Jump was released in 1992 as the debut single by Kris Kross, the Atlanta teenage duo Chris Smith and Chris Kelly, and became a number-one hit in the United States. Its catchy chorus, backwards clothes and youthful energy made it a defining sound of early nineties hip-hop and a staple of school dances and radio. Decades later, the hook survives in short-form videos, sports highlights and nostalgic edits, where its simple command still works as an instant cue for energy, movement and celebration.