Naughty By Nature
“Ya down with O.P.P., yeah you know me!” Who wasn’t down with “O.P.P.” in the early ‘90s? Who didn’t?
“Hip Hop Hooray” in the clubs waving their hands to and fro Naughty-style? Even those who weren’t born when Treach, Vinnie and KayGee of Naughty By Nature stormed out of East Orange, NJ and onto the world stage know their songs word for word.
Everybody was down with O.P.P., grandmothers even teachers knew all the words, although they probably wouldn’t admit it. The lyrics of Naughty’s records were more than just infectious, chart topping party anthems; these records helped mark and shape the beginning of a unified Hip- Hop Nation.
Hip-hop is notorious for short-lived careers, big singles, and one-hit wonders; Naughty By Nature is the exception. Since the early ‘90’s, Naughty By Nature (NBN) has created chart-topping party anthems that have dominated Rap, Pop, and R&B charts, all the while staying true to hip-hop. The group exploded on the scene during the summer of 1991 with “O.P.P.” and “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright” from their self-titled debut, Naughty by Nature. Their second album, 19 Naughty III (1993) featured another crossover smash, “Hip Hop Hooray,” which rivaled “O.P.P.” as the national catchphrase of the early ‘90s.
Their previously released albums:
Hooray,” which rivaled “O.P.P.” as the national catchphrase of the early ‘90s.
Their previously released albums:
Naughty By Nature (1991 - platinum), 19 Naughty III (1993 - platinum), Poverty’s Paradise (1995 - gold), and 19 Naughty IX: Nature’s Fury (1999 - gold) have sold over 4 million copies combined.
Firmly within the group’s tradition of creating chart-topping albums, in 2002 Vinnie and Treach created the groups most recent critically acclaimed album, iicons. Aptly titled, this super group remains a titan of their genre; accolades and awards throughout their careers include Grammy, American Music Awards and Source Awards.
The group members are true icons, each of them finding success in and out of music. In addition to his lyrical skills and modeling career, Treach has emerged as one of Hollywood’s favorite young actors.
He’ll make guest appearances on this final season of The Sopranos and has garnered critical acclaim for his roles in Jason’s Lyric, HBO’s prison drama, OZ, First Time Felon (HBO original film) and television’s New York Undercover.
His acting career began in 1990 when his friend, the late Tupac Shakur helped him land a part in Juice. “With acting I have to get out of my body and not be Treach. I have to be someone else and it's cool to make that transition.
" Since Juice, Treach has amassed a very respected acting resume, his credits include a starring role in the Sony/Screen Gem Picture, Love And A Bullet, Empire with John Leguizamo, the Spike Lee-produced 3 A.M. with Danny Glover and the critically acclaimed festival favorite, Face.
Vinnie Brown, the creative and marketing wiz of the group, has grown into a powerful public advocate.
His dedication to the empowerment of young people has been unwavering.
Over the past year, he’s worked directly with the Mayor of his home city, East Orange, NJ to take his message of empowerment to high schools.
Whether the topic is career development, sex, family or community, Vinnie’s goal is to use his celebrity to create a safe place for kids to talk about, and resolve issues.
His passion to do his part in the fight against AIDS has spearheaded Naughty By Nature’s resolve issues.
His passion to do his part in the fight against AIDS has spearheaded Naughty By Nature’s involvement in various AIDS related events including the AIDS Dance-a-thon’s in New York and San Francisco.
Vinnie is currently working on a new TV show for young adults called “The Block.” “It's a 'Teen Summit' meets '106 & Park'-kind of show,” he writes on the group’s Web site. “I want to impact today's youth in a broader sense. There's a bunch of negative energy out there and I'm gonna bring some positive vibes to the youth."
As international superstars, Naughty By Nature’s celebrity status has taken them all around the world, yet their commitment to young people has remained steadfast. Through their celebrity, the group hopes to set examples that fame means more than having a nice ride, it’s also about being responsible to your community.
Vinnie notes, “It's not just about the riches, it's got to be about what you plan to do with your life and how you can use your influence and experience to help someone else.”
“Hip Hop Hooray” in the clubs waving their hands to and fro Naughty-style? Even those who weren’t born when Treach, Vinnie and KayGee of Naughty By Nature stormed out of East Orange, NJ and onto the world stage know their songs word for word.
Everybody was down with O.P.P., grandmothers even teachers knew all the words, although they probably wouldn’t admit it. The lyrics of Naughty’s records were more than just infectious, chart topping party anthems; these records helped mark and shape the beginning of a unified Hip- Hop Nation.
Hip-hop is notorious for short-lived careers, big singles, and one-hit wonders; Naughty By Nature is the exception. Since the early ‘90’s, Naughty By Nature (NBN) has created chart-topping party anthems that have dominated Rap, Pop, and R&B charts, all the while staying true to hip-hop. The group exploded on the scene during the summer of 1991 with “O.P.P.” and “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright” from their self-titled debut, Naughty by Nature. Their second album, 19 Naughty III (1993) featured another crossover smash, “Hip Hop Hooray,” which rivaled “O.P.P.” as the national catchphrase of the early ‘90s.
Their previously released albums:
Hooray,” which rivaled “O.P.P.” as the national catchphrase of the early ‘90s.
Their previously released albums:
Naughty By Nature (1991 - platinum), 19 Naughty III (1993 - platinum), Poverty’s Paradise (1995 - gold), and 19 Naughty IX: Nature’s Fury (1999 - gold) have sold over 4 million copies combined.
Firmly within the group’s tradition of creating chart-topping albums, in 2002 Vinnie and Treach created the groups most recent critically acclaimed album, iicons. Aptly titled, this super group remains a titan of their genre; accolades and awards throughout their careers include Grammy, American Music Awards and Source Awards.
The group members are true icons, each of them finding success in and out of music. In addition to his lyrical skills and modeling career, Treach has emerged as one of Hollywood’s favorite young actors.
He’ll make guest appearances on this final season of The Sopranos and has garnered critical acclaim for his roles in Jason’s Lyric, HBO’s prison drama, OZ, First Time Felon (HBO original film) and television’s New York Undercover.
His acting career began in 1990 when his friend, the late Tupac Shakur helped him land a part in Juice. “With acting I have to get out of my body and not be Treach. I have to be someone else and it's cool to make that transition.
" Since Juice, Treach has amassed a very respected acting resume, his credits include a starring role in the Sony/Screen Gem Picture, Love And A Bullet, Empire with John Leguizamo, the Spike Lee-produced 3 A.M. with Danny Glover and the critically acclaimed festival favorite, Face.
Vinnie Brown, the creative and marketing wiz of the group, has grown into a powerful public advocate.
His dedication to the empowerment of young people has been unwavering.
Over the past year, he’s worked directly with the Mayor of his home city, East Orange, NJ to take his message of empowerment to high schools.
Whether the topic is career development, sex, family or community, Vinnie’s goal is to use his celebrity to create a safe place for kids to talk about, and resolve issues.
His passion to do his part in the fight against AIDS has spearheaded Naughty By Nature’s resolve issues.
His passion to do his part in the fight against AIDS has spearheaded Naughty By Nature’s involvement in various AIDS related events including the AIDS Dance-a-thon’s in New York and San Francisco.
Vinnie is currently working on a new TV show for young adults called “The Block.” “It's a 'Teen Summit' meets '106 & Park'-kind of show,” he writes on the group’s Web site. “I want to impact today's youth in a broader sense. There's a bunch of negative energy out there and I'm gonna bring some positive vibes to the youth."
As international superstars, Naughty By Nature’s celebrity status has taken them all around the world, yet their commitment to young people has remained steadfast. Through their celebrity, the group hopes to set examples that fame means more than having a nice ride, it’s also about being responsible to your community.
Vinnie notes, “It's not just about the riches, it's got to be about what you plan to do with your life and how you can use your influence and experience to help someone else.”