"It's a Shame" is the debut solo single from American hip hop artist Kool G Rap, from his 1995 album 4,5,6.
Background
"It's a Shame" was recorded at Bearsville Studios in Bearsville, New York. In the song, Kool G Rap portrays himself as a heroinkingpin, boasting of his wealth, power and extravagant lifestyle. However, it is implied that he harbours a sense of remorse over his choice of trade, with the chorus (sung by an uncredited Sean Brown) stating:
A particularly memorable part of the song is G Rap's description of his mistress Tammy in verse two:
Music video
The music video for "It's a Shame" shows Kool G Rap living a life of luxury as a wealthy and powerful gangster as well as shots of drug addicts and prostitutes, signifying the less glamorous side of the drug trade.
Critical reception
Hip Hop Album Reviews called the song "one of G Rap's premier ventures at storytelling, only weakened by the dime-a-dozen hook".
Houston (i/ˈhjuːstən/HYOO-stən) is the most populous city in Texas and the fourth most populous city in the United States. With a census-estimated 2014 population of 2.239 million people, within a land area of 599.6 square miles (1,553km2), it also is the largest city in the Southern United States, as well as the seat of HarrisCounty. It is the principal city of Houston–TheWoodlands–SugarLand, which is the fifth most populated metropolitan area in the United States.
Houston was founded in 1836 on land near the banks of Buffalo Bayou (now known as Allen's Landing) and incorporated as a city on June 5, 1837. The city was named after former General Sam Houston, who was president of the Republic of Texas and had commanded and won at the Battle of San Jacinto25 miles (40km) east of where the city was established. The burgeoning port and railroad industry, combined with oil discovery in 1901, has induced continual surges in the city's population. In the mid-twentieth century, Houston became the home of the Texas Medical Center—the world's largest concentration of healthcare and research institutions—and NASA's Johnson Space Center, where the Mission Control Center is located.
Houston is an Amtrak intercity train station in Houston
History
The present Houston station, which opened on October 26, 1959, was built by the Southern Pacific Railroad to replace Grand Central Station, which was just east of the present station. That station operated from September 1, 1934 until the property was sold to the U.S. Government in 1959 to become the site of the Houston main post office. Grand Central Station had replaced the original Houston & Texas Central depot of 1886. When Amtrak was created it was one of two stations in Houston that served Amtrak trains, the other being Union Station, now part of Minute Maid Park. All Amtrak trains moved to Southern Pacific Station by the end of July 1974, and all trains were canceled or rerouted out of Houston except the Sunset Limited. This station continued to be owned and operated by the Southern Pacific Railroad after the creation of Amtrak, and has been owned and operated by the Union Pacific Railroad since the merger of Southern Pacific and Union Pacific.
Summers attended the Academy of Music at Hamilton High School in Los Angeles. He would regularly be invited to participate in activities taking place in the school's music academy. His management team recorded a videotape of Summers's performances, which they hoped would help the singer land a recording contract. He was signed to Capitol Records.
Houston's school mates, Robert and Harold, stayed up late after school writing music and rapping. Robert and Harold had already signed a contract with Aftermath but were not as successful as Houston.
Attempted suicide and musical comeback
Before a 2005 London show, Summers suffered an emotional breakdown and reportedly tried to commit suicide by jumping from a window while reportedly under the influence of PCP. When people in his entourage stopped him, he was restrained and locked in a first floor room. While in that room, Summers gouged his left eye out with a plastic fork. After the incident, Summers was arrested by London police and was put in rehab for two weeks. After the rehab, Houston went home to Los Angeles and apologized for the incident. In May 2008 Houston broke his silence over the incident and granted Hoodnews an exclusive interview where he discussed his eye injury and his campaign Stop the Sodomy and Gang Rape in Prison. In the same year two unreleased songs were leaked, entitled 'Faded' and 'So Fine'. In June 2009, Houston did another interview with Hoodnews confirming that he was making a comeback, and looking for new management. Houston is currently working on a feature documentary and a new album.
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It's A Shame · Kris Kross
Totally Krossed Out
℗ 1992 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
Released on: 1992-03-31
Keyboards, Composer, Lyricist, Executive Producer, Mixing Engineer, Producer, Programmer: Jermaine Dupri
Composer, Lyricist: M 2 the T 2 the M
Vocal: Kris Smith
Composer, Lyricist: Roger Troutman
Executive Producer: Michael T. Mauldin
Vocal: Kris Kelly
Executive Producer, Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer: Joe "The Butcher" Nicolo
Background Vocal: Charlene Holloway
Background Vocal: Paula Holloway
Assistant Engineer: Jimmy O'Neil
Mastering Engineer: Tony Dawsey
Recording Engineer: John Hodian
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published: 12 Aug 2015
Kriss Kross - It's A Shame
Kriss Kross - Totally Krossed Out
Year 1992
published: 15 Jan 2010
A Different World: 6x11 - Kris Kross perform " It's A Shame "
A Different World (1987–1993)
Season 6 Episode 11
Original Teacher (19 Nov. 1992)
Freddie organizes a mentorship program for teenagers detained at juvenile hall. They can receive parole by completing a week-long project. Dwayne is assigned two young gang members, who continually fight after learning that they are from rival sets. Much of the tension stems from the fact that members of one boy's gang killed the other's cousin. Dwayne tries to get the boys to turn away from violence and set some goals, but they don't think they have anything to live for. He tries to talk to their parents, with disastrous results. Billy's proud but violent father does not appreciate Dwayne's interference; he shoves him around and threatens him. Dwayne again emphasizes the fact that the boys can have future...
published: 26 Sep 2019
Kris Kross - Its a Shame Live.mp4
published: 17 Jun 2012
Kris Kross - It's A Shame (1992)
Totally Krossed Out is the debut studio album by American hip hop duo Kris Kross. It was produced and largely written by Jermaine Dupri and released on March 31, 1992, by Ruffhouse Records and Columbia Records. After developing a musical concept for the duo, Dupri spent two years writing and producing the album.[1]
published: 14 Apr 2020
Kris Kross - Jump (Official Video)
"Jump" by Kris Kross
Listen to Kris Kross: https://kriskross.lnk.to/listenYD
Watch more Kris Kross videos: https://kriskross.lnk.to/listenYD/youtube
Subscribe to the official Kris Kross YouTube channel: https://kriskross.lnk.to/subscribeYD
Lyrics:
(Jump Jump)
The Mac Dad'll make ya (Jump jump)
The Daddy Mac'll make ya (Jump jump)
Kris Kross'll make ya (Jump jump)
Uh huh, uh huh
(Jump jump)
The Mac Dad'll make ya (Jump jump)
The Daddy Mac'll make ya (Jump jump)
Kris Kross'll make ya (Jump jump)
#Jump #KrisKross #OfficialVideo
published: 25 Sep 2010
It's a Shame (Playin' the Game Mix)
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It's a Shame (Playin' the Game Mix) · Kris Kross
The Best Of Kris Kross Remixed: '92, '94, '96
℗ 1992 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 1996-11-26
Composer, Lyricist: Jermaine Dupri
Bass Drum, Re- Mixer: Phil Nowlan
Composer, Lyricist: M. Mauldin
Producer: Joe "The Butcher" Nicolo
Composer, Lyricist: Roger Troutman
Re- Mixer: Joe"The Butcher" Nicolo
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published: 04 Apr 2015
It's a Shame (Watch Your Back Mix)
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It's a Shame (Watch Your Back Mix) · Kris Kross
It's A Shame
℗ 1992 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 1993-01-12
Composer, Lyricist: Jermaine Dupri
Composer, Lyricist: M. Mauldin
Composer, Lyricist: Roger Troutman
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published: 16 Jun 2022
Kris Kross - It's A Shame
Kris Kross - It's A Shame From Their Debut Studio Album Totally Krossed Out (C) 1992 So So Def Recordings / Ruffhouse Records / Columbia Records
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It's A Shame · Kris Kross
Totally Krossed Out
℗ 1992 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
Released on: 1992-03-31
Keyboa...
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It's A Shame · Kris Kross
Totally Krossed Out
℗ 1992 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
Released on: 1992-03-31
Keyboards, Composer, Lyricist, Executive Producer, Mixing Engineer, Producer, Programmer: Jermaine Dupri
Composer, Lyricist: M 2 the T 2 the M
Vocal: Kris Smith
Composer, Lyricist: Roger Troutman
Executive Producer: Michael T. Mauldin
Vocal: Kris Kelly
Executive Producer, Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer: Joe "The Butcher" Nicolo
Background Vocal: Charlene Holloway
Background Vocal: Paula Holloway
Assistant Engineer: Jimmy O'Neil
Mastering Engineer: Tony Dawsey
Recording Engineer: John Hodian
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It's A Shame · Kris Kross
Totally Krossed Out
℗ 1992 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
Released on: 1992-03-31
Keyboards, Composer, Lyricist, Executive Producer, Mixing Engineer, Producer, Programmer: Jermaine Dupri
Composer, Lyricist: M 2 the T 2 the M
Vocal: Kris Smith
Composer, Lyricist: Roger Troutman
Executive Producer: Michael T. Mauldin
Vocal: Kris Kelly
Executive Producer, Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer: Joe "The Butcher" Nicolo
Background Vocal: Charlene Holloway
Background Vocal: Paula Holloway
Assistant Engineer: Jimmy O'Neil
Mastering Engineer: Tony Dawsey
Recording Engineer: John Hodian
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A Different World (1987–1993)
Season 6 Episode 11
Original Teacher (19 Nov. 1992)
Freddie organizes a mentorship program for teenagers detained at juvenile h...
A Different World (1987–1993)
Season 6 Episode 11
Original Teacher (19 Nov. 1992)
Freddie organizes a mentorship program for teenagers detained at juvenile hall. They can receive parole by completing a week-long project. Dwayne is assigned two young gang members, who continually fight after learning that they are from rival sets. Much of the tension stems from the fact that members of one boy's gang killed the other's cousin. Dwayne tries to get the boys to turn away from violence and set some goals, but they don't think they have anything to live for. He tries to talk to their parents, with disastrous results. Billy's proud but violent father does not appreciate Dwayne's interference; he shoves him around and threatens him. Dwayne again emphasizes the fact that the boys can have futures; he tells them that they should not place limits on themselves because of the environment around them. Dwayne eventually gets through to them, as they perform a rap song that preaches for an end to violence. Billy's father listens to his son's performance and seems somewhat impressed.
A Different World 6x11 Original Teacher (Clip/Scene)
A Different World S6 E11 Original Teacher (Clip/Scene)
A Different World Season Episode 11 Original Teacher (Clip/Scene) ***I do not own anything.
All the rights belong to authors of A Different World.
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.***
A Different World (1987–1993)
Season 6 Episode 11
Original Teacher (19 Nov. 1992)
Freddie organizes a mentorship program for teenagers detained at juvenile hall. They can receive parole by completing a week-long project. Dwayne is assigned two young gang members, who continually fight after learning that they are from rival sets. Much of the tension stems from the fact that members of one boy's gang killed the other's cousin. Dwayne tries to get the boys to turn away from violence and set some goals, but they don't think they have anything to live for. He tries to talk to their parents, with disastrous results. Billy's proud but violent father does not appreciate Dwayne's interference; he shoves him around and threatens him. Dwayne again emphasizes the fact that the boys can have futures; he tells them that they should not place limits on themselves because of the environment around them. Dwayne eventually gets through to them, as they perform a rap song that preaches for an end to violence. Billy's father listens to his son's performance and seems somewhat impressed.
A Different World 6x11 Original Teacher (Clip/Scene)
A Different World S6 E11 Original Teacher (Clip/Scene)
A Different World Season Episode 11 Original Teacher (Clip/Scene) ***I do not own anything.
All the rights belong to authors of A Different World.
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.***
Totally Krossed Out is the debut studio album by American hip hop duo Kris Kross. It was produced and largely written by Jermaine Dupri and released on March 31...
Totally Krossed Out is the debut studio album by American hip hop duo Kris Kross. It was produced and largely written by Jermaine Dupri and released on March 31, 1992, by Ruffhouse Records and Columbia Records. After developing a musical concept for the duo, Dupri spent two years writing and producing the album.[1]
Totally Krossed Out is the debut studio album by American hip hop duo Kris Kross. It was produced and largely written by Jermaine Dupri and released on March 31, 1992, by Ruffhouse Records and Columbia Records. After developing a musical concept for the duo, Dupri spent two years writing and producing the album.[1]
"Jump" by Kris Kross
Listen to Kris Kross: https://kriskross.lnk.to/listenYD
Watch more Kris Kross videos: https://kriskross.lnk.to/listenYD/youtube
Subscribe ...
"Jump" by Kris Kross
Listen to Kris Kross: https://kriskross.lnk.to/listenYD
Watch more Kris Kross videos: https://kriskross.lnk.to/listenYD/youtube
Subscribe to the official Kris Kross YouTube channel: https://kriskross.lnk.to/subscribeYD
Lyrics:
(Jump Jump)
The Mac Dad'll make ya (Jump jump)
The Daddy Mac'll make ya (Jump jump)
Kris Kross'll make ya (Jump jump)
Uh huh, uh huh
(Jump jump)
The Mac Dad'll make ya (Jump jump)
The Daddy Mac'll make ya (Jump jump)
Kris Kross'll make ya (Jump jump)
#Jump #KrisKross #OfficialVideo
"Jump" by Kris Kross
Listen to Kris Kross: https://kriskross.lnk.to/listenYD
Watch more Kris Kross videos: https://kriskross.lnk.to/listenYD/youtube
Subscribe to the official Kris Kross YouTube channel: https://kriskross.lnk.to/subscribeYD
Lyrics:
(Jump Jump)
The Mac Dad'll make ya (Jump jump)
The Daddy Mac'll make ya (Jump jump)
Kris Kross'll make ya (Jump jump)
Uh huh, uh huh
(Jump jump)
The Mac Dad'll make ya (Jump jump)
The Daddy Mac'll make ya (Jump jump)
Kris Kross'll make ya (Jump jump)
#Jump #KrisKross #OfficialVideo
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It's a Shame (Playin' the Game Mix) · Kris Kross
The Best Of Kris Kross Remixed: '92, '94, '96
℗ 1992 Columbia Reco...
Provided to YouTube by Ruffhouse/Columbia
It's a Shame (Playin' the Game Mix) · Kris Kross
The Best Of Kris Kross Remixed: '92, '94, '96
℗ 1992 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 1996-11-26
Composer, Lyricist: Jermaine Dupri
Bass Drum, Re- Mixer: Phil Nowlan
Composer, Lyricist: M. Mauldin
Producer: Joe "The Butcher" Nicolo
Composer, Lyricist: Roger Troutman
Re- Mixer: Joe"The Butcher" Nicolo
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It's a Shame (Playin' the Game Mix) · Kris Kross
The Best Of Kris Kross Remixed: '92, '94, '96
℗ 1992 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 1996-11-26
Composer, Lyricist: Jermaine Dupri
Bass Drum, Re- Mixer: Phil Nowlan
Composer, Lyricist: M. Mauldin
Producer: Joe "The Butcher" Nicolo
Composer, Lyricist: Roger Troutman
Re- Mixer: Joe"The Butcher" Nicolo
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It's a Shame (Watch Your Back Mix) · Kris Kross
It's A Shame
℗ 1992 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Ente...
Provided to YouTube by Ruffhouse/Columbia
It's a Shame (Watch Your Back Mix) · Kris Kross
It's A Shame
℗ 1992 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 1993-01-12
Composer, Lyricist: Jermaine Dupri
Composer, Lyricist: M. Mauldin
Composer, Lyricist: Roger Troutman
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It's a Shame (Watch Your Back Mix) · Kris Kross
It's A Shame
℗ 1992 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 1993-01-12
Composer, Lyricist: Jermaine Dupri
Composer, Lyricist: M. Mauldin
Composer, Lyricist: Roger Troutman
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It's A Shame · Kris Kross
Totally Krossed Out
℗ 1992 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
Released on: 1992-03-31
Keyboards, Composer, Lyricist, Executive Producer, Mixing Engineer, Producer, Programmer: Jermaine Dupri
Composer, Lyricist: M 2 the T 2 the M
Vocal: Kris Smith
Composer, Lyricist: Roger Troutman
Executive Producer: Michael T. Mauldin
Vocal: Kris Kelly
Executive Producer, Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer: Joe "The Butcher" Nicolo
Background Vocal: Charlene Holloway
Background Vocal: Paula Holloway
Assistant Engineer: Jimmy O'Neil
Mastering Engineer: Tony Dawsey
Recording Engineer: John Hodian
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A Different World (1987–1993)
Season 6 Episode 11
Original Teacher (19 Nov. 1992)
Freddie organizes a mentorship program for teenagers detained at juvenile hall. They can receive parole by completing a week-long project. Dwayne is assigned two young gang members, who continually fight after learning that they are from rival sets. Much of the tension stems from the fact that members of one boy's gang killed the other's cousin. Dwayne tries to get the boys to turn away from violence and set some goals, but they don't think they have anything to live for. He tries to talk to their parents, with disastrous results. Billy's proud but violent father does not appreciate Dwayne's interference; he shoves him around and threatens him. Dwayne again emphasizes the fact that the boys can have futures; he tells them that they should not place limits on themselves because of the environment around them. Dwayne eventually gets through to them, as they perform a rap song that preaches for an end to violence. Billy's father listens to his son's performance and seems somewhat impressed.
A Different World 6x11 Original Teacher (Clip/Scene)
A Different World S6 E11 Original Teacher (Clip/Scene)
A Different World Season Episode 11 Original Teacher (Clip/Scene) ***I do not own anything.
All the rights belong to authors of A Different World.
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.***
Totally Krossed Out is the debut studio album by American hip hop duo Kris Kross. It was produced and largely written by Jermaine Dupri and released on March 31, 1992, by Ruffhouse Records and Columbia Records. After developing a musical concept for the duo, Dupri spent two years writing and producing the album.[1]
"Jump" by Kris Kross
Listen to Kris Kross: https://kriskross.lnk.to/listenYD
Watch more Kris Kross videos: https://kriskross.lnk.to/listenYD/youtube
Subscribe to the official Kris Kross YouTube channel: https://kriskross.lnk.to/subscribeYD
Lyrics:
(Jump Jump)
The Mac Dad'll make ya (Jump jump)
The Daddy Mac'll make ya (Jump jump)
Kris Kross'll make ya (Jump jump)
Uh huh, uh huh
(Jump jump)
The Mac Dad'll make ya (Jump jump)
The Daddy Mac'll make ya (Jump jump)
Kris Kross'll make ya (Jump jump)
#Jump #KrisKross #OfficialVideo
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It's a Shame (Playin' the Game Mix) · Kris Kross
The Best Of Kris Kross Remixed: '92, '94, '96
℗ 1992 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 1996-11-26
Composer, Lyricist: Jermaine Dupri
Bass Drum, Re- Mixer: Phil Nowlan
Composer, Lyricist: M. Mauldin
Producer: Joe "The Butcher" Nicolo
Composer, Lyricist: Roger Troutman
Re- Mixer: Joe"The Butcher" Nicolo
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It's a Shame (Watch Your Back Mix) · Kris Kross
It's A Shame
℗ 1992 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 1993-01-12
Composer, Lyricist: Jermaine Dupri
Composer, Lyricist: M. Mauldin
Composer, Lyricist: Roger Troutman
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