It's a Shame (Kris Kross song)

"It's a Shame" is the fourth and final single released by Kris Kross from their album, Totally Krossed Out.

"It's a Shame"
Single by Kris Kross
from the album Totally Krossed Out
ReleasedJanuary 12, 1993
Recorded1992
GenreHip hop
Length3:48
Label
Songwriter(s)Jermaine Dupri
Producer(s)Jermaine Dupri
Kris Kross singles chronology
"I Missed the Bus"
(1992)		 "It's a Shame"
(1993)		 "Alright"
(1993)

History

"It's a Shame" was the final single from Totally Krossed Out, following "Jump", "Warm It Up" and "I Missed the Bus". "It's a Shame" turned out to be the least successful of the four singles, as it did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100. However, it did manage to reach number 11 on Billboard's Hot Rap Singles chart and number 55 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and number 31 on the UK Singles Chart. The song was written and produced by Jermaine Dupri. The group had performed "It's a Shame" on numerous television shows such as A Different World.

Critical reception

Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "Preteen rap duo drops its hardest-hitting single to date. On-target rhymes about the rigors of growing up in the midst of violence and poverty take on a heavier-than-usual tone when rapped by a youngster's voice. Insinuating, scratch-happy hip-hop beats are drenched in radio-friendly synths and hand claps. Could trigger some much-needed street credibility."[1] People commented, "While the koncept may be kute, the kids sound anything but innocent as they delineate brutal urban realities".[2]

Track listing
  1. "It's a Shame" (7" Remix)- 3:42
  2. "It's a Shame" (Extended Remix)- 6:41
  3. "Jump" (Steve Anderson Extended Remix)- 6:17
  4. "Jump" (Supercat Dessork Mix)- 3:52

Charts

Weekly charts
Chart (1993) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[3] 35
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[4] 19
UK Singles (OCC)[5] 31
UK Music Week Dance Singles[6] 36
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] 55
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[8] 11

References
  1. Flick, Larry (January 16, 1993). "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. p. 72. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
  2. "Picks and Pans Review: Totally Krossed Out". People. May 25, 1992. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  3. "Ultratop.be – Kris Kross – It's a Shame" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  4. "Charts.nz – Kris Kross – It's a Shame". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  5. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  6. "Top 60 Dance Singles" (PDF). Music Week. December 19, 1992. p. 22. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
  7. "Kris Kross Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  8. "Kris Kross Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 23, 2019.


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