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 ZhanΓ© 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.
Feel Me
Naughty By Nature Lyrics
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lyrically splitting dismissing
I'm on a mission of just hitting
now it's written and kitten hitting wit mittens
I'm missing wishing man listen
I glisten like sun and water while fishing.
Bust the move and then swerve
Serve words with nerve embedded I said it word
Coming from the town of Illy and alleys are
full of Phillies and Rallys suckers get
Silly as Sally then found in alleys, I'm rowdy really
[Chorus]
So here we go now,
Holla if ya hear me though, come and feel me flow
Never mixing with tricking brothers bitching
Over fixin's that ain't fitting to be hitting.
On nothing splitting things that's bitten
And getting written off
Like a fatter bad bladder boy ya pissing me off
Before you even started so what
So long see you fly by my try how else
Could I say it when you play it try boom bye bye.
[Chorus: x2]
The flow pro poetical with skills only
A vet'll know better know where's
The wetter flow that's on point like
Decimals manhandling new crews
Partying with the Zoo Crew
Looking for the pink in poo poo.
I thought you knew too stone style is of stamina
Jamming ta while we planning ta jam
We bust plus we're the party
Amateur damager managing damaging mics
Men and even mannequins.
You're a fan again now I want to know whose the man again?
Naughty's back like vertibrates word to hey-a-ho
The way I show you pray I flow
Steady breaking to the boogie so bang time
To slang bang and watch all the poo tang tangs hang
[Chorus: x2]
Play and Kay'll break the body of a beat
The beat the break into boogie
Firm and fully chase bass lines like bullies
All we want to know is if your body want to party
It's 'nough poo tang tang for everybody
So hip up and split up get up
Get up your wit up souped up put your dukes up
No guts set up for sit ups flip up watch us rip up.
Shakes shows until they fizz up
Rizz up like your with us if not zip up
You lip up whip up.
Hits with ransom's foul styles get and ones
We come back cause we heard
Hip hop needed another anthem
Black like Noah in fact and for ya
If we was back in the days with the Drifters
We would've been known as the Flowers
Bevin these since the seventies
Find me so we went crazy in the eighties
So we won't kiss heinies in the nineties
Oops the Naughty's troop in sections of forties
So clap your hands and hold your shorty I'm Naughty.
[Chorus: x2]
In "Feel Me Flow", Naughty By Nature's Treach delivers a powerful flow with clever lyrics that reflect his confidence and skill as an MC. From the opening line, he establishes himself as a bionic lyricist, whose words are sharp and precise enough to split apart those who come before him. He compares himself to a fisherman, shimmering like the sun on the water, catching his prey with ease. The chorus, "Holla if ya hear me though, come and feel me flow," is a call to action for anyone listening to let their appreciation be known.
Treach is dismissive of other rappers who try to imitate his style and warns them that their efforts are futile. They may try to copy his flow or lyrics, but they can never replicate his true essence as an artist. He calls out those who are "tricking" and trying to copy his style and tells them that they are not "fitting to be hitting." In contrast, Treach is fully invested in his craft and takes pride in his skills, never compromising himself for a cheap hit.
Line by Line Meaning
You 'bout to feel the chronicles of a bionical lyric
Get ready to experience the saga of an extraordinary verse
lyrically splitting dismissing
Breaking down and discarding lesser rhymes
I'm on a mission of just hitting
My goal is to deliver powerful lyrics
now it's written and kitten hitting wit mittens
It's done and accomplished, but with a soft touch
I'm missing wishing man listen
I want someone to hear my message and understand
I glisten like sun and water while fishing.
I shine and sparkle, attracting attention like a lure in the water
Bust the move and then swerve
Make a bold gesture and then swiftly change direction
Serve words with nerve embedded I said it word
Confidently deliver lines that resonate with courage
Damn, you nerd man, you heard
Wow, you're really out of touch with what's happening
Coming from the town of Illy and alleys are full of Phillies and Rallys suckers get Silly as Sally then found in alleys, I'm rowdy really
Hailing from a neighborhood with rough characters and a lot of fast food joints. People act foolishly there, but I'm truly daring
So here we go now, Holla if ya hear me though, come and feel me flow
Let's get started, shout out if you're listening, and experience my rap
Never mixing with tricking brothers bitching
I refuse to associate with dishonest people who complain all the time
Over fixin's that ain't fitting to be hitting.
Focused on creating lyrics that resonate instead of relying on gimmicks
On nothing splitting things that's bitten
I don't waste my time on things that have already been done
And getting written off, Like a fatter bad bladder boy ya pissing me off
Being disregarded is irritating, like an overweight child with an uncontrollable bladder
Before you even started so what, So long see you fly by my try how else Could I say it when you play it try boom bye-bye.
You didn't even try, oh well, bye, my only recourse is a dismissive farewell
The flow pro poetical with skills only
My rhyme style is high caliber, brimming with talent
A vet'll know better know where's The wetter flow that's on point like Decimals
Veteran rappers can recognize the best flow, consistent like decimals
manhandling new crews Partying with the Zoo Crew
Dominating over inexperienced rappers, and celebrating with my inner circle
Looking for the pink in poo poo.
Exploring the grittiness and finding something valuable
I thought you knew too stone style is of stamina
I assumed you understood, the way I rap requires endurance
Jamming ta while we planning ta jam We bust plus we're the party
Playing music while we prepare to perform, and we're the ones who energize the crowd
Amateur damager managing damaging mics Men and even mannequins.
Even though I'm not a professional, I still impress and control the microphones, and sometimes evoke a reaction from even inanimate objects
You're a fan again now I want to know whose the man again?
You're my supporter now, but remind me who the real talent is?
Naughty's back like vertibrates word to hey-a-ho
My crew is back, strong and bouncy, word to our chant
The way I show you pray I flow Steady breaking to the boogie so bang time To slang bang and watch all the poo tang tangs hang
I demonstrate the dance while I rap, breaking to the music and watching the ladies dance
Play and Kay'll break the body of a beat The beat the break into boogie
My DJ's will destroy the rhythm of the track, causing it to transform into a danceable tune
Firm and fully chase bass lines like bullies
We aggressively pursue the bass-heavy sections of the song
All we want to know is if your body want to party It's 'nough poo tang tang for everybody
The only thing we want to know is if you're ready to dance, and there's enough female attention for everyone
So hip up and split up get up Get up your wit up souped up put your dukes up
Get up and get ready to defend yourself, pumped up and energized
No guts set up for sit ups flip up watch us rip up. Shakes shows until they fizz up Rizz up like your with us if not zip up You lip up whip up.
If you can't handle the heat, get out, we'll tear up the live shows, causing a frenzy. If you're not on our level, stay quiet, because we'll make you look bad
Hits with ransom's foul styles get and ones We come back cause we heard Hip hop needed another anthem
My rhymes are so powerful, they force others to follow suit. We're making a comeback, because we understand that hip hop needs another iconic song
Black like Noah in fact and for ya If we was back in the days with the Drifters We would've been known as the Flowers Bevin these since the seventies
We are unapologetically black like Noah, and if our crew existed in the 50s with the Drifters, we would have been the smooth singers. We've been honing our skills since the 70s.
Find me so we went crazy in the eighties So we won't kiss heinies in the nineties Oops the Naughty's troop in sections of forties So clap your hands and hold your shorty I'm Naughty.
We gained fame and success in the 80s, so we won't sell out in the 90s. The Naughty crew is in their 40s, but still brings excitement, so let's celebrate and dance. I am Naughty and it's time to party.
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Anthony Criss, Arthur Neville, Cyril Neville, George Porter Jr., Joseph Modeliste, Keir Gist, Leo Nocentelli, Vincent Brown
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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You 'bout to feel the chronicles of a bionical lyric
lyrically splitting dismissing
I'm on a mission of just hitting
now it's written and kitten hitting wit mittens
I'm missing wishing man listen
I glisten like sun and water while fishing.
Bust the move and then swerve
Serve words with nerve embedded I said it word
Damn, you nerd man, you heard
Coming from the town of Illy and alleys are
full of Phillies and Rallys suckers get
Silly as Sally then found in alleys, I'm rowdy really
So here we go now,
Holla if ya hear me though, come and feel me flow
Never mixing with tricking brothers bitching
Over fixin's that ain't fitting to be hitting.
On nothing splitting things that's bitten
And getting written off
Like a fatter bad bladder boy ya pissing me off
Before you even started so what
So long see you fly by my try how else
Could I say it when you play it try boom bye bye.
So here we go now,
Holla if ya hear me though, come and feel me flow
So here we go now,
Holla if ya hear me though, come and feel me flow
The flow pro poetical with skills only
A vet'll know better know where's
The wetter flow that's on point like
Decimals manhandling new crews
Partying with the Zoo Crew
Looking for the pink in poo poo.
I thought you knew too stone style is of stamina
Jamming ta while we planning ta jam
We bust plus we're the party
Amateur damager managing damaging mics
Men and even mannequins.
You're a fan again now I want to know whose the man again?
Naughty's back like vertibrates word to hey-a-ho
The way I show you pray I flow
Steady breaking to the boogie so bang time
To slang bang and watch all the poo tang tangs hang
So here we go now,
Holla if ya hear me though, come and feel me flow
So here we go now,
Holla if ya hear me though, come and feel me flow
Play and Kay'll break the body of a beat
The beat the break into boogie
Firm and fully chase bass lines like bullies
All we want to know is if your body want to party
It's 'nough poo tang tang for everybody
So hip up and split up get up
Get up your wit up souped up put your dukes up
No guts set up for sit ups flip up watch us rip up.
Shakes shows until they fizz up
Rizz up like your with us if not zip up
You lip up whip up.
Hits with ransom's foul styles get and ones
We come back cause we heard
Hip hop needed another anthem
Black like Noah in fact and for ya
If we was back in the days with the Drifters
We would've been known as the Flowers
Bevin these since the seventies
Find me so we went crazy in the eighties
So we won't kiss heinies in the nineties
Oops the Naughty's troop in sections of forties
So clap your hands and hold your shorty I'm Naughty.
So here we go now,
Holla if ya hear me though, come and feel me flow
So here we go now,
Holla if ya hear me though, come and feel me flow
CallMePsycho
You 'bout to feel the chronicles of a bionical lyric
lyrically splitting dismissing
I'm on a mission of just hitting
now it's written and kitten hitting wit mittens
I'm missing wishing man listen
I glisten like sun and water while fishing.
Bust the move and then swerve
Serve words with nerve embedded I said it word
Damn, you nerd man, you heard
Coming from the town of Illy and alleys are
full of Phillies and Rallys suckers get
Silly as Sally then found in alleys, I'm rowdy really
So here we go now,
Holla if ya hear me though, come and feel me flow
Never mixing with tricking brothers bitching
Over fixin's that ain't fitting to be hitting.
On nothing splitting things that's bitten
And getting written off
Like a fatter bad bladder boy ya pissing me off
Before you even started so what
So long see you fly by my try how else
Could I say it when you play it try boom bye bye.
So here we go now,
Holla if ya hear me though, come and feel me flow
So here we go now,
Holla if ya hear me though, come and feel me flow
The flow pro poetical with skills only
A vet'll know better know where's
The wetter flow that's on point like
Decimals manhandling new crews
Partying with the Zoo Crew
Looking for the pink in poo poo.
I thought you knew too stone style is of stamina
Jamming ta while we planning ta jam
We bust plus we're the party
Amateur damager managing damaging mics
Men and even mannequins.
You're a fan again now I want to know whose the man again?
Naughty's back like vertibrates word to hey-a-ho
The way I show you pray I flow
Steady breaking to the boogie so bang time
To slang bang and watch all the poo tang tangs hang
So here we go now,
Holla if ya hear me though, come and feel me flow
So here we go now,
Holla if ya hear me though, come and feel me flow
Play and Kay'll break the body of a beat
The beat the break into boogie
Firm and fully chase bass lines like bullies
All we want to know is if your body want to party
It's 'nough poo tang tang for everybody
So hip up and split up get up
Get up your wit up souped up put your dukes up
No guts set up for sit ups flip up watch us rip up.
Shakes shows until they fizz up
Rizz up like your with us if not zip up
You lip up whip up.
Hits with ransom's foul styles get and ones
We come back cause we heard
Hip hop needed another anthem
Black like Noah in fact and for ya
If we was back in the days with the Drifters
We would've been known as the Flowers
Bevin these since the seventies
Find me so we went crazy in the eighties
So we won't kiss heinies in the nineties
Oops the Naughty's troop in sections of forties
So clap your hands and hold your shorty I'm Naughty.
So here we go now,
Holla if ya hear me though, come and feel me flow
So here we go now,
Holla if ya hear me though, come and feel me flow
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Love the beat, it gives off such a positive vibe and, like everythingβs gonna be alright, it just makes me feel happy and ignore all the shit going on in the world
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Idk if itβs cause the music video but it reminds me of a hot summer day..
You definitely play this with the windows down on a 90Β° day in the middle of July on guru way to the swimming pool
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