Hip Hop Hooray

Naughty by Nature

About Hip Hop Hooray

"Hip Hop Hooray" is a song by American hip hop group, Naughty by Nature. The song spent one week at number one on the US R&B chart, and reached number eight on the US Pop chart. It contains samples from "Funky President" by James Brown, "Don't Change Your Love" by Five Stairsteps, "Make Me Say it Again, Girl" by Isley Brothers, "You Can't Turn Me Away" by Sylvia Striplin and "Sledgehammer" by Peter Gabriel. Pete Rock made a remix that samples Cannonball Adderley's "74 Miles Away". It was certified Platinum by the RIAA and has sold over 1,100,000 copies in the United States. The song contains lyrics boasting the group's love of hip hop and their fascination with good-looking women. The Seattle Mariners would play the song after Ken Griffey Jr. was officially announced coming to bat at the Kingdome, especially in 1995, the year of the Mariners' first Major League Baseball playoff appearance. It played at Yankee Stadium after a Yankees player hits a home run from 2017 until the middle of the 2019 season. Kids Incorporated covered "Hip Hop Hooray" in 1993 in the Season 9 episode "Writing on the Wall". 


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Hip Hop hooray,
Ho
Hey
Ho

[Vinnie]
You drew a picture of my morning
But you couldn't make my day, Hey!
I'm rockin' and you're yawning
But you never look my way, Hey!
I'm licking down you darlin'
In every single way, Hey!
Your funny flow is foreign
And a green card's on the way! 

[Treach]
This ain't got shit to do wit shampoo
But watch your head n shoulders brother older bold enough to fold ya
Yo I told ya a raid afraid of what I made
Plus played a funky fit so save ya flips
Plus tricks for that music plus the monkey bit. 

[Vinnie]
Triggas from the Grilltown Illtown
Some ask how it feels
How the deal is that we're real so we're still around
Don't lamp wit a freestyle phantom ain't tryin' to be handsome 
Shrinkin' what ya thinkin' cause I'm vampin' 

I live and die for Hip Hop 
This is Hip Hop for today
I give props to Hip Hop so Hip Hop hooray
Ho
Hey
Ho 

[Treach] 
You heard a lot about a brother gaining mo' ground 
Being low down I do the showdown wit' any little ho round, no! 
I want to know who you're believing through you're funny reasons 
Even when I'm sleeping you think I'm cheatin'
You said I know you're Mr. O.P.P. man yo PP man won't only see me man 
You should've known that I was wit if a bit when I ain't hit it 
And step not to consider the Rep Heck! 
I did your partner cause she's hot as a baker cause 
I'm Naughty by Nature 
Not 'cause I hate cha! 
You put your heart in a part of a part that spreads apart 
Even though I forgave ya when you had a spark. 

You try to act like something really big is missing
Even though my name's graffiti written on your kitten
I love black women always and disrespect ain't the way
Let's start a family today Hip Hop hooray, ho, hey! 

Hip Hop Hip Hip Hop Hip Hip Hop Hooray!
There's many hungry Hip Hoppers one reason Hip Hop's
Hip top today swerve what cha heard
'Cause I ain't bailing no hey ain't choppin no crops
But still growin every day! 

[Vinnie]
Here's a thunder sound from the wonders found
From the underground town down the hill
Feel how Illtown drown smiles to frowns
Snatchin' crowns from clowns beat downs are found
Don't know me don't come around. 

Tippy tippy 
Tippy tippy 
Sometimes creepin' up I eat em up
Your style is older than Lou Rawls!
Peace to this one and that one and them
That way I shout out and I didn't miss one friend
Fools get foolish neither them or Parker Lewis knew us
You could have crews wit shoes and can't step to us
Some kitty purr I call em sir too
Any trick that diss gets a curfew
I put my projects for boots step through troops and leave proof 
My problem solvers name is Mook!
I hittin' woodys in a hoody
Peace to Jesette, Jobete, Jo-Jo, Genae, and every hood gee!
That's right my fight is ill
Peace goes to L.O.N.S. and Quest, Nice & Smooth & Cypress Hill
I live and die for Hip Hop
This is Hip Hop of today
I give props to Hip Hop so Hip Hop hooray...ho...hey...ho! 

Smooth it out now!

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Naughty by Nature

Naughty by Nature is a Grammy Award-winning American hip hop trio from East Orange, New Jersey that at the time of its get together in 1989 consisted of Treach, Vin Rock, and the DJ Kay Gee. They are known for being one of the few rap acts who were able to balance success on the pop charts with hardcore rap credibility. more »

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Written by: Christopher H. Jasper, Rudolph Isley, Ronald Isley, O'kelly Isley, Marvin Isley, Ernie Isley, Anthony Shawn Criss, Keir Lamont Gist, Vincent Brown, Keir Gist, Vincent E. Brown

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Hip Hop Hooray" was released by Naughty by Nature as the second single from their album "19 Naughty III" in 1993.
Chart Performance
The single is one of the group's most successful songs, peaking at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Cultural Impact
Its famous "hip hop hooray, ho, hey, ho" chant has become part of the cultural lexicon and is often used to celebrate moments of triumph or success in various fields, not only in music.
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by Spike Lee and featured several other popular hip-hop artists of the era, including Queen Latifah and Eazy-E.
Grammy Nomination
"Hip Hop Hooray" was nominated for a Grammy award in the Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group category in 1994.
Sampling
The song samples several other songs including "Make Me Say it Again Girl" by Isley Brothers, "Don't Change Your Love" by Five Stairsteps, and "Sledgehammer" by Peter Gabriel.
Influence
"Hip Hop Hooray" is credited with helping to popularize the term 'hip hop' beyond just the music genre, helping it become synonymous with a certain lifestyle and culture.
Recreations
The song and its popular chant has been recreated or referenced in several TV shows, movies, and commercials due to its enduring popularity.
Recognition
In 2008, it was ranked number 80 on VH1's list of the 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop.
Longevity
Despite being released nearly 30 years ago, the song remains a popular and often-played anthem at parties and on old-school hip hop radio stations.

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