| Done by the Forces of Nature | |
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 Studio album by Jungle Brothers | |
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Released |
7 November 1989 |
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Genre |
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Length |
60:07 |
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Label |
Warner Bros. |
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Producer |
Afrika Baby Bam, DJ Sammy B, Kool DJ Red Alert (exec.), Chris Lighty, Mike G, Qualiall Ammyoposacve |
| Jungle Brothers chronology | |
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Previous |
Straight out the Jungle (1988) |
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Next |
J. Beez wit the Remedy (1993) |
Done by the Forces of Nature is the second studio album by American hip hop group Jungle Brothers, released in 1989 on Warner Bros. Records. The album's title may refer to a line from the Bhagavad Gita, a Hindu scripture, wherein Krishna says, "Those who are deluded by the illusive power (Maya) of Nature become attached to the work done by the forces of nature".
Done by the Forces of Nature peaked at #46 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. It received rave reviews from music critics, who praised its Afrocentric themes, clever lyrics, house-influenced production and eclectic sampling of music genres such as jazz, R&B, funk and African music. The album is considered a classic of the golden hip hop age, as well as one of the great albums of all time. In 1998, The Source magazine selected the album as one of its 100 Best Albums.
Track listing[]
All songs produced by Jungle Brothers (Afrika Baby Bam, DJ Sammy B, Mike G, Chris Lighty and Qualiall Ammyoposacve).
| No. | Title | Performer(s) | Time |
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| 1. | "Beyond This World" | Jungle Brothers | 4:08 |
| 2. | "Feelin' Alright" | Jungle Brothers | 3:35 |
| 3. | "Sunshine" | Jungle Brothers, Jeff Fox "The Fox That Rocks the Box" | 3:43 |
| 4. | "What "U" Waitin' "4"?" | Jungle Brothers | 4:03 |
| 5. | ""U" Make Me Sweat" | Jungle Brothers, A Tribe Called Quest | 3:59 |
| 6. | "Acknowledge Your Own History" | Jungle Brothers, Monie Love, Vinia Mojica | 3:40 |
| 7. | "Belly Dancin' Dina" | Jungle Brothers | 3:41 |
| 8. | "Good Newz Comin'" | Jungle Brothers, James Yarish | 4:37 |
| 9. | "Done by the Forces of Nature" | Jungle Brothers, A Tribe Called Quest, Jungle D.J. Tohwa | 3:48 |
| 10. | "Beeds on a String" | Jungle Brothers | 3:32 |
| 11. | "Tribe Vibes" | Jungle Brothers, KRS-One | 3:54 |
| 12. | "J. Beez Comin' Through" | Jungle Brothers | 3:33 |
| 13. | "Black Woman" | Jungle Brothers, Caron Wheeler, Lucien Revolucien | 3:56 |
| 14. | "In Dayz "2" Come" | Jungle Brothers, Chris, Nixon | 3:54 |
| 15. | "Doin' Our Own Dang" | Jungle Brothers, A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Monie Love, Queen Latifah | 4:16 |
| 16. | "Kool Accordin' "2" A Jungle Brother" | Jungle Brothers | 1:55 |
Notes
- Track 2 features background vocals performed by Chris Lighty, Cool C, JuJu, Keenan, Lucien Revolucien and Les, and additional keyboards performed by Dr. Shane Faber.
- Track 4 features background vocals performed by Grace, Jeanine, Kika, Monie Love and Sister.
- Track 6 features background vocals performed by Jarobi White, JuJu, Keenan, Phife Dawg, Les & Q-Tip
- Track 7 features background vocals performed by Brother J, JuJu, Lucien Revolucien, Monie Love, Les, Kool DJ Red Alert & Jungle D.J. Tohwa, and additional keyboards performed by Dr. Shane Faber.
- Track 15 features additional keyboards performed by Dr. Shane Faber.