"Nappy Heads" is a song written and performed by the hip-hop group

Fugees Fugees (; sometimes The Fugees) is an American hip hop group formed in the early 1990s. Deriving its name from a shortening of the word "refugees", the group consists of Wyclef Jean, Pras Michel, and Lauryn Hill. The group rose to fame with i ...

. "Nappy Heads" was issued as the second single from the group's debut album ''

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''. The original version of the song was co-produced by

Pras Prakazrel Samuel Michel (; born October 19, 1972) is a Haitian-American rapper, producer, songwriter and actor. He is best known as a member of the hip hop group Fugees, alongside Wyclef Jean and Lauryn Hill. After the Fugees, he earned two ...

and

Wyclef Jean Nel Ust Wyclef Jean (; born October 17, 1969) is a Haitian rapper, musician, and actor. At the age of nine, Jean immigrated to the United States with his family. He first achieved fame as a member of the New Jersey hip hop group the Fugees, a ...

, and written by

Lauryn Hill Lauryn Noelle Hill (born May 26, 1975) is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, and record producer. She is often regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time, as well as being one of the most influential musicians of her generation. ...

. "Nappy Heads" was recorded at House of Music Studios in

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. However, the more-well known, definitive remix version (titled "Nappy Heads - Remix") was produced by Salaam Remi. The song became the group's first entry on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at number 49. The song also reached #1 on the '' Billboard'' dance chart.

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Music video

The official

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for "Nappy Heads" was directed by Max Malkin.

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* * 1992 songs 1994 singles Fugees songs Ruffhouse Records singles Song recordings produced by Wyclef Jean Song recordings produced by Pras Songs written by Lauryn Hill {{1990s-hiphop-song-stub