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Naughty By Nature

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This CD has it all from the pumping beats of Uptown Anthem to the lighter side in OPP. Not to mention everything in between is pure butta baby.

Okay, let me point out two things before I get started:

1) The reviewer below me (Amparo Acosta) totally plagiarized the review of this album from AllMusic.com writer Stanton Swihart (the review can be found on that website).

2) I'm not sure if this album was rereleased with "Uptown Anthem" added to it, but my copy doesn't have that song and I bought this album the very day that it hit stores back in '91. I had to buy the soundtrack to Juice in order to get that track (the classics on that joint made it worth it anyway, but back to the album).

Anyway, Naughty By Nature's self titled debut and Queen Latifah's Nature Of A Sista LPs were the first albums I ever purchased on CD. Up until that point, I was buying records and tapes because I couldn't afford a CD player and my mom wasn't going to buy one for me. I eventually saved up and bought one, but I digress. When I first popped this album in, I immediately noticed how tight of an MC Treach was (Eminem openly gives him a good amount of credit for being one of the blueprints used for his own particular style). The best word I've heard used to describe his flow is "nimble". Treach could bounce from track to track and ride any beat with what seemed like no effort at all. The production is credited to Naughty By Nature, but I'm guessing the bulk of that fell on the shoulders of Kay Gee (the guy behind hits for Zhane, Next, Jaheim, Koffee Brown, and many others -- you've probably been dancing to his beats for the past 7 years and didn't even know it). Also, those looking for Vinnie to shine should look for later releases. He doesn't make much of an impact on this album -- he fills the same role as Phife Dawg did for A Tribe Called Quest (the sidekick that spit a bar or two and then came into his own on later releases).

I have to disagree with the editorial review. There is a fair amount of filler on the album. "Wickedest Man Alive" is cool, but I could only tolerate Queen Latifah's psuedo caribbean accent in small doses. "Let The H*es Go" is one of those songs that isn't bad, but you have to be in the mood for it or you may skip it and "Pin The Tail On The Donkey" was pretty forgettable. "Thankx For Sleepwalking" is actually pretty good, but it starts to become a chore to listen to due to its length (5:26)

Naughty By Nature is definitely one of the more memorable albums of the 90's. The success of "O.P.P." brought a lot of pop fans and those same pop heads will be the ones that will tell you that this album isn't that good (like the spotlight reviewer). They don't really know what hip hop is anyway. If you want to hear one of the best rappers of the 90's tear up dope track after dope track, then get this album. Take it from someone who's been into hip hop since the age of 8. I highly recommend this album to any fan of rap music.

Standout Tracks: Everyday All Day, Ghetto B*stard (My Favorite), O.P.P., Strike A Nerve, Yoke The Joker, Rhyme'll Shine On feat. Aphrodity, Guard Your Grill, and 1,2,3 feat. Lakim Shabazz & Apache

I first got in NBN after hearing 'Pin the Tail on the Donkey' and 'OPP' so i decided to cop there debut and from Toke the Joker to Uptown Anthem this is a tight album. NBN made this gem in 1991 and this is underated by people-i'm the only one who's heard of them out of anyone I know. It made a hit over OPP (y'all know what it means-if ya dont then listen to da song dumazz) Also Pin the tail on the donkey is tight, Wickedest man Alive is also, and on Everything's gonna be alright Treach tells of his childhood and how he was really poor and didn't have a dad and it is a good song, also 123, Uptown Anthem and Guard your grill are dope, well the whole album is!. Check this album for some tight NJ hip hop.

to me, the this debut album was their finest. it was as raw as it was mellow. i like them better when they are no holds barred raw. my faves on here are YOKE THE JOKER, GUARD YOUR GRILL, EVERYDAY ALL DAY, STRIKE A NERVE (because vin rhymes on it), GHETTO BASTARD, and UPTOWN ANTHEM (which was not on the original album that i bought on cassette.....oh, and vin rhymes on it). now POVERTY'S PARADISE was nice, but it did not move me like this one. this one showed a hunger that the others did not. i love it when the driving force is full of that.

I actually like Naughty by Nature. From the Jackson 5 sample in "OPP" to the entertaining "Yoke the Joker". If you like guys like Yung Joc, TI, and 50 Cent, dont waste your money on it. But if your into old school rap, Naughty by Nature is for you

Top 5
1. OPP
2. Everything's Gonna Be Alright
3. Yoke the Joker
4. Wickedest man Alive
5. Let the Hoes Go

This is the NBN I used to listen all the time. This cd is a classic, at that time they were hungry 4 props,Treach's spit-fire delivery along with Vinny punch lines set a trademark in the hip-hop world.

Unfortunatelly, they changed a lot...their latest 2 albuns r not so goood as the previous ones...but at least in "Poverty's Paradise" you find some jewels.

I have to agree with the editor and his reasons why this is a classic album. Naughty by Nature put it down on their first album for sure. Trench was da man when he first came on the scene and Vinnie was a good sidekick who gave you quality verses. I know O.P.P was the standout track, but i favorite was Uptown Anthem. After that, i'd have to say O.P.P, Yoke The Joker, and Guard Your Grill came after that as personal favorites. Overall, it was a very good debut with very little flaws.

If you call yourself a true Hip-Hop follower, your CD collection is no where near complete without a copy of this album. The beats on this CD are some of the best. Treach put himself out there as one of the top MC's right from the start. So if you ain't got it.....GET IT!!!

All of Naughty By Nature's albums are great, but I think this is my favorite. There isn't 1 bad song on it and the album had at least 4 or 5 hits on it. Even though this was released in 1992, it still has a great sound every time I listen to it. There are some fast songs and some that are slower tempo. If you pick up NBN's hits collection, you're already buying half of this album anyway. Songs like "OPP", "Uptown Anthem" (also from the Juice Soundtrack), "Everything's Gonna Be Alright", and "Guard Your Grill" are classic East Coast tracks. I also like "Let The Ho's Go" and "Strike A Nerve".

4 Stars for this album. I certainly recommend it for anyone interested in being introduced to early 90's rap which, in my opinion, is a genre all of it's own.

I remember bumping my head and hands to O.P.P. back in the day; but truthfully, I never heard the rest of the tracks on this album. My first cd of NBN was "Nineteen Naughty-Nine;" released sometime in the late '90s.

While I really enjoyed that album... I think that it does not do the group the justice they deserve. This album does satisfy and entertain... and even "rocks," even though another reviewer said it does/did not.

Anyway, if you have heard some of NBN's newer stuff and liked it... do yourself a favor and pick up this album. Even if you have not heard any of their stuff... I would say it may be safe to take a chance on enjoying their songs... especially those of this cd/album.