Kris Kross

Lyrics

[Intro: Mac Daddy]
It's the bomb
It's the bomb (I drop bombs like Hiroshima)
It's the bomb

[Pre-Chorus: Mac Daddy]
I know you hear me comin' (Here I come)
So you best to watch ya back (It's the bomb)
I know you hear me comin' (Here I come)
And I'm called the Miggity-Miggity-Mac (It's the bomb)

[Chorus: Mac Daddy]
Can I drop the bomb? (Drop the bomb)
Can I drop the bomb? (Drop the bomb)
Can I drop the bomb? (Drop the bomb)
Well, here it comes (Say what?), here it comes

[Verse 1: Mac Daddy]
It's the quicker gripper ripper
Known to flip a script like it ain't nothin'
All ya MC's that dissed the M-A-Cs better duck an'
Run and hide 'cause it's too late to try to make it right
You just messed up and I ain't tryin' to let you slide
'Cause I ain't the one for that, I ain't the one that slack
I'm the Miggity-Miggity-Mac pack and I ain't takin' jack
I don't care who you get or who you with
Just you won't be equipped to what it takes to break this Krossed Out kid
I've got dessorked out clout, 'cause I'm dessorked out
I'm bass-ackwards if you want to know what I'm talkin' about
So lay your cards on the table 'cause I'm able to rock
Whenever, wherever, I still rocks the cradle
'Cause I'm a nappy happy bad little son-of-a-gun
And in my eyes, nigga, you don't want none
'Cause on the mic I get dum-ditty, ditty-dum
So watch your back when I say here it comes (It's the bomb)
[Pre-Chorus: Mac Daddy]
I know you hear me comin' (Here I come)
So you best to watch your back (It's the bomb)
I know you hear me comin' (Here I come)
And I'm called the Miggity-Miggity-Mac (It's the bomb)

[Chorus: Daddy Mac]
Can I drop the bomb? (Drop the bomb)
Can I drop the bomb? (Drop the bomb)
Can I drop the bomb? (Drop the bomb)
Well, here it comes (Say what?), here it comes

[Verse 2: Daddy Mac & Jermaine Dupri]
Understand that Kris to the Kross comes with nothing but flavor
We get our own on our own, ain't askin' for no favors
We're true to what we do, that's how we be
So just rizzock with the D-A-double-D-Y M-A-C
I bet you never thought you would hear it like this
Some funk for your trunk by this nigga named Kris
See, I ain't new to the game, I'm true to the game
I'm poppin' your thang 'til the party people swing
'Cause I'm a little roughneck, tiffy-tiffy-toughneck
Causin' wreck and gettin' 'nuff respect
And all them little punks talkin' junk, bring it on
'Cause I just love takin' punks out, holmes (Why?)
'Cause I'm a nappy happy bad little son-of-a-gun
And in my eyes, nigga, you don't want none
So watch your back or commence to start runnin'
And doo-doo on yourself when you hear the daddy comin' (It's the bomb)
[Pre-Chorus: Daddy Mac]
I know you hear me comin' (Here I come)
So you best to watch your back (It's the bomb)
I know you hear me comin' (Here I come)
And I'm called the Daddy Mac (It's the bomb)

[Chorus: Da Brat]
But can I drop the bomb? (Drop the bomb)
Can I drop the bomb? (Drop the bomb)
Can I drop the bomb? (Drop the bomb)
Well, here it (Say what?) comes

[Verse 4: Da Brat]
I'll be coming around the mountain when I come droppin' the bomb
Creepin' up on them Romper Room suckas who wanna get some
So feel the wrath of a brat with the Mac pack
Walkin' over you like the bottom of a doormat
I didn't gain props 'cause I was a sucka's daughter
I had to earn them droppin' dynamite like Jimmy Walker
I can pay Donny Mars in a bird in a sticky cage
Give me thirty-thirty, half-caliber, half-gauge
And if you don't know what I'm talkin' about, test me out
We're in the big part of in The Last Boy Scout
Scopin' out niggas like a needle in a haystack
Brat's the new rookie breakin' rims down like Shaq
You think you're dealin' with the weak, boy, step back
'Cause I'm comin' up like a veteran on a phat track
I'm bein' all I wanna be, so you tell Uncle Tom
That Da Brat done dropped a bomb (It's the bomb)
[Chorus: Da Brat]
I know you hear me comin' (Here I come)
So you better watch your back (It's the bomb)
I know you hear me comin' (Here I come)
And I am what they call Da Brat (It's the bomb)

[Outro]
Get on down
Get on down
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Get on down
Get on down
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Get on— Get on down—
Get on down
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Get on down— down— down— down
Get on down
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Get on down— down— down— down— downEmbed

Get ready for some old-school hip-hop nostalgia with Kris Kross' hit track, “Da Bomb”. Released in 1994, the song features the debut of another SoSoDef artist, Da Brat. Even though it was the second single of the album, it became one of the most popular songs of Kris Kross, and listeners couldn't help but groove to the beats of this catchy tune.

About Da Bomb

Kris Kross' second album, Da Bomb, is a highlight of early 90s hip-hop culture. The album was released in 1993, and although not as commercially successful as their first album, the release still received praise from the critics. The album includes a total of eleven tracks and turned out to be an instant hit, with hits like "Alright" and "I'm Real" quickly becoming crowd favorites. The second song on this album, "Da Bomb," was no exception, captivating audiences with its addictive beats and catchy lyrics.

As described in the track's title, the song is "Da Bomb." Its intense, high-energy sound is backed by bass-heavy beats, repetitive hooks, and animated call-and-response raps from Kris Kross and Da Brat. Their combination results in an undeniable hit. Not only does the track feature Kris Kross's signature sound, but it also showcases the impressive range of Da Brat, who debuts on the track.

Despite the song's overall popularity, "Da Bomb" received a lot of criticism for its controversial lyrics. The song's standout lyric, "I drop bombs like Hiroshima," caused many people to argue that its usage was insensitive and could aggravate the pain of those affected by the 1945 bombings. In reality, the line in question is a sample from RBX's "High Powered," which was featured on Dr. Dre's classic release The Chronic.

Regardless of the critiques, "Da Bomb" remains one of the most beloved hip-hop tracks of the early 90s. The song's success is a testament to Kris Kross's contribution to hip-hop's golden age, which fused together danceable beats with catchy hooks to create a sound that would come to characterize the era.

But the song's creativity didn't stop there: it was remixed for the EP Best of Kris Kross Remixed ‘92 '94 '96, which gave the track a fresh new sound and updated feel. Yet even with a remix that added to the already impressive track, it still retained its original energy, and fans continued to respond with enthusiasm.

Wrapping Up

"Da Bomb" is a classic hit from Kris Kross that features impressive vocal delivery by two artists that helped to shape the hip-hop culture during the 1990s. It's a song that still gets crowds moving to this day and reminds us of the golden age of hip-hop.

Despite the controversy surrounding the song's lyrics, "Da Bomb" remains a beloved track and a testament to the skill and creativity of Kris Kross and Da Brat. So why not give it a listen – whether again or for the very first time – and experience the unparalleled energy of "Da Bomb."

• Release Date: February 1, 1994
• Artist: Kris Kross