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- Artist: Naughty by Nature
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- Release Date: February 23, 1993
- Total Time: 57:41
- Type: Contains explicit content
- Genre: Rap
Review
Despite an excellent debut album, Naughty by Nature was pegged as a one-hit wonder by some observers -- after all, they'd never duplicate the inescapably catchy "O.P.P.," would they? 19 Naughty III's lead single, "Hip Hop Hooray," proved that they could, and the album confirmed that Naughty by Nature were indeed highly underrated in terms of consistency. It's a shade less consistent than the debut, but has all the same strengths: head-nodding beats, Treach's bouncy flow, and a difficult balance between street attitude and accessibility. Naughty by Nature clearly comes from the streets, and have all the aggression of the streets, but they don't glamorize the streets; sure, they'll take care of themselves in a harsh environment, but ultimately they prefer to steer clear of trouble, cops, and jail. It's a refreshingly grounded and realistic perspective, best heard on "Daddy Was a Street Corner," "The Hood Comes First," and "The Only Ones." There are also energized guest appearances from Heavy D ("Ready for Dem") and Queen Latifah ("Sleeping on Jersey"). Kay Gee again shows himself a sorely underappreciated producer, with one foot in the clubs and the other one on the street corner, and that's true of the group as a whole. A few slower moments don't prevent 19 Naughty III from ranking as Naughty by Nature's second straight triumph. ~ Steve Huey, All Music GuideTracks
| Track Title | Composers | Performers | Time |
| 19 Naughty III | Naughty by Nature, |
Naughty by Nature | (4:43) |
| Hip Hop Hooray (Lyrics) | Naughty by Nature, |
Naughty by Nature | (4:27) |
| Ready for Dem | Naughty by Nature, |
(4:08) | |
| Take It to Ya Face | Naughty by Nature, |
Naughty by Nature | (3:18) |
| Daddy Was a Street Corner | Naughty by Nature, |
Naughty by Nature | (4:22) |
| The Hood Comes First | Naughty by Nature, |
Naughty by Nature | (3:36) |
| The Only Ones | Naughty by Nature, |
Naughty by Nature | (3:19) |
| It's On (Lyrics) | Naughty by Nature, |
Naughty by Nature | (5:04) |
| Cruddy Clique | Naughty by Nature, |
Naughty by Nature | (2:44) |
| Knock 'Em Out da Box | Naughty by Nature, |
Naughty by Nature, Rottin Razkals | (2:10) |
| Hot Potato | Naughty by Nature, |
Naughty by Nature, Freddie Foxxx | (4:59) |
| Sleepin' on Jersey | Naughty by Nature, |
Naughty by Nature, Queen Latifah | (2:50) |
| Written on Ya Kitten | Naughty by Nature, |
Naughty by Nature | (4:22) |
| Sleepwalkin' II/Shout Outs | Naughty by Nature, |
Naughty by Nature | (7:44) |
