tracks seemed to have a lot of variety. Something I will check out again and see if I can latch on to some lyrics
Good News Coming was a stand out. Otherwise this was a solid hip hop album to put on at the start of a work day. I like the collab style and the beats are very good, but not great.
Had its moments but overall was a nothingburger to me. Meh 3.
The hip house sound is still cool even though (and maybe even because) it's dated
Ovo je onaj tipični meni draži opuštajući hip hop što dosadi ali ne iziritira kao neki drugi tipovi.
De beats zijn F U N K Y zeg, holy shit. Maar dit is wel echt taaie early early rap. Gewoon nog heel erg de hippity hoppity hop over boogy woogy enzo. Er zitten wel wat sterkere tracks tussen maar dit voelt nog als een beetje Pre De La qua bars enzo. Oh nee, bars als op Acknowledge your history zijn zeker politiek, maar dan het contrast met de beats, jup dat is early early hiphop alright. Meteen mn issue hiermee; er is zoveel hiphop die beetje hetzelfde klinkt, De La, Jungle Brothers en nog een aantal gebruikten bijna allemaal dezelfde flow en de beats. Dat vind ik nice, maar een uur lang album? pfoeeeei Geen slecht album hoor, dit, maar dit is voor mij wel echt hiphop die is ingehaald door de tijd. Het is wel heel vet dat hier nauwelijks in word gescholden en het is natuurlijk in die tijd sensationeel omdat het zo anders is dan de gangsta rap van NWA enzo. FAVO: What u waitin 4?, Good Newz Comin, Doin our own dang
I appreciate that it laid part of the foundation for what hip hop would become. Parts of it are cool, other parts not so much. I wonder if they left 20 minutes of tracks on the cutting room floor if it would have been better.
Some nice beats, not as hip-hoppy as I expected, but I'm not familiar with the evolution of the genre.
This pretty much had the same beat throughout the whole album. Nevertheless it was kind of enjoyable
This album clearly comes from an important moment in hip-hop’s evolution, and it sounds familiar for a reason. The funkier, jazz-leaning grooves and Afrocentric vibe laid groundwork that a lot of later artists refined and popularized. Listening now, it’s easy to hear how influential it was, especially within the Native Tongues orbit. At the same time, that familiarity works against it a bit. Decades later, the formulas are well worn, and while the album is enjoyable, it doesn’t consistently grab me. There’s a sense that with repeated listens a standout track might eventually reveal itself, but halfway through I wasn’t fully hooked or compelled to keep digging. I like the sound and appreciate what it represents, but it lands more as a respectful listen than a magnetic one. Glad to have heard it, but it doesn’t feel essential to return to. A solid three stars.
Fresh!
Litt mykje tidleg hiphop no
Yeah Jungle Brothers Yeah
Veldig mye nice production, elsker hvor lavt kicken og bassen ligger i mixen gjennom hele skiva. Dessverre blir det litt monotont i lengden når de bruker det samme trikset på hver eneste låt av de 16 låtene. Synes heller ikke de er like gode på å skrive låter som å produsere, og det mangler ofte litt edge. 3 Feet High and Rising kom ut samme år og er vesentlig freshere enn dette -- skits til tross.
Boom bap album nothing crazy
Good. Not really my style, but clearly foundational to a lot of music that I do really like
Jungle boys is the new group name after the move Tri taught at Wednesday 6am class
Positive, funky, dancey Afrocentric rap. Descriptions of the album mention the house music influence which I hear in some acid basslines, which I think is cool. I don’t have any context or point of reference for this, so it’s interesting to read people’s reviews of this who understand it better, and note how this was a contrast to the gangsta rap that later became a dominant form in rap music. I find the album overly long, but it’s a good listen and something I don’t think I would have come across on my own.
I thought this one was fun but maybe a bit repetitive for me. I enjoyed some of the tracks but found it went on a bit long and a few of the songs were too similar. I liked the sampling and the beats. Fav song: Good Newz Comin’ Least fav: J. Beez Comin’ Through
Didn’t manage the full album but from what I heard it was the type of groovy beat-driven hip hop that De La Soul used to do. Clear vocals, hip, but not especially deep. I can listen to this sort of stuff quite happily.
Fora Old school album
I'm no rap expert and was not aware of these guys before this album was offered up as per ze challenge. One wonders if it was popular, if it twas influential. I can't tell. In could research, but ain't nobody got time fo that. What is obvious is that it's less violent, less visceral than most of the rap I know. Less about the ho, the guns, the money, the streets. More about some other shit, I wasn't paying full attention as I listened in the midst of an encroaching sickness. But to these ears it felt low on samples, drum heavy, low on instrumentation. Still fun in places, still got my feverish head nodding, then regretting such rhythmic movement.
I was ready to give this a review yesterday, when I realized I listened to the wrong album. That album was cheesy LOL funny, antiquated rap. This album is better than that one, still antiquated rap but still good. Listening to older rap album feels like watching 70s NBA basketball with short shorts & you see a guy with dorky glasses shooting Free-throws Granny style. It's dorky, it works & is effective but still awkward. This is the awkward teenage years of rap. I dug this. Good message, pg-13 rap & good use of samples. Good legendary guest stars as well.
Good old school East Coast hip hop. Had a good time reading up about them and the Native Tongues collective.
Lots of hip hop on 1001 so far. This felt like entry level, with a melodic background. Enjoyed it.
I've enjoyed the introduction to rap that 1001 is giving me. But this album isn't working for me. Not offensive, but not engaging either.
Mid old-school rap.
Jungle Brothers never being as popular or recognized as A Tribe Called Quest or De La Soul is criminal. A perfect showcase of what some parts of rap were going to at in the years that followed
2.5
Day 83 Could definitely see me middle aged white man dancing to this at a festival whilst people I’m with slowly move away pretending they don’t know me. 6/10 Highlights Sunshine Belly Dancing Dina
Did this entire genre get killed by Will Smith? I quite enjoyed it but every track just sounds a little like Gettin Jiggy Wit It
the beginning of hiphop, it captures an era.
Not a huge fan of old school hip hop musically, but lyrically very important and robust. 3/5
Gøyal hip hop, litt slitsomt til tider.
#745. I did with this album what I do with all of them I have to look up on YouTube, I half assed it. I skimmed through a few songs, it seemed fine to me I guess. 3/5: acceptable
Graced with artwork that would appear in a hastily tagged mural or on a tapestry stuck in a window, I completely approve. Airbrush this on a windbreaker and then give me said windbreaker. Somebody needs to have the coolest jacket in Baie-Comeau. Pipe dreams. The band that gets frequently shouted out on A Tribe Called Quest releases makes an appearance of their own. Will the influence hold a candle to the influence-ee? Beyond This World - We’re getting some 1989 riggity rappin’ here. Rhyming about positivity and also forcing rhymes. Not my favourite, but the beat is very very fun. Feelin’ Alright - This is pretty weird. Are we doing vocal jazz?? Surprisingly, that’s actually kinda alright. Sunshine - We’ve got some lyrics about rain going away and some huffing and puffing. Hmm. Uhh well. Did I mention I think the album cover is fun?? What “U” Waitin’ “4” - The driving bass here is pretty good and I appreciate the direction of butt shaking with the reminder to not break one’s back. An oft forgotten step. This is a very fun track. I mean it’s not very good, from a technical perspective, but it’s clearly very fun. Aside from the extended moaning. We probably could’ve done without that looped in my ear. “U” Make Me Sweat - The letter “U” also makes me incredibly uncomfortable. Oh God I used it AAAHHH NOOO NOT AGAIN. Fortunately I can focus on this incredibly funky beat. Even if funky contains the letter U. Try not to use vowels challenge: Difficult. God this thing rules. It’s so infectious. Acknowledge Your Own History - That’s a left turn. “Hey guys, now that we’ve torn the house down with a Parliament style funk banger, let’s delve into the complexities of history and how the western recording of said history is often inaccurate or dismissive or reductive of other races.” I’m here for it. Belly Dancin’ Dina - This beat is fantastic, but the 19 bars about having an erection at a “Belly Dancin’” bar looking at “her jelly-like belly” isn’t a good look. Hey, I’m laughing. That’s something. Good Newz Comin’ - You’re watchin’ The 6 o’clock newz. Here is your anchor, Big Hoss Cherubio. Good evening, I’m Big Hoss Cherubio. In fat guy newz, the rare species of rhinoceros from which McRib is made has been found extinct. I would’ve ensured that all of you were sitting down as I read that newz, but I feel that’s a safe bet. That’s all the time I have, as I am late for my other job at the butterfly slaughterhouse. Good night and good newz. Done by the Forces of Nature - Hey, we’ve got a bass heavy beat WITH flute? That’s pretty sick. Mostly horrible lyrics (records spun, I like to have fun by the ton) interrupted by an almost terminally lucid takedown of the mega rich only to return to 80’s word association rhymes. Beeds on a String - Uh oh. We’re getting into the long winded territory. This puppy is clocking in at 60 minutes. I mean, how else would we experience an 80’s rap record unless we listen to rhymes like “fun in the sun and I’m eating a bun, that’s a hamburger, I’m ready for a merger” for an hour? Tribe Vibes - Called Quest? This is a good one. That scream in the middle? Very good. The obligatory shout out track. J. Beez Comin’ Through - Excuse me, are you Jimmy Beez? Can I have your autograph? Im a big fan of your work. Yeah somebody has to yell at pigeons in the Bowery. Ohhhh it’s not about legendary hobo Jimmy Beez. It’s a long form way of saying “JB’s.” Black Woman - Sweet like sugar, hot like wine. Guys. We need to be a little less horny on this thing. Of course, respecting women? Lovely. They need it. This track arguably disrespects women and music because this thing is CORNY. And like “her breasts provide nutrition for growth” which don’t rhyme with anything. What is this? Women - great. Song - Dreadful. In Dayz “2” Come - I enjoy the quotation marks. They really acknowledge the wacky, zany spelling of rap records. Doin’ Our Own Dang - What the hell does this mean? Don’t say “Fat funky fruit with a whole lotta tang.” I rag on these guys, but hey, this is a really fun track with some excellent features. Kool Accordin’ “2” a Jungle Brother - Kool Accordion. Rap from this time ranges from incredibly annoying, to quaint, all the way to revolutionary. This album takes in all of that territory and more. We could’ve used some editing here, but we weren’t so lucky, and we ended up with cuts like “Belly Dancin’ Dina” and “Sunshine.” The good moments were incredibly fun and thought provoking. I can see why these guys carved out a place amongst the New York Hip Hop pioneers in this era, and I appreciate the effort. Enjoyable record. Not perfect, but hey, is any of one of you or any of us really?? Now think on thinking on it that or what have you. I have to go. I believe I may have contracted some sort of brain amoeba. 2.5-3 HIGHLIGHTS: “U” Make Me Sweat, Acknowledge Your Own History, Tribe Vibes, Doin’ Our Own Dang
ok
Storytelling, eclectic sampling and super-buoyant vibes. Songs like “Sunshine”, “Acknowledge your own history” and “Good Newz Comin’” manage to align mind, body and soul in a righteous bop. Doses of daisy age (“da inner sound, y’all”, according to research) rap that unfailingly puts a smile on my face.
1. Beyond This World - 10 Brilliant hip-hop. Absolutely wicked beat with amazingly well paced lyrics. The switching between the brothers and how they're queued up to enter the track is superb. 2. Feelin' Alright - 5 The rap is good but the "doo doo doo" part I could do without and there's way too much of it on the track. Beat is solid. 3. Sunshine - 7 Decent rap. Not as superb as Beyond This World but it's without the "doo doo doo" part from Feelin' Alright. Sometimes the rap feels a little lyrically forced though. 4. What "U" Waitin' 4 - 8 Great beat and pace. Lyrics are very enjoyable as well. Solid track. 5. "U" Make Me Sweat - 5 Beat is great but I'm not a fan of the lyrics. It's an okay track. 6. Acknowledge Your Own History - 6 The rap is very good as is the supporting singer in the bridge. The beat is okay. Overall musically it could be better but it's a solid track nonetheless. 7. Belly Dancin' Dina - 4 It's not great. The rap just feels lyrically the weakest thing so far. 8. Good Newz Comin' - 4 Purely instrumental. It's okay. 9. Done by the Forces of Nature - 7 Good rap with some lyrics that are incredible at times. It mellows out a bit in the second half of the track. 10. Beads on a String - 7 Another solid rap with a decent beat. 11. Tribe Vibes - 6 Good track with a solid vibe. It's not 100% stood the test of time with the way it sounds but it's still enjoyable. 12. J.Beez Comin' Through - 4 The rap is good but it's nothing fantastic. Definitely no where close to the best thing on the album. 13. Black Woman - 4 The rap starts out strong but the entire last minute to two are not anything great. A pass over track. 14. In Dayz "2" Come - 7 Solid rap with some strong lyrics and a good beat. 15. Doin' Our Own Dang - 9 Very fun track with a great sound. Really solid lyrics and a just overally an amazing track to dance to. 16. Kool Accordin' "2" a Jungle Brother - 2 Pointless track to end the album. Average Rating: 5.94 Adjusted to 5-Point Scale: 2.97 Rounded Up: 3 Stars
Enjoyable to listen to but would not reach for again
Decent hip hop
my rhyme attack is a magic attack
Smooth, lush beats that sound ahead of their time, with elements of funk, jazz, and house. The album just slides from one song to the next. The rapping is more obviously from the 80's. The rhymes are good, but pretty much every song has the same flow. That, combined with the similar beats, means the album kind of stays in the same lane for an hour without a whole lot of memorable songs. The one with De La Soul, Tribe, and Queen Latifah is quite good, and the Afrocentric lyrics on a few other tracks show this is a smart, fun album. But because it's so laid back it can be hard to engage with it. Good for a few songs, less good as a 60 minute album.
Not on Spotify
solid album in the same vein as a tribe called quest and de la soul. i think this one is probably a step down from those, but i really do like this era of hip hop and its beats and samples. it's a fun and engaging listen, i just wish i liked most of the songs better.
Really cool stuff! Good beats, good flow, just all-around a good example of East Coast hip hop.
Not something I’d listen to again, but it wasn’t bad! Some good vibes overall. They sounded like they had fun making it.
Walked so tribe could run
Unavoidable
Not a huge fan of the more conversational style. 3.
I’m sure this album is great but I was sadly unable to access it on Spotify, YouTube, or Apple Music :( Bummer.
3.5 stars. Vibe-y African influenced late 80's hip-hop. More musically-focused than the gangster rap albums by various artists that followed in the 90's. Standout is "Doin' Our Own Dang".
The Jungle Brothers, and their Native Tongues friends A Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul lead a movement of Afro centric hip hop that glistened like a precious metal during raps golden era.
Wasn’t available in any streaming service
I was really excited to get the Jungle Brothers today. Somehow, I'd never heard of these guys before, but I was a bit disappointed by this album. It's not bad, and it's refreshing to have wholesome lyrics with positive messages. To be honest, though, it's kind of boring. There's no single track that really stands out musically, and the group's lyrical delivery has one foot planted firmly in influence by The Sugarhill Gang. I didn't hate it, but I see no reason to revisit it ever again. 3 very plain, beige stars.
I could not find this record on my streaming service
80/1001 :: Jungle Brothers - Done By The Forces of Nature Heard before? ❌ Would I revisit? ❌ Rating: 6 Listen before you die: No In 1989 I probably would have thought this was awesome. I know I had Jungle Boys on mix tapes and had def seen their video on Yo Mtv Raps so I was def a fan. But I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again; most Hip Hop in general doesn’t age well. Production here is great and lyrics are good, but honestly it feels dated. Also didn’t help that it’s not on streaming so I had to listen via Youtube. So yeah, influential yes, must listen? I don’t think so…
ok
Much like other hip from this era, you can tell it hasn't gotten to have aged well, if that makes sense. Sure, this was good for it's era but I wouldn't say it wow'd me. 6/10.
Decent. Production isn't stand out and is a bit dated in places, but could be a grower. Will say I had the title track from Straight Out of the Jungle right after on shuffle, that was really good and better than anything here.
Ok, but not spectacular.
Good
Doesn’t elicit strong feelings either way. It’s ok with a few nice tracks.
Quite enjoyed this one. I wish it was easier to access because I’d be more inclined to do repeat listen if my main source wasn’t YouTube. I thought the use of samples was good and clever, and the production was solid too. Wish I could give this a 3.5, but I’m rounding down. Really solid album, though, top to bottom.
this is without a doubt a very goofy album, with to very destinct "vibe" of songs through out the album. Some i find playlist worthy like done by the forces of nature with a very catchy beat soothing lyrics with a pretty good flow which i think fits very well with the other songs i listend. on the other hand though we have songs like good newz comin' which come right before done by the forced of nature with the most wacky beat i have heard so far and a total of 4 lines of lyrics that are pretty much just adlibs. this gives an insane amount of whiplash as this happens multiplke times overall i do like the album best song: done by the forces of nature worst song: belly dancin' dina
This album was unavailable on Apple Music so I’ll have to figure out some other way to access this later cuz I’m too lazy to figure this out rn. Silly stupid Apple Music.
3.3
An okay album, I liked What "U" Waitin' "4" the most.
This is a pretty good hip hop album, considering it was released in 1989.
Yeah this was better than I expected because I've never heard of the artist. Some toe tappers but probably wouldn't listen to it on a regular cadence.
Bit run of the mill, messaging more lighthearted that previous outings to the genre, but hey, nothing wrong with some fun beats for the car. This feels very 90s to me so I guess it was ahead of its time.
I have never heard of this group but I really like this album. This is the style and rhythm of hip hop that I grew up with and appreciate. For an album described as so influential, it is interesting that it is not on Spotify.
Good old school hip hop. Was grooving to most of the tracks.
I’m not sure if I missed something here, but this felt as typical as possible for 80s hip hop. Not to say that it was bad, as I still enjoyed listening, but there was certainly no “wow” moment, or anything that got me very invested. It felt like the Sugerhill Gang, but slightly less interesting. But, to clarify, I certainly wouldn’t say it’s a bad album. It’s a perfect 5 out of 10.
zwei bis drei
I’m starting to come to the realization that I think the rise of gangsta rap was the worst thing to happen to hip-hop, since it practically put an end to the era of hip-hop that focused on being jazzy and groovy. I have never heard of these guys at all and this album isn’t even on Spotify or Apple. As I started to go through this album, I felt the familiar vibes that I felt from something like De La Soul. That smooth style with a hint of social commentary and respect for ancestral roots. It was genuinely a nice surprise. However, the album got a little corny, I guess that’s the word, as it went on. It leaned a little too much into the Jesus stuff. Also, it was a little too long. By the seconds half, I was tired of it. Overall, this was pretty good. Would have never found it without this list. Favorite track: U Make Me Sweat Other hits: Beyond This World, What U Waitin’ 4, Feelin’ Alright, Tribe Vibes, Sunshine, Done By The Forces Of Nature
I enjoyed the lyrics, but there’s something about the production on this album that’s really weird. It’s mostly treble and the bass isn’t bass it’s more just mid range. Feel like this one is ripe for a remaster to broaden the dynamic range.
Now that's my kinda hip hop.
Not the worst thing I've heard.
old school hip hop. while a fun listen, much of it sounds extremely dated.
I wanted to like it more than I did. Great job sampling. I love the jazz used in it. I will try to listen to it again.
Fun listen. Not familiar with this one. Did not know what to expect. Found this quite enjoyable.
Cool production and vibe, dated well.
Conscious hip hop but I have heard this album before but better by a tribe called quest
African-centric old school hip hop that's interesting enough, but not for the full hour of runtime. The tracks really do sound a lot like each other.
First listen
Not bad, just not really into it. Like all the recognizable 70's samples though.
Mögulega mikilvæg plata en náði mér ekki alveg. Samt fín beat og ekkert gangsta bull.
Very 80s sounding early hip hop.
One hopes De la Soul and A Tribe Called Quest are on this list representing the Daisy Age, so I'm not sure this smart but monotonous excursion by fellow travelers is that necessary. I had this tape, but don't remember any of this except for "U Make Me Sweat" where he goes 'Diane DIANE?" Great cover art!
Not available on spotify currently. So I listened to their debut, and it was cool. Some Q-Tip Production and feature on 2 songs. A bit dated in sound for sure, kinda low budget and lofi even when compared to landmark hip hop albums that came out around the time.
Hand up, I couldn't find this on Spotify so I just listened to their other album, "Straight Out the Jungle instead" which was pretty okay 5/10
3.5
i have no idea who these guys are. the album isn't listed on Spotify. and for 1989, its kinda surprising this isn't more wildly talked about. is it raw by today's standards, no not really. but at this time hip hop was evolving quickly, so this has a place in that creation. the rap group image was setup by De La Soul and Tribe and continued to grow more dynamic into the next decade. topics became more relevant to a culture rather than being the most popular. I personally like that I've never heard of these guys, but it would be hard for a younger me to be able to see its historical context among current rappers. Souls of Mischief and The Pharcyde are up there as personal favorites, and while I feel this fits in pret well, I don't have that connection. Sunshine reminds me of D.O.C. def a 3/5 for the suggestion. there was more black identity politics in rap back then, like Public Enemy, and Acknowledge Your Own History is a great example of that and prob why its on this list. the sampling goin on in a lot of these tracks is ahead of its time. lots of content here. its consistent throughout to the end, but its crazy to see how many styles for a NYC group are being displayed, a couple of songs have that west coast feel to it, even though it was brand new. Good Newz Comin' is great, as well as the title track. i can appreciate all the effort that went into this to shape the course rap.
This was a refreshing and pleasant listen. I wasn't familiar with the Jungle Brothers at all, but you can definitely tell that they likely inspired groups like De La Soul and A Tribe Called Quest. Good beats, great samples, with lyrics and a message I could actually understand.
Pretty good hip-hop album. I dig that De La Soul vibe that's underneath this.
3.5
I’m glad i listened to this one as it’s probably important. I heard De La and Tribe called quest mentioned so many times I was just wishing i was listening to them instead. Qtip came on on one song too that was cool. I don’t know, the lyrics were unexpected for me, but kinda funny and sometimes just positive stuff which is nice, but you know a little too positive? Also the mixing was all over the place. Loved the samples tho. High 3 i think.
I wasn't feeling this at first; no doubt I'm a bit jaded by all the golden age hip-hop albums on this list and couldn't see what this one does that all the others don't. That was probably a bit unfair though - if this was album #8 rather than #988 I might've been more excited by it, as it's similar to a lot of the hip-hop I enjoy. I'll give it the benefit of the doubt.
Cool album. Always been a fan of the Native Toungues collective, just never the biggest Jungle Brothers fan
Not available on Spotify.
Haven't heard of the group before. I've had some mixed feelings about the 80s/90s rap albums the generator gave me before but this one was nicer. The beats were more varied and less monotonous with some cool samples sprinkled throughout 3/5
Pretty good hip-hop album. Some songs are better than others, though.
I’m a huge fan of rap, but listening to this I just can’t get the image of will smith out of my head. It really is kind of raps equivalent of rocks doo-wap period and my enjoyment of it can really only be academic. I guess they crawled so others could run but this just wasn’t that good.
It wasn't bad, but didn't set itself apart from other late 80s/early 90s hip hop.
Done By The Forces Of Nature is a pretty solid hip-hop album. I was pretty surprised to see that many other hip-hop artists from this era worked on this album including Queen Latifah, De La Soul and Q-Tip of A Tribe Called Quest. The album itself does it's job fairly well with some of the instrumentals being pretty cool and catchy but some were a bit too minimalist. The rapping and lyrics themselves are kinda typical for an album from this time period so nothing that really makes it better or worse than all of it's contemporaries. This is a pretty good album but i wouldn't say that i have a special reason to recommend it. Best Song: J.Beez Comin' Through Worst Song: Sunshine
3.5
May have to give this one another listen.
This was fine. I personally prefer a lot of other stuff in this genre, but it wasn't bad, and had some interesting moments.
Pretty cool. It’s a shame it isn’t on streaming.
Wasn't on Spotify, but another album was and it was pretty good.
Nice enough early rap album, bit awkward at time, not as flowing 3/5
Vintage sounding hip hop
Hadn't heard of the Jungle Brothers before, enjoyed this slice of late 80's hip hop, good beats and rappers that played off each other well. Worth tracking down on Youtube, not on Spotify at time of review.
No está mal. Es interesante oír samples que se usan en este disco y que se han vuelto a usar, aunque no sé si son originales de este, como el "It begins in Africa". Me he guardado "Sunshine" y debería volver a escucharlo porque hay cosas interesantes.
This is the kind of hip hop I enjoy. I like that bouncier, fun hip hop. Gangsta rap, it turns out, is what I thoroughly dislike and this isn’t gangsta rap. It’s good!
Really fun, vibrant late 80s hip hop, even if some of it is has dated.
Late 80s US hip hop. sampling of music genres such as jazz, R&B, funk, and African music. Solid.
A soundtrack for rapping while wearing hemp sandals.
This is OK but goes on a bit and isn’t really in my wheelhouse
Too long
I liked the upbeat nature of the music. It was nice and easy to listen to. It was nice listening to Hip-Hop and not having every other word be a cuss word.
Not available on Apple Music. Listened to about half. Really good. Might finish it later
Never heard of them which is weird because they're just as good as any other bands in this style of the tone
Solid mid 80's hip hop record. Didn't feel supremely groundbreaking, nor is it bad. I am partial to this sound, so I like it. I don't think I'm going to go out of my way to listen to it all the time.
Good beats. Fresh.
Another one I was unaware of though given the research I did into hip hop I should have been? Maybe? It’s good. Very much of its time but that’s not a criticism, just an observation. I’m giving 3.5 till I work out if it’s must listen as opposed to good listen.
Wasn't super enamored by this. A bit cheesy and dated. Well performed though.