Released 30 years ago
Young, Rich & Dangerous
Kris Kross · 1996
32 min · 12 tracks · hip-hop
A vibrant celebration of youth and wealth wrapped in catchy hooks and playful rhymes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Young, Rich and Dangerous — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of ambition and confidence, featuring an infectious chorus that embodies the carefree spirit of youth.
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Live and Die for Hip Hop — This track highlights the duo's commitment to hip-hop culture, blending reflective lyrics with a strong beat that captures the essence of their artistry.
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Money, Power and Fame (Three Thangs Thats Necessities) — In this track, Kris Kross dives into the materialistic aspects of their lifestyle, delivering a catchy anthem that resonates with their target audience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases catchy hooks and playful rhymes but lacks depth in composition and cohesion.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of upbeat tempos across the first eight tracks, creating a party-like atmosphere.
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response structures, engaging listeners and encouraging participation.
- The lyrics often focus on themes of wealth and youth, with playful wordplay that complements the energetic production.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Some Cut Up 1:45
- 2 When the Homies Show Up 1:31
- 3 Tonite’s tha Night 3:16
- 4 Interview 0:39
- 5 Young, Rich and Dangerous 3:50
- 6 Live and Die for Hip Hop 3:43
- 7 Money, Power and Fame (Three Thangs Thats Necessities) 3:48
- 8 It’s a Group Thang 0:51
- 9 Mackin’ Ain’t Easy 2:58
- 10 Da Streets Ain’t Right 3:00
- 11 Hey Sexy 3:40
- 12 Tonite’s tha Night (remix) 3:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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