Studio Album · No. 1

Totally Krossed Out Songwriting Credits by Kris Kross

1992 Ruffhouse / Columbia 15 tracks 39:33

Produced by Jermaine Dupri, Joe Nicolo  ·  Engineered by Joe Nicolo, Phil Nicolo, John Hodian, Tony Dawsey, Glenn Barratt

Ruffhouse / Columbia Hip HopSouthern Hip Hop
Singer / Performer
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Authorship

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Authorship Breakdown 0 / 15 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 15 tracks with documented writers, by whether Kris Kross carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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0 trackswritten by Kris Kross 15 tracksoutside writers
Kris Kross's roles on this album

Share of the 15 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

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Composer0%
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Performer100%

By the Numbers

15
Tracks
17
Lyricists
2
Producers
1
No.1 Single
1992
Released
Data Insight

Fifteen tracks and neither member is credited on any of them. Jermaine Dupri and Joe "The Butcher" Nicolo wrote and produced the lot. A 4x platinum record that neither performer had anything to do with on paper is either the cleanest example of a producer's project in 1990s rap or the saddest, depending on where you sit.

Totally Krossed Out came out on Ruffhouse and Columbia in March 1992 and went to number one on both the Billboard 200 and the R&B chart. It is certified 4x platinum. "Jump" spent eight weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

Track Listing & Credits 15 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Intro Interview
Jermaine DupriJoe Nicolo Jermaine Dupri MauldinJoe Nicolo Jermaine DupriJoe Nicolo Kris Kross (Performer)
2
Jump #1
Jermaine DupriJoe NicoloThe CorporationOhio PlayersRoy CCypress HillLowell FulsonJimmy McCracklinJames BrownSchoolly DNaughty by NatureHerb Rooney Jermaine Dupri MauldinJoe NicoloThe CorporationOhio PlayersRoy CCypress HillLowell FulsonJimmy McCracklinJames BrownSchoolly DNaughty by NatureHerb Rooney Jermaine DupriJoe Nicolo Kris Kross (Performer)
3
Lil' Boys in da Hood
Jermaine DupriJoe Nicolo Jermaine Dupri MauldinJoe Nicolo Jermaine DupriJoe Nicolo Kris Kross (Performer)
4
Warm It Up #13
Jermaine DupriJoe Nicolo Jermaine Dupri MauldinJoe Nicolo Jermaine DupriJoe Nicolo Kris Kross (Performer)
5
The Way of Rhyme
Jermaine DupriJoe Nicolo Jermaine Dupri MauldinJoe Nicolo Jermaine DupriJoe Nicolo Kris Kross (Performer)
6
Party
Jermaine DupriJoe NicoloGeorge ClintonGarry ShiderDavid Spradley Jermaine Dupri MauldinJoe NicoloGeorge ClintonGarry ShiderDavid Spradley Jermaine DupriJoe Nicolo Kris Kross (Performer)
7
We're in da House
Jermaine DupriJoe Nicolo Jermaine Dupri MauldinJoe Nicolo Jermaine DupriJoe Nicolo Kris Kross (Performer)
8
A Real Bad Dream
Jermaine DupriJoe Nicolo Jermaine Dupri MauldinJoe Nicolo Jermaine DupriJoe Nicolo Kris Kross (Performer)
9
It's a Shame
Jermaine DupriJoe Nicolo Jermaine Dupri MauldinJoe Nicolo Jermaine DupriJoe Nicolo Kris Kross (Performer)
10
Can't Stop the Bum Rush
Jermaine DupriJoe Nicolo Jermaine Dupri MauldinJoe Nicolo Jermaine DupriJoe Nicolo Kris Kross (Performer)
11
You Can't Get With This
Jermaine DupriJoe Nicolo Jermaine Dupri MauldinJoe Nicolo Jermaine DupriJoe Nicolo Kris Kross (Performer)
12
I Missed the Bus #63
Jermaine DupriJoe Nicolo Jermaine Dupri MauldinJoe Nicolo Jermaine DupriJoe Nicolo Kris Kross (Performer)
13
Outro
Jermaine DupriJoe Nicolo Jermaine Dupri MauldinJoe Nicolo Jermaine DupriJoe Nicolo Kris Kross (Performer)
14
Party
Krossed Mix Krossed Mix Jermaine DupriJoe Nicolo Kris Kross (Performer)
15
Jump #1
Extended Mix Extended Mix Jermaine DupriJoe Nicolo Kris Kross (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 19 contributors

JD
Jermaine Dupri
Writer · Producer
On this album13 written
JN
Joe Nicolo
Writer · Producer
On this album13 written
JD
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin
Writer
On this album13 written
CH
Cypress Hill
Writer
On this album1 written
DS
David Spradley
Writer
On this album1 written
EM
Extended Mix
Writer
On this album1 written
GS
Garry Shider
Writer
On this album1 written
GC
George Clinton
Writer
On this album1 written
HR
Herb Rooney
Writer
On this album1 written
JB
James Brown
Writer
On this album1 written
JM
Jimmy McCracklin
Writer
On this album1 written
KM
Krossed Mix
Writer
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions Totally Krossed Out

Who wrote Totally Krossed Out?
Jermaine Dupri and Joe "The Butcher" Nicolo wrote and produced all of it. Neither Chris Kelly nor Chris Smith is credited on any track.
Who wrote "Jump"?
Jermaine Dupri and Joe "The Butcher" Nicolo, plus the writers of the many records it samples. It spent eight weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
How did it chart?
Number one on both the Billboard 200 and the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
How did it sell?
It is certified 4x platinum by the RIAA. No sales figure is published on the cited pages.
Who produced it?
Jermaine Dupri and Joe "The Butcher" Nicolo.
Which other singles charted?
"Warm It Up" reached number 13 and "I Missed the Bus" number 63 on the Billboard Hot 100.
How long is the album?
39:33 across 15 tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: Totally Krossed Out Wikipedia: Kris Kross Cover Art Archive: Totally Krossed Out by Kris Kross