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.
Sunshine
Naughty By Nature Lyrics
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[Chorus: x2]
Honey, um, yes, um
Take me to the crib and get naughty, um
[Treach]
Are those bullets in ya bra or are your nipples glad to see me
Open that kitty, pretty, let me write it in graffiti
Ya name sunshine, baby, been known by the glow in your panties, sweetie
Your poonany is screaming 'Feed me' so please me, uh
Free me, don't tease me, touch your toes and kiss your knees, ease
Up in it, not minutes try sections of half 'n' hours
We'll be on every end of your house like it was ours
And you ain't gotta suggest respect sunshine, can't get less
I'll affect every part that your man neglects
I've been observing how your curving
Campaigning for a serving now see, I got that pretty kitty purring
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
One time with the sunshine
Sunshine, one time with the sun
One time with the sunshine
Sunshine, one time in the city
[Treach]
Are you in the easy cat or kitty category? What's the story?
You got two pairs of lips which shall I pick to make you wiggle for me?
Adore me, don't let that cat catch your tongue
One time wit sunshine and that snatch could catch you strung
Don't want to wish to hear you sing, want to know I heard ya sung
Here's one free vote for see notes and loose tongues
I'm here, you knock em off but you start with your boots on
A party wit the body, lordy, where only two comes
And the truth is smoked boots is the proof
Once tight socks stretched loose and condoms on the roof
Hitting steep and ain't complete til the kitten sleeps
Between the sheets, now our Naughty emblem is written deep
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
[Treach]
Lady, I crazy and underrated, can't be test of faded
Blowing up the spot like that ass just detonated
Spouting out sperm, not spaded out, wit my worm I waited
The hotty hair was knotty, a perm and she mighta made it
Plus she had a shitty attitude so no alarm
On a scale o' one ta damn she was a yawn
Darn, wit most it ain't no speaking after freaking
A number one, more weekend in between meetings
But sunshine was pretty as Puerto Ricans, so that thought went down wit the sunset
Now you want to know how naughty can one get
Get strapped up like the Mad Hatter, lips between hips like Mick Jagger's
Do some cabin stabbing like a dagger
Just cool, let's wet up the pool and rub-a-dub
Trade your dud for a stud, busting more than suds in a tub
So I love it when ya let it get it
Get thirsty like a dry reservoir, never sore when I wet it
Say pathetic but I say sunshine is super, put that poonany on the roof
And that shine might wake the roosters, so I'm through til I scoop her
One time with the sunshine
(Here kitty, kitty, kitty. Damn, where's that cat?)
The song "Sunshine" by Naughty By Nature is a sexually explicit track that features rapper Treach rapping about his sexual desires for a woman named Sunshine. The chorus of the song repeatedly asks Sunshine to take him to her crib and get naughty. Treach makes many crude and explicit references to her body parts throughout the song, and seems to be focused on pleasing himself rather than any sort of mutual enjoyment.
The verses of the song are filled with graphic descriptions of sexual acts, including references to oral sex, intercourse, and even sado-masochistic behavior. Treach uses crude language and metaphors throughout the song, comparing Sunshine's genitals to graffiti and referring to her as a "hotty hair knotty perm" with a "shitty attitude." There is also a bridge in the song that repeats the phrase "One time with the sunshine" over and over.
Overall, the song is a graphic portrayal of male sexual desire that objectifies and degrades women. While it may appeal to some listeners who enjoy sexually explicit lyrics, it is not a song that promotes healthy relationships or respectful attitudes towards women.
Line by Line Meaning
Honey, um, yes, um
The singer is addressing their partner as they express their desire to have sex
Take me to the crib and get naughty, um
The singer is requesting that they go to their home and engage in sexual activity
Are those bullets in ya bra or are your nipples glad to see me
The singer remarks on their attraction to their partner's body, specifically their breasts and nipples
Been wishing since I'm three now I'm finally seeing a genie
The artist has fantasized about having sex with their partner since they were young and now, finally, that wish is coming true
Open that kitty, pretty, let me write it in graffiti
The artist is requesting that their partner allow them to have sex with them and is referring to their genitals as a 'kitty'
Ya name sunshine, baby, been known by the glow in your panties, sweetie
The singer is flattering their partner and complimenting their attractiveness and sexual appeal
Your poonany is screaming 'Feed me' so please me, uh
The singer is referring to their partner's vagina as a 'poonany' and is expressing their desire to have sex with them
Free me, don't tease me, touch your toes and kiss your knees, ease
The artist is requesting that their partner not tease them and instead engage in sexual activity with them
Up in it, not minutes try sections of half 'n' hours
The artist wants to engage in sex with their partner for an extended period of time
We'll be on every end of your house like it was ours
The artist wants to have sex with their partner all throughout their home
And you ain't gotta suggest respect sunshine, can't get less
The singer wants their partner to understand that they will be respectful towards them during sex
I'll affect every part that your man neglects
The artist is confident in their ability to please their partner sexually and will do so in ways that their partner's previous partners have not
I've been observing how your curving
The singer is attracted to their partner's body and has been paying attention to its curves
Campaigning for a serving now see, I got that pretty kitty purring
The singer wants to engage in sex with their partner and will go to great lengths to do so and is referring to their partner's genitals as a 'pretty kitty'
Are you in the easy cat or kitty category? What's the story?
The singer is questioning their partner's sexual preferences and experience
You got two pairs of lips which shall I pick to make you wiggle for me?
The artist is referring to their partner's mouth and genitals and is expressing their desire to have their partner perform oral sex on them
Adore me, don't let that cat catch your tongue
The artist wants their partner to express their attraction and affection towards them and not be shy
One time wit sunshine and that snatch could catch you strung
The singer wants their partner to understand that engaging in sexual activity with them will be addictive and rewarding
Don't want to wish to hear you sing, want to know I heard ya sung
The singer is not interested in hearing their partner express their enjoyment of sex but instead wants to experience it firsthand
Here's one free vote for see notes and loose tongues
The artist is referencing their partner's genitals and is complimenting their sexual appeal
I'm here, you knock em off but you start with your boots on
The artist is conveying their confidence and ability to please their partner sexually and will do so even if their partner is wearing clothing or boots
A party wit the body, lordy, where only two comes
The artist is referencing sexual activity as a party and is expressing their desire for it to be a private affair with only them and their partner
And the truth is smoked boots is the proof
The singer is referencing the fact that they have had sex with their partner with their boots on as proof that they are capable of pleasuring them in any situation
Once tight socks stretched loose and condoms on the roof
The artist is referencing previous sexual encounters with their partner and is making a joke about lost or forgotten condoms
Hitting steep and ain't complete til the kitten sleeps
The singer wants to engage in sex with their partner and will continue to do so until they are both completely satisfied
Between the sheets, now our Naughty emblem is written deep
The singer is referencing the name of their music group, Naughty By Nature, and is expressing that they will engage in sexual activity with their partner so deeply that it will become a memorable experience for both of them
Lady, I crazy and underrated, can't be test of faded
The singer is confident in their abilities to please their partner sexually and believes that they are not given enough credit for their talents
Blowing up the spot like that ass just detonated
The artist is referencing their attraction to their partner's buttocks and is expressing their desire to engage in sexual activity with them
Spouting out sperm, not spaded out, wit my worm I waited
The artist is referencing their desire to ejaculate during sex and is using wordplay to make a joke about their penis
The hotty hair was knotty, a perm and she mighta made it
The singer is referencing a previous sexual encounter with someone who had tangled hair and is reflecting on the fact that things could have been different if they had not chosen to pursue sex with them
Plus she had a shitty attitude so no alarm
The singer did not enjoy their previous sexual encounter with the person mentioned in the previous line due to their unpleasant personality
On a scale o' one ta damn she was a yawn
The artist was not sexually satisfied during their previous encounter with the person mentioned in the previous line and viewed it as boring or unfulfilling
Darn, wit most it ain't no speaking after freaking
The artist is expressing their satisfaction with their sexual encounter with their current partner and is reflecting on the fact that many people do not communicate after having sex
A number one, more weekend in between meetings
The artist is referencing the fact that they are highly satisfied with their sexual relationship with their partner and desires to continue it further
Get strapped up like the Mad Hatter, lips between hips like Mick Jagger's
The singer wants to engage in sexual activity with their partner and is referencing their desire to use a condom to protect against sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancies
Do some cabin stabbing like a dagger
The artist wants to engage in sex with their partner and is using wordplay to describe their intention to penetrate them with their penis
Just cool, let's wet up the pool and rub-a-dub
The singer wants to have sex with their partner in a swimming pool and is using wordplay to describe their intention to engage in sexual activity while showering or taking a bath
Trade your dud for a stud, busting more than suds in a tub
The singer wants to have sex with their partner and is using wordplay to describe their desire to replace their partner's previous sexual partner with themselves and to ejaculate during sex
So I love it when ya let it get it
The singer enjoys engaging in sex with their partner and hopes to continue doing so
Get thirsty like a dry reservoir, never sore when I wet it
The artist wants to engage in sex with their partner and is using wordplay to describe how they will provide them with pleasure but not cause them pain
Say pathetic but I say sunshine is super, put that poonany on the roof
The artist is referencing their partner's genitals and is using wordplay to say that they find their partner attractive and desirable
And that shine might wake the roosters, so I'm through til I scoop her
The singer is reflecting on their sexual encounter with their partner and is expressing that they will leave until they have sex with them again
One time with the sunshine
The singer is reflecting on their sexual encounter with their partner and is expressing their desire to have sex with them again
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JASON INGRAM, CASEY BROWN, BLANCA CALLAHAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dreadpooled
I'm so humbled to have been able to spend my teenage days listening to Naughty By Nature in their heydays. This is freakin classic. True hip-hop extraordinaire.
@anwjuice
Me too. One of the first Cassette rapes i bought with my own money was the one album before this
@MrRiq29
Facts
@realtime4559
anwjuice 19 Naughty 3!!!
@Deliz1
well said breh
@k2datrack
@Dreadpool
Super facts! My man...just from that comment i feel as if both of us will get on pretty well!
@plamenlachev1764
One of the nicest hip hops of all times
@ogtripplog
Most slept on jawn they ever had
@joseantonioconsuegrafernan8402
nobody make songs like this anymore. best raps only
from the 90s naughty by...
@Boldnblnt
2023 DAMN IF ITS 1 VIDEO I WISH THEY WOULD HAVE MADE IT WOULD HAVE BEEN THIS ONE......I COULD SEE THIS ON B.E.T. UNCUT..........