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Entries in LL Cool J (3)

Sunday
Dec112011

Hip-Hop Classic #25: LL Cool J - 4, 3, 2, 1 (Feat. Method Man, Redman, DMX & Canibus) (Chosen by Example)

'4, 3, 2, 1' is the second single from LL Cool J's seventh album, Phenomenon, which was released in 1997 on Def Jam Recordings. The track was produced by LL & Erick Sermon and samples 'Superrappin' by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five.

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Sunday
Nov272011

Hip-Hop Classic #12: Craig Mack - Flava In Ya Ear (Bad Boy Remix) (Chosen by Zeon Mumbles)

'Flava In Ya Ear' is the lead single from Craig Mack's debut album, Project Funk da World, which was released in 1994 on Bad Boy Records. This remix of the single was the breakout appearance for The Notorious B.I.G., as well as one of the first solo appearances by Busta Rhymes after leaving Leaders Of The New School. The album was the second release on Bad Boy Records, following Biggie's all-time classic 'Ready To Die' by one week - propelled by the success of this (original) Platinum-selling single, 'Project Funk Da World' reached Gold status in 1995.

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Saturday
Nov192011

Hip-Hop Classic #5: LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out (Chosen by Clement Marfo)

'Mama Said Knock You Out' is the hit single and title track from LL Cool J's fourth studio album, which was released in 1990 on Def Jam/Columbia Records. Before this single/album was released, many people felt that LL was falling off, but his Grandmother still believed in his talent and told him to go 'knock out' all the critics - that's exactly what he did.

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