The two MCs, Andy and Dizzy, frequently alternate lyrics and often punctuate each others lines, reminiscent of early groups like Double Trouble, The Treacherous Three and Beastie Boys.

Ugly Duckling is known for humorous and intelligent lyrics,[2] "lampooning the excesses of modern hip hop",[6] such as its obsession with sex and materialism.

Some songs include lyrics pertaining to the biblical end times while others express fondness for simple pleasures such as sleep and food.

They frequently use language reminiscent of early hip hop hyperbole, where the primary goal of lyrics was to brag and self promote in an exaggerated and often humorous fashion.

[citation needed] Other influences include Boogie Down Productions, Public Enemy, Brand Nubian (whose member Grand Puba appeared on UD’s 2003 track Something’s Going Down Tonight) and countless others who were prominent during the development of early hip hop.

The songs “Audacity, Pts 1 & 2”, “Bang for the Buck”, “Left Behind”, “Lower the Boom”, and “Oh Yeah” were also featured on the in-game soundtrack for the game Riders Republic.