Naughty by Nature - IIcons
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Artist: Naughty by NatureEdition: Music CD
Format: Explicit Lyrics
CD Release Date: 2002-05-07
Music Label: TVT
Soundtracks:
- IIcons
- Rock & Roll
- What You Wanna Do
- Swing Swang
- Rah Rah
- Feels Good (Don't Worry Bout A Thing)
- Let Me Find Out
- Naughty By Nature
- N.J. To L.A.
- Red Light
- Ashes To Ashes
- What U Don't Know
- Wild Muthaf***as
- Family Tree
Free Music Notes for IIcons
Free Music Review: 3 1/2. This album is average by nature
Hit: 3 Stars
I had my iPod shuffling all of my songs one day. On this particular day, "Hip Hop Hooray" and "O.P.P" played. Though I had heard these songs countless times before in the past, that day was the first time I really listened to the lyrics of those songs. There are so many clever undertones in both songs, especially "O.P.P", so I knew I had to hear more of Naughty by Nature. Treach is easily the best lyricist of the group, not taking anything from Vinnie, but it is the truth. "Iicons" is a decent album, but most of the hooks are weak and the production isn't too good, either. Lyrically, this group is still amazing and captivating, though.
Most of the songs on this album are up-tempo. The beats they chose for this album are not the most befitting for them. They do much better with that "Hip Hop Hooray" sound. "Ashes to Ashes" and "Feels Good" are the best moments on this album, but everything is worth taking at least one listen to. "Feels Good" definitely has some pop influences; the song features R&B group 3LW. This song was released to radio and received a decent amount of airplay, but nothing compared to their past successes. Some of the beats annoyed me such as "Rah Rah" and "Red Light." One thing that made this album good is the fact that Naughty by Nature will always incorporate a certain amount of energy to any song they are featured on, therefore you are kind of forced to listen to what it is they have to say.
This is a good album, but it is not this group's best work. Kaygee had left this group by then, and although he was just a DJ, his presence is felt. I liked it, but I know everyone won't enjoy it. Besides, most of the other reviewers granted it three stars or less...
Mikeisha's Top 5
1. "Ashes to Ashes"
2. "Feels Good"
3. "Rock N Roll"
4. "Family Tree"
5. "What You Don't Know"
IIcons Poster
Though not groundbreaking by any means, IIcons reaffirms that Naughty still has their party groove going on, and the groove is fine. Treach definitely isn't shy about saying so, laying claim to his group's place in hip-hop history throughout with words like "When you say 'Naughty by Nature' you say the word 'icon.'" And if you think about it, he's right. The Illtown, New Jersey, duo has been around since the early '90s, and they boast a string of monster hits (notably "O.P.P." and "Hip Hop Hooray") that helped prove rappers can cultivate a pop sound while maintaining their ever-important street credibility. But can these icons hang in today's uneasy rap scene? Of course. Treach's sharp flow and Vinnie's personable delivery are complemented by an array of producers and guests. Da Beatminerz lace a squealing trumpet riff throughout "Naughty by Nature," adding emphasis to Carl Thomas's reggae-inflected hook. Elsewhere, Pink's sultry vocals and dry asides power the club-friendly "What U Wanna Do," while "Feels So Good" is a surprisingly dance-oriented treat, thanks to 3LW's giddy chorus. --Rebecca LevineRap & Hip-Hop Music CDs
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