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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.
CONDITION: NEW
TRACK LISTING
1 Iicons
2 Rock & Roll
Featuring – Method Man, Redman
3 What You Wanna Do
Featuring – P!NK
4 Swing Swang
5 Rah Rah
Featuring – Rottin Raskalz*
6 Feels Good (Don't Worry Bout A Thing)
Featuring – 3LW
7 Let Me Find Out
8 Naughty By Nature
Featuring – Carl Thomas
9 N.J. To L.A.
Featuring – Road Dawgs, Rottin Raskalz*
10 Red Light
Featuring – Queen Latifah
11 Ashes To Ashes
Featuring – Bumpy Knuckles, Icarus
12 What U Don't Know
13 Wild Muthaf***as
Featuring – Chyna Whyte, Lil' Jon
14 Family Tree
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