Kris Kross Dynamic Performance in ‘Warm It Up’
“Warm It Up” is a hip-hop song by Kris Kross, released in 1992 as the second single from their debut studio album, “Totally Krossed Out.” Kris Kross, consisting of Chris “Mac Daddy” Kelly and Chris “Daddy Mac” Smith, gained fame for their youthful energy and signature fashion style, notably wearing their clothes backward.
“Warm It Up” showcases the duo’s playful and energetic style over a sample of The Jackson 5’s “I Want You Back.” The lyrics boast about their rhyming skills, confidence, and ability to entertain the audience.
The chorus includes the repeated lines “Warm it up, Kris. I’m about to. Warm it up, Kris, ’cause that’s what I was born to do.”
The song became a commercial success, and its release was accompanied by a popular music video featuring Kris Kross’s signature backward clothing style and dance moves. “Warm It Up” is often remembered as one of Kris Kross’s hit singles and contributes to their legacy as a youthful and dynamic presence in the early 1990s hip-hop scene.