Jamboree (song)

"Jamboree" is a song by American hip hop group Naughty by Nature for their fifth studio album Nineteen Naughty Nine: Nature's Fury (1999), featuring a chorus with R&B group Zhané. The song was a relative commercial success, peaking at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number-one on the Hot Rap Singles, becoming their first song since "O.P.P." to reach number-one on the Rap charts. It also spent 5 weeks at number-one on the Canadian RPM Dance Chart. The song was certified gold on August 3, 1999, becoming the group's fourth and final single to reach at least gold status.

In 2020, Katy Perry sampled "Jamboree" on her song " Smile".

Single track listing

A-Side

1. "Jamboree" (Club Mix)- 3:31
2. "Jamboree" (TV track)- 3:32
3. "Jamboree" (Acappella)- 3:10

B-Side

1. "Jamboree" (Radio Mix)- 3:32
2. "On the Run" (Album Version)- 3:19
3. "On the Run" (Instrumental)- 3:21

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

Chart (1999–2000)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)	74
Canada Dance (RPM)	1
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)	22
UK Singles (OCC)	51
US Billboard Hot 100	10
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)	4
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)	1
US Rhythmic (Billboard)	12

Year-end charts

Chart (1999)	Position
US Billboard Hot 100	90
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)	43

Certifications

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