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.
Thankx For Sleepwalking
Naughty By Nature Lyrics
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Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh yeah
Naughty By Nature in the house, stompin, word em up
(You got Mack Daddy right here in the middle
Got the baby faced, one little G in the house
Yeah this is Vin Rock in the place
(KayGee layin back wit his feet up)
takin care of all this record business, yo
(Word em up, a lot of sleepin) A whole bunch of sleepin
Yo, by the way, we got some Naughty By Nature pyjamas and pillow comin out
for everybody who slept around the way on the projects
(Hear what em sayin, V? Word em up)
(Bring your motherfuckin ass on up)(Word em up) Word up
(KnowhutI'msayin, Mark? 45 ki's)
Verse 1: Treach
I got more damn time than I got money, honey
So if you're a gold digger, nigga please, that joke was funny
And for that diss comin from you in particular, shoot
You better kill it, for a scab that isn't no way's nears cute
You say I diss you hard after I did you fine
It ain't my fault, it's just your face that's mighty different in the
daytime
See I'm the type to meet a girl and call her bluff
They say "I'll kepp you if you're sweeter than my other stuff"
Not like a pimp or like a pope, cos I know who's to wail
They watch the clock, then rock and do your crew while you're in jail
Well I'm a little bit of, or should I say a lot past that
So take your saggy boob and bib rap to some other cat
Gimme this and gimme that, I give that ass a smack
You wanna get a richer life, you better get a mack
So he can work ya like the trick you really are, ya stunt
I'm hittin the backdoor when I come cos you're a fuckin front
You disappointed me, I had many plans in store
I didn't know that I was in for, a project whore or
a money-grabbin dragon wit no future plans
Pickin a newer coat or car, you need a newer man
Cos I ain't livin to be givin out what I done save
You wanna live in a condo, better find a cave
If we went half on the rent or if ya had a job
then I could think about it before I say "Oh naw"
Hell no is all I think about when I see you
Damn real is how I feel when I be comin thru
"Wit what?" is what you ask, I come thru in the end
"How's that?", cos when I drop one, I call her friends
Bravo, damn real, oh yes is what comes next
You gotta get up mighty early to twirl the Treach
I diss you, you'll be strugglin, and you say "I want you, sir"
If ya front, if ya stunt, huh, I might want her
(Word em up) (Damn, he just rip that shit)
Verse 2: Treach
(Oooooh, can I get?) Hold your breath
(Will you die?) Not the Treach
(I want those) Never that
(Gimme this) Put it back
(But you smooth) Very nice
(Ain't it def?) Not that bright
(Check you shoes) So, there's two
(Down on sound) So are you
Yes indeedy, I get greedy when it comes to dough
Cos then I'm eedy with the heebie-jeebies when I'm broke
And I don't so don't wanna roll a brother any long'
so I just try and on and on over time alone
Yeah, I spend in two's infuse, baby, you won't last
You'll be runnin so fast, your feet'll be kickin your own ass
Your every ride is somethin makes you just say "Hmmmm"
Cos she drivin his car more than he does any room
Ya call me "Dual lock", it is true, I say "Now hey hey there"
Call us some black shit, pop a click, I say you're halfway there
If ya wanna movie or dinner, I say "Oh, here"
You wanna trip or a cruise, ya bitch, I mean, no dear
You'll be alright though, you'll find the right bro
He'll have the right ho, then y'all a go broke
But anyway, for any day, I'm dissin any trick
that's tryin to flick my bit cos I ain't havin it
Outro: KayGee giving shoutouts
The song "Thankx For Sleepwalking" by Naughty By Nature is a diss track, with Treach directing venomous lyrics towards people who are trying to take advantage of him for his money. Treach starts off by addressing gold diggers who try to exploit him and calls them out for their manipulation tactics. He also addresses the issues he had with a particular person who tried to use him for his money and sex. In the second verse, he continues to go after people who want to benefit from his success and wants everyone to know that he is not having it. The song ends with KayGee giving shoutouts to friends and fans of Naughty By Nature.
Line by Line Meaning
I got more damn time than I got money, honey
I have more free time than money to spend, so if you're a gold digger, don't bother with me.
So if you're a gold digger, nigga please, that joke was funny
If you're only interested in me because of my money, don't waste your time trying to take advantage of me.
You better kill it, for a scab that isn't no way's nears cute
Don't badmouth me or I'll come back at you with something that will make you regret ever trying to insult me.
They watch the clock, then rock and do your crew while you're in jail
Some women will cheat on you with your friends while you're in jail, but I won't tolerate that.
Gimme this and gimme that, I give that ass a smack
Don't try to take advantage of me by constantly asking for things; I'll shut you down quickly.
If we went half on the rent or if ya had a job then I could think about it before I say "Oh naw"
If you contributed to our financial situation, I might consider living together, but otherwise, forget it.
You'll be runnin so fast, your feet'll be kickin your own ass
You'll be in such a hurry to leave that you'll trip over yourself trying to get out the door.
You wanna trip or a cruise, ya bitch, I mean, no dear
I won't pay for extravagant vacations for you, so don't even ask.
But anyway, for any day, I'm dissin any trick that's tryin to flick my bit cos I ain't havin it
I won't tolerate women who only want to use me for my money or resources, so I'll call them out on their behavior.
Contributed by Alex D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Palmit
also:
♪And for that diss comin from you in particular,
shoot
You better kill it,
for a scab that isn't no way's near cute
You say I diss you hard after I did you fine,
It ain't my fault,
it's just your face is mighty different in the daytime ♫
fuck. imagine being on the end of that line.
folasona
The production... this track and the whole album has amazing beats 💗
Eric Bomberger
No mumble here
A.M.O.S
I heard this at 96 g
Lorenshyne
who made the beat?
caspian kanai
This was my favorite track on the whole album 💯%
Steve Raiders4life
This song is very underrated
Eric Bomberger
This whole cassette was great
THEDARKSIDEOFTHEFORCE66
He switches up so many different flow patterns and word schemes. No one was doing this back then. Legendary shit.
Daniel McDonough
Treach is ridiculously underrated. Ask Eminem
Palmit
Treach is mad skills.. perfect accent and pronounciation .. whats better, it's KayGee and Vince bring treach into the front. A crazy fucking good combination of talent. yet it comes across as easy. the whole crew. especially kaygee, are amazing in their talents. dont see this kind of grouping too often. pleasure to have been a witness to it. and that it was recorded, forever more. :)