Jump

Kris Kross

About Jump

"Jump" is the hit debut single by American hip hop duo Kris Kross. It was released on February 6, 1992, as a single from their debut studio album Totally Krossed Out. It achieved international success, topping charts in Switzerland, Australia, and the United States. Additionally, it was the third best-selling song in the United States in 1992 with sales of 2,079,000 physical copies that year.


Year:
1992
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Jump jump
You should know, you should know that ah
Kris Kross is not having anything today
As we stand there totally krossed out
We commence to make you

Jump jump
The Mac Dad will make you jump jump
Daddy Mac will make you jump jump
Kris Kross will make you jump jump

Don't try to compare us to another bad little fad
I'm the Mac and I'm bad give you something that you never had
I'll make ya bump bump wiggle and shake your rump
'Cause I'll be kicking the flavor that makes you wanna jump
How high? Real high, 'cause I'm just so fly
A young lovable, hugable type of guy
And everything is to the back with a little slack
'Cause inside-out is wiggity, wiggity, wiggity wack
I come stompin' with somethin' pumpin' to keep youExplain jumpin'
R&B, rappin' bull crap is what I'm dumpin'
Ain't nothin' sucker about Kris Kross, we all that
So when they ask, "Do they rock?" Say Believe that

Jump jump
The Mac Dad will make you jump jump
Daddy Mac will make you jump jump
Kris Kross will make you jump jump
Uh huh uh huh
Jump jump
The Mac Dad will make you jump jump
Daddy Mac will make you jump jump
Kris Kross will make you jump jump

I like my stuff knockin' (Knockin')
I love it when a girl is like jockin' (Jockin')
The D-A-double D-Y-M-A-C
Ya you know me
I got you jumpin' and bumpin' and pumpin', movin' all around G
In the mix, I make you take a step back
They try to step to the Mac then they got jacked
To the back you'll be fortin' again, is that coincidental?
And like you know it, don't be claiming that it's mental
Two lil' kids with a flow yExplainou ain't ever heard
And none faking you can understand every word
As you listen to my cool, smooth melody
The Daddy makes you J-U-M-P

Jump jump
The Mac Dad will make you jump jump
Daddy Mac will make you jump jump
Kris Kross will make you jump jump
Uh huh uh huh
Jump jump
The Mac Dad will make you jump jump
Daddy Mac will make you jump jump
Kris Kross will make you jump jump

Now, the formalities of this and that
Is that Kris Kross ain't comin' off whack
And for all y'all suckers that don't know
Check it out

Some of them try to rhyme but they can't rhyme like this (go go)
Some of them try to rhyme but they can't rhyme like this (go go)
Some of them try to rhyme but they can't rhyme like this (go go)
Some of them try to rhyme but they can't (go go)
Cause I'm the miggida miggida miggida Mac Daddy
Miggida miggida miggida Mac
Cause I'm the miggida miggida miggida Mac Daddy

I make you wanna

Jump jump
The Mac Dad will make you jump jump
Daddy Mac will make you jump jump
Kris Kross will make you jump jump
Uh huh uh huh

Jump jump
The Mac Dad will make you jump jump
Daddy Mac will make you jump jump
Kris Kross will make you jump jump
Uh huh uh huh

Jump jump
The Mac Dad will make you jump jump
Daddy Mac will make you jump jump
Kris Kross will make you jump jump
Uh huh uh huh

Believe dat

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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: Freddie Perren, Alphonso Mizell, Deke Richards, Berry Gordy Jr, Jermaine Dupri, Leroy Bonner, M. Jones, Ralph Middlebrooks, Walter Junie Morrison, Norman Bruce Napier, Marvin R Pierce, Clarence Satchell, Gregory Allen Webster

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15 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Jump" by Kris Kross is a hip hop song.
Chart Performance
"Jump" was the fastest selling single in fifteen years and stayed on top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart for eight weeks.
Age of Performers
Kris Kross members Chris "Mac Daddy" Kelly and Chris "Daddy Mac" Smith were just 12 and 13 years old, respectively, when "Jump" was released.
Album Appearance
The song "Jump" is from the debut album "Totally Krossed Out" by Kris Kross.
Release Date
"Jump" was released on February 6, 1992.
Record Label
"Jump" was produced by Ruffhouse Records and Columbia Records.
Songwriter and Producer
Hip hop producer Jermaine Dupri wrote and produced "Jump." This was Dupri’s first major hit.
Video Direction
The music video for "Jump" was directed by Rich Murray, who was also known for his work with DMX and Lil' Kim.
Fashion Trend
Kris Kross sparked a brief fashion craze by wearing their clothes backward in the "Jump" music video.
Sample Usage
"Jump" sampled portions of the Jackson 5's 1972 song "I Want You Back."
Awards
The song "Jump" was nominated for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 1993 Grammy Awards.
Subsequent Recordings
The success of "Jump" ensured that Kris Kross remained relevant in the music industry, going on to record three albums in total.
Commercial Usage
"Jump" has been used in numerous commercials and films over the years due to its catchy beat and fun lyrics.
Impact on Pop Culture
"Jump" became a popular catchphrase in pop culture, and it is often associated with the early 90s hip hop era.
Post-release Trivia
Despite its popularity, Kris Kross never could replicate the success of "Jump," eventually becoming known as one-hit wonders.

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