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Naughty By Nature

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About Naughty By Nature

Naughty By Nature - 3 New Jersey hip hop legends!

List of Naughty By Nature's featurings

Queen Latifah, Aaron Carter & 3LW

Naughty By Nature members' ages

Naughty By Nature members are currently 52, 52 & 51 years old.

Naughty By Nature's country of origin

Naughty By Nature is from United States.

Naughty By Nature members' real names

Naughty By Nature members' real names are Anthony Criss, Vin Rock & Kay Gee.

The Success Story of Naughty By Nature

Who is Naughty By Nature?

Naughty by Nature is a hip hop trio from East Orange, New Jersey. The group consists of Vin Rock, Kay Gee, and Anthony ""Treach"" Criss. They rose to fame in the early 1990s with their hit single ""O.P.P."".

Early Life and Career Beginnings

The members of Naughty by Nature met each other while attending Orange High School. The trio formed in 1989, though it was not until 1991 that they released their debut album titled Naughty by Nature. The album featured the hit single ""O.P.P"", which peaked at number 6 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on the Hot Rap Singles chart. The album was certified double platinum in the US and peaked at number 18 on the Billboard 200.

Success and Later Releases

Naughty by Nature's follow-up album 19 Naughty III was released in 1993, featuring the hit singles ""Hip Hop Hooray"" and ""Everything's Gonna Be Alright"". The album was certified platinum in the US and peaked at number 11 on the Billboard 200. Their third album Poverty's Paradise was released in 1995 and was certified platinum in the US. It featured the singles ""Feel Me Flow"" and ""Craziest"".

Collaborations

In addition to their own music, Naughty by Nature have collaborated with many other artists throughout their career, including Queen Latifah, Aaron Carter, 3LW, and many more. They have also written and produced songs for other artists such as Christina Milian, Will Smith, and Jennifer Lopez.

Legacy

Naughty by Nature have been highly influential in the hip hop scene since their debut in 1989. They are widely credited as pioneers of rap-rock fusion, blending hip hop with elements of rock music. Their music has been sampled by numerous artists throughout the years, including Beyonce, Big Sean, Kendrick Lamar, and more.