"Tonite's tha Night" is the first single from rap duo Kris Kross' third and final album, Young, Rich & Dangerous. It featured background vocals from Trey Lorenz and had a remix that featured Redman. The single was certified gold on January 17, 1996.[1]

"Tonite's tha Night"
Single by Kris Kross
from the album Young, Rich & Dangerous
Released	November 21, 1995
Recorded	1995
Genre	Hip hop, R&B
Length	3:20
Label	So So Def Ruffhouse Columbia
Songwriter(s)	Kris Kross
Producer(s)	Jermaine Dupri
Kris Kross singles chronology
"Da Bomb" (1994) "Tonite's tha Night" (1995) "Live and Die for Hip Hop" (1996)

History

"Tonite's tha Night" was the first of two singles released from Kris Kross' final album, Young, Rich & Dangerous. The song was a success for the duo, making it to No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100, No. 1 on the Hot Rap Singles, and No. 17 Rhythmic Top 40. "Tonite's tha Night" marked the fourth single for Kris Kross, after "Jump", "Warm It Up" and "Alright" 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 Jermaine Dupri. The song contains a sample from "Riding High" by Faze-O also used by EPMD on "Please Listen To My Demo" on Unfinished Business (EPMD album) and Ghostface Killah on the song "Killa Lipstick" from The Big Doe Rehab album .

Track listing

A-side

1. "Tonite's tha Night" (LP version)- 3:19
2. "Tonite's tha Night" feat. Redman (remix)- 3:22
3. "Da Streets Ain't Right" feat. Da Brat (LP Version)- 3:00

B-side

1. "Tonite's tha Night" (remix instrumental)- 3:18
2. "Tonite's tha Night" (clean LP version)- 3:19
3. "Da Streets Ain't Right" (instrumental)- 3:00

Charts

Peak positions

Year-End charts

Certifications

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