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Very Necessary

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Very Necessary is the fourth studio album by American hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa, released on October 12, 1993, by Next Plateau Records. The album became the best-selling rap album by a female group, driven by the success of singles like Shoop and Whatta Man, the latter being a collaboration with En Vogue. It integrated pop-friendly production with assertive lyrics, helping the group achieve mainstream crossover success. The album peaked within the top ten of the Billboard 200 and received a multi-platinum certification.

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When was Very Necessary released?

Salt-N-Pepa released Very Necessary on October 12, 1993. Next Plateau Records issued it as the group's fourth studio album.

Which songs made Very Necessary successful?

The album is driven by singles including 'Shoop,' 'Whatta Man,' and 'None of Your Business.' 'Whatta Man' features the vocal group En Vogue.

Why is Very Necessary historically important?

It became the best-selling rap album by a female group. The 1993 release helped Salt-N-Pepa move from influential rap performers into mainstream pop and R&B success.

Did Very Necessary win a Grammy?

Yes. 'None of Your Business' won the Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 1995 ceremony.

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