Alright

Kris Kross

About Alright

"Alright" is the first single released from Kris Kross' second album Da Bomb. The song was produced and written by Jermaine Dupri and featured 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 #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 Kelly AKA "Mac Daddy" 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. 


Year:
1999
93 
#1

 Struggling with Alright? Become a better singer in 30 days with these videos!

The day seems nice and bright and everything feels alright
I went to school without a fool tryin' to pick a fight
I was loced out Kris Kross shirt and some Khakis
Lookin' and feelin' like nothin' but a Mac, See
The bell rang and I got my dash
Feelin' good cause it was the last day of school and I passed
No mom's trippin' so me and my mom went dippin'
To celebrate the fact that I wasn't slippin'
The downtown scene was packed
People screamin' from they ride to my ride, ain't you da Mac I
says I am what I am that's who I be
And Ya'll should have seen how they were tryin' to get to me
Kool, cause dissin' them don't pay they're the reason why we are
who we are to this very day
And all that love keeps me and Kris tight
Long as we give some love back everything's Alright

Now everything feels alright when I'm rollin' through my hood
And I see the one's that used to do the dirt done turn good
Lil kids tryin' to be like me, with the braids, the shades
Some pants like nike's gee
Ain't nothin' mo better than a letter sayin'
I'm your number one fan, can you write me back man
Yes I try not to pass on an autograph, I try to do as many as I can
Now it feels good when I'm rollin' through my hood and ain't nobody
dissin' sayin' the nigga thinks he's too good
Cause, I'm down like four flat tires
Just a til nappy headed kid from the briar showin'
I can do right and not do wrong
Representing the Bee Gee's comin' up strong
and we ain't got no love for the other side, we only live this that
love us back right.

Now people seem to think what I do is a blast, cause I'm always on
the road and I'm makin' some cash
But they don't know really doe the pressure it is for some kids
tryin' to make it in this here biz
Early morning interviews, then we step to school
Step from School, back to interviews
then it's on to other dues
So warm it up Kris, I said warm it up Kris
That's what I was born to do

Now throw your hands in the air and wave 'em from side to side if
the feelin' that ya feelin' is a feelin' that's right
See I ain't come out wack, I came out right
Unlike those moes that chose to pass the mic
It's the Daddy Mac, Big Baby everything is real
but you want to want to diss because
A nigga sold a couple of mil
Look here
You can't say nothing if you're last in the line
So when ya diss it just let's me know I'm on your mind
And it's Alright

 Struggling with Alright? Become a better singer in 30 days with these videos!


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 »

0 fans

Written by: MARK L ADAMS, STEVEN R ARRINGTON, JERMAINE DUPRI, MARK F HICKS, THOMAS HENRY LOCKETT, W. MARAUGH, WILLIAM MARAUGH, RAYMOND GUY TURNER, DANIEL WEBSTER, THOMAS YOUNG

Lyrics © ACORN PUBLISHING, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


10 facts about this song

General Information
"Alright" is a song by American hip-hop duo Kris Kross, released as the third and final single from their second album, "Da Bomb".
Artist Background
Kris Kross was a teenage rap duo from Atlanta, created by producer Jermaine Dupri. Members Chris "Mac Daddy" Kelly and Chris "Daddy Mac" Smith made a significant impact on the early 1990s hip-hop scene through their unique style and youthful appeal.
Album Context
"Alright" is a track from Kris Kross's second album, "Da Bomb", released in 1993. The album was a follow-up to their multi-platinum debut, "Totally Krossed Out".
Musical Style
The song exhibits a more mature, harder sound compared to the duo's earlier material, reflecting the change in hip-hop music occurring at the time.
Chart Performance
Despite not being as successful as other Kris Kross singles, "Alright" reached number 19 on the Hot Rap Singles chart.
Featured Artists
The song features guest vocals from rapper and producer Super Cat.
Producer
"Alright" was produced by Jermaine Dupri, who was responsible for most of Kris Kross's discography.
Music Video
The music video for "Alright" features a cameo by actor and comedian Chris Tucker.
Legacy
Kris Kross's style influenced several other young rappers in the 1990s, and they continue to be remembered for their fashion sense, notably wearing their clothes backwards.
Tragic End
Chris "Mac Daddy" Kelly tragically died in 2013, ending any possibility of a full Kris Kross reunion. His death was later ruled a drug overdose. The song "Alright", like the rest of the duo's discography, is now a part of his musical legacy.

Discuss the Alright Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "Alright Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 29 Mar. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/2687795/Kris+Kross/Alright>.

    Missing lyrics by Kris Kross?

    Know any other songs by Kris Kross? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    Alright

    3.6M
    39,842     1,130

    Top Hot 100 Songs 1993

    Billboard #19


    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    In the Beatles album Revolver which member sings "I'm Only Sleeping"?
    A Paul McCartney
    B George Harrison
    C John Lennon
    D Ringo Star

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Don't miss Kris Kross's

    Upcoming Events

    »
    Kris Kross tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!