"It's On" is a song by American hip hop trio Naughty by Nature, released on June 8, 1993 as the second single from their third album, '' 19 Naughty III'' (1993). The song was produced and written by the three members of the group, and found decent success on the US '' Billboard'' charts, making it to number 74 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number 48 on the ''Billboard''

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chart. It samples

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artist Donald Byrd's "French Spice", for which he received writing credits. The official remix was produced by the production duo

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and featured on the B-Side of the single.

Critical reception

In an retrospective review, Jesse Ducker from Albumism stated that the song "is a musical change of pace, as

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and Vinnie rhyme over a horn-heavy loop from Donald Byrd's "French Spice"." Upon the single release, Larry Flick from '' Billboard'' described it as "another wildly infectious, fist-waving anthem that combines rapid-fire rhymes and live, butt-shaking beats." He added, "Chanted chorus could open deserved doors at

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formats, though track is hard enough to keep that all-important street cred in check." Andy Beevers from ''

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'' felt that "this hard-hitting rap track will appeal to established fans but appears to lack the crossover appeal of " OPP" or "

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'' declared it as a "strong" single.

Single track listing

* A-Side #"It's On" (Kay Gee Remix) - 3:06 #"It's On" (Instrumental) - 3:06 * B-Side #"It's On" (Beatnuts Remix) - 3:31 #"

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" ( Pete Rock Remix) - 4:32 #"It's On" (A Capella) - 3:11

Charts

References

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