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IIcons

Naughty by Nature · 2002

67 min · 15 tracks · hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop

A vibrant blend of East Coast hip-hop beats and catchy hooks, showcasing Naughty by Nature's signature style.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic flow with peaks
  • catchy hooks for sing-alongs
  • vibrant energy for parties
  • wave-like pacing keeps interest

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek minimalistic soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2002, 'IIcons' marked Naughty by Nature's return after a four-year hiatus following their 1999 album 'Poverty's Paradise'. By this time, they were established figures in hip-hop, having achieved mainstream success in the early 1990s with hits like 'O.P.P.' and 'Hip Hop Hooray'. This album aimed to refresh their sound while staying true to their roots.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 IIcons 3:57
  • 2 Rock & Roll 3:34
  • 3 What You Wanna Do 4:45
  • 4 Swing Swang 4:06
  • 5 Rah Rah 4:18
  • 6 Feels Good (Don't Worry Bout a Thing) 4:13
  • 7 Let Me Find Out 3:48
  • 8 Naughty by Nature 6:22
  • 9 N.J. To L.A. 4:21
  • 10 Red Light 4:42
  • 11 Ashes to Ashes 5:35
  • 12 What U Don't Know 4:00
  • 13 Wild Muthafuckas 4:38
  • 14 Family Tree 5:30
  • 15 If We Don't Ride 4:04

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