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Da Bomb
Studio album by
Kris Kross
ReleasedAugust 3, 1993
Recorded1993
Genre Hip hop
Length38:44
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
  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 [1]
Robert Christgau [2]
NME3/10 [3]
Philadelphia Inquirer [4]
Rolling Stone [5]
Vibe(favorable) [6]

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. [1] [5] 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. [7] The album was certified platinum in the US. [8] Three singles were released, " Alright", "I'm Real" and " Da Bomb".

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

Charts

Weekly charts

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

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

Certifications

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

References

  1. ^ a b Huey, Steve. "Kriss Kross: Da Bomb". allmusic.com. AllMusic.
  2. ^ Christgau, Robert. "Robert Christgau: CG: Kriss Kross". robertchristgau.com. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  3. ^ Dee, Johnny (September 25, 1993). "Long Play". NME. p. 37. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  4. ^ Wood, Sam (August 31, 1993). "Jane Siberry Sings Angelic Love Songs, Guitarists Celebrate Wes Montgomery". Philadelphia Inquirer.
  5. ^ a b Nelson, Havelock (October 14, 1993). "Kriss Kross: Da Bomb". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on October 2, 2007.
  6. ^ Diehl, Matt (September 1993). "Kriss Kross: Da Bomb". Vol. 1, no. 1. Vibe Magazine. {{ cite magazine}}: Cite magazine requires |magazine= ( help)
  7. ^ "Kris Kross - Da Bomb (Japan Release)". Discogs. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
  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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