Mic Geronimo – The Natural (RSD 2024 – Translucent Gold)

Mic Geronimo’s debut album, The Natural, arrived in 1995 bringing a blend of hardcore hip hop and boom bap flavors. The production credits boast established East Coast names like Da Beatminerz and Buckwild, laying the foundation for Geronimo’s rhymes. Guest appearances from rising stars like Murder Inc. and the Lost Boyz add further fuel to the album’s energy. Tracks like “Shit’s Real” and “Masta I.C.” showcase Geronimo’s lyrical prowess, while “The Natural” and “Wherever You Are” offer a more introspective side. The Natural is a solid introduction to Mic Geronimo’s rapping talents, capturing the essence of mid-90s East Coast hip hop.