Road Dawgs
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The 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 appeared on Naughty by Nature's "Klickow-Klickow" with the Rottin Razkals
in 1993. The song appeared as a B-Side on the "Written on Ya Kitten
" single but it was left off the 19 Naughty III
album. "Klickow-Klickow" instead appeared on Naughty's next album, Poverty's Paradise
in 1995. The Road Dawgs also appeared on "Hang Out and Hustle" and "Connections" on that album and on the Rottin Razkals debut album, Rottin ta da Core
, that same year.
After appearing on several soundtracks including from 1996 to 1999, the Road Dawgs then released their debut album on March 23, 1999. Though the album featured guest appearances from big names such as Ice Cube
and Mack 10, it was a commercial flop and only made it to No. 91 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
. After Don't Be Saprize, they appeared on the Thicker than Water soundtrack
later in the year, but were not heard of again until they reunited with Naughty by Nature and the Rottin Razkals on "N.J. to L.A." from Naughty's 2002 album IIcons
. The song remains Road Dawgs final appearance to date.
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...
in 1993. They then signed a deal with Mack 10
Mack 10
Dedrick Rolison, , better known by his stage name Mack 10 is an American rapper and actor. He was a member of hip hop trio Westside Connection, along with Ice Cube and WC...
's Hoo-Bangin' Records
Hoo-Bangin' Records
Hoo-Bangin' Records is a record label founded by Dedrick "Mack 10" Rolison. He took the name from the name of the song "Hoo Bangin'" by his group, Westside Connection...
in the late 90s and issued their only album in 1999 entitled Don't Be Saprize
Don't Be Saprize
Don't Be Saprize is the debut album by the Road Dawgs, released on March 23, 1999 through Virgin Records.-Background:The Road Dawgs first started out in 1993 and, along with the Rottin Razkals, were closely associated with Naughty by Nature. The duo appeared on several songs by Naughty by Nature...
.
The duo first appeared on Naughty by Nature's "Klickow-Klickow" with the Rottin Razkals
Rottin Razkals
The 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...
in 1993. The song appeared as a B-Side on the "Written on Ya Kitten
Written on Ya Kitten
"Written on Ya Kitten" was the third and final single released from Naughty by Nature's third album, 19 Naughty III. It was released in 1993 and was produced by Naughty by Nature and QD III. "Written on Ya Kitten" was the least successful of the three singles released from the album, only making it...
" single but it was left off the 19 Naughty III
19 Naughty III
19 Naughty III is the third album from Naughty by Nature, released on February 23, 1993 through Tommy Boy Records. Three single were released from the album, the group's second top 10 hit, "Hip Hop Hooray", as well as the minor hits "It's On" and "Written on Ya Kitten".- Reception :The album did...
album. "Klickow-Klickow" instead appeared on Naughty's next album, Poverty's Paradise
Poverty's Paradise
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...
in 1995. The Road Dawgs also appeared on "Hang Out and Hustle" and "Connections" on that album and on the Rottin Razkals debut album, Rottin ta da Core
Rottin ta da Core
Rottin ta da Core is the first and only album released by rap group, Rottin Razkals. It was released on March 21, 1995 through Mad Sounds Recordings and was produced by the groups mentors, Naughty by Nature...
, that same year.
After appearing on several soundtracks including from 1996 to 1999, the Road Dawgs then released their debut album on March 23, 1999. Though the album featured guest appearances from big names such as Ice Cube
Ice Cube
O'Shea Jackson , better known by his stage name Ice Cube, is an American rapper and actor. He began his career as a member of the hip-hop group C.I.A. and later joined the rap group N.W.A. After leaving N.W.A in December 1989, he built a successful solo career in music, and also as a writer,...
and Mack 10, it was a commercial flop and only made it to No. 91 on the Billboard 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...
. After Don't Be Saprize, they appeared on the Thicker than Water soundtrack
Thicker than Water (soundtrack)
Thicker than Water is the soundtrack to the 1999 film, Thicker than Water. It was released on October 5, 1999 by Priority Records and consisted of two discs of West coast and East coast hip hop...
later in the year, but were not heard of again until they reunited with Naughty by Nature and the Rottin Razkals on "N.J. to L.A." from Naughty's 2002 album IIcons
IIcons
IIcons is the sixth album from Naughty by Nature, released on March 5, 2002 on TVT Records. The album was a success, peaking at 15 on the Billboard 200 and 5 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, and spawned the single, "Feels Good " which made it to 53 on the Billboard Hot 100 and featured 3LW.-Track...
. The song remains Road Dawgs final appearance to date.
Album
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| U.S. R&B 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... |
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| 1999 | Don't Be Saprize Don't Be Saprize Don't Be Saprize is the debut album by the Road Dawgs, released on March 23, 1999 through Virgin Records.-Background:The Road Dawgs first started out in 1993 and, along with the Rottin Razkals, were closely associated with Naughty by Nature. The duo appeared on several songs by Naughty by Nature...
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Guest appearances
- "Klickow-Klickow", "Hang Out and Hustle" and "Connections" (from the 1995 Naughty by NatureNaughty by NatureNaughty 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...
album Poverty's ParadisePoverty's ParadisePoverty'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...
)
- "Batter Up", "Frustration" and "Lik a Shot" (from the 1995 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...
album Rottin ta da CoreRottin ta da CoreRottin ta da Core is the first and only album released by rap group, Rottin Razkals. It was released on March 21, 1995 through Mad Sounds Recordings and was produced by the groups mentors, Naughty by Nature...
)
- "Danger" (from the 1996 soundtrack The SubstituteThe Substitute (soundtrack)The Substitute is the soundtrack to the 1996 crime film, The Substitute. It was released on April 9, 1996 through Priority Records and consisted entirely of hip hop...
)
- "You Don't Want None" (from the 1998 soundtrack Caught UpCaught Up (soundtrack)Caught Up is the soundtrack to the 1998 crime film, Caught Up. It was released on February 24, 1998 through Virgin Records's Noo Trybe label and consisted entirely of hip hop music...
)
- "Bang or Ball" (from the 1998 soundtrack I Got the Hook UpI Got the Hook Up (soundtrack)I Got the Hook-Up is the soundtrack to No Limit's first theatrical film, I Got the Hook Up. It was released on April 7, 1998 through No Limit Records and featured production by Beats By the Pound, Bud'da and RZA. The soundtrack was a huge success, debuting at #3 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on the...
)
- "Gang Bang" (from the 1999 soundtrack Thicker than WaterThicker than Water (soundtrack)Thicker than Water is the soundtrack to the 1999 film, Thicker than Water. It was released on October 5, 1999 by Priority Records and consisted of two discs of West coast and East coast hip hop...
)
- "N.J. to L.A." (from the 2002 Naughty by Nature album IIconsIIconsIIcons is the sixth album from Naughty by Nature, released on March 5, 2002 on TVT Records. The album was a success, peaking at 15 on the Billboard 200 and 5 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, and spawned the single, "Feels Good " which made it to 53 on the Billboard Hot 100 and featured 3LW.-Track...
)