From house to hiphop, college rock to techno, bubblegum pop to postpunk, heavy metal to hardcorehere are our favorite tracks of the 1980s. Whether hes going on about a messedup fatherfigure, working on the ladies nobody can freak you, phenomenon, or making a rhyme with every syllable of your name 4,3,2,1, you cant help but feel like hes just. Phenomenon is a compendium of all things that influence our life here on earth from the other side. And those two are sooo phenomenthats why it gets a 5 star rating. Sorry jayz, but ll cool js still the crossover king mtv. S throughout his career, ll cool j has undergone a series of transformations. Biz markie just a friend official music video duration. Ll cool j has written four books, including 1998s i make my own rules, an autobiography cowritten with karen hunter. From atlantis to zombies, sylvia browne supplies the details in her usual entertaining and. Bmi, as recorded by creative sources, under license by avante garde enterprises, inc.
Browse karen hunters bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Smith was the third comeback for ll cool j, the third time he returned to commercial and creative strengths after being written off by many critics and fans. Track 8 published by ll cool j music def jam music ascap essential vibe music bmi. Ll was a mere 17 years old when he recorded his classic debut album radio, a brash, exuberant celebration of booming beats and bboy attitude that launched not only the longest career in hiphop, but also rick rubins seminal def jam label. Initial reception of the album was generally positive, with praise given to ll cool j s lyricism and rubins production. It interpolates bits of liquid liquids song cavern. It samples the song who is he and what is he to you by creative source. The album was recorded at chung king house of metal in new york city with producer rick rubin, who provided a sparse, minimal production style. Ll cool j has written four books, including 1998s i make my own rules, an autobiography cowritten with. Its a song about love ll cool j is a great rapper and this song shows a tasteful mushy side to him.
Ll cool j, eddie murphy and dj mister cee had sex with trans. The artist says hes not sure if hell do more books. Designs include influences from lls lyrics and tattoos, as well as from other icons in the hiphop community. Ll cool j, eddie murphy and dj mister cee had sex with. Ll cool j phenomenon official video hdaudio hd youtube.
Authentic cd 429 records 20 used see more like this s c p t 9 o r w w 1 n u s j j o r p e d ll cool j signed boxing glove authentic autograph beckett bas coa knock you out. Ll received some criticism for working with puffy during what became known as the jiggy era, but the. Phenomenon video 1997 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. He has released twelve studio albums and a greatest hits compilation so far, with his latest album being 2008s exit, the last for ll s record deal.
Fresh off the success of his latest film with queen latifah, last holiday, ll cool j releases his 12th def jam album, todd smith. Its filled with brownes stories and explanations, bringing the other side to life for the rest of us. The album also features a sound punctuated by dj scratching, often brief samples, and emphasis of the downbeat. Sep 05, 2002 ll cool j will also release a new record called ten and tour to promote the album.
He has released twelve studio albums and a greatest hits compilation so far, with his latest album being 2008s exit, the last for lls record deal. Indeed, though ll cool j has set the standard by which all other rappers will be measured, he is bedeviled by his own insistent drive. Buy phenomenon pa by ll cool j cd, oct1997, def jam usa at. Provided to youtube by universal music group phenomenon ll cool j phenomenon. Original version from the def jam album phenomenon. The song which ll cool j does with keith sweat is not fantastic which is a pity cos i really do like keith sweats music. Umpg publishing, warner chappell, umpi, sony atv publishing, latinautor, pedl, ascap, solar music rights management, uniao. Kelly price ll cool j mama said knock you out ll cool j luv u better ll cool j loungin who do ya luv ll cool j hush ll cool j headsprung ll cool j so sick neyo remix ll cool j headsprung ft timbaland ll cool j hit em high the monstars anthem. Listen to your favorite songs from phenomenon by ll cool j now. Releasing his first hit, i cant live without my radio, in 1985 when he was just 17 years old, ll initially was a hardhitting, streetwise. Not amazing guest appearences make this a stellar cd.
Licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of def jam recordings. Whether hes going on about a messedup fatherfigure, working on the ladies nobody can freak you, phenomenon, or making a rhyme with every syllable of your name 4,3,2,1, you cant help but feel like hes. Listen to songs by ll cool j on myspace, a place where people come to connect, discover, and share. Karen hunter audio books, best sellers, author bio. Its a song about lovell cool j is a great rapper and this song shows a tasteful mushy side to him.
Ll cool j will also release a new record called ten and tour to promote the album. Ll received some criticism for working with puffy during. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Phenomenon is the first single by ll cool j from his seventh album phenomenon. Ll cool js songs stream online music songs listen free. All image and audio content is used by permission of the holders or their agents, andor according to fair dealing. Records, ilion books is in motion as well as my footwear line, najee. Rap fans accused him of selling out, and to an extent radio s hypermasculine standards still presides. Ll cool j embodied everything that he once stomped over. Ah ah baby girl was draped in chanel said she love 2pac but hates some ll seen her at the bar with anklets and toe rings she can take a. Ll cool j launched a clothing line called todd smith. Ah ah baby girl was draped in chanel said she love 2pac but hates some ll seen her at the bar with anklets and toe rings she can take a prince, turn him into a king i was. Ll cool j phenomenon ll cool j i need love ll cool j you and me feat.
Ohh ohh, ohh yeah mmm, mmm if you need me baby im for real the rest of your life, ill take you to paradise paradise. It has since been recognized by critics as ll cool j s best album. Hiphop is notorious for shortlived careers, but ll cool j is the inevitable exception that proves the rule. Said she love tupac but hates some ll seen her at the. The album is executively produced by sean puffy combs and therefore features production from his inhouse roster of producers the hitmen. I have to see what im inspired to do creatively, he said.
And now, toni newman, a transgender former prostitute is claiming in a new tellall book that she had sexual encounters with ll cool j. Ll cool js aggressive bboy lyrics explored themes of inner city culture, teenage promiscuity, and braggadocio raps. Ask him his future plans and he rattles off a long list of goals. So it shouldnt come as a surprise that its followup, phenomenon, finds ll coasting after all, after his two previous comeback albums, he allowed himself to slacken the pace a little bit and ride on his credentials. May 11, 2011 since the phenomenon of tellall books by highprofile video vixens and prostitutes first began, many male celebrities have had their sexual skeletons pulled from the closet. Ll cool j worked behind the scenes with the mid1980s hiphop sportswear line troop.
Download ll cool j mp3 songs and albums music downloads. Contains a sample from who is he and what is he to you by creative source written by s. Here ll cool j delivers his verses with a skill and charisma that shows his respect for the craft. Description truncated because most sites have a datatext length cap. James todd smith born january 14, 1968, better known as ll cool j short for ladies love cool james,1 is an american rapper, entrepreneur, and actor. The lost boyz appear courtesy of universal records. Radio belonged to a pivotal moment in hip hops culture and history, reflecting the new school and ghettoblaster subculture in the united states during the. The lyrics something like a phenomenon and the beat are taken from the song white lines by. Phenomenon is the seventh studio album by rapper ll cool j. Audio cd, explicit lyrics, import, october 14, 1997. From hardcore bboy to pop iconladies man back to hardcore bboy to wannabe thug back to pop iconladies man to uninspired rapper turned actor trying to rap again. Ll cool j is one of a few hiphop stars of his era to sustain a successful recording career for more than two decades, with more recent singles like 4, 3, 2, 1, headsprung and luv u better.