Historical Artist Profile
Salt-N-Pepa
⭐ HOF Inductee / Class of 2025
Biography & Overview
Salt-N-Pepa (sometimes stylized as Salt 'N' Pepa) is an American hip hop group formed in New York City in 1985, that comprised Salt (Cheryl James), Pepa (Sandra Denton), and DJ Spinderella (Deidra Roper). Their debut album, Hot, Cool & Vicious (1986), sold more than 1 million copies in the US, making them the first female rap act to receive both a gold and platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Its lead single, "Push It", which was released in 1987 as the B-side to their single "Tramp", and peaked within the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100. Salt-N-Pepa's second album, A Salt with a Deadly Pepa (1988), was certified gold by the RIAA.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
5 Charted Tracks
"Whatta Man"
Entered Charts: 1994
Peak: #3
"Shoop"
Entered Charts: 1993
Peak: #4
"Let's Talk About Sex"
Entered Charts: 1991
Peak: #13
"Push It"
Entered Charts: 1988
Peak: #19
"Do You Want Me"
Entered Charts: 1991
Peak: #21
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
14 Charted Tracks
"Push It/Tramp"
Entered Charts: 1988
Peak: #2
"Let's Talk About Sex"
Entered Charts: 1991
Peak: #2
"Twist And Shout"
Entered Charts: 1988
Peak: #4
"Do You Want Me"
Entered Charts: 1991
Peak: #5
"Shoop"
Entered Charts: 1993
Peak: #13
"You Showed Me"
Entered Charts: 1991
Peak: #15
"None Of Your Business"
Entered Charts: 1994
Peak: #19
"Shake Your Thang (It'S Your Thing) Ft Eu"
Entered Charts: 1988
Peak: #22
"The Brick Track Versus Gitty Up"
Entered Charts: 1999
Peak: #22
"Champagne"
Entered Charts: 1996
Peak: #23
"R U Ady"
Entered Charts: 1997
Peak: #24
"Start Me Up"
Entered Charts: 1992
Peak: #39
"Expssion"
Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #40
"My Mike Sounds Nice"
Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #85