"Tonite's tha Night" is a song by American rap duo

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, released as the first single from their third and final album, '' Young, Rich & Dangerous'' (1996). It features background vocals from

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and has a remix that features Redman. The single was certified gold on January 17, 1996.

History

The song was a success for the duo, making it to No. 12 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, No. 1 on the

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, and No. 17

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. "Tonite's tha Night" marked the fourth single for Kris Kross, after "

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" and "

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" to make it to No. 1 on the Hot Rap Singles. A remix was also released featuring Redman, however it did not reach any ''Billboard'' charts. The song was written and produced by

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. The song contains a sample from "Riding High" by

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also used by

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on "Please Listen To My Demo" on

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and

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on the song "Killa Lipstick" from

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album .

Critical reception

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'' wrote, "This duo is back and they’re giving up a heavy dose of the urban vibe on this slow jam, which should allow them to recapture the momentum that fell off with their last release. Expect urban formats across the board to support them on their comeback."

Track listing

* A-side #"Tonite's tha Night" (LP version)- 3:19 #"Tonite's tha Night" feat. Redman (remix)- 3:22 #"Da Streets Ain't Right" feat.

Da Brat Shawntae Harris-Dupart (née Harris; born April 14, 1974), better known by her stage name Da Brat, is an American rapper. Born and raised in Chicago, she began her career in 1992 and signed with Jermaine Dupri's So So Def Recordings two years l ...

(LP Version)- 3:00 * B-side #"Tonite's tha Night" (remix instrumental)- 3:18 #"Tonite's tha Night" (clean LP version)- 3:19 #"Da Streets Ain't Right" (instrumental)- 3:00

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

{{Authority control 1995 singles Kris Kross songs Songs written by Jermaine Dupri Song recordings produced by Jermaine Dupri 1995 songs So So Def Recordings singles