In Naughty By Nature, superproducer Kay Gee (born Keir Gist), is a force. He's the mastermind behind the group's ridiculously infectious sound; the guy who merged shrewd sampling with some of the most distinct keys and basslines in the rap game. After his group's initial success, Kay Gee branched out into R&B, and found even more success helming hits for artists like Zhané and Next.
When you look back at the 1990s, when it comes to Black radio of the era, Kay Gee's sound is the sound of summer. From "Hip-Hop Hooray" to "Hey Mr. D.J.," his songs were anthems for the warmer months.
You won't see either of those uber-classics here, but that's no diss. It's just evidence of how many bangers Kay Gee has under his belt. We picked five of our favorites.
"Uptown Anthem" - Naughty By Nature