NB Ridaz
| Company type | Independent hip hop group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Headquarters | Avondale, Arizona , United States |
| Products | Hip hop music, albums, singles |
| Website | www |
NB Ridaz is a hip hop ensemble originating from Arizona, previously recognized under the name NBK (Nastyboy Klick).
Overview
Under the moniker Nastyboy Klick, the group achieved notable success in the late 1990s with singles such as "Down for Yours" featuring Roger Troutman (1997, peaked at #69 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100) and "Lost in Love" (1998, reaching #53).
Their inaugural album as NB Ridaz, Invasion (2001), made an appearance on independent music charts. The album’s lead track "Runaway" charted on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Rhythmic Top 40, alongside "I Wanna Love-U." Their sophomore release, NBRidaz.com, secured positions on Hip-Hop, Heatseeker, and independent rankings. Tracks including "So Fly" and "Notice Me" entered the Billboard Hot 100 and other specialized genre charts, while "Pretty Girl" found placements on Rhythmic, R&B, and Rap listings.
Several songs’ lyrics were crafted by Leonel Tissera and Joseph Soto during their youth; despite critiques about their age-related style, these compositions became some of NB Ridaz’s most beloved.
The group officially disbanded in 2006.
Biography
Hailing from Avondale, Arizona, MC Magic began his career as a DJ and established the independent label Nastyboy Records in 1991. He gained local acclaim with the single "Lost in Love," which was later included on his 1995 debut album Don't Worry.
In 1997, MC Magic assembled Nastyboy Klick with six members: himself, DOS, Ziggy, Sly, Mischief (Magic’s son), and Bookie. Bookie departed early to pursue a solo path. The group earned regional recognition with "Down for Yours," featuring Roger Troutman’s talkbox performance; this track reached #10 on the Billboard Hot Rap singles chart—a pioneering achievement for a Phoenix-based hip hop act. Another significant release was "AZ Side," which sampled Madonna’s "Everybody."
Their 1998 album Tha Second Coming featured the hip hop ballad "Lost in Love," which climbed to #12 on Billboard charts. After touring extensively, members gradually resumed regular employment while MC Magic continued his musical endeavors.
Due to contractual constraints related to their original name, MC Magic and DOS left Upstairs Records to establish NB Ridaz. They expanded the lineup by adding Mischief and D-Dog. The debut NB Ridaz album Invasion (2001) included tracks initially planned for a third Nastyboy Klick project, such as "Runaway" and "Radio Song." Upstairs Records subsequently reissued this album.
In 2004, MC Magic released what would be NB Ridaz’s final album, NBRidaz.com, featuring hits like "So Fly," "Pretty Girl," "4-Ever," "Notice Me," and "Wishin'." This release signified the peak of NB Ridaz’s influence within Chicano culture.
As Nastyboy Klick/NBK
- 1997: The First Chapter
- 1998: Tha Second Coming
As NB Ridaz
| Year | Title | Peak Chart Positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. R&B | U.S. Heat | U.S. Ind | ||
| 2001 | Invasion (Nastyboy) | — | — | 46 |
| Invasion (Upstairs) | — | — | — | |
| NB Ridaz.com | 62 | 14 | 10 | |
| Greatest Hits | — | — | — | |
External links
- Official Myspace page
- Official site of Nasty Boy Records
- [ Comprehensive profile on Allmusic.com about NB Ridaz]