MISS TUTTI AND THE FRUITY BAND Release CITY OF FRUITS Album
Gracie Nash and two-time GRAMMY and Tony winner Charlie Rosen produced the eight-song collection.
Following their debut Confidence Juice, which encouraged children to embrace exactly who they are, Miss Tutti And The Fruity Band return with City of Fruits, an imaginative new collection of eight retro-pop songs celebrating empathy, curiosity, emotional resilience, inclusivity, and the communities built when everyone belongs.
Produced by music educator Gracie Nash alongside two-time GRAMMY and Tony Award-winning producer Charlie Rosen, City of Fruits draws inspiration from the rich harmonies, infectious grooves, and live musicianship of the 1970s and '80s. Blending funk, disco, bossa nova, country swing, and classic pop, the album creates a joyful soundtrack that invites kids and grown-ups alike to sing, dance, and celebrate the perspectives that make every person unique.
For Nash, City of Fruits is a natural evolution of the mission that inspired Confidence Juice. Bullied from an early age, she found refuge in the music classroom, where caring teachers created a place where she felt safe, valued, and free to be herself. Those experiences continue to shape every song she writes. Nash now turns her attention toward helping kids celebrate one another. Through playful storytelling and irresistible retro-pop, City of Fruits explores empathy, curiosity, emotional resilience, and the idea that our different perspectives are what make communities flourish.
That vision comes to life across eight songs celebrating belonging from every angle. The sunny, '70s inspired opener 'Pronoun Party' welcomes listeners with the message that 'there's room for us all,' while the Prince inspired funk of 'Can't Judge a Fruit By Its Cover' encourages kids to look beyond appearances and discover what makes each person unique. The breezy bossa nova 'Cat Person' reminds listeners that different perspectives can strengthen a community, and 'The Feelings Song,' featuring Emmy-nominated songwriter Emma Jayne, celebrates emotional resilience by inviting every feeling to the dance floor.
Inspired by the timeless harmonies of The Carpenters, 'A Little Empathy' encourages children to imagine life through someone else's eyes. Broadway performers Lauren Marcus and Laura Dadap join Nash on 'Mama,' a heartfelt celebration of mothers and caregivers of every kind. The disco-inspired 'Move To Your Own Groove' encourages everyone to dance in whatever way feels joyful and authentic before the album closes with 'Faces,' a playful celebration of the features that make us unique, ending with the album's heartfelt reminder: 'You always belong.'
Like its predecessor, City of Fruits is rooted in the belief that music can help children build confidence, compassion, and connection. Inspired by timeless family classics like Free to Be... You and Me, the album pairs nostalgic pop craftsmanship with messages of inclusivity and joy, creating songs that resonate long after the music ends.
City of Fruits will be available on all major streaming platforms on August 21.
About Miss Tutti And The Fruity Band
Miss Tutti And The Fruity Band is a musical project celebrating confidence, inclusivity, emotional well-being, and LGBTQIA+ representation through joyful retro-pop for kids and families. Co-produced by music educator Gracie Nash and two-time GRAMMY and Tony Award-winning producer Charlie Rosen, the project features a collective of acclaimed New York musicians and educators dedicated to creating music where every child can feel seen, heard, and celebrated.
Tracklist
Pronoun Party
Can't Judge a Fruit By Its Cover
Cat Person
The Feelings Song (feat. Emma Jayne)
A Little Empathy
Mama (feat. Lauren Marcus & Laura Dadap)
Move To Your Own Groove
Faces
