Blackstreet Вђ“ No Diggity Ft. Dr. Dre & Queen Pen Today

: 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 song's signature sound is built around a distinct acoustic guitar sample from . Blackstreet – No Diggity ft. Dr. Dre & Queen Pen

: 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 : Even the members of Blackstreet were initially

: Teddy Riley originally offered the track to his previous group, Guy , and later to singer Aaron Hall , both of whom rejected it. : The title "No Diggity" was inspired by

The track is notable for its blend of soulful R&B with gritty hip-hop elements through its featured artists: