Da Bomb (album)

Da Bomb is the second studio album by the hip-hop duo Kris Kross, released a year after their first album Totally Krossed Out. The group tried a hardcore/gangsta look to fit with the new style of hip-hop. The album was not as successful as Totally Krossed Out, as many fans were not impressed with the new look and style and the use of the word "nigga" (though they had used it on their first album) and reviews were mixed. The line "I drop bombs like Hiroshima" from "Da Bomb" was edited out of the album's Japanese release. Despite some negative reviews the album was certified 2x platinum in the US, shipping 2 million copies, and a total of 4 million copies worldwide. Three singles were released, "Alright", "I'm Real" and "Da Bomb".[4][5][6][7]

Da Bomb
Studio album by Kris Kross
Released	August 3, 1993
Recorded	1993
Genre	Hip hop
Length	38:44
Label	Ruffhouse/Columbia/SME Records CK 57278 (US)
Producer	Jermaine Dupri
Kris Kross chronology
Totally Krossed Out (1992) Da Bomb (1993) Young, Rich & Dangerous (1996)
Singles from Da Bomb
"Alright" Released: July 13, 1993 "I'm Real" Released: October 5, 1993 "Da Bomb" Released: February 1, 1994

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]
Rolling Stone	[2]
Vibe	(favourable)[3]

Track listing

1. "Intro" (Dupri, Jermaine) – 0:19
2. "Da Bomb" featuring Da Brat (Da Brat/Dupri, Jermaine) – 4:10
3. "Sound of My Hood" (Dupri, Jermaine) – 2:40
4. "It Don't Stop (Hip Hop Classic)" (Simmons, J./Dupri, Jermaine/McDaniels, Darryl "DMC"/Kelly, Chris) – 2:56
5. "D.J. Nabs Break" (Dupri, Jermaine/DJ Nabs) – 1:41
6. "Alright" featuring Super Cat (Dupri, Jermaine) - 4:03
7. "I'm Real" (Dupri, Jermaine) - 3:14
8. "2 da Beat Ch'Yall" (Dupri, Jermaine/Kelly, Chris) – 3:41
9. "Freak da Funk" (Dupri, Jermaine) – 2:59
10. "A Lot 2 Live 4" (Dupri, Jermaine) – 2:14
11. "Take Um Out" (Dupri, Jermaine) – 4:35
12. "Alright [Extended Remix] (Dupri, Jermaine) – 6:01

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[8]	Platinum	1,000,000^^
^*sales figures based on certification alone ^^shipments figures based on certification alone

Samples

• "Da Bomb"
  • "The Look of Love" by Isaac Hayes
  • "The Big Beat" by Billy Squier
• "Alright"
  • "Just a Touch of Love" by Slave
• "I'm Real"
  • "Ain't Nuthin' But a G Thang" by Dr. Dre
  • "Mary Jane by Rick James
• "2 Da Beat Ch'yall"
  • "Funky Worm" by Ohio Players
  • "The Freeze (Sizzaleenmean)" by Parliament
  • "More Bounce to the Ounce" by Zapp
• "Freak Da Funk"
  • "Free Your Mind and Your Ass Will Follow" by Funkadelic
• "It Don't Stop (Hip Hop Classic)"
  • "Hihache" by Lafayette Afro Rock Band
  • "The Big Beat" by Billy Squier
• "Sound of My Hood"
  • "Give It Away" by Red Hot Chili Peppers
  • "The Day The Niggaz Took Over" by Dr. Dre
  • "Mister Magic" by Grover Washington Jr.
• "Take Um Out"
  • "Kool Is Back by Funk, Inc.
  • "More Bounce to the Ounce by Zapp
• "A Lot 2 Live 4"
  • A Different World Dialogue

References

1. Huey, Steve. "Kriss Kross: Da Bomb". allmusic.com. Allmusic.
2. Nelson, Havelock (October 14, 1993). "Kriss Kross: Da Bomb". archive.org. Rolling Stone.
3. Diehl, Matt (September 1993). "Kriss Kross: Da Bomb". Vol. 1 no. 1. Vibe Magazine. Cite magazine requires |magazine= (help)
4. "Kris Kross– Da Bomb". discogs.com. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
5. "Da Bomb". amazon.com. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
6. Nelson, Havelock. "Kriss Kross". rollingstones.com. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
7. Huey, Steve. "Da Bomb Kris Cross". allmusic.com. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
8. "American album certifications – Kris Kross – Da Bomb". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH.