It's a Shame (Kris Kross song)

"It's a Shame" is the fourth and final single released in January 1993 by American duo Kris Kross from their debut album, Totally Krossed Out (1992). It is the least successful of the four singles, as it did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100. However, it did manage to reach number 11 on the Billboard Hot Rap Singles chart and number 55 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and number 31 on the UK Singles Chart. The song was written and produced by Jermaine Dupri. The group had performed "It's a Shame" on numerous television shows such as A Different World.

"It's a Shame"
Single by Kris Kross
from the album Totally Krossed Out
ReleasedJanuary 12, 1993
Recorded1992
GenreHip hop
Length3:48
Label
Songwriter(s)Jermaine Dupri
Producer(s)Jermaine Dupri
Kris Kross singles chronology
"I Missed the Bus"
(1992)		 "It's a Shame"
(1993)		 "Alright"
(1993)

Critical reception

Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "Preteen rap duo drops its hardest-hitting single to date. On-target rhymes about the rigors of growing up in the midst of violence and poverty take on a heavier-than-usual tone when rapped by a youngster's voice. Insinuating, scratch-happy hip-hop beats are drenched in radio-friendly synths and hand claps. Could trigger some much-needed street credibility."[1] In his weekly UK chart commentary, James Masterton said, "Sadly this new single may do little to convince Britain that Daddy Mac and Mac Daddy are little more than novelties."[2] A reviewer from People Magazine commented, "While the koncept may be kute, the kids sound anything but innocent as they delineate brutal urban realities".[3]

Music video

A music video was produced to promote the single, directed by Rich Murray.[4]

Track listing
  1. "It's a Shame" (7" Remix)- 3:42
  2. "It's a Shame" (Extended Remix)- 6:41
  3. "Jump" (Steve Anderson Extended Remix)- 6:17
  4. "Jump" (Supercat Dessork Mix)- 3:52

Charts
Chart (1993) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[5] 35
Ireland (IRMA)[6] 27
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[7] 19
UK Singles (OCC)[8] 31
UK Dance (Music Week)[9] 36
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] 55
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[11] 11

References
  1. Flick, Larry (January 16, 1993). "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. p. 72. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
  2. Masterton, James (December 14, 1992). "Week Ending December 19th 1992". Chart Watch UK. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  3. "Picks and Pans Review: Totally Krossed Out". People. May 25, 1992. Archived from the original on April 18, 2022. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  4. "It's A Shame (1992) by Kris Kross". IMVDb. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  5. "Kris Kross – It's a Shame" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  6. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Kris Kross". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  7. "Kris Kross – It's a Shame". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  8. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  9. "Top 60 Dance Singles" (PDF). Music Week. December 19, 1992. p. 22. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
  10. "Kris Kross Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  11. "Kris Kross Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 23, 2019.



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