Catalog Number: TB-554 Condition Details: Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). 12" Single. Tommy Boy cover has a few creases near edges; scuffing, discoloration (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (generic white); large tear on one side. Spine is mostly readable with wear. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening shows signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.) Tracks: Hip Hop Hooray (LP Version) Hip Hop Hooray (Instrumental) Hip Hop Hooray (Extended Mix) The Hood Comes First (LP Version) The Hood Comes First (Instrumental) About The Record: Hip Hop Hooray / The Hood Comes First (12" Single), by Naughty By Nature, is a vinyl single featuring the lead track from their album 19 Naughty III along with its B-side. The iconic Hip Hop Hooray stands out as an uplifting anthem celebrating hip-hop culture, complete with its infectious "Hey... Ho" call-and-response chorus that prompts crowds to wave their hands side to side, earning it the nickname of the genre's unofficial anthem. A unique highlight is the music video directed by renowned filmmaker Spike Lee, which includes cameos from hip-hop legends like Queen Latifah, Eazy-E, and Run-D.M.C. Hip Hop Hooray remains an enduring fan-favorite and party staple, often hailed for its crowd participation and timeless energy. The single achieved significant success with Hip Hop Hooray peaking at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 1 on the Hot R B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.