It's a Shame (Kris Kross song)

"It's a Shame" is the fourth and final single released by Kris Kross from their album, Totally Krossed Out.

"It's a Shame"
Single by Kris Kross
from the album Totally Krossed Out
Released	January 12, 1993
Recorded	1992
Genre	Hip hop
Length	3:48
Label	Ruffhouse Columbia
Songwriter(s)	Jermaine Dupri
Producer(s)	Jermaine Dupri
Kris Kross singles chronology
"I Missed the Bus" (1992) "It's a Shame" (1993) "Alright" (1993)

History

"It's a Shame" was the final single from Totally Krossed Out, following "Jump", "Warm It Up" and "I Missed the Bus". "It's a Shame" turned out to be the least successful of the four singles, as it did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100. However, it did manage to reach number 11 on Billboard's Hot Rap Singles chart and number 55 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and number 31 on the UK Singles Chart. The song was written and produced by Jermaine Dupri. The group had performed "It's a Shame" on numerous television shows such as A Different World.

Track listing

1. "It's a Shame" (7" Remix)- 3:42
2. "It's a Shame" (Extended Remix)- 6:41
3. "Jump" (Steve Anderson Extended Remix)- 6:17
4. "Jump" (Supercat Dessork Mix)- 3:52

Weekly charts

Chart (1993)	Peak position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[1]	35
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[2]	19
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[3]	31
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[4]	55
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[5]	11

External links

• "It's a Shame" music video on YouTube

1. "Ultratop.be – Kris Kross – It's a Shame" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
2. "Charts.nz – Kris Kross – It's a Shame". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
3. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
4. "Kris Kross Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
5. "Kris Kross Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 23, 2019.