"It's a Shame" is the fourth and final single by American

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duo

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, released in January 1993 by Ruffhouse and Columbia from their debut album, ''

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'' (1992). It is the least successful of the four singles, as it did not chart on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. However, it did manage to reach number 11 on the ''Billboard''

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chart and number 55 on the

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chart, as well as number 31 on the UK Singles Chart. The song was written and produced by

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, and its music video was directed by Rich Murray. The group performed "It's a Shame" on numerous television shows, such as ''

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''.

Critical reception

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from ''

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'' wrote, "Preteen rap duo drops its hardest-hitting single to date. On-target rhymes about the rigors of growing up in the midst of violence and poverty take on a heavier-than-usual tone when rapped by a youngster's voice. Insinuating, scratch-happy

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beats are drenched in radio-friendly synths and hand claps. Could trigger some much-needed street credibility." In his weekly UK chart commentary,

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said, "Sadly this new single may do little to convince Britain that Daddy Mac and Mac Daddy are little more than novelties." A reviewer from ''

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'' commented, "While the koncept may be kute, the kids sound anything but innocent as they delineate brutal urban realities".

Track listing

#"It's a Shame" (7" Remix) - 3:42 #"It's a Shame" (Extended Remix) - 6:41 #"

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" ( Steve Anderson Extended Remix) - 6:17 #"Jump" (Supercat Dessork Mix) - 3:52

Charts

References

External links

* {{authority control 1992 songs 1993 singles Kris Kross songs Ruffhouse Records singles Songs written by Jermaine Dupri Song recordings produced by Jermaine Dupri