"Warm It Up" is a song by American hip-hop duo Kris Kross, released in June 1992 by Ruffhouse and Columbia Records as the second single from their debut album, Totally Krossed Out (1992). Written and produced by Jermaine Dupri, the song was released as the follow-up to the duo's multi-platinum chart topping hit, "Jump" on June 4. The song became the second consecutive top 15 hit released from the album, reaching number 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and number four in Canada, as well as their second consecutive single to reach number one on the Billboard Rap charts. "Warm It Up" was certified gold on August 8, 1992. The accompanying music video was directed by Rich Murray and was awarded Best Rap Video by a new artist by Billboard magazine in 1992.
Critical reception Steve Huey from AllMusic stated that the song "is nearly as good" as their debut single. Larry Flick from Billboard magazine wrote, "While it's difficult to imagine anything coming close to matching the astonishing success of 'Jump', this chunky pop/hip-hopper has a decent shot—mostly because it bears a remarkable resemblance to its predecessor. Attitudinal rhymes are matched with fist-waving chorus chants." People Magazine commented, "And cheek the speed at which they spin out their ragamuffin rhymes". They added, "Obviously the tongue matures before the rest of the body." Johnny Dee from Smash Hits noted the "snappy, perky rhymes with plenty of that speedy tongue-twisting rrrrrrapping".
Track listings CD maxi "Warm It Up" (Dupri's Mix) (3:53) "Warm It Up" (LP Version) (4:04) "Warm It Up" (Extended Mix) (5:56) "Warm It Up" (Butcher Mix) (3:49) "Warm It Up" (Instrumental) (3:51)
12" maxi "Warm It Up" (Butcher Mix) (3:49) "Warm It Up" (Instrumental) (3:51) "Warm It Up" (LP Version) (4:04) "Warm It Up" (Dupri's Mix) (3:53) "Warm It Up" (Extended Mix) (5:56)
7" single "Warm It Up" (Dupri's Mix) (3:53) "Warm It Up" (LP Version) (4:04)
Cassette "Warm It Up" (Dupri's Mix) (3:53) "Warm It Up" (LP Version) (4:04) "Warm It Up" (Butcher's Mix) (3:49)
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1992–93)PeakpositionCanada (The Record)4Europe (European Dance Radio)3Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)19UK Dance (Music Week)8UK Club Chart (Music Week)38US Cash Box Top 10013US Billboard Hot 10013
Year-end charts Chart (1992)PositionNew Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)36US Billboard Hot 10065US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)54
Certifications
Use of song Former Chicago Cubs player Kris Bryant used Warm It Up as his walk-up music.
The music video was also in season 2, episode 16 of Beavis and Butt-Head titled "Lawn and Garden".
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