Live and Die for Hip Hop
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| Single by Kris Kross featuring Aaliyah, Da Brat, Jermaine Dupri & Mr. Black from the album Young, Rich & Dangerous |
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| Released | April 9, 1996 | ||||
| Format | 7" single; CD single | ||||
| Recorded | 1995 | ||||
| Genre | hiphop | ||||
| Length | 3:43 | ||||
| Label | So So Def Recordings Ruffhouse Records Columbia Records Sony Music Entertainment |
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| Writer(s) | Jermaine Dupri Da Brat Mr. Black |
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| Producer | Jermaine Dupri | ||||
| Certification | Gold (RIAA CD Singles) | ||||
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Live and Die For Hip Hop is the second and final single from rap duo Kris Kross ' third album Young, Rich & Dangerous and ninth and final single by Kris Kross overall.
[edit] History
Live and Die for Hip Hop was the second and final single from Young, Rich and Dangerous, after Tonite's Tha Night. The single featured rap stars Da Brat, Jermaine Dupri, little known rapper, Mr. Black and background vocals by R&B star Aaliyah. The single was not as successful as Tonite's Tha Night, however it did gain some success, making it to #72 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #11 on the Hot Rap Singles. A remix was made featuring DJ Clark Kent.
[edit] Single Track Listing
- "Live And Die For Hip Hop" feat. Da Brat, Jermaine Dupri, Mr. Black and Aaliyah (Extended LP Version)- 4:49
- "Live And Die For Hip Hop" (Radio Extended Version)- 4:49
- "Live And Die For Hip Hop" (LP Version Instrumental)- 3:43
- "Live And Die For Hip Hop" feat. DJ Clark Kent (DJ Clark Kent Mix)- 3:47
- "Live And Die For Hip Hop" (DJ Clark Kent Mix Instrumental)- 3:47
- "Tonite's Tha Night" feat, Redman (Remix)- 3:22
