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.

Wicked Bounce
Naughty By Nature Lyrics

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[Chorus 1] X 4

Don't fuck with us

Watch these niggas get wicked now

Check it out

[Chorus 2] X 3

Put em up

What What

Put em up what what

[Chorus 1]

[Treach]

Well here's a shot out to all those who think that we slipped

Doing this ever since 165 North 15th breakdancin with slick

Nigga what I'll beat your butt

You niggas on a beef or what

And if I gotta go deep I'll cut

And if you try to face this

The Naughty by the Nature gonna lace this

Track, we be the cream of the pack

Don't come up in my face with bullshit 'cause you're bound to get slapped

And then we'll take it to a level where you're gonna get clapped

And then we'll all be up in court, I don't got time for that

'cause I'm, one third, naughty

Look into my eyes yeah you know me

Ain't nobody pimpin like us three

Call us masters, o.p.p

And when I draw the line don't get in the way, I'm paper chasin

Or I'll be cuttin you off like Friday the 13th and I'm Jason

Single don't mingle with ladies hearts I'm a thief

I'm not a virgin but Virgo birthday September 17th

And don't ask me for favors 'cause it'll be just like pullin teeth

I'm on some new shit with niggas 'cause you continually sleep

Don't creep

[Chorus 1] X 4

[Chorus 2] X 3

[Chorus 1]

[Vinnie]

Dun dun dun dun dun dirty the motherfucker with them jewels on

Did the dirt, turn the news on

Nigga left layin with his shoes on

With every clue gone

You actin nervous, what'd you do wrong?

Nigga lookin shady, all fakey all quiet

Ah forget about it when the feud's on

Now wha-what what put em up that's what the party get

I bartend on some naughty shit

And don't play that shorty shit

We hittin and kickin like (?)

Shakin like (?) chicken like pick pick pick pickin the town

Dickin em down, pickin a hoe, give em a show, the rigamarole

So, if you ever gone report you seen my tribe

I best to pray you got nine lives because your goddamn eyes lied

(...?...) that's 25 lines motherfucker you on my side

What you gonna do want to do talkin all the drunk talk

At least you'll die high

[Chorus 1] X 4

[Chorus 2] X 3

[Chorus 1]

[Treach]

Just look don't touch, just tip my bitch

'cause things get crazy now

Punk motherfucker gonna pay me now

Got busy got forty got fam got (?) got jet got slash

Diesel do, take apart that ass

Got another motherfucker get cash fast

Did dash smash, who you fought last, him or me?

Them or we? Get Hennessy, you memory

Treachery, and to the right of me, it's that nigga uncle Vinnie

What with K Boogie on the break release

The beat don't cease til we double fuckin platinum apiece

Hands touched

[Chorus 1] X 4

[Chorus 2] X 3

[Chorus 1]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Naughty By Nature's song "Wicked Bounce" are filled with aggressive and confident proclamations from both Treach and Vinnie. The chorus, which is repeated several times throughout the song, warns against messing with them as they "get wicked." Treach boasts about their longevity in the industry and past experiences where they have defended themselves physically. He also highlights their success as a group and mentions their hit track "O.P.P." Vinnie's verse is similarly aggressive, using violent metaphors to describe their actions towards those who cross them. He also references their penchant for partying and takes a jab at those who might report on their activities.

Overall, the song is a display of Naughty By Nature's hardcore rap style and their refusal to back down when challenged. The repetition of the chorus and the aggressive flow of both rappers makes it a track that is meant to be turned up loud and played at full volume.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't fuck with us
Don't mess with us or else we'll retaliate

Watch these niggas get wicked now
Observe these guys get wild and crazy now

Check it out
Listen up and pay close attention

Put em up
Raise your hands up

What What
Expression of excitement and enthusiasm

Put em up what what
Lift your hands up high and show some energy

Well here's a shot out to all those who think that we slipped
This is a shoutout to everyone who thought we lost our touch

Doing this ever since 165 North 15th breakdancin with slick
We've been doing this since we were young, breakdancing on 165 North 15th street with Slick

Nigga what I'll beat your butt
Don't try me, I will fight you

You niggas on a beef or what
Do you guys want to fight or what?

And if I gotta go deep I'll cut
If necessary, I will take things to an extreme level

And if you try to face this
If you try to challenge us

The Naughty by the Nature gonna lace this
Naughty by Nature will dominate and win

Track, we be the cream of the pack
We are the best in the industry

Don't come up in my face with bullshit 'cause you're bound to get slapped
Don't come to me with lies, or I'll react aggressively

And then we'll take it to a level where you're gonna get clapped
We will escalate things to the point where you'll get hurt

And then we'll all be up in court, I don't got time for that
Then we will all be in legal trouble, which I don't have time for

'cause I'm, one third, naughty
Because I am one-third of the musical group Naughty by Nature

Look into my eyes yeah you know me
By looking into my eyes, you can see my character and who I am

Ain't nobody pimpin like us three
No one else can do it like the three of us

Call us masters, o.p.p
We are masters of our craft, specifically, the song OPP

And when I draw the line don't get in the way, I'm paper chasin
Don't stand in my way because I am focused on making money

Or I'll be cuttin you off like Friday the 13th and I'm Jason
I will cut you off just like how Jason Voorhees kills people in the Friday the 13th movies

Single don't mingle with ladies hearts I'm a thief
I am single, so I don't play with women's emotions; but in general, I am a thief

I'm not a virgin but Virgo birthday September 17th
I am not a virgin, but my zodiac sign is Virgo and my birthday is September 17th

And don't ask me for favors 'cause it'll be just like pullin teeth
Do not request any favors from me, because it will be difficult to receive

I'm on some new shit with niggas 'cause you continually sleep
I am changing things up with other guys because you guys are still lazy

Don't creep
Don't sneak up, approach me with respect

Dun dun dun dun dun dirty the motherfucker with them jewels on
The dirty guy who had the jewelry on

Did the dirt, turn the news on
Committed a crime, then the media heard about it

Nigga left layin with his shoes on
A man was left dead with his shoes on

With every clue gone
All evidence is now gone or hidden

You actin nervous, what'd you do wrong?
You seem to be scared, what did you do?

Nigga lookin shady, all fakey all quiet
The guy looks suspicious, being fake and silent

Ah forget about it when the feud's on
Oh nevermind, the conflict has started

Now wha-what what put em up that's what the party get
Now what are you waiting for? Raise your hands up and show some energy, that's what a party is all about

I bartend on some naughty shit
I am serving drinks at the bar, doing some naughty things

And don't play that shorty shit
Don't play games with me

We hittin and kickin like (?)
We are fighting violently

Shakin like (?) chicken like pick pick pick pickin the town
Shaking like a chicken while occupying the town

Dickin em down, pickin a hoe, give em a show, the rigamarole
Having sex with someone while entertaining them, acting out the routine

So, if you ever gone report you seen my tribe
If you ever decide to tell on us

I best to pray you got nine lives because your goddamn eyes lied
You better hope you have nine lives, because you are lying with your eyes

(...?...) that's 25 lines motherfucker you on my side
That's 25 lines of rapping, you are on my team

What you gonna do want to do talkin all the drunk talk
What are you going to do? You are just talking foolishly because you are drunk

At least you'll die high
At the very least, you'll die while being high/drunk

Just look don't touch, just tip my bitch
Just look at her, but do not touch her, just leave her a tip

'cause things get crazy now
Because things can get out of hand very quickly

Punk motherfucker gonna pay me now
The cowardly person is going to pay me now

Got busy got forty got fam got (?) got jet got slash
I am busy, successful, and have many things in my life

Diesel do, take apart that ass
Attack and defeat that person

Got another motherfucker get cash fast
I know someone who can make money very quickly

Did dash smash, who you fought last, him or me?
Did you fight him or me? I can't even remember!

Them or we? Get Hennessy, you memory
Who was fighting, them or us? Drink some Hennessy to refresh your memory

Treachery, and to the right of me, it's that nigga uncle Vinnie
There's treachery among us, and the guy to the right of me is Uncle Vinnie

What with K Boogie on the break release
K Boogie is in charge of the break release (the pause in the song)

The beat don't cease til we double fuckin platinum apiece
The music doesn't stop until we have two platinum albums each

Hands touched
Put your hands in the air

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTHONY CRISS, ANTHONY SHAWN CRISS, KEIR GIST, KEIR LAMONT GIST, LORRAINE WHITTLESEY, VINCENT "VINNIE" BROWN, VINCENT E. BROWN

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