The Natural is the debut studio album by American rapper Mic Geronimo. It was released on November 28, 1995, via Blunt Recordings/TVT Records. The album was prodcued by Mark Sparks, Buckwild, Irv Gotti, Da Beatminerz, and Chyskillz. It features guest appearances from Royal Flush, Murder Inc., O.C., and the Lost Boyz. It peaked at number 144 on the Billboard 200. The album spawned four singles: "Shit's Real", "Masta I.C.", "The Natural" and "Wherever You Are".
"Masta I.C." was produced and co-written by Diggin' in the Crates member Buckwild, with Royal Flush contributing guest vocals and X-Ecutioners member Roc Raida providing scratches for the song. It peaked in 1995 charts at number 30 on the Billboard's Hot Rap Singles and at number 48 on Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales. Its music video was directed by Hype Williams. Ja Rule and Irv Gotti made cameo appearances in the video. The official remix was produced by Irv Gotti and featured verses from Royal Flush and the Lost Boyz, it was the last track on The Natural. The B-Side of the single was "Time to Build", which featured guest appearances by then unknown DMX, Jay-Z and Ja Rule, each of whom would become multi-platinum superstars shortly after.
"The Natural" was produced by Mark Sparks and featured Royal Flush. It peaked in 1995 charts at number 42 on Billboard Hot Rap Singles and at number 28 on Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales.
"Wherever You Are" is produced by Mark Sparks. It peaked in 1996 at 43 on the Hot Rap Singles and at number 42 on Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales. It was sampled in American electronica musician Moby's 2003 single "Jam for the Ladies".