Totally Krossed Out

Totally Krossed Out is the debut album by American hip hop duo Kris Kross.

Producer Jermaine Dupri discovered Chris Smith and Chris Kelly at an Atlanta mall, developed the musical concept of ‘Kris Kross’ for the duo, and then spent two years writing and producing songs for them.

The album was released on March 31, 1992, by Ruffhouse/Columbia Records, preceded by its lead single “Jump”. In April, “Jump” took the #1 spot on the Hot 100 and held it for eight weeks helping Totally Krossed Out became a chart-topper as well on May 23.

Renowned music critic Robert Christgau praised the album, giving it an A- score, calling its lead single “Jump”, “one of those works of art that makes rock and roll worth living for.”