"It's a Shame" is the fourth and final single by American hip hop duo Kris Kross, released in January 1993 by Ruffhouse and Columbia from their debut album, Totally Krossed Out (1992). It is the least successful of the four singles, as it did not chart on the US Billboard Hot 100. However, it did manage to reach number 11 on the Billboard Hot Rap Singles chart and number 55 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, as well as number 31 on the UK Singles Chart. The song was written and produced by Jermaine Dupri, and its music video was directed by Rich Murray.[1] The group performed "It's a Shame" on numerous television shows, such as A Different World.
| "It's a Shame" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by Kris Kross | ||||
| from the album Totally Krossed Out | ||||
| Released | January 12, 1993 | |||
| Recorded | 1991 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 3:48 | |||
| Label | ||||
| Songwriter(s) | Jermaine Dupri | |||
| Producer(s) | Jermaine Dupri | |||
| Kris Kross singles chronology | ||||
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Critical reception
editLarry Flick from Billboard wrote, "Preteen rap duo drops its hardest-hitting single to date. On-target rhymes about the rigors of growing up in the midst of violence and poverty take on a heavier-than-usual tone when rapped by a youngster's voice. Insinuating, scratch-happy hip-hop beats are drenched in radio-friendly synths and hand claps. Could trigger some much-needed street credibility."[2] In his weekly UK chart commentary, James Masterton said, "Sadly this new single may do little to convince Britain that Daddy Mac and Mac Daddy are little more than novelties."[3] A reviewer from People Magazine commented, "While the koncept may be kute, the kids sound anything but innocent as they delineate brutal urban realities".[4]
Track listing
edit- "It's a Shame" (7" Remix) - 3:42
- "It's a Shame" (Extended Remix) - 6:41
- "Jump" (Steve Anderson Extended Remix) - 6:17
- "Jump" (Supercat Dessork Mix) - 3:52
Charts
edit| Chart (1993) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[5] | 35 |
| Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[6] | 86 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[7] | 27 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[8] | 19 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[9] | 31 |
| UK Dance (Music Week)[10] | 36 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] | 55 |
| US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[12] | 11 |
References
edit- ^ "It's A Shame (1992) by Kris Kross". IMVDb. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
- ^ Flick, Larry (January 16, 1993). "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. p. 72. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
- ^ Masterton, James (December 14, 1992). "Week Ending December 19th 1992". Chart Watch UK. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
- ^ "Picks and Pans Review: Totally Krossed Out". People. May 25, 1992. Archived from the original on April 18, 2022. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
- ^ "Kris Kross – It's a Shame" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
- ^ "Eurochart Hot 100" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 10, no. 3. January 16, 1993. p. 15. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Kris Kross". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- ^ "Kris Kross – It's a Shame". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
- ^ "Top 60 Dance Singles" (PDF). Music Week. December 19, 1992. p. 22. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
- ^ "Kris Kross Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
- ^ "Kris Kross Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 23, 2019.