Man, ya’ll gone up and done it.

Kentucky-based hip-hop group Nappy Roots will give Veishea something not usually seen in Iowa – a little bit of Southern personality.

According to the Veishea Web site, Live @ VEISHEA will offer continuous music on three on-campus stages Saturday. Nappy Roots will perform at the Forker Building parking lot at midnight.

The Grammy-nominated band was formed in 1995 while the members were attending Western Kentucky University. The group consists of Skinny Deville, B. Stille, Big V, Ron Clutch, Milledgeville and R. Prophet. The Nappy Roots’ success began with the sale of their indie album “Country Fried Cess.” The album created a buzz that lead to the band signing with Atlantic Records. In 2002, the Nappy Roots released their debut album with Atlantic Records entitled “Watermelon, Chicken and Gritz.” Their current album, “Wooden Leather,” followed soon after.

According to Dathan Brown, programming director of KURE radio station and junior in pre-journalism and mass communication, Nappy Roots uses a successful formula for creating its songs.

“One thing that really brought them to the mainstream is that they really keep it real,” Brown said. “They talked about being from Kentucky and the way they lived, their lifestyle and what they believe in.”

Brown said the first song he heard from Nappy Roots that received a lot of radio play was “All and All,” featuring P.O.D. member Marcos Curiel.

He said the song came out during a time when rap/rock was huge and Nappy Roots had some staying power, based on the strength of its next two singles on “Watermelon, Chicken and Grits” and “Wooden Leather.”

Brown said Nappy Roots delivers positive messages through its music.

“The thing I like about them – and why I play them on my radio show – is that they’re positive,” Brown said. “They are fed up with current situations for black people and for poor folks around the world. They don’t talk about things they don’t know. The thing I’m probably most excited for Veishea 2006 is seeing Nappy Roots tear down the spot.”

Despite various bands of different genres playing during Veishea, the Nappy Roots may prove to be the most noticeable.

Cody Stamm, Veishea entertainment committee co-chairman and senior in agronomy, said Nappy Roots is creating a buzz around campus.

“Oh yeah, everyone is pretty excited about it – we’re bringing people to Veishea we never had before,” Stamm said.