Anthony Criss (born December 2, 1970), better known by his stage name Treach, is an American rapper and actor. He is best known as the lead rapper of the hip hop group Naughty by Nature.

Career [link]

With Naughty by Nature Treach worked with fellow group members Vin Rock and DJ Kay Gee. Sometimes he would share verses on songs with Vin Rock, but often, especially on the group's earlier albums, Treach would be the sole performer on the song. Examples of this are some of the group's most well known singles from their self titled second album, such as "O.P.P.," and "Everything's Gonna Be Alright".

His chiseled physique^[1][2] has helped him land roles^[3] in crime films, television crime dramas and as a leading man in romance films, including a full frontal in the 2001 crime comedy Love and a Bullet.^[2]

He was married to Sandra Denton, better known as "Pepa" of the hip-hop group Salt-n-Pepa, from 1998 to 2001. The couple has a daughter named Egypt. He is also the older brother of rapper Diesel from the Rottin Razkals, a close affiliate group to Naughty by Nature. Treach is a New Jersey Member of the Double II Queen Street Blood Gang.

Filmography [link]

• The Art of War III: Retribution (2009)
• Before I Self Destruct (2009)
• Law & Order: Criminal Intent episode "Salome in Manhattan" (2009)
• Ca$h Rules (2008)
• A Day In The Life (2007)
• Connors War (2006)
• Park (2006)
• The Sopranos episode "The Fleshy Part of the Thigh" (2006)
• Feast (2005)
• Today You Die (2005)
• Law & Order: Trial By Jury episode: "Forty-One Shots" (2005)
• El Chupacabra (2003)
• Playa's Ball (2003)
• Conviction (2002)
• Love and a Bullet (2002)
• Book of Love (2002)
• Fastlane (TV series) (2002)
• Face (2002)
• Empire (2002)
• Third Watch (TV series) (2002–2003)
• Soul Food: The Series, 2 episodes (2001–2002)
• 3 A.M.(2001)
• Oz, 3 episodes (1999)
• First Time Felon (1997)
• Jason's Lyric (1994)
• The Meteor Man (1993)
• Juice (1992)

Discography [link]

[edit] Studio albums with Naughty by Nature

• 1989: The Independent Leaders (released as The New Style)
• 1991: Naughty by Nature
• 1993: 19 Naughty III
• 1995: Poverty's Paradise
• 1999: Nineteen Naughty Nine: Nature's Fury
• 2002: IIcons
• 2011: Anthem Inc.

Guest appearances [link]

Featured music videos [link]

• 1993 Da Youngstas feat. Treach - Crews Pop
• 1995 Boyz II Men feat. Treach, Busta Rhymes, Craig Mack and Method Man - Vibin'
• 1995 South Central Cartel feat. Spice 1, Boss, Ice-T, Treach & Powerlord JEL - No Peace
• 1996 L.V. feat. Treach - Throw Your Hands Up
• 1996 Monica feat. Treach - Ain't Nobody
• 1999 3rd Storee feat. Treach & RL - Party Tonight
• 2011 Peter Jackson feat. Treach - Certified

Cameo appearances [link]

• 1993 RUN-DMC - Down With The King
• 1994 Salt-n-Pepa - Whatta Man
• 1995 The Notorious B.I.G. - Big Poppa
• 1995 2Pac - Temptations

References [link]

External links [link]

• Treach at the Internet Movie Database
• Treach on Myspace