Jump (Kris Kross song)
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"Jump" is a 1992 song by the hip pop duo Kris Kross.
[edit] History
Kris Kross's members were only thirteen years old when their song became a hit. Written and produced by Jermaine Dupri, "Jump" was the fastest selling single in fifteen years and stayed on top of the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks. Kris Kross's debut album Totally Krossed Out, which features "Jump", sold over four million copies.
The song samples Jackson 5's song "I Want You Back", and Kris Kross later toured Europe together with Michael Jackson.
[edit] Trivia
- The song was played in an episode of Law & Order.
- "Jump" was re-written by German Musician DJ Tomekk. It contains the same background music.
- In 2006, "Jump" was covered by Australian hip hop artist Macromantics for Triple J's Like a Version segment.
In the snow scene, the store tag on the green and gray jacket can be seen.
[edit] References
Preceded by "Save the Best For Last" by Vanessa Williams |
Billboard Hot 100 number one single April 25, 1992- June 13, 1992 |
Succeeded by "I'll Be There" by Mariah Carey |