"Warm It Up" is the second single released from American duo Kris Kross' debut album, Totally Krossed Out (1992). Produced and written by Jermaine Dupri, the song was released as the follow-up to the duo's multi-platinum chart topping hit, "Jump" on June 4, 1992. The song became the second consecutive top 15 hit released from the album, reaching 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, and #4 in Canada, as well as their second consecutive single to reach #1 on the Rap charts. "Warm It Up" was certified gold on August 8, 1992. The music video for the song was directed by Rich Murray and was awarded Best Rap Video by a new artist by Billboard magazine in 1992.
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Kris Kross was an American hip hop duo, consisting of Chris "Mac Daddy" Kelly and Chris "Daddy Mac" Smith.
Smith (left) and Kelly in 1996
Cameo appearance from Kris Kross in the 1993 movie Who's the Man? from New Line Cinema. Kris Kross were also part of the promotional campaign for the movie in their press packs photos.
Promotional photoshoot as part of the Sprite campaign which included photoshoots and a TV commercial shot specifically for the brand.
Portrait of Chris Kelly by Chris Smith