It's a Shame
Kris Kross
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Hey yo, here's a real scoop, homie Loc Them fools around my way gettin' high off gun smoke And I ain't talkin' about the high like Indo The kind of high that make you call your kinfolks And tell Loc, Johnny's dead A fourteen year old kid put a nine to his head All because he wanted that gear he was sporting Gimme that while you're at it, gimme them Jordans Johnny tryin' to jet, homie wasn't hearing that Johnny tryin' to run and got gatted in the back Now tell me what happens to the way things used to be? 'Cause in this game, there'll be no future, G When will all of y'all learn That if you're playing with fire too long, you're bound to get burned This ain't a small thing I'm addressing It's a big thing, take it from the daddy as a lesson Shame, it's a shame Shame, it's a shame It's a shame, it's a shame alright Shame, it's a shame Shame, it's a It's a shame, the way this thing goes down How one lay you down just to show he don't play around He goes to sleep with a head full of anger And wakes up involved in a child's gang banger I'm talkin' about a tisket, a tasket Not knowing next day he'll be laying in the casket So what you think of that, son? In the arcade they playin', the games ain't fun Something like Pac-man Same name but the game as you put it in the sack And running to the next board And gat down the fools standing in the way of the door There's no board and no points And in this game, then he saw Pac-man wants The game that goes for always blowin' Then you'll slip up and they'll smoke you Shame, it's a shame Shame, it's a shame It's a shame, it's a shame, alright Shame, it's a shame Shame, it's a shame None of this exist with the word peace (Brother) You gotta do more than two fingers, man, please Get a game that they gotta go by Instead of 'Watch out quick, I send him to the sky' There ain't nothing to be playin' with So listen what I give and what I be sayin', kid Take it from a kid's point of view 'Cause on my way to school, I'll be watching you Big, big daddy in his caddy with all of his boys It only had weeks, it's a joy That's the first part, second part has havin' hard But when you get count, you know how to restart You gotta know how to watch your back 'Cause if you're slack, huh, you're going in the sack I advise y'all all watch out or the game 'Cause the game ain't nothin' but a Shame, it's a shame Shame, it's a shame It's a shame, it's a shame, alright Shame, it's a shame Shame, it's a shame
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Written by: JERMAINE DUPRI, MICHAEL MAUDLIN, MICHAEL MAULDIN
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10 facts about this song
Release and Album Association"It's a Shame" by Kris Kross was released in 1993. It is one of the tracks in the duo's second studio album, "Da Bomb."
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GenreKris Kross is known for their hip hop music style and "It's a Shame" is a reflection of this genre.
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Music VideoThe music video for "It's a Shame" is distinctive, featuring the members of Kris Kross in their signature backwards clothing style.
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Chart PerformanceDespite the success of the album “Da Bomb” as a whole, "It's a Shame" did not chart highly upon its release.
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SongwritersThe song was penned by Chris "Daddy Mac" Smith and Chris "Mack Daddy" Kelly, the two members of Kris Kross, alongside music producer and rapper Jermaine Dupri.
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SamplingIn this track, the duo sampled " La Di Da Di" by Slick Rick & Doug E. Fresh, further showcasing their deep roots in the hip hop genre.
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Backwards ClothesKris Kross is famous for wearing their clothes backwards, a visual gimmick which became part of their identity during their performing years and is seen in their "It's a Shame" music video.
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Premature DeathTragically, Chris "Mac Daddy" Kelly of Kris Kross died at a young age of 34 on May 1, 2013, ending the possibility of the duo's future collaborations.
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Collaborations"It's a Shame" is composed by the songwriting team of Kris Kross and Jermaine Dupri, who also created some of the best-known songs of the 90s.
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LegacyAlthough "It's a Shame" may not have achieved significant chart success on its release, the song remains a favourite among fans of Kris Kross and represents part of the duo's enduring musical legacy.
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