Done By The Forces Of Nature

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Annotation

Copyright: © 1989 Warner Records Inc.
℗ 1989 Warner Records Inc.

Annotation last modified on 2026-05-18 11:39 UTC.

Tracklist

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#TitleRatingLength
1Beyond This World
samples:
Adventures of Super Rhyme (Rap) by Jimmy Spicer, Breakdown by T La Rock, Go Stetsa I by Stetsasonic, I Want to Thank You by Alicia Myers, Is It In by Jimmy “Bo” Horne, Looking for the Perfect Beat by Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force, Synthetic Substitution by Melvin Bliss and White Lines (Don’t Do It) by Grandmaster Melle Mel and the Furious Five (aka The Furious Five)
recording of:
Beyond This World
writer:
Jungle Brothers (US hip hop group)
4:08
2Feelin’ Alright
samples:
Rigor mortis by Cameo (American soul-influenced funk group) and You Can Do It by One Way (United States R&B/funk) featuring Al Hudson (soul singer, songwriter & producer)
recording of:
Feelin’ Alright
writer:
Jungle Brothers (US hip hop group)
33:36
3Sunshine
samples:
Fantasy by Johnny Hammond, Life Is Just a Moment, Part 2 by Roy Ayers Ubiquity and Sunshine by Alexander O’Neal
recording of:
Sunshine
writer:
Jungle Brothers (US hip hop group)
3:46
4What “U” Waitin’ 4?
samples:
Do It Anyway You Wanna by People’s Choice, Don't Make Me Wait by N.Y.C. Peech Boys, Energy by Earth, Wind & Fire, Flash to the Beat by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five, Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof off the Sucker) by Parliament, Let’s Start the Dance by Bohannon (US disco musician, songwriter and producer), Love Thang by First Choice and Masterpiece by The Temptations (Motown soul vocal group)
recording of:
What “U” Waitin “4”?
writer:
Jungle Brothers (US hip hop group), Michael Small (US rapper Michael Small, member of Jungle Brothers) and Nathaniel Hall (Nathaniel Hall)
54:04
5“U” Make Me Sweat
samples:
Dance Floor by Zapp (US funk band), I'm Caught Up (In a One Night Love Affair) by Inner Life, La-Di-Da-Di by Doug E. Fresh & M.C. Ricky D (earlier name of hip hop MC Slick Rick) and Last Night a D.J. Saved My Life by Indeep
recording of:
“U” Make Me Sweat
writer:
Jungle Brothers (US hip hop group)
4:01
6Acknowledge Your Own History
guest vocals:
Vinia Mojica
samples:
Black Family by Roy Ayers and Let the Drums Speak by Fatback Band (previously Fatback Band)
recording of:
Acknowledge Your Own History
writer:
Jungle Brothers (US hip hop group)
3:41
7Belly Dancin’ Dina
samples:
Funky Worm by Ohio Players, Jail House Rap by Fat Boys (US hip-hop trio), On the Case by Alphonso Johnson, You Scared the Lovin’ Outta Me by Funkadelic (original funk band) and You're Getting a Little Too Smart by Detroit Emeralds
recording of:
Belly Dancin’ Dina
writer:
Jungle Brothers (US hip hop group)
3:42
8Good Newz Comin’
samples:
Ayiko Bia by Osibisa, Black Grass by Bad Bascomb (Jr., jazz‐funk bassist/songwriter), Children's Song by Eddie Harris (saxophone, piano, vocals), Hooked on a Feeling by Blue Swede, I Love Music by The O’Jays, Moment of Truth by Earth, Wind & Fire, Square Biz (album version) by Teena Marie and Street Lady by Donald Byrd (American jazz trumpeter)
recording of:
Good Newz Comin’
writer:
Jungle Brothers (US hip hop group)
4:39
9Done by the Forces of Nature
samples:
Drumbeat by Jim Ingram, Meet the Rhythm by Takagi Kan and Power of Soul (live, 1969‐12‐31 – 1970‐01‐01: Fillmore East, New York, NY, USA) by Jimi Hendrix
recording of:
Done by the Forces of Nature
writer:
Jungle Brothers (US hip hop group)
3:49
10Beeds on a String
samples:
(I Know) I'm Losing You by The Undisputed Truth, Behind the Wall of Sleep by Black Sabbath (English heavy metal band), Earthquake Shake by The Undisputed Truth and School Boy Crush by Average White Band
recording of:
Beeds on a String
writer:
Jungle Brothers (US hip hop group)
3:35
11Tribe Vibes
samples:
Big Footin' by Parliament, Blackbyrds’ Theme by The Blackbyrds, Buffalo Gals by Malcolm McLaren and You Should Be Dancing by Bee Gees
recording of:
Tribe Vibes
writer:
Jungle Brothers (US hip hop group)
3:54
12J. Beez Comin’ Through
samples:
Fly Like an Eagle by Steve Miller Band (American rock band), Introduction to the J.B.’s by The J.B.’s, Same Beat, Part 1 by Fred Wesley & The JB’s, Sing a Simple Song by Sly & the Family Stone, The Return of Leroy, Part 1 by The Jimmy Castor Bunch and There It Is (live At Apollo Theater, New York/1972) by James Brown (The Godfather of Soul)
recording of:
J. Beez Comin’ Through
writer:
Jungle Brothers (US hip hop group), Michael Small (US rapper Michael Small, member of Jungle Brothers) and Nathaniel Hall (Nathaniel Hall)
3:36
13Black Woman
samples:
Black Woman by The Last Poets, Bring Me Together by Four Tops (Motown), Special Lady by Ray, Goodman & Brown and The Assembly Line by Commodores (US funk/soul band with Lionel Richie)
recording of:
Black Woman
writer:
Jungle Brothers (US hip hop group)
3:57
14In Dayz “2” Come
samples:
Go Stetsa I by Stetsasonic, Mama Used to Say by Junior (Norman Washington Giscombe, Jr.), Rapture by Blondie (US rock band), Soul by S.O.U.L. (Sounds of Unity and Love) and You Talk Too Much by Run‐D.M.C.
recording of:
In Dayz “2” Come
writer:
Jungle Brothers (US hip hop group)
3:56
15Doin’ Our Own Dang
guest vocals:
De La Soul, Monie Love (English rapper, actress & radio personality), Q‐Tip (American rapper) and Queen Latifah
samples:
I Like What You Do by Commodores (US funk/soul band with Lionel Richie), Indian Girl (An Adult Story) by Slick Rick, Jamming by Bob Marley & The Wailers, Tough by Kurtis Blow and Wild Thang by 2 Much (1980s hip-hop group)
recording of:
Doin’ Our Own Dang
writer:
De La Soul, Jungle Brothers (US hip hop group), Monie Love (English rapper, actress & radio personality) and Q‐Tip (American rapper)
54:19
16Kool Accordin’ “2” a Jungle Brother
samples:
Shoppin’ for Clothes by The Coasters
recording of:
Kool Accordin’ “2” a Jungle Brother
writer:
Jungle Brothers (US hip hop group)
1:56