: Teddy Riley originally offered the track to his previous group, Guy , and later to singer Aaron Hall , both of whom rejected it.
The track is notable for its blend of soulful R&B with gritty hip-hop elements through its featured artists: 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. : Teddy Riley originally offered the track to
"No Diggity," released on July 29, 1996, is widely regarded as one of the most influential R&B anthems of the 1990s. Produced by , a pioneer of New Jack Swing , the track served as the lead single for Blackstreet's quadruple-platinum second album, Another Level . It famously topped the Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks, ending the historic 14-week reign of "Macarena". Production and Origins "No Diggity," released on July 29, 1996, is
The song's signature sound is built around a distinct acoustic guitar sample from .