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.
Jamboree
Naughty By Nature Lyrics
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I want to see y'all who want to plan with me
Wave your hands across the land if we family
Say hot damn hot damn we want to jamboree
[Chorus]
c'mon I know I jam I know I jam jam while oh damn
I know I jam I know I jam jam boree
I know I jam I know I jam jam while oh damn why don't you Jamboree for me?
Yes Indeed
[Treach]
Kaboom kaboom the platoon came on in eight limbs and timbs
Broke rims smoked sims whoop dogs with bent rims
For the real and the raw from whoo'd up with the law
I never kill for the thrill but I cut for the cars
Smokin' budda with a hoota' get better prices from looters
Shake my shell with the shooters leed a luga with duga
Some say modeling and acting mean treach is selling
(man he's Sellin')
While I'm yelling first a felon with my gat at ya melon (BOOYAH)
Hella heated, I'm too ill for them to beat it
We the most cheated most weeded most needed
You best believe it
Lets take the tapes jam for me, stand for me
Your'e damned to be without the jamboree
[Chorus 1x]
[Vinnie]
We've put it down since the days of high school
and everywhere we Mark we rule
Naughty's about to raise our stock
And we didn't come to brag about what we got nigga
We came to rock
We blew the spot taking the streets to pac
You'd be thug-style for a while (?then cold rolled our jock?)
Using the last few years as our evidence
Niggas been tryin' to duplicate the mixture ever since
You live in value reprimanding
If you challenge me I guarantee
When we finish I'll be the last man standing
Fuck what you heard naughty is forever in demand when
Kay drop tracks all the party people jammin'
[Treach]
I want to see y'all who want to plan with me
Wave your hands across the land if we family
Say hot-damn hot-damn we want to jamboree
This is for my peeps here I stand for you cause you stand for me
[Chorus 1x]
[Treach]
I ask the thugs who have mercy in these days is dirty
I'm still sturdy and flirty till my derby for jersey
The funk is pass-booted lights-camera-shoot it
I just did it to do it that's why I suit it and boot it
Here's the graphic niggas is just tattered and added
Orgy's are automatic from back-traffic to addicts
Crush the cabbage straight from the savage to lavish
We rip those who rat it that's why your click had it
(?dog?) cats to cuchies for me its lootchie then hootchies
Cause we'll drop a cuzzie that leaves your whole label woozy
And shitty and dizzy because your whole city miss me
And whip out they titties
And from they kiddies throw me 50's in bundles of 100's
And make every hater want it
Drunk and blunt it knock onto the hottest nigga comin'
Kay scratch and cut ya no matta what you make or
want to come and touch her the punani rusher like Usher
[Chorus 2x to fade]
[Zhane]
(Jam On It) (Jam-Jam-Jam) (Jam-Jam-Jam) (Jam On It)
The song "Jamboree" by Naughty By Nature, featuring Zhane, is a fun and upbeat track that celebrates life and having a good time. The song is filled with playful rhymes and a catchy beat that makes it impossible to resist getting up and dancing. In the first verse, lead rapper Treach invites all his fans to join him in a jamboree - a word that means a large celebration or party. He waves his hands to encourage his listeners to do the same and promises a good time for all. The chorus urges everyone to join in the jam and celebrate together.
The second verse, delivered by rapper Vinnie, takes a more self-assured tone. He boasts about the longevity of the group and the fact that they continue to rock the party wherever they go. Vinnie claims that they didn't come to brag about their riches; they came to have a good time and entertain the crowd. The last verse returns to Treach, who raps about being resilient and having fun even in difficult times. He encourages his listeners to let loose, dance, and enjoy life because that is what the jamboree is all about.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to see y'all who want to plan with me
Treach wants to know who's down to party with him and make plans together
Wave your hands across the land if we family
If you're part of Treach's crew, show him by waving your hands in the air
Say hot damn hot damn we want to jamboree
If you're ready to party, shout 'hot damn hot damn' and express your desire for a jamboree
This is for my peeps here I stand for you cause you stand for me
Treach values his friends and will always be there for them, just like they will be there for him
c'mon I know I jam I know I jam jam while oh damn
Treach knows how to party and he wants everyone to join in and have fun
I know I jam I know I jam jam boree
Treach is confident in his party skills and is ready to jam at a jamboree
I know I jam I know I jam jam while oh damn why don't you Jamboree for me?
Treach is inviting everyone to party and jam with him at a jamboree
Yes Indeed
Treach is excited and ready to party
Kaboom kaboom the platoon came on in eight limbs and timbs
Treach's posse arrives loudly, with eight members wearing boots
Broke rims smoked sims whoop dogs with bent rims
Treach and his crew are tough and rough, damaging cars in their wake
For the real and the raw from whoo'd up with the law
Treach and his crew are authentic and represent those true to themselves despite breaking laws
I never kill for the thrill but I cut for the cars
Treach does not kill for fun, but he will damage cars for fun
Smokin' budda with a hoota' get better prices from looters
Treach smokes marijuana with a hookah and can get better prices from those who loot
Shake my shell with the shooters leed a luga with duga
Treach dances with his guns and leads with a hand gesture
Some say modeling and acting mean treach is selling
Some believe Treach is selling out by modeling and acting
(man he's Sellin')
This is a side comment agreeing with the previous statement
While I'm yelling first a felon with my gat at ya melon (BOOYAH)
Treach is proud to be a felon and ready to defend himself with his gun
Hella heated, I'm too ill for them to beat it
Treach is on fire and cannot be defeated easily
We the most cheated most weeded most needed
Treach and his crew are mistreated, but most popular and necessary
You best believe it
Treach is confident in his skills and popularity
Lets take the tapes jam for me, stand for me
Treach wants everyone to party and dance to his music, and support him
Your'e damned to be without the jamboree
If you miss Treach's jamboree, you'll be missing out
We've put it down since the days of high school
Naughty By Nature has been making music since their high school years
and everywhere we Mark we rule
Naughty By Nature is popular and influential everywhere they go
Naughty's about to raise our stock
Naughty By Nature is going to become even more popular
And we didn't come to brag about what we got nigga
Naughty By Nature did not come to show off their wealth
We came to rock
Naughty By Nature came to make music and party
We blew the spot taking the streets to pac
Naughty By Nature caused a scene and excitement by playing music in the streets
You'd be thug-style for a while (?then cold rolled our jock?)
It is unclear what this line means
Using the last few years as our evidence
Naughty By Nature has become more popular and successful in recent years
Niggas been tryin' to duplicate the mixture ever since
Other artists have been trying to copy Naughty By Nature's style
You live in value reprimanding
It is unclear what this line means
If you challenge me I guarantee
If you try to compete with Treach, he will win
When we finish I'll be the last man standing
Treach and his crew will not give up until they are the best
Fuck what you heard naughty is forever in demand when
Naughty By Nature is always in demand and popular
Kay drop tracks all the party people jammin'
Kay Gee creates music that makes people dance and party
I ask the thugs who have mercy in these days is dirty
Treach is asking other tough guys if they still have mercy in these corrupt days
I'm still sturdy and flirty till my derby for jersey
Treach is still strong and flirtatious, representing New Jersey
The funk is pass-booted lights-camera-shoot it
The excitement is high and ready to be captured on film
I just did it to do it that's why I suit it and boot it
Treach parties and makes music for the fun of it
Here's the graphic niggas is just tattered and added
It is unclear what this line means
Orgy's are automatic from back-traffic to addicts
Treach and his crew attract everyone to their parties, from those stuck in traffic to drug addicts
Crush the cabbage straight from the savage to lavish
Treach crushes his competition, whether they are from the streets or have more money
We rip those who rat it that's why your click had it
Treach and his crew will destroy anyone who talks badly about them, and that's why your crew is having trouble
(?dog?) cats to cuchies for me its lootchie then hootchies
It is unclear what this line means
Cause we'll drop a cuzzie that leaves your whole label woozy
Treach and his crew's music will cause other labels to become dazed and confused
And shitty and dizzy because your whole city miss me
Treach and his crew will become so popular in your city that everyone else will feel bad
And whip out they titties
Women will show their breasts and become excited when Naughty By Nature plays
And from they kiddies throw me 50's in bundles of 100's
Even children will give Naughty By Nature money and become fans
And make every hater want it
Those who dislike Naughty By Nature will become envious and want to be part of the fun
Drunk and blunt it knock onto the hottest nigga comin'
Partying and smoking marijuana will be so exciting that everyone will want to join in
Kay scratch and cut ya no matta what you make or want to come and touch her the punani rusher like Usher
It is unclear what this line means
Lyrics © TIME STEP MUSIC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTHONY CRISS, ANTHONY SHAWN CRISS, BENNY GOLSON, KEIR GIST, KEIR LAMONT GIST, VINCENT "VINNIE" BROWN, VINCENT E. BROWN
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thegreatx
Can we bring the entire 90s & early 2000s vibe back for at least a decade? Especially after this horrid pandemic. All of our souls need it 😩
Torey Townsend
I know right
ROIDO
I feel you dawg! Thank God for Youtube!
Sean Strick
Yes, let's do it!
DONT TRIP
I have even thought about that wow, and you comment it, you're the man, I hope and pray your comment makes that difference, if they only knew how much we all miss and cherished and still cherish those memories. Someone pin this mans comment please.
Bonginkosi Gumede
I'm with you on that 💯
MŌA
This song just screams good vibes and summer. Love it so much, music really heals and makes you feels things! Thank God for art & music!
G F
Love this song! Brings me back to the summers of the late 90’s! Ultimate summer song!
Dwayne Cheatom
Summer 1999 I will never forget it! We had so much fun back then. These kids will never know the joy of the 90s. Things were much simpler then😔
Anthony Freeman
True I miss these days so much