Young, Rich & Dangerous

Young, Rich & Dangerous is the third and final studio album by American hip hop duo Kris Kross, released on January 9, 1996 by So So Def Recordings. Produced by both Jermaine Dupri and the duo, the album features the singles "Tonite's tha Night" and "Live and Die for Hip-Hop"; the latter single featured Da Brat, Aaliyah, Jermaine Dupri and Mr. Black. Despite some positive reviews, Young, Rich & Dangerous was the least successful album for Kris Kross. It was certified Gold by the RIAA on March 4, 1996.

Young, Rich & Dangerous
Studio album by Kris Kross
Released	January 9, 1996
Recorded	1995
Genre	Hip hop
Length	36:33
Label	Ruffhouse So So Def Columbia
Producer	Jermaine Dupri, Kris Kross
Kris Kross chronology
Da Bomb (1993) Young, Rich & Dangerous (1996) Best of Kris Kross Remixed '92 '94 '96 (1996)
Singles from Young, Rich & Dangerous
"Tonite's tha Night" Released: November 21, 1995 "Live and Die for Hip Hop" Released: February 8, 1996

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]
Billboard	(favorable)[2]
Cash Box	(favorable)[3]
Robert Christgau	[4]
The Guardian	[5]
The Source	[6]

Track listing

The Smith Side

No.	Title	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Some Cut Up" (featuring Trey Lorenz)	Jermaine Dupri	1:45
2.	"When the Homies Show Up"	Dupri	1:31
3.	"Tonite's tha Night" (featuring Trey Lorenz)	Dupri	3:16
4.	"Interview" (featuring Dream Hampton)	Dupri	0:39
5.	"Young, Rich and Dangerous" (featuring Big Rube & Da Brat)	Dupri	3:50
6.	"Live and Die for Hip Hop" (featuring Da Brat, Aaliyah, Jermaine Dupri & Mr. Black)	Dupri	3:43

The Kelly Side

No.	Title	Producer(s)	Length
7.	"Money, Power and Fame (Three Thangs Thats Necessities)" (featuring Chris Terry)	Kris Kross	3:48
8.	"It's a Group Thang"	Dupri	0:51
9.	"Mackin' Ain't Easy"	Dupri	2:58
10.	"Da Streets Ain't Right"	Dupri	3:00
11.	"Hey Sexy" (featuring Chris Terry)	Kris Kross	3:40
12.	"Tonite's tha Night (Remix)" (featuring Trey Lorenz)	Dupri	3:41

Samples

• "Tonite's Tha Night"
  • "Riding High" by Faze-O
• "Da Streets Ain't Right"
  • "Talking in Your Sleep" by The Romantics
  • "Warning" by The Notorious B.I.G.
• "Live and Die for Hip Hop"
  • "Baby Come to Me" by Regina Belle
• "It's a Group Thang"
  • "Dopeman" by NWA
• "Mackin' Ain't Easy"
  • "Love Will Find a Way" by Lionel Richie
• "Money, Power and Fame (Three Thangs Thats Necessities)"
  • "I Need Love" by LL Cool J
• "Some Cut Up"
  • "Intimate Connection" by Kleeer
• "Tonight's Tha Night" (Remix)
  • "Deep Cover" by Dr. Dre

Charts

Weekly charts Chart performance for Young, Rich & Dangerous Chart (1996) Peak position US Billboard 200[7] 15 US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[8] 2

Year-end charts 1996 year-end chart performance for Young, Rich & Dangerous Chart (1996) Position US Billboard 200[9] 149 US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[10] 43

Certifications

Certifications for Young, Rich & Dangerous

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[11]	Gold	500,000^
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

1. Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. Young, Rich & Dangerous at AllMusic
2. Nelson, Havelock (January 13, 1996). "Reviews & Previews: Albums" (PDF). Billboard. p. 61. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
3. Hill, Michael (February 3, 1996). "Urban" (PDF). Cash Box. p. 11. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
4. Christgau, Robert. "Robert Christgau: CG: Kriss Kross". robertchristgau.com. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
5. Sullivan, Caroline (March 8, 1996). "Music: This week's pop CD releases". The Guardian.
6. Southerland, Curtis (February 1996). "Record Report: Kris Kross – Young Rich & Dangerous". The Source. No. 77. New York. p. 88.
7. "Kris Kross Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
8. "Kris Kross Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
9. "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1996". Billboard. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
10. "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1996". Billboard. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
11. "American album certifications – Kris Kross – Young, Rich & Dangerous". Recording Industry Association of America.