Holiday
Phiness, Naughty by Nature
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featuring Phiness Chorus: Phiness We came here to party join together everybody Let's celebrate (it's a party goin on) It's a holiday (it's a party goin on) We came here to party throw your hands up everybody Let's celebrate (it's a party goin on) It's a holiday (it's a party goin on) [Vinnie] Once again it's on it's been awhile since you heard the style Yes it took a little time but now we worth your while To all of you from my crew who been waitin so long, this track caps off at that official Naughty bomb shit The Ill-town party rhyme sayer Depletin MC's like the ozone layer May acquire my desires and like vintage wine we shall sell no rhyme, before it's time I'm, the Nineteen Naughty Nine MC Microphone controller, master of ceremonies So remember why you hate me I'm Naughty By Nature you're Severed By Association Which meanin that you FAKE ASS NIGGAZ who connected to them SNAKE ASS NIGGAZ, don't come up in my FACE, ASS NIGGAZ You try to keep on rhymin like you didn't know Naughty By Nature came to save ya from them BULLSHIT shows Chorus [Treach] The Feds pick up the balance, watchin everything that we touch But yeah I see the D stuck in the V-S-E-and-G truck They watchin us, plan on knockin us, threw binoculars My nigga I connect the bottom LOCK to the top of us You take the topic, ain't no profit But give me a picture, and a compass, and I'll do a Nostradamus Find that ass on a quick spot, catch you slippin like ice and silk solks, the cover of your album be the back of milkbox See I'm an iffer hit a shitter like an old timer Momma, I dig a vagina like a gold miner I'ma, rebel rhymer time trauma minus your momma equal a lot less drama, let me talk to you mami Maybe you could come to Dirty Jerz, New Jeru, witcha crew You bring that ass, I'll bring the brew And hit some Thug Passion, and roast some D From incense to hash'n, niggaz HOT, talkin bout crashin Chorus [Phiness] Do we (uh-huh, uh-huh) Do we Do we, dumdum-dumb-dumb-dumb-dumb [Vinnie] So yo the moral of the story in this game called rap Either we all gon' clap, or somebody gon' get clapped And I'm not down with that, sure as my name's Vin Rock In '99 I will officially re-open up the block And dedicate my life to preservation of hip-hop I'm tired of seein the people of my culture gettin shot And now I must step up because I know that's all we got I must do it, pursue it, before all the maggots make it rot Hip-Hop, it ain't gon' die, it's gon' diversify And as long as I'm alive, I'm gon' promote the I And no matter how many people try to use or difuse it It ain't nuttin like hip-hop music!! Chorus 2X [Phiness] Do we .. doo-wee Do we .. doo-wee-yeah.. Do we, dumdum-dumb-dumb-dumb-dumb
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Written by: BARRY GIBB, ROBIN HUGH GIBB
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Holiday" by Naughty by Nature was released in 1999 as part of the group's fifth studio album, titled "Nineteen Naughty Nine: Nature's Fury.”
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Artist ContributionDespite being primarily a hip-hop group, Naughty by Nature showcased their range in the "Holiday" track by infusing R&B rhythms, showcasing their versatility in music genres.
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Feature ArtistsThe song features guest vocals from Phiness, a contemporary R&B singer, who brings a soulful element to the track.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Holiday" showcases the members of the group enjoying a luxurious holiday, a concept that aligns perfectly with the song’s theme.
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Chart PerformanceEven though "Holiday" did not stand as the group's most commercially successful single, it managed to peak at number 53 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Cultural ImpactThe song is often associated with summer and celebrations due to its cheerful and upbeat tunes, making it a popular selection in party playlists.
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Production Team"Holiday" was produced by Naughty by Nature's member Vin Rock, illustrating the in-house talent held by the group.
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Sample UsageNaughty by Nature famously samples the 1980 R&B tune "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now" by McFadden & Whitehead in their "Holiday" song.
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Returning to Mainstream"Holiday" heralded a return to mainstream visibility for the group after a brief hiatus, re-establishing Naughty by Nature as key figures in the hip-hop scene.
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Radio PlayDespite not reaching the top of the charts, "Holiday" gained considerable play on urban radio stations across the United States during the summer of its release.
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