| Watermelon, Chicken, & Gritz | ||||
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| Studio album by Nappy Roots | ||||
| Released | February 26, 2002 (U.S.) | |||
| Recorded | 2001 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 74:48 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
| Producer |
Mike Caren (executive producer) Carlos "Six July" Broady Mike City James "Groove" Chambers Troy Johnson Brian KiddThe Trackboyz Guitarist, Recording Engineer, and "Heads Up" intro vocalist Zack Odom |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |
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| Entertainment Weekly | B |
| HipHopDx |
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| NME | (6/10) |
| Q |
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| RapReviews | (7.5/10) |
| Robert Christgau |
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| Rolling Stone |
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| Spin | (8/10) |
| Stylus Magazine | B+ |
Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz is the commercial debut album by Kentucky-based rap sextet Nappy Roots. It was released on February 26, 2002, the album was propelled by the hit-single "Awnaw" which was produced by James "Groove" Chambers. The second single was "Po' Folks" featuring Anthony Hamilton, which reached #21 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The album is certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
Reissue Includes "Awnaw (Rock Remix Feat. Marcus Of P.O.D.)"