The track is notable for its blend of soulful R&B with gritty hip-hop elements through its featured artists:
The song's signature sound is built around a distinct acoustic guitar sample from . Blackstreet – No Diggity ft. Dr. Dre & Queen Pen
: Even the members of Blackstreet were initially hesitant about the song. This led Riley to sing the first verse himself, which he later noted gave him significant notoriety when the song became a global smash. The track is notable for its blend of
: The title "No Diggity" was inspired by a line from LL Cool J on a remix of a previous Blackstreet track; the phrase itself is 1990s slang meaning "no doubt" or "absolutely". Iconic Collaborations Blackstreet – No Diggity ft. Dr. Dre & Queen Pen
The track is notable for its blend of soulful R&B with gritty hip-hop elements through its featured artists:
The song's signature sound is built around a distinct acoustic guitar sample from .
: Even the members of Blackstreet were initially hesitant about the song. This led Riley to sing the first verse himself, which he later noted gave him significant notoriety when the song became a global smash.
: The title "No Diggity" was inspired by a line from LL Cool J on a remix of a previous Blackstreet track; the phrase itself is 1990s slang meaning "no doubt" or "absolutely". Iconic Collaborations