American hip-hop group formed in East Orange, New Jersey in 1986. Lineup: Treach (Anthony Criss), Vin Rock (Vincent Brown), and DJ Kay Gee (Keir Gist). Mentored by Queen Latifah. Distinguished by Treach's tongue-twisting flow and DJ Kay Gee's sample-heavy production.
Eight studio albums between Independent Leaders (1989) and Anthem Inc. (2011). Commercial peak: Naughty by Nature (1991, featuring the diamond-certified "O.P.P.") and 19 Naughty III (1993, featuring "Hip Hop Hooray"). Two Grammy Awards.
