Warm It Up

Kris Kross

About Warm It Up

"Warm It Up" was the second single released from Kris Kross' debut album, Totally Krossed Out. Produced and written by Jermaine Dupri, "Warm It Up" was released as the follow-up to the duo's multi-platinum chart topping hit, "Jump" on June 4, 1992. The song became the second consecutive top 15 hit released from the album, reaching 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, and #4 in Canada, as well as their second consecutive single to reach #1 on the Rap charts. "Warm It Up" was certified gold on August 8, 1992. In 1993 Kids Incorporated covered "Warm It Up" in the Season 9 episode "Secret Admirer". 


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1992
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Warm it up, Kris, warm it up, Kris,
I'm about to.  'Cause that's what I was born to do.
Warm it up, Kris, warm it up, Kris.
I'm about to.  'Cause that 's what I was born to do.

So many times I heard your rhymes
But you can't touch this
I'm kickin the type of flavor that makes ya say
you're too much Kris
So feel the fire of the one they call the
Mack Daddy
the fire is what I pack and what I pack is real
bad
I like to grab a hold of your soul and never
let go
Till ya jump do the hump and say (Hoe)
Now that's the state of mind I'm in, Huh
with rhyme after rhyme I win

The Mack (The Mack)
Known ta break 'em off somethin and lay
In a bed of funk keepin ya speaker pumpin
The miggada, miggada Mack came to get it
warm
Wear my pants to the back, that's my
uniform

ya lil cream puff mack daddy wanna be
keep dreamin cause a mack you'll never be
So all of ya'll with them Doctor Suess riddles
you can get the finger ( ) the middle

Warm it up, Kris, warm it up, Kris,
I'm about to.  'Cause that's what I was born to do.
Warm it up, Kris, warm it up, Kris.
I'm about to.  'Cause that 's what I was born to do.

Warm it up, Kris, warm it up, Kris,
I'm about to.  'Cause that's what I was born to do.
Warm it up, Kris, warm it up, Kris.
I'm about to.  'Cause that 's what I was born to do.

Caught you on the scope (the scope)!
Peepin out my rhyme cause it's dope (it's dope)!
And for you there's no hope
My name (is what)!
Daddy Mack baby
Totally krossed out catchin all ladies
the age I be I should be playin with toys
But instead I put my head into makin ya
make noise
That's how I kick it that's my every day
life and I rehearse to be sharp as a knife man

I'm the wrong brother for suckers to be messin
with
cause when I put my hand on a mic I start
wreckin it
They call me the D.A. double D.Y. M. A. C. there ain't
another brother bad as me

When I (let go)! Something from the (ghetto)! word
A lil brother kickin rhymes like ya never ever
heard
Daddy of them all shootin to kill like a gun showing
suckers how its done

Warm it up, Kris, warm it up, Kris,
I'm about to.  'Cause that's what I was born to do.
warm it up, Kris, warm it up, Kris.
I'm about to.  'Cause that 's what I was born to do.

Warm it up, Kris, warm it up, Kris,
I'm about to.  'Cause that's what I was born to do.
warm it up, Kris, warm it up, Kris.
I'm about to.  'Cause that 's what I was born to do.

So many times I heard your rhymes
But you can't touch this
I'm kickin the type of flavor that makes ya say
you're too much Kris
So feel the fire of the one they call the
Mack Daddy
the fire is what I pack and what I pack is real
bad
I like to grab a hold of your soul and never
let go
Till ya jump do the hump and say (Hoe)
Now that's the state of mind I'm in, Huh
with rhyme after rhyme I win
I'm the wrong brother for suckers to be messin
with
cause when I put my hand on a mic I start
wreckin it
They call me the D.A. double D.Y. M. A. C. there ain't
another brother bad as me
When I (let go)! Something from the (ghetto)! word
A lil brother kickin rhymes like ya never ever
heard
Daddy of them all shootin to kill like a gun showing
suckers how its done

Warm it up, Kris, warm it up, Kris,
I'm about to.  'Cause that's what I was born to do.
Warm it up, Kris, warm it up, Kris.
I'm about to.  'Cause that 's what I was born to do.

Warm it up, Kris, warm it up, Kris,
I'm about to.  'Cause that's what I was born to do.
Warm it up, Kris, warm it up, Kris.
I'm about to.  'Cause that 's what I was born to do.

Warm it up, Kris, warm it up, Kris,
I'm about to.  'Cause that's what I was born to do.
Warm it up, Kris, warm it up, Kris.
I'm about to.  'Cause that 's what I was born to do.

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Kris Kross

Kris Kross was an American rap duo of the 1990s comprising Chris "Mac Daddy" Kelly and Chris "Daddy Mac" Smith. The duo are best known for their hit 1992 song "Jump", which was #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks and was certified double platinum as a single. Kris Kross was also noted for their fashion style, which consisted of wearing their clothing backwards. The duo sang the "Rugrats Rap" for Nickelodeon in 1993. more »

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Written by: ANTOINETTE COLANDREO, JERMAINE DUPRI, LAWRENCE KRSONE PARKER

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Warm It Up" is a song under the genre of Hip Hop and Rap.
Album Information
This song was included in the debut studio album of Kris Kross entitled "Totally Krossed Out" which was released in 1992.
Chart Performance
"Warm It Up" was a chart-topper and secured the number one position on the Billboard Hot Rap Singles chart.
Teenage Phenomena
At the time of recording "Warm It Up", the members of Kris Kross, Chris "Mac Daddy" Kelly and Chris "Daddy Mac" Smith, were only teenagers.
High Selling Narrative
The album which features the song "Warm It Up," named "Totally Krossed Out," was a big commercial success, selling over four million copies.
Production Details
The song, along with the whole album, was produced by the legendary music producer Jermaine Dupri.
Lyrical Elements
The lyrics of "Warm It Up" embody the unique style of the early ’90s rap scene, primarily featuring the themes of having fun and showcasing their rapping skills.
Music Video Aspects
The music video for "Warm It Up" reflects the youthful energy of Kris Kross and the signature backward-style clothing trend they popularized during the early '90s.
Grammy Nomination
In 1993, Kris Kross was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group category for "Warm It Up."
Cultural Impact
The song "Warm It Up" was part of the wave of early '90s hip hop tracks that began attracting a younger audience to the genre.

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