Naughty by Nature is a hip hop group that at the time of its formation in 1… Read Full Bio ↴Naughty by Nature is a hip hop group that at the time of its formation in 1991, consisted of Treach, Vinnie, and the DJ Kay Gee.
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.
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.
Take It To Ya Face
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Take It To Ya Face - Naughty by Nature
I'm bout to take it to ya face!
UGH! YEAH!
X8
[Treach]
We bout to bully ya ass around
Pull you and smack you ‘round
Do you and knock you down
Get through you and rock your town!
Ticky titty takin’ tack, gettin’ tricky, smackin’ packs
-Oh, snap! We put our town on the map!
I keep it warm like Long John’s, I’m strong and on-time
Many suckers were born to be on mine!
One step forward, twenty-one steps-BACK!
None step forward and no one'll get-CAPPED!
It’s time to mistreat 'em and beat 'em
Stomp 'em and drop 'em, don’t need 'em
Sneak 'em, use 'em, bruise 'em then do 'em
Put somethin’ into 'em then lose 'em! -Huh!
I’m takin' jack to scrap, real Hip-Hop's back!
Plus it’s too strong to pack
I’ve worn black colors for years, punani lover for years!
Jackin’ others for cheer, ya monster mackin’ mother of the year
-Yeah!
We come clear from pier to ear, peace to Ill-Town!
And don't get anywhere near. Ha!
Hands up in the place, get a little taste of the bass!
I’m bout to-bout to take it to your face.
UGH! YEAH!
I’m bout to take it to ya face!
UGH! YEAH!
X3
(So tell your story walkin’!)
[Vin-Rock]
Challenge me on a fist to face basis, wherever the place is
Whatever ya race is, ya diss, I'm takin’ faces!
Neck yoke ya neck braces, I go way back
Like gettin’ jacked for sneakers with fat laces!
A hard-rock from a hard block
Was always hard to stop the Rock!
And harder to stop the spot!
What we got's what we get and you'll get what you got!
If you prop the lip a lot, kick the chop!
This rock's, so disc-jock's get stocked
Of the 19Naughty2, Naughty new album that hits the spot!
Stemmed from Vin’s place, with a gem face…
Not an in-store or in-whore
Ya keep the faith, I’ll keep you in place!
Pickin’ on your weight, pickin’ on your tapes
Stickin’ on your make, gettin’ all your papes!
Hands up in the place, you get a little taste of the bass!
I‘m bout to-bout to take it to your face!
UGH! YEAH!
I’m bout to take it to ya face!
UGH! YEAH!
X3
(So tell your story walkin’!)
[Treach]
It’s all your fault that this hard assault came up that quick!
Get ready, buddy, for an asphalt ass-whip!
And to the cops that harass me..
Kiss my ashy, hairy, hot, nasty, ass like it’s classy
You gain lint, I’m on the same tip, you’ll get your brain hit
That’s all the respect that your name gets!
Around these parts, we smart
Sneak the weak the street's beat's
Nuts on these, so please start!
So I can have ya hangin' by your heels
Drop me off top of the hill
So I can regroup and scoop up steel!
Fuck how you feel, get the bobo!
Tryin' to judge real nigger's with a phony baby photo!
Trick, ya should’ve kept your braces
‘Cause man I would’ve had it!
And closed ya squeaky mouth with a magnet!
You read or be written diss if I none care
While I’m stickin' gobs of gum in your son’s hair!
Hands up in the place! Get a little taste of the bass!
I’m bout to take it to your face!
UGH! YEAH!
I’m bout to take it to ya face!
UGH! YEAH!
X3
(So tell your story walkin’!)
Bobby Terry
When my son (Chris) was young we spent a lot of time in the driveway shooting ball and talking for hours. I lost my son July 2020 and some of my best memories was spending time together playing ball sometimes listening to Naughty by Nature. Sometimes the love of music brings people closer. Thank you for the post and reminding me of days I will always cherish with my son... Believe it or not I’m a 62 yr old ex Rock drummer.. Good music is good music ✌️
Mike Kirschnick
Hugs from Germany to you!!!
kabeyz
May your son rest in peace
Mr Tea
R. I. P Chris - sending love from Ireland
Eh…
RIP Chris
Warp75
RIP much love & peace from 🇬🇧
badazz disciple
Bought this on cassette first day it came out! Still a banger!!
Chudy Sołtys
Me too, with "dolby";-), could'nt even pronounce it correctly that time in Poland but knew what I wanted:-)
Dante Rosenberg
that album cover is scary lol
Nicolas Rage
I miss these very energetic and ‘bouncy’ hip hop songs