Young, Rich & Dangerous

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Young, Rich & Dangerous
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Studio album by
Kris Kross
ReleasedJanuary 9, 1996
Recorded1995
Genre Hip hop
Length36:33
Label
Producer Jermaine Dupri, Kris Kross
Kris Kross chronology
Da Bomb
(1993)		Young, Rich & Dangerous
(1996)		Best of Kris Kross Remixed '92 '94 '96
(1996)
Singles from Young, Rich & Dangerous
  1. "Tonite's tha Night"
    Released: November 21, 1995
  2. "Live and Die for Hip Hop"
    Released: February 8, 1996
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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Billboard (favorable) [2]
Cash Box (favorable) [3]
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The Guardian Star full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [5]
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Young, Rich & Dangerous is the third and final studio album by American hip hop duo Kris Kross, released on January 9, 1996 by So So Def Recordings. Produced by both Jermaine Dupri and the duo, the album features the singles "Tonite's tha Night" and "Live and Die for Hip-Hop"; the latter single featured Da Brat, Aaliyah, Jermaine Dupri and Mr. Black. Despite some positive reviews, Young, Rich & Dangerous was the least successful album for Kris Kross. It was certified Gold by the RIAA on March 4, 1996.

Contents

Track listing

The Smith Side
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Some Cut Up" (featuring Trey Lorenz) Jermaine Dupri 1:45
2."When the Homies Show Up"Dupri1:31
3."Tonite's tha Night" (featuring Trey Lorenz)Dupri3:16
4."Interview" (featuring Dream Hampton)Dupri0:39
5."Young, Rich and Dangerous" (featuring Big Rube & Da Brat)Dupri3:50
6."Live and Die for Hip Hop" (featuring Da Brat, Aaliyah, Jermaine Dupri & Mr. Black)Dupri3:43
The Kelly Side
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
7."Money, Power and Fame (Three Thangs Thats Necessities)" (featuring Chris Terry) Kris Kross 3:48
8."It's a Group Thang"Dupri0:51
9."Mackin' Ain't Easy"Dupri2:58
10."Da Streets Ain't Right"Dupri3:00
11."Hey Sexy" (featuring Chris Terry)Kris Kross3:40
12."Tonite's tha Night (Remix)" (featuring Trey Lorenz)Dupri3:41

Samples

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for Young, Rich & Dangerous
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [11] Gold500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ↑ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. Young, Rich & Dangerous at AllMusic
  2. ↑ Nelson, Havelock (January 13, 1996). "Reviews & Previews: Albums" (PDF). Billboard . p. 61. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
  3. ↑ Hill, Michael (February 3, 1996). "Urban" (PDF). Cash Box . p. 11. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  4. ↑ Christgau, Robert. "Robert Christgau: CG: Kriss Kross". robertchristgau.com. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  5. ↑ Sullivan, Caroline (March 8, 1996). "Music: This week's pop CD releases". The Guardian .
  6. ↑ Southerland, Curtis (February 1996). "Record Report: Kris Kross – Young Rich & Dangerous". The Source . No. 77. New York. p. 88.
  7. ↑ "Kris Kross Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Kris Kross Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  9. ↑ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1996". Billboard. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  10. ↑ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1996". Billboard. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  11. ↑ "American album certifications – Kris Kross – Young, Rich & Dangerous". Recording Industry Association of America.



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