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Live and Die for Hip Hop
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Wikipedia article
"'Live and Die For Hip Hop'" is the second and final single from rap duo Kris Kross' third album 'Young, Rich & Dangerous' and ninth and final single by Kris Kross overall.
History
"Live and Die for Hip Hop" was the second and final single from Young, Rich and Dangerous, after "Tonite's tha Night". The single featured rap stars Da Brat, Jermaine Dupri, little known rapper, Mr. Black and background vocals by R&B star Aaliyah. The song contains a sample of "Baby Come to Me" by Regina Belle. The single was not as successful as "Tonite's tha Night", however it did gain some success, making it to #72 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 and #11 on the Hot Rap Singles chart. A remix was made featuring DJ Clark Kent.
Music video
The music video was directed by David Nelson and premiered on BET, MTV, MTV 2, VH-1 and Fuse in 1996.
Single track listing
#"Live and Die for Hip Hop" featuring Da Brat, Jermaine Dupri, Mr. Black and Aaliyah (extended LP version) - 4:49
#"Live and Die for Hip Hop" (radio extended version) - 4:49
#"Live and Die for Hip Hop" (LP version instrumental) - 3:43
#"Live and Die for Hip Hop" featuring DJ Clark Kent (DJ Clark Kent Mix) - 3:47
#"Live and Die for Hip Hop" (DJ Clark Kent Mix Instrumental) - 3:47
#"Tonite's tha Night" featuring Redman (remix) - 3:22
Category:1996 singles
Category:Aaliyah songs
Category:Jermaine Dupri songs
Category:Kris Kross songs
Category:Songs written by Jermaine Dupri
Category:Song recordings produced by Jermaine Dupri
Category:Songs written by Narada Michael Walden
Category:Songs written by Da Brat
Category:Songs written by Jeffrey E. Cohen
Category:1996 songs
Category:Def Jam Recordings singles
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