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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" and reviews were mixed.[2][6] The line "I drop bombs like Hiroshima" from "Da Bomb" was edited out of the album's Japanese release and the artwork was completely changed. The album was certified platinum in the US.[8] Three singles were released, "Alright", "I'm Real" and "Da Bomb".

Da Bomb
Studio album by
Kris Kross
ReleasedAugust 3, 1993
Recorded1993
Genre
Length38:44
Label
ProducerJermaine Dupri
Kris Kross chronology
Totally Krossed Out
(1992) 		Da Bomb
(1993) 		Young, Rich & Dangerous
(1996)
Singles from Da Bomb
  1. "Alright"
    Released: July 13, 1993
  2. "I'm Real"
    Released: October 5, 1993
  3. "Da Bomb"
    Released: February 1, 1994
Alternative cover
The Japan album cover which was completely repackaged due to the Hiroshima situation.
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
Robert Christgau(2-star Honorable Mention)(2-star Honorable Mention)[3]
NME3/10[4]
The Philadelphia Inquirer[5]
Rolling Stone[6]
Vibe(favorable)[7]

Track listing

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  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

Charts

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Weekly charts

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Chart (1993) Peak
position
Canada Top Albums/CDs (RPM)[9] 47
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[10] 85
US Billboard 200[11] 13
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[12] 2

Year-end charts

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Chart (1993) Position
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[13] 48

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[14] Gold 50,000^
United States (RIAA)[8] Platinum 1,000,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Samples

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References

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  1. ^ Breihan, Tom (January 12, 2022). "The Number Ones: Kris Kross' "Jump". Stereogum. Retrieved July 20, 2024. In his production for Da Bomb, Jermaine Dupri tried to update Kris Kross' sound, integrating the smooth G-funk of the moment.
  2. ^ a b Huey, Steve. "Kriss Kross: Da Bomb". allmusic.com. AllMusic.
  3. ^ Christgau, Robert. "Kriss Kross". Robert Christgau. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  4. ^ Dee, Johnny (September 25, 1993). "Long Play". NME. p. 37. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  5. ^ Wood, Sam (August 31, 1993). "Jane Siberry Sings Angelic Love Songs, Guitarists Celebrate Wes Montgomery". The Philadelphia Inquirer.
  6. ^ a b Nelson, Havelock (October 14, 1993). "Kriss Kross: Da Bomb". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on October 2, 2007.
  7. ^ Diehl, Matt (September 1993). "Kriss Kross: Da Bomb". Vibe. Vol. 1, no. 1.
  8. ^ a b "American album certifications – Kris Kross – Da Bomb". Recording Industry Association of America.
  9. ^ "Top RPM Albums: Issue 2220". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
  10. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Kris Kross – Da Bomb" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved February 18, 2022.
  11. ^ "Kris Kross Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2022.
  12. ^ "Kris Kross Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2022.
  13. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1993". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 3, 2015. Retrieved February 18, 2022.
  14. ^ "Canadian album certifications – Kris Kross – Da Bomb". Music Canada.
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