Album: Da Bomb by Kris Kross (1993)
Genre: Hip-Hop | Style: Urban/R&B | Mood: Party
Record Label: Columbia
Format: Album

Description: Da Bomb was the second studio album from hip-hop duo Kris Kross, whose members hit puberty a year after its debut album Totally Krossed Out. They 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 racial slur "nigga," 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 platinum in the US, selling 1.1 million copies, and a total of 4 million copies worldwide. Three singles were released, "Alright," "I'm Real" and "Da Bomb."

Artist Background: Atlanta natives Kelly (born August 11, 1978) and Smith (born January 10, 1979) were discovered in 1990 by 18-year-old Jermaine Dupri at an Atlanta shopping mall. Along with Dupri they signed a deal with Ruffhouse Records, and recorded their debut album Totally Krossed Out. Entirely produced by Dupri, Totally Krossed Out, was released March 31, 1992 and sold four million copies in the U.S. It included the hit single "Jump", which topped the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks. The duo landed a s... Part of the Atlanta, Georgia, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement.

Related Artists: Da Brat, Naughty by Nature, MC Hammer, Skee-Lo

Music Scene: Part of the Atlanta, Georgia, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement.

Tags: Hip-Hop, Urban/R&B, Party, 1990s, Album, Columbia

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Da Bomb was the second studio album from hip-hop duo Kris Kross, whose members hit puberty a year after its debut album Totally Krossed Out. They 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 racial slur "nigga," 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 platinum in the US, selling 1.1 million copies, and a total of 4 million copies worldwide. Three singles were released, "Alright," "I'm Real" and "Da Bomb."

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