Naughty by Nature is the second album from Naughty by Nature, released on September 3, 1991, through Tommy Boy Records.
The album was recorded through November 1990 to August 1991. It was a critical and commercial success, having been certified platinum on February 6, 1992, thanks in large part to the hit single, "O.P.P.," which reached #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1991.
Naughty by Nature | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | September 3, 1991 | |||
Recorded | November 1990 – August 1991 | |||
Studio | Unique Recording Studios, New York City | |||
Genre | East Coast hip hop | |||
Length | 60:15 | |||
Label | Tommy Boy | |||
Producer | ||||
Naughty by Nature chronology | ||||
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Singles from Naughty by Nature | ||||
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Additional singles released from the album were "Everything's Gonna Be Alright" and "Uptown Anthem," both of which were minor hits on the Billboard charts.
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | |
Robert Christgau | |
Entertainment Weekly | A |
Los Angeles Times | |
NME | 6/10 |
The Rolling Stone Album Guide |
Stanton Swihart of AllMusic claims that "O.P.P." was the most "contagious crossover radio smash in the autumn of 1991." In addition, Swihart considers Naughty by Nature to be "both a pop and a rap classic," as well as a "must-have album for fans of East Coast rap."
"Yoke the Joker"
"Wickedest Man Alive"
"O.P.P."
"Everything's Gonna Be Alright"
"Let the Ho's Go"
"Every Day All Day"
"Guard Your Grill"
"Pin the Tail on the Donkey"
"1, 2, 3"
"Rhyme'll Shine On"
"Thankx for Sleepwalking"
Weekly charts
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Year | Song | Chart positions | ||||
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Billboard Hot 100 | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Hot Rap Singles | Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | Hot Dance Music/Club Play | ||
1991 | "O.P.P." | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
1992 | "Everything's Gonna Be Alright" | 53 | 12 | 9 | 8 | - |
"Uptown Anthem" | - | 58 | 27 | 16 | - |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA) | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
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