I'm Real (Kris Kross song)
Encyclopedia
"I'm Real" is the second single by rap duo, Kris Kross
from their second album Da Bomb
and is their sixth single overall.
. Although not as successful as Alright, I'm Real was yet another success for the group, making it to #84 on the Billboard Hot 100
, #8 on the Hot Rap Singles and #8 on the Hot Dance Club Play
album charts. The song was written and produced by Jermaine Dupri
and heavely sampled Dr. Dre
and Snoop Dogg
's Nuthin' But a "G" Thang. This song (along with Take Um Out) had been directed at other teen rap groups Illegal
, Da Youngstas and Another Bad Creation
.
Kris Kross
Kris Kross was an American rap duo of the 1990s comprising Chris "Mac Daddy" Kelly and Chris "Daddy Mac" Smith. The duo are best known for their hit 1992 song "Jump", which was #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks and was certified double platinum as a single...
from their second album Da Bomb
Da Bomb (album)
Da Bomb was the second studio album from hip-hop duo Kris Kross, whose members hit puberty a year after its debut album Totally Krossed Out. They tried a hardcore/gangsta look to fit with the new style of hip-hop...
and is their sixth single overall.
History
I'm Real was the 2nd single released by the duo from Da Bomb after AlrightAlright (Kris Kross song)
"Alright" was the first single released from Kris Kross' second album Da Bomb. The song was produced and written by Jermaine Dupri and featured reggae star, Super Cat on the chorus...
. Although not as successful as Alright, I'm Real was yet another success for the group, making it to #84 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
, #8 on the Hot Rap Singles and #8 on the Hot Dance Club Play
Hot Dance Club Play
The Hot Dance Club Songs chart is a weekly national survey of the songs that are most popular in U.S. dance clubs...
album charts. The song was written and produced by Jermaine Dupri
Jermaine Dupri
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin , known as Jermaine Dupri or JD, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper.- Early life and career :...
and heavely sampled Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre
Andre Romelle Young , primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and a former co-owner and artist of Death Row Records...
and Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
's Nuthin' But a "G" Thang. This song (along with Take Um Out) had been directed at other teen rap groups Illegal
Illegal (group)
Illegal was a short-lived hip hop duo composed of Jamal Phillips and Malik Edwards that was signed to Rowdy Records...
, Da Youngstas and Another Bad Creation
Another Bad Creation
Another Bad Creation were an American R&B and rap musical group from Atlanta, Georgia.-History:ABC consists of Romell “RoRo” Chapman, Chris Sellers, David Shelton and brothers Demetrius and Marliss Pugh, as well as “unofficial” member Adrian “G.A.” Witcher...
.
Single Track Listing
- "I'm Real" (Radio Edit)- 3:15
- "I'm Real" (Butcher Mix)- 3:27
- "I'm Real" (LP Version)- 3:15
- "Sound Of My Hood"- 2:30