Poverty's Paradise
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Poverty's Paradise is the fourth album from Naughty by Nature
, released on May 2, 1995 as their final album under Tommy Boy Records. It peaked at #3 on the Billboard 200
and #1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
. A single released from the album, "Feel Me Flow
", achieved major success, peaking at #17 on the Billboard Hot 100
, two other singles "Craziest
" and "Clap Yo Hands
, achieved minor success, the former peaking at #51 on the Billboard Hot 100.
At the Grammy Awards of 1996
it won the award for Best Rap Album, which was a new category that year. The album was certified Gold by the RIAA.
Naughty by Nature
Naughty by Nature are a Grammy Award-winning American hip hop trio from East Orange, New Jersey that at the time of its formation in 1989 consisted of Treach, Vin Rock, and the DJ Kay Gee...
, released on May 2, 1995 as their final album under Tommy Boy Records. It peaked at #3 on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
and #1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999...
. A single released from the album, "Feel Me Flow
Feel Me Flow
"Feel Me Flow" is a 1995 single by hip-hop group Naughty by Nature from their fourth album Poverty's Paradise. The song was the most successful single from the album, peaking at #17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and at #3 on Hot Rap Singles. The sole rapper on the song is Treach...
", achieved major success, peaking at #17 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
, two other singles "Craziest
Craziest
"Craziest" was the second single released from Naughty by Nature's fourth album, Poverty's Paradise. The song was a mild success on the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks, peaking at 51 and 27 on the charts recectively, but it became Naughty by Nature's fourth top 10 single on...
" and "Clap Yo Hands
Clap Yo Hands
"Clap Yo Hands" was the first single released from Naughty by Nature's fourth album, Poverty's Paradise. It was released in 1995 and was written and produced by the group...
, achieved minor success, the former peaking at #51 on the Billboard Hot 100.
At the Grammy Awards of 1996
Grammy Awards of 1996
The 38th Grammy Awards were held on February 28, 1996. The awards recognized accomplishments by musicians from the previous year. Alanis Morissette was the night's big winner, scoring four trophies, including Album of the Year.-Award winners:...
it won the award for Best Rap Album, which was a new category that year. The album was certified Gold by the RIAA.
Track listing
- Intro (Skit) - :38
- Poverty's Paradise - 1:01
- Clap Yo HandsClap Yo Hands"Clap Yo Hands" was the first single released from Naughty by Nature's fourth album, Poverty's Paradise. It was released in 1995 and was written and produced by the group...
- 4:39 - City of Ci-Lo - 3:13
- Hang Out and Hustle (feat. G-Luv (of Road DawgsRoad DawgsThe Road Dawgs were an American hip hop duo composed of G-Luv and Swamp Rat. They started their career as associates of Naughty by Nature in 1993. They then signed a deal with Mack 10's Hoo-Bangin' Records in the late 90s and issued their only album in 1999 entitled Don't Be Saprize.The duo first...
) & I Face Finsta (of Cruddy Click) - 3:15 - It's Workin' (feat. Rottin RazkalsRottin RazkalsThe Rottin Razkals were an American hip hop group signed to Motown Records's sub-label, Mad Sounds Recordings. Composed of three members, Chap, Fam, and Diesel, the group was closely associated with Naughty by Nature, first appearing on their 1993 album, 19 Naughty III on the song "Knock Em Out Da...
) - 4:06 - Holdin' Fort - 3:34
- Chain Remains - 4:33
- Feel Me FlowFeel Me Flow"Feel Me Flow" is a 1995 single by hip-hop group Naughty by Nature from their fourth album Poverty's Paradise. The song was the most successful single from the album, peaking at #17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and at #3 on Hot Rap Singles. The sole rapper on the song is Treach...
- 3:33 - CraziestCraziest"Craziest" was the second single released from Naughty by Nature's fourth album, Poverty's Paradise. The song was a mild success on the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks, peaking at 51 and 27 on the charts recectively, but it became Naughty by Nature's fourth top 10 single on...
- 4:12 - Radio (Skit) - :09
- Sunshine - 3:13
- Webber (Skit) (feat. Chris WebberChris WebberMayce Edward Christopher "Chris" Webber, III , nicknamed C-Webb, is a retired American professional basketball player. He is a five-time NBA All-Star, a former All-NBA First Teamer, a former NBA Rookie of the Year, and a former #1 overall NBA Draftee...
) - :49 - Respect Due - 3:03
- World Go Round - 3:06
- Klickow-Klickow (feat. Rottin Razkals, Cruddy Click, Road Dawgs) - 5:00
- Double I (Skit) - :13
- Slang Bang - 3:42
- Shout Out (feat. Gordon ChambersGordon ChambersGordon Chambers is a Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter and record producer who has written songs for over 75 recording artists including Angie Stone, Yolanda Adams, The Isley Brothers, Brandy, Trey Songz, Chaka Khan, Patti Labelle, Usher, Marc Anthony, Jamie Foxx, Aretha Franklin,...
) - 7:02 - Outro - :27
- Connections (feat. Cruddy Click, Road Dawgs, Kandi Kain) - 3:10
Album chart positions
| Year | Album | Chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billboard 200 Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums | ||
| 1995 | Poverty's Paradise | 3 | 1 |
Singles chart positions
| Year | Song | Chart positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billboard Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Hot Rap Singles | ||
| 1995 | "Craziest Craziest "Craziest" was the second single released from Naughty by Nature's fourth album, Poverty's Paradise. The song was a mild success on the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks, peaking at 51 and 27 on the charts recectively, but it became Naughty by Nature's fourth top 10 single on... " |
51 | 27 | 5 |
| "Feel Me Flow Feel Me Flow "Feel Me Flow" is a 1995 single by hip-hop group Naughty by Nature from their fourth album Poverty's Paradise. The song was the most successful single from the album, peaking at #17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and at #3 on Hot Rap Singles. The sole rapper on the song is Treach... " |
17 | 17 | 3 | |
| "Clap Yo Hands Clap Yo Hands "Clap Yo Hands" was the first single released from Naughty by Nature's fourth album, Poverty's Paradise. It was released in 1995 and was written and produced by the group... " |
105 | 70 | 33 |
Samples
- "Intro Skit"
- "Soul Sister Brown Sugar" by Sam & DaveSam & DaveSam & Dave were an American soul and rhythm and blues duo who performed together from 1961 through 1981. The tenor voice was Samuel David Moore , and the baritone/tenor voice was Dave Prater .Sam & Dave are members of...
- "Soul Sister Brown Sugar" by Sam & Dave
- "Poverty's Paradise"
- "Poverty's Paradise" by 24 Carat Black
- "Clap Yo Hands"
- "I Thank You" by Sam & DaveSam & DaveSam & Dave were an American soul and rhythm and blues duo who performed together from 1961 through 1981. The tenor voice was Samuel David Moore , and the baritone/tenor voice was Dave Prater .Sam & Dave are members of...
- "Eric B. is PresidentEric B. Is President"Eric B. Is President" is the debut single released by hip-hop duo Eric B. & Rakim. The single has become one of the most memorable songs in hip hop, and Rakim's opening salvo of "I came in the door/I said it before" is one of rap's most oft-quoted lines...
" by Eric B. & RakimEric B. & RakimEric B. & Rakim were a hip-hop duo composed of DJ Eric Barrier and MC Rakim .Hailing from Long Island, New York, the pair are generally considered by hip hop enthusiasts to be one of the most influential and innovative groups in the genre...
- "I Thank You" by Sam & Dave
- "City of Ci-Lo"
- "Bones Fly from Spoon's Hand" by Lightnin' Rod
- "Hang Out and Hustle"
- "Hang out and Hustle" by Sweet Charles
- "Feel Me Flow"
- "Find Yourself" by The MetersThe MetersThe Meters are an American funk band based in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Meters performed and recorded their own music from the late 1960s until 1977...
- "Find Yourself" by The Meters
- "Craziest"
- "That's All That Matters Baby" by Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm BandCharles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm BandCharles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band is a pioneering American soul and funk band. Formed in the early 1960s, they had the most visibility from 1967 to 1973 when the band had 9 singles reach Billboard's pop and/or rhythm and blues Hot 100 lists, such as "Do Your Thing" , "Till You Get...
- "That's All That Matters Baby" by Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band
- "Sunshine"
- "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" by Roy AyersRoy AyersRoy Ayers is an American funk, soul, and jazz composer and vibraphone player. Ayers began his career as a post-bop jazz artist, releasing several albums with Atlantic Records, before his tenure at Polydor Records beginning in the 1970s, during which he helped pioneer jazz-funk .- Biography :Ayers...
- "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" by Roy Ayers
- "World Go Round"
- "People Make the World Go Round" by Michael JacksonMichael JacksonMichael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
- "What You Do to Me" by Tony Williams
- "People Make the World Go Round" by Michael Jackson
- "Klickow-Klickow"
- "Funky Worm" by Ohio PlayersOhio PlayersThe Ohio Players were an American funk and R&B band, most popular in the 1970s. They are best known for their double #1 hit songs "Fire" and "Love Rollercoaster".- Biography :...
- "Funky Worm" by Ohio Players
- "Shout Out"
- "Our Love Has Died" by Ohio PlayersOhio PlayersThe Ohio Players were an American funk and R&B band, most popular in the 1970s. They are best known for their double #1 hit songs "Fire" and "Love Rollercoaster".- Biography :...
- "Our Love Has Died" by Ohio Players
- "Connections"
- "Hard Times" by Baby HueyBaby HueyBaby Huey is a gigantic and naïve duckling cartoon character. He was created by Martin Taras for Paramount Pictures' Famous Studios, and became a Paramount cartoon star during the 1950s. Although created by Famous for its animated cartoons, Huey first appeared in comic-book form in an original...
& "The What" by The Notorious B.I.G.The Notorious B.I.G.Christopher George Latore Wallace , best known as The Notorious B.I.G., was an American rapper. He was also known as Biggie Smalls , Big Poppa, and The Black Frank White .Wallace was raised in the Brooklyn borough...
feat. Method ManMethod ManClifford Smith , better known by his stage name Method Man is an American hip hop artist, record producer, actor and member of the hip hop collective Wu-Tang Clan. He took his stage name from the 1979 film The Fearless Young Boxer, also known as Method Man. He is one half of the rap duo Method Man...
- "Hard Times" by Baby Huey