It was a critical and commercial success, having been certified platinum on February 6, 1992, thanks in large part to the hit single, "O.P.P.," which reached #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1991.

Additional singles released from the album were "Everything's Gonna Be All Right" and "Uptown Anthem," both of which were minor hits on the Billboard charts.

"[2] In addition, Swihart considers Naughty by Nature to be "both a pop and a rap classic," as well as a "must-have album for fans of East Coast rap.

"[2] "Yoke the Joker" "Wickedest Man Alive"

"Everything's Gonna Be Alright" "Let the Ho's Go" "Every Day All Day" "Guard Your Grill" "Pin the Tail on the Donkey" "1, 2, 3" "Rhyme'll Shine On" "Thankx for Sleepwalking"