"Live and Die For Hip Hop" is a song by American hip-hop duo Kris Kross,released as the second and final single from their third album,Young,Rich &Dangerous (1996). It is their ninth and final single overall,and features Da Brat,Jermaine Dupri,Mr. Black,and background vocals by R&B singer Aaliyah. The song contains a sample of "Baby Come to Me" by Regina Belle.
A music video was released.[2] Kriss Kross,Aaliyah,Da Brat,Jermaine Dupri and Mr. Black performed the single on the television programme Video Soul.[3]
Commercial performance
It was not as successful as "Tonite's tha Night",however it did gain some success,making it to number 72 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 11 on the Hot Rap Singles chart. A remix was made featuring DJ Clark Kent.
Critical reception
Larry Flick from Billboard wrote,"The new and mature Kris Kross will easily continue picking up props and credibility with this second single from the fine Young,Rich And Dangerous. Employing samples of "Baby Come To Me" by Regina Belle and "I Can't Believe" by Mother's Finest,producer Jermaine Dupri lays a chilled,soulful musical vibe for the lads to flex their rhyming muscles—which they do with jock-grabbin' confidence. Smooth enough to make the grade at top 40 radio. Check it out."[4]
Music video
The accompanying music video for "Live and Die for Hip Hop" was directed by David Nelson and premiered on BET,MTV,MTV 2,VH-1 and Fuse in 1996.
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