Straight out the Jungle
Jungle Brothers · 1988
54 min · 14 tracks · alternative hip-hop
A vibrant fusion of hip-hop and house, infused with playful lyricism and infectious grooves.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- infectious grooves for dancing
- steady flow for social gatherings
- playful lyricism sparks joy
- vibrant energy for celebrations
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer slow, introspective music
- seek immediate, punchy tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1988, 'Straight Out the Jungle' was the Jungle Brothers' debut album, marking their entry into the alternative hip-hop scene. At this point, they were part of the Native Tongues collective, which included influential artists like A Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul, helping to shape their innovative sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- A Tribe Called Quest· De La Soul· The Roots
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ultramix 4:38
- 2 Straight Out of the Jungle 4:00
- 3 What's Going On 4:08
- 4 Black Is Black 3:39
- 5 Jimbrowski 4:30
- 6 I'm Gonna Do You 3:22
- 7 I'll House You 5:14
- 8 On the Run 4:07
- 9 Behind the Bush 3:36
- 10 Because I Got It Like That 4:38
- 11 Braggin & Boastin 4:54
- 12 Sounds of the Safari 3:01
- 13 Jimmy's Bonus Beat 1:14
- 14 The Promo 3:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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