Young, Rich and Dangerous

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Four years after "Jump"-ing their way into a hugely successful kiddie rap ride, it was clear the two Chrises who make up Kriss Kross (17-year-old Chris Kelly and 16-year-old Chris Terry) were only as young, rich, and dangerous as their writer, producer, and mentor, Atlantan Jermaine Dupri, wanted them to be. Still calling all the shots--even penning most of his young proteges' raps about themselves--Dupri's third Kriss Kross album attempted to lay the groundwork for the teens' entry into a prosperous hip-hop adulthood.

Though Young, Rich & Dangerous offers a slim eight songs and only about a half-hour of music, Dupri makes good use of his time with a mellow keyboard-laced and bass-heavy groove so smooth it credibly recreates Dr. Dre and Snoop's original west coast G-funk with a (mostly) PG-13 attitude. A handful of the cuts, including the title track, "Live and Die For Hip Hop," and especially the hit party single "Tonite's tha Night," glide on the hooks and melodies created with help from Trey Lorenz's and Aaliyah's R&B vocals and guest-raps from pint-sized homegirl Da Brat. The boys of Kriss Kross do their part by delivering a postpubescent tag team flow that combines the swagger of youth with the surety of seasoned professionals. And with "Money, Power, and Fame" and "Hey Sexy"--two tracks the duo wrote, produced, and perform without Dupri's input--they even assert a small measure of independence. Not a moment too soon: For rappers now old enough to drive their own Mercedes, the time to speak for themselves has surely arrived. --Roni Sarig

Young, Rich and Dangerous,Kriss Kross,Sony,Hip-Hop,Pop,Pop-Rap,Rap,Rap & Hip-Hop,Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues

Average customer rating: Seriously? underrated Hip Hop Man Total Waste of 32:43 honest

Young, Rich and Dangerous Kris Kross Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Rap & Hip-Hop General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Rap & Hip-Hop General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Totally Krossed Out Da Bomb Funkdafied Unrestricted Anuthatantrum ASIN: B000002BEE Release Date: 1996-01-09

Tracks:

1. Some Cut Up
2. When The Homies Show Up
3. Tonite's Tha Night
4. Interview
5. Young, Rich And Dangerous
6. Live And Die For Hip Hop
7. Money, Power And Fame (Three Thangs Thats Necessities)
8. It's A Group Thang
9. Mackin' Ain't Easy
10. Da Streets Ain't Right
11. Hey Sexy
12. Tonite's Tha Night (Remix)

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Four years after "Jump"-ing their way into a hugely successful kiddie rap ride, it was clear the two Chrises who make up Kriss Kross (17-year-old Chris Kelly and 16-year-old Chris Terry) were only as young, rich, and dangerous as their writer, producer, and mentor, Atlantan Jermaine Dupri, wanted them to be. Still calling all the shots--even penning most of his young proteges' raps about themselves--Dupri's third Kriss Kross album attempted to lay the groundwork for the teens' entry into a prosperous hip-hop adulthood.

Though Young, Rich & Dangerous offers a slim eight songs and only about a half-hour of music, Dupri makes good use of his time with a mellow keyboard-laced and bass-heavy groove so smooth it credibly recreates Dr. Dre and Snoop's original west coast G-funk with a (mostly) PG-13 attitude. A handful of the cuts, including the title track, "Live and Die For Hip Hop," and especially the hit party single "Tonite's tha Night," glide on the hooks and melodies created with help from Trey Lorenz's and Aaliyah's R&B vocals and guest-raps from pint-sized homegirl Da Brat. The boys of Kriss Kross do their part by delivering a postpubescent tag team flow that combines the swagger of youth with the surety of seasoned professionals. And with "Money, Power, and Fame" and "Hey Sexy"--two tracks the duo wrote, produced, and perform without Dupri's input--they even assert a small measure of independence. Not a moment too soon: For rappers now old enough to drive their own Mercedes, the time to speak for themselves has surely arrived. --Roni Sarig

Customer Reviews:

Seriously?.......2006-05-01

I've never really had any respect for "emcees" who don't write their own rhymes. Ridiculous.

Jermaine Dupri gets 1 star because his production on this album was solid as usual.

underrated.......2006-03-21

I first bought this CD back in 1996. I thought it was a great album then. I just pulled it out today and realized that it is Kris Kross' best album. All of the beats were tight. I know all of the lyrics to every song. If you like music from the mid 90's this is one of the cds that you need to get. I think it is a great cd. Anyone that rates it lower than 3 stars is simply hater.

Hip Hop Man.......2006-01-24

How can some of you think this is not a good album. Its Very good. You must not listen to hip hop. I think the best track is ''Live and die for hip hop'' the is some real west coast s****!!! Kris kross are true Legends

Total Waste of 32:43.......2006-01-02

There is not one song on here worth listening to, let alone mention. They should have quit back when Da Bomb wasn't as big as they hoped it would be. People who were fans of them when they were younger don't care to hear about tha 'mature' subject matter they were spittin' on this album. Props for bein' one of tha first rappers to say 'cut-up' on a album. Not worth your money, not even worth a download. Not a hater just someone who loves good music.

honest.......2005-09-15

I saw them on tv totally dissing artists cause they had a cd coming out. They were like such and such oh whatever happened to them. We still here. We still selling albums they aint got nothing on us, and ha now where is Kris kross? They are so corny and so arrogant. I'm glad they disappeared.

Average customer rating: Review for Mike Crosby's Young Rich and Dangerous

Young Rich & Dangerous Mike Crosby Manufacturer: Unruly Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Techno | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music ASIN: B00004SYQ8 Release Date: 2000-04-04

Customer Reviews:

Review for Mike Crosby's Young Rich and Dangerous.......2000-05-16

to me only a couple songs on the cd are worth listening to. the rest of the cd is weak. the songs that i feel are tigh are na na na (rmx), get ya life, girl dont waste my time, luv my niggaz, unique horns, and birthday. the rest is HUFF!

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