The group formed in East Orange, New Jersey, and first appeared on the music scene in the late 1980's releasing an album titled The Independent Leaders, under their then name The New Style. The album generated the minor hit "Scuffin' Those Knees". After the release of their first album, the group was subsequently mentored by fellow New Jersey native Queen Latifah and consequently changed their name.
Their first hit as Naughty By Nature was a track titled "O.P.P." ("Other People's Parts"), which sampled the The Jackson 5's hit "ABC" and was released in 1991 on their self-titled debut album. The album also generated another hit titled "Ghetto Bastard" (the track is often referred to as "Everything's Gonna Be Alright"). Fellow New Jersey native Tony D, accused Naughty by Nature of stealing a sample from his breakbeat album Music Makes You Move and using it on their track "O.P.P.". The matter was settled out of court. Later they had multiple hits from their third and fourth albums, titled 19 Naughty III and Poverty's Paradise respectively.
"Hip Hop Hooray" was a success from the album 19 Naughty III. Its video was directed by Spike Lee and featured other hip-hop artists popular in the early 1990's, including Queen Latifah, Eazy-E, and Kris Kross.
The group also scored a major hit with the track "Uptown Anthem", from the soundtrack to the 2Pac movie Juice.
In later years, Naughty by Nature started their own music imprint, Illtown Records, and released an album from their proteges the Rottin Razkals. The group (mainly Kaygee) worked closely with a number of rnb groups over the years particularly Zhané and Next.
An ongoing dispute between Kaygee and Treach saw Kaygee leave Naughty by Nature in late 2000 to concentrate on his Divine Mill label. The remainder of the group released an album in 2002 titled IIcons, using a variety of different producers including Da Beatminerz - the album however received a lukewarm reception from the public. Treach is rumoured to be releasing a solo album soon. Kaygee has been extremely successful building his Divine Mill imprint with 2 platinum plus albums on both (Divine Mill acts) Jaheim and Next as well as songs on albums from Syleena Johnson and Charlie Wilson among others. In May 2006 Kay Gee reunited with Treach and Naughty by Nature at a concert at B.B. King's nightclub. They will be working together on their next album.
Craziest
Naughty By Nature Lyrics
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My thoughts are thundering, tumbling
Sons of bitches, switches, from yelling ta mumbling
You ain't a pal of me, my family ties but not wit Mallory
My analogy ain't for salary, as I roll reality through galaxies
Four centuries, it's sent to me with the scent of oiu
With a chain representing penitentiaries
From Roman town to Borentown
And all you know from
Lifers, Rikers ta foesome
Wasn't driving to fast, I was flying to low
You think I'm rocking too quick, I think you're listening to slow
I'm abrupting construction, a pumping assumption
You diss while your family say I'm the best shit since fucking
Strucking 'bout an obstruction or turning something of nothing
From more things to more things, it's the rip in every function
Funking it up, pumping it up, chumping the ducks
Looking ta hump Ms. Junk in the trunk, pump pumping me up
Jersey niggas are the craziest
New York niggas are the craziest
DC niggas are the craziest
Philly niggas are the craziest
LA niggas are the craziest
Chi town niggas are the craziest
Texas niggas are the craziest
Utah niggas are the craziest
[Vin Rock]
My lyrics be laced with 40 ounces of funk and stuff, you get rushed, you
Get bust
You call yourself calling my bluff, enough's enough
I'm putting it down on the real end
This one goes out to all the people who be questioning
My skills, niggas I been rocking since lee twillz
And we feel that we build careers of steel
So all the rest come up and test but only stress is what you'll find
Thinking
Vinnie don't write and Vinnie can't rhyme shrinking
The sleeping MC I eat like good 'n' plenty
Lyrically spanking ya that's why they call me Uncle Vinnie
And oh yes, I just appeal to the masses
Young to old folks, the upper, lower, middle classes
They don't begin wit no lying professor
They begin when Vin pick up the pen and pad up off the dresser
Lesser, a man should never challenge a clan
Wit thirteen years experience of rippin mic's put in our hands
Detroit niggas are the craziest
Miami niggas are the craziest
Little Rock niggas are the craziest
Oak Town niggas are the craziest
[Treach]
I got barbarians to bogard me in
At a club that barred me when
A broad got thrown like barbarnigan born again, thrown aboard
A brim is broke to the back I brawl and band from brains ta balls
Da boots word ta-burr-bam-boo break the loot
Blowing up brain cells BOOM like Beirut
Assume the same suit, fuck that fly shit wit the flavor ca shi
Gives last name ain't Suzuki but still my sidekick
Whip that hide quick if ya slide quick, blood clot ya Blood clique
You ain't rolling if our tape ain't what ya ride wit
Niggas snipe shit so I'm on a knife tip
Like the youngsters 'bout ta take you on some hip-hop ride shit
If you ain't jumping then don't pump it
I'm hitting Jermaine in Atlanta 'cause he owe me loot for that jump shit
Fuck astronauts I rock it
And from now on if you bite my style when I see you, I'm in your pockets
Cleveland niggas are the craziest
Virginia niggas are the craziest
Kentucky niggas are the craziest
St. Louis niggas are the craziest
Atlanta niggas are the craziest
Maryland niggas are the craziest
San Diego niggas are the craziest
Seattle niggas are the craziest
Boston niggas are the craziest
Illtown niggas are the craziest
Zoo Crew niggas are the craziest
Jersey City niggas are the craziest
All my Newark niggas are the craziest
The lyrics to Naughty By Nature's song "Craziest" are a depiction of the group's raw and unapologetic style. The song begins with Treach's verse in which he expresses his bold and thundering thoughts that range from his family ties and the scenarios that arouse from them, to his take on reality. He then likens himself to a chain that represents the various penitentiaries he's been to and always finds himself as a source of strength wherever he goes. He mentions the different towns that he's traveled from and to, and goes on to jab some of his competitors who are yet to catch up to his level. Treach describes himself as an obstruction in the rap game, one that is ever-evolving and never afraid to go head-to-head with other artists or transforming situations.
Vin Rock then delivers his verse with as much confidence as Treach, and his lyrics are laced with his signature swagger. He highlights his skills as a lyricist and rapper, and recounts that he's been in the game for over thirteen years, putting him in a position of authority, where amateurs should never challenge him. He name-checks cities and states across the US that he believes have the craziest people, sending a subtle nod to his fans who he believes are just as bold and audacious as him.
The song's lyrics, therefore, reflect Naughty By Nature's strength in their lyrics, their punchy delivery, and their ability to connect with their fans. Overall, "Craziest" is a perfect example of the group's mastery of the art of rap.
Line by Line Meaning
My thoughts are thundering, tumbling
My mind is racing with intense and powerful thoughts, tumbling one after the other.
Sons of bitches, switches, from yelling ta mumbling
I'm constantly changing my approach, sometimes yelling and sometimes speaking quietly, to get my point across.
You ain't a pal of me, my family ties but not wit Mallory
While we may be closely related, I don't trust you, and you're not my friend.
My analogy ain't for salary, as I roll reality through galaxies
I'm not just spitting rhymes for money; I'm painting vivid pictures of reality that reach beyond our own galaxy.
Four centuries, it's sent to me with the scent of oiu
I've inherited wisdom and knowledge that spans four centuries, and I can smell the essence of this ancient wisdom all around me.
With a chain representing penitentiaries
I wear a chain around my neck that symbolizes the many prisons and penitentiaries that have tried and failed to contain me and my fellow rebels.
From Roman town to Borentown
My influence spans across centuries and continents, from ancient Rome to modern-day Borentown.
From Newark to Illtown
My impact can be felt in my hometown of Newark as well as in Illtown.
And all you know from Lifers, Rikers ta foesome
People who have lived their entire lives in prison, from Rikers Island to Folsom State Prison, know my name and my story.
Wasn't driving to fast, I was flying to low
I'm not moving too quickly; everyone else is simply not keeping up with my fast pace.
You think I'm rocking too quick, I think you're listening to slow
You believe I'm speaking too fast, but I think you're simply not comprehending my words quickly enough.
I'm abrupting construction, a pumping assumption
My rhymes are disruptive and challenging, but they are based on sound assumptions and deep insights.
You diss while your family say I'm the best shit since fucking
You may criticize me, but deep down you know that your family members think I am the greatest thing since sliced bread.
Strucking 'bout an obstruction or turning something of nothing
I don't let obstacles get in my way; in fact, I can turn something seemingly insignificant into something great.
From more things to more things, it's the rip in every function
I'm all about making progress, constantly building and improving upon what has been done before.
Funking it up, pumping it up, chumping the ducks
I'm bringing the funk, pumping up the energy, and showing up all of my doubters and haters.
Looking ta hump Ms. Junk in the trunk, pump pumping me up
I'm feeling great and confident, ready to take on anything and anyone, even if it means hooking up with a woman with a big booty.
My lyrics be laced with 40 ounces of funk and stuff, you get rushed, you
Get bust
My rhymes are filled with raw and edgy energy that may take you by surprise and leave you feeling overwhelmed.
You call yourself calling my bluff, enough's enough
You may think you're calling my bluff, but I'm ready to prove you wrong and show you what I'm really made of.
I'm putting it down on the real end
I'm being completely honest and genuine with what I'm saying and how I'm expressing myself.
This one goes out to all the people who be questioning
My skills, niggas I been rocking since lee twillz
This verse is for all those who doubt my abilities as a rapper; I've been killing it on the mic since I was a young boy.
And we feel that we build careers of steel
We believe that we are creating long-lasting and impressive careers that will stand the test of time.
So all the rest come up and test but only stress is what you'll find
Others may try to challenge us, but they will only end up feeling more stressed and overwhelmed than before.
Thinking Vinnie don't write and Vinnie can't rhyme shrinking
Don't make the mistake of underestimating my skills as a writer and rapper; I'm only getting stronger and better over time.
The sleeping MC I eat like good 'n' plenty
I'm not intimidated by other rappers who are sleeping on me; in fact, I take them down easily like a box of Good & Plenty candy.
Lyrically spanking ya that's why they call me Uncle Vinnie
My rhymes are so strong and powerful that they will leave you feeling like you've been spanked, hence the nickname 'Uncle Vinnie'.
And oh yes, I just appeal to the masses
People of all ages and backgrounds can relate to and enjoy my music.
Young to old folks, the upper, lower, middle classes
My music has universal appeal and can be enjoyed by people from all walks of life.
They don't begin wit no lying professor
My fans don't want to hear fake or dishonest rhymes from a rapper who doesn't know what they're talking about.
They begin when Vin pick up the pen and pad up off the dresser
Real hip-hop begins when I start writing and creating my rhymes from scratch.
Lesser, a man should never challenge a clan
Wit thirteen years experience of rippin mic's put in our hands
It's unwise for any artist to try and challenge our group, Naughty By Nature, as we have over a decade of experience tearing up the mic.
I got barbarians to bogard me in
At a club that barred me when
A broad got thrown like barbarnigan born again, thrown aboard
I have a group of loyal and fierce supporters who will help me get into any club, even if they've banned me before, and they're not afraid to start a fight if necessary.
A brim is broke to the back I brawl and band from brains ta balls
Da boots word ta-burr-bam-boo break the loot
I'm ready to fight anyone who crosses me, from their heads to their feet, and I'm always down to break and steal anyone's money who gets in my way.
Blowing up brain cells BOOM like Beirut
My rhymes hit hard and fast, causing your brain cells to explode in a massive, powerful blast.
Assume the same suit, fuck that fly shit wit the flavor ca shi
Let's all dress the same and not worry about being too flashy or trendy; it's all about the style and flavor that comes naturally to us.
Gives last name ain't Suzuki but still my sidekick
I may not be related to my loyal sidekick, but we have each other's backs no matter what.
Whip that hide quick if ya slide quick, blood clot ya Blood clique
If you try to slide quickly out of a fight, I will catch you and take you down, even if you have the support of your whole crew.
You ain't rolling if our tape ain't what ya ride wit
You can't call yourself a true fan of hip-hop if you're not bumping our music in your ride.
Niggas snipe shit so I'm on a knife tip
Other artists are always trying to steal my rhymes and style, so I'm constantly on guard and ready to protect my craft.
Like the youngsters 'bout ta take you on some hip-hop ride shit
Just like the young and upcoming rappers, I'm about to take you on a wild and exciting ride filled with powerful rhymes and great beats.
If you ain't jumping then don't pump it
My music is meant to get you hyped up and ready to jump around; if you're not feeling it, then it's best not to listen.
I'm hitting Jermaine in Atlanta 'cause he owe me loot for that jump shit
I'm calling out Jermaine Dupri in Atlanta for failing to pay me my share of the profits for our hit song 'Jump'.
Fuck astronauts I rock it
I'm not interested in space exploration and discovery; my focus is on rocking the mic and creating great music.
And from now on if you bite my style when I see you, I'm in your pockets
If anyone tries to copy or steal my unique and original style, I will make sure to take everything they have and leave them with nothing.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KEIR LAMONT GIST, ANTHONY SHAWN CRISS, VINCENT "VINNIE" BROWN, RONALD ISLEY, RUDOLPH ISLEY, MARVIN ISLEY, ERNIE ISLEY, O'KELLY ISLEY, CHRIS JASPER
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The trick is I rarely respond
This popped up in my recommendations after watching the Treach/Fat Joe pod, and this song, along with It's On and Uptown Anthem, are foremost in my mind when I reminisce on Naughty.
That dude's cadence is evidence of the jazz/scat element of true effortless bars, and the case for quality standing the test of time.
What's crazy is, I'm only noticing 30 odd years later:-
A) How much a lot of Eminem's beats sound Kaygee-esque, and how evocative of Treach his flow is in places.
B) How many hits they had.
Maybe obvious with retrospect.
eid fadel
My thoughts are thundering, tumbling
Sons of bitches, switches, from yelling ta mumbling
You ain't a pal of me, my family ties but not wit Mallory
My analogy ain't for salary, as I roll reality through galaxies
Four centuries, it's sent to me with the scent of oiu
With a chain representing penitentiaries
From Roman town to Borentown
From Newark to Illtown
And all you know from
Lifers, Rikers ta foesome
Wasn't driving to fast, I was flying to low
You think I'm rocking too quick, I think you're listening to slow
I'm abrupting construction, a pumping assumption
You diss while your family say I'm the best shit since fucking
Strucking 'bout an obstruction or turning something of nothing
From more things to more things, it's the rip in every function
Funking it up, pumping it up, chumping the ducks
Looking ta hump Ms. Junk in the trunk, pump pumping me up
Jersey niggas are the craziest
New York niggas are the craziest
DC niggas are the craziest
Philly niggas are the craziest
LA niggas are the craziest
Chi town niggas are the craziest
Texas niggas are the craziest
Utah niggas are the craziest
My lyrics be laced with 40 ounces of funk and stuff, you get rushed, you
Get bust
You call yourself calling my bluff, enough's enough
I'm putting it down on the real end
This one goes out to all the people who be questioning
My skills, niggas I been rocking since lee twillz
And we feel that we build careers of steel
So all the rest come up and test but only stress is what you'll find
Thinking
Vinnie don't write and Vinnie can't rhyme shrinking
The sleeping MC I eat like good 'n' plenty
Lyrically spanking ya that's why they call me Uncle Vinnie
And oh yes, I just appeal to the masses
Young to old folks, the upper, lower, middle classes
They don't begin wit no lying professor
They begin when Vin pick up the pen and pad up off the dresser
Lesser, a man should never challenge a clan
Wit thirteen years experience of rippin mic's put in our hands
Detroit niggas are the craziest
Miami niggas are the craziest
Little Rock niggas are the craziest
Oak Town niggas are the craziest
I got barbarians to bogard me in
At a club that barred me when
A broad got thrown like barbarnigan born again, thrown aboard
A brim is broke to the back I brawl and band from brains ta balls
Da boots word ta-burr-bam-boo break the loot
Blowing up brain cells BOOM like Beirut
Assume the same suit, fuck that fly shit wit the flavor ca shi
Gives last name ain't Suzuki but still my sidekick
Whip that hide quick if ya slide quick, blood clot ya Blood clique
You ain't rolling if our tape ain't what ya ride wit
Niggas snipe shit so I'm on a knife tip
Like the youngsters 'bout ta take you on some hip-hop ride shit
If you ain't jumping then don't pump it
I'm hitting Jermaine in Atlanta 'cause he owe me loot for that jump shit
Fuck astronauts I rock it
And from now on if you bite my style when I see you, I'm in your pockets
Cleveland niggas are the craziest
Virginia niggas are the craziest
Kentucky niggas are the craziest
St. Louis niggas are the craziest
Atlanta niggas are the craziest
Maryland niggas are the craziest
San Diego niggas are the craziest
Seattle niggas are the craziest
Boston niggas are the craziest
Illtown niggas are the craziest
Zoo Crew niggas are the craziest
Jersey City niggas are the craziest
All my Newark niggas are the craziest
Calming Meditation Music
My thoughts are thundering, tumbling
Sons of bitches, switches, from yelling to mumbling
You ain't a pal of me, my family ties but not with Mallory
My analogy ain't for salary as I roll reality through galaxies
Four centuries, it's sent to me with the scent of weed
With a chain representing penitentiaries
From warring towns to Bordentown
From Newark to Illtown
And all you know from
Lifers, Rikers to Folsom
Wasn't driving too fast, I was flying too low
You think I'm rocking too quick, I think you're listening too slow
I'm abrupting construction a pumping assumption
You diss while your family say I'm the best shit since fucking
Struckin' behind an obstruction or turning something of nothing from
Poor shit to more shit as I rip in every function
Funking it up, pumping it up, chumping the ducks
Looking to hump Ms. Junk in the Trunk, pump pump me up
Ehh Embb
[Treach]
My thoughts are thunderin’, tumblin’
Sums a bitches switches from yellin’ and mumblin’
You ain't a pal of me, my "family ties" but not with Mallory
My analogy ain't for salary, as I roll reality through galaxies
For centuries it's sent to me with the scent of weed!
With a chain representin' penitentiaries
From Warren Town supportin' towns
From North to Ill-Town
And all you know, from
Lifers, Rikers to Folesome
Wasn't driving too fast, I was flying too low
You think I'm rockin’ too quick, I think ya listen too slow!
I'm eruptin’, constructin’ and bumpin' assumptions
You diss while your family say I'm the best shit since fuckin’ is
Struck in by an obstruction, or turnin' somethin' to nothin'
From poor shit to more shit, is to rip in every function
Funkin’ it up, pumpin’ it up, chumpin’ the ducks
Looking to hump, "Ms. Junk-in-the-Trunk"
Pumpin' me up!
Jersey niggas are the (Craaziest!)
New York niggas are the (Craaziest!)
DC niggas are the (Craaziest!)
Philly niggas are the (Craaziest!)
LA niggas are the (Craaziest!)
Chi Town niggas are the (Craaziest!)
Texas niggas are the (Craaziest!)
Utah niggas are the (Craaziest!)
[Vin-Rock]
My lyrics be laced with..
40 ounces of Funk and stuff, you'll get rushed, you'll get bust
You'll call yourself callin' my bluff, enough's enough!
I'm puttin' it down on the real, and
This one goes out to all the people who be questionin'
My skills! Nigga's, I been rockin’ since Lee Twill's!
And we feel that we build careers of steel
So all the rest come up and test but only stress is what you'll find, thinking,
"Vinnie don't write" and "Vinnie can't rhyme"
Shrinkin’ the Sleepin’ MC, I eat like "Good & Plenty"
Lyrically spankin’ ya, that's why they call me Uncle Vinnie!
And oh, yes, I just appeal to the masses
Young to old folks, to upper, lower mental classes!
They don't begin with no lyin’ professor
They begin when Vin pick up the pen and pad up off the dresser!
Lesser a man should never challenge a clan
With 13 years experience of rippin' mic's put in our hands!
Detroit niggas are the (Craaziest!)
Miami niggas are the (Craaziest!)
Little Rock niggas are the (Craaziest!)
Oak Town niggas are the (Craaziest!)
[Treach]
I gots barbarians to Bogard me in at a club that barred me when
A broad got thrown like Lebron had been born again, thrown abroad
A brim is broke, to the back, I brawl and bad from brains to balls
The boots were the burnt bamboo, break the loot!
Blowin' up brain cells-BOOM! Like Babe Ruth!
Assume the same suit, fuck that "Fly" shit with the Flavor Kasha gets
Last name ain't Suzuki, but still my sidekick
Whip that "hide-quick"! If ya slide quick, blood clot ya Blood Clique!
You ain't rollin' if our tape ain't what ya ride with!
Nigga's snipe shit, so I'm on the night-tip
Like the youngsters 'bout to take you on some, "Hip-Hop ride" shit!
If you ain't dump it, then don't pump it!
I'm hittin' Jermaine in Atlanta, 'cause he owe me loot for that "Jump" shit!
Fuck astronauts, I rocket!
And from now on if you bite my shit, when I see you, I'm in your pockets!
Cleveland niggas are the (Craaziest!)
Carolina niggas are the (Craaziest!)
Virginia niggas are the (Craaziest!)
Kentucky niggas are the (Craaziest!)
St. Louis niggas are the (Craaziest!)
Atlanta niggas are the (Craaziest!)
Maryland niggas are the (Craaziest!)
San Diego niggas are the (Craaziest!)
Seattle niggas are the (Craaziest!)
Boston niggas are the (Craaziest!)
Ill-Town niggas are the (Craaziest!)
Zoo Crew niggas are the (Craaziest!)
Jersey City niggas are the (Craaziest!)
All my North niggas are the (Craaziest!)
Aerial Penn
Still one of my favorite songs ever. The beat is absolutely ridiculous and lyrics are on point. Treach is a monster lyrically.
Rasheem Russell
Aq
Joe Hashem
Treach didn’t get the respect he deserved back then. He was way too far ahead of his time. This track is a lyrical masterclass.
Success2gether
STILL hittin HARD in 2020!
justbeingsocial48
2023!!!
C Lopez
About two years ago, I was listening to hip hop hooray and I was amazed at how peaceful and upbeat it was and at the same time, hardcore. I deeply enjoy naughty by nature and they were instantly ranked (by me) at the top with the rest of the greats who deserve respect for shaping the good side of real underground hip hop. Thank you naughty by nature for showing up. I appreciate the fact that they didnt just stay quiet while even average joes got more famous. Naughty by nature is making music in 2019.. even with the mumble rappers, I have faith that hip-hop is on an important track. I have faith in Hip-Hop. #IntelligentMovement
Jason
Naughty for life!
LA TIGRE
"Wasn't driving 2 fast, I was flying to low
You think I'm rocking too quick, I think you're listening 2 slow". Top Hip Hop.
Margaret Ayala
Ok ..ok.. yuh . You cannot hate. Chi town niggas ... ♡ ...Miami niggas
Bruh iTz Joe
The lyrics were being said as I was reading this 🔥🔥