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Alright (Kris Kross song)
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = Alright
| cover = Kross Alright.jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Kris Kross featuring Super Cat
| album = Da Bomb
| released =
| recorded = 1992
| studio =
| venue =
| genre = Hip hop, dancehall, reggae fusion
| length =
| label = Ruffhouse, Columbia
| writer = Jermaine Dupri
| producer = Jermaine Dupri
| chronology = Kris Kross
| prev_title = It's a Shame
| prev_year = 1993
| next_title = I'm Real
| next_year = 1993
| misc =
}}
"'Alright'" is the first single released from American hip hop duo Kris Kross' second album, 'Da Bomb'. The song was produced and written by Jermaine Dupri and features reggae star, Super Cat on the chorus.
Sampling Slave's "Just a Touch of Love", "Alright" was officially released on July 13, 1993, as the lead single from 'Da Bomb' and became the album's biggest hit, peaking at #1 in Portugal, and #19 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 and was the duo's third single to reach #1 on the Hot Rap Singles ("Jump" and "Warm It Up" being the first two). "Alright" also contains a diss to rival group, Da Youngstas, who had been critical of Kris Kross due to their success on the 'Billboard' charts and the fact that they did not write their lyrics. Chris Smith AKA "Daddy Mac" responded with the lyric "I didn't come out wack I came out right, unlike them moles who choose to pass da mic", an obvious reference to Da Youngstas single "Pass da Mic".
"Alright" was certified gold by the RIAA on September 14, 1993, for sales of 500,000 copies.
Critical reception
Larry Flick from 'Billboard' commented, "What happens to an act when it starts getting too old to be precocious and cute? Kick as hard and adult as possible. Young men who wooed folks last year with "Jump" are back with deeper voices and far more worldly rhymes (which reflect some of their experiences since the onset of fame). Loping, sample-happy funk environment clicks with jazzy guitars and a spirited toasting turn by Super Cat. The road to street juice is long, but duo seems ready to take it." Troy J. Augusto from 'Cashbox' stated that the duo "return with a much harder sound, a more street-wise theme and, yes, a more mature delivery." He added that it is a "bouncing, funky number." Tony Cross from 'Smash Hits' gave it two out of five.
Track listing
A-Side
#"Alright" (Radio Version)- 4:04#"Alright" (LP Version)- 4:04
B-Side
#"Alright" (Extended Remix)- 6:01#"Alright" (Instrumental)- 4:04
#"DJ Nabs Break"- 1:47
Charts and certifications
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
References
Category:Kris Kross songs
Category:1993 singles
Category:Number-one singles in Portugal
Category:Songs written by Jermaine Dupri
Category:Song recordings produced by Jermaine Dupri
Category:1992 songs
Category:Ruffhouse Records singles
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