Hip Hop Hooray / The Hood Comes First
Naughty By Nature
- Artist
- Naughty By Nature
- Label
- Tommy Boy
- Catalog number
- TB 554
- Format
- 12" · 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo
- Country
- US
- Released
- 1993
- Genre
- Hip Hop
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Released in 1993 on the Tommy Boy label, Hip Hop Hooray served as the second single from Naughty By Nature's sophomore studio album, 19 Naughty III. The track was produced by the group's DJ, Kay Gee, who crafted a highly recognizable, anthemic sound by sampling The Isley Brothers and Peter Tosh. Its release arrived at the height of the group's mainstream crossover success, firmly establishing them as a dominant force in the early 1990s hip-hop landscape.
The record is celebrated for its infectious, sing-along chorus and its role in bringing New Jersey hip-hop to a global audience. The music video, famously directed by Spike Lee, featured cameos from contemporary icons like Queen Latifah and Eazy-E, further cementing the song's cultural footprint. Critics and listeners alike responded positively to its blend of high-energy rap and accessible pop sensibilities, and it remains a defining track of the era's East Coast sound.
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