Released at a turning point in his career, James Todd Smith (in case you didn't know, LL Cool J stands for "Ladies Love Cool James") had become better known as a sit-com star than as one of the original old skool rappers. His previous album (his fifth) had been a commercial flop, so he and his producers searched for a sound that would retain his street credibility but also make the songs more radio-friendly. What he stumbled upon was a sound that has been used as a template for all r'n'b and hip-hop acts since. Without this album, our music charts today would sound very different
Doin It
Hey Lover
Hollis To Hollywood
Loungin
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