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''. It was released in 1995 and was written and produced by the group. "Clap Yo Hands" was not as successful as the album's next two singles, but it did make it to 5 on the

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Music video

The music video to "Clap Yo Hands" was released in March 1995.

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made cameo appearances.

Track listing

A-side

#"Clap Yo Hands" (Video Edit) – 4:11 #"Clap Yo Hands" (Kay Gee Funky Mix) – 4:10 #"Clap Yo Hands" (A Cappella) – 3:42

B-side

#"The Chain Remains" (Clean Album Version) – 4:33 #"The Chain Remains" (Album Version) – 4:36 #"Clap Yo Hands" (Instrumental) – 4:10 #"Clap Yo Hands" (Kay Gee Funky Mix Instrumental) – 4:11

Charts

References

1995 singles Naughty by Nature songs Songs written by Treach 1995 songs Tommy Boy Records singles Song recordings produced by Naughty by Nature Songs written by KayGee Songs written by Vin Rock {{1990s-US-single-stub