On Oct. 12, 1993, Salt-N-Pepa released their fourth studio album, Very Necessary. The project solidified what Salt-N-Pepa had been doing for years — delivering their brand of feminism in a male-dominated industry.
Salt, Pepa, Spinderella, and Hurby "Luv Bug" Azor wrote and produced the album, which featured radio favorites like "Shoop," "Whatta Man" featuring En Vogue, and "None of Your Business." Though they'd experienced major success previously, the album marked another level of accomplishment for the group, selling over seven million copies worldwide (five in the U.S.), and peaking at #4 on the Billboard 200. With Very Necessary, they became the first female rap act (solo or group) to have a multi-platinum selling album.