James Todd Smith (born January 14, 1968 in Bay Shore, New York), better kno… Read Full Bio ↴James Todd Smith (born January 14, 1968 in Bay Shore, New York), better known as LL Cool J (Ladies Love Cool James), is a Grammy Award winning American rapper and actor signed to Def Jam. He has released twelve studio albums over his 27 year career, has starred in numerous feature films and currently plays Agent Sam Hanna on the hit show NCIS: Los Angeles.
Born in Bay Shore, New York, and raised between St. Albans, New York and Hollis, New York in the borough of Queens. The only child of Ondrea (née Griffith) and James Smith, Jr. Smith is of both African American and Native American descent. He spent his youth singing in the church choir, participating in the Boy Scouts and delivering newspapers.
Def Jam released his first record, the 12" single "I Need a Beat" in 1983. The single sold over 100,000 copies. The success of "I Need a Beat" helped lead to a distribution deal with Def Jam and Columbia Records in 1985. Soon after, he dropped out of Andrew Jackson High School to record his debut album.
He is known for romantic ballads such as I Need Love and Hey Lover as well as pioneering hip-hop such as I Can't Live Without My Radio, I'm Bad, The Boomin' System, Mama Said Knock You Out, and 4, 3, 2, 1. L has also appeared in several films. LL Cool J is one of a few hip-hop stars of his era to sustain a successful recording career for more than two decades. He has released 12 albums and a greatest hits compilation so far, with his next album, Exit 13, set to be released in September, 2008. The album will be the last for LL's record deal with Def Jam Recordings, a deal which has lasted for over twenty two years, making it the longest single hip hop deal to date. He now resides in Manhasset, NY with his wife and four children.
Born in Bay Shore, New York, and raised between St. Albans, New York and Hollis, New York in the borough of Queens. The only child of Ondrea (née Griffith) and James Smith, Jr. Smith is of both African American and Native American descent. He spent his youth singing in the church choir, participating in the Boy Scouts and delivering newspapers.
Def Jam released his first record, the 12" single "I Need a Beat" in 1983. The single sold over 100,000 copies. The success of "I Need a Beat" helped lead to a distribution deal with Def Jam and Columbia Records in 1985. Soon after, he dropped out of Andrew Jackson High School to record his debut album.
He is known for romantic ballads such as I Need Love and Hey Lover as well as pioneering hip-hop such as I Can't Live Without My Radio, I'm Bad, The Boomin' System, Mama Said Knock You Out, and 4, 3, 2, 1. L has also appeared in several films. LL Cool J is one of a few hip-hop stars of his era to sustain a successful recording career for more than two decades. He has released 12 albums and a greatest hits compilation so far, with his next album, Exit 13, set to be released in September, 2008. The album will be the last for LL's record deal with Def Jam Recordings, a deal which has lasted for over twenty two years, making it the longest single hip hop deal to date. He now resides in Manhasset, NY with his wife and four children.
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LL Cool J Lyrics
Around The Way Girl You got me shook up, shook down, shook out on…
Baby (They're jingling, baby) go 'head, baby (They're jingling, b…
Big Ole Butt I was at the mall, sippin' on a milkshake Playin' the…
Dear Yvette Yo Yvette, there's a lot of rumors goin' around They're so…
Headsprung They call me Big L'why, Big Silly Big Money, Big…
Hush Hush baby, wanna let ya know This is how its gonna…
I'm That Type Of Guy You're the type of guy that can't control your girl You…
Ill Bomb Pimp shit, uh Uh, pimp shit Yeah, turn my shit up a…
Jack The Ripper Milky, and I'm back My ace in the hole was…
Luv U Better This is for my number one This is for my number…
Paradise 10 If you need me baby I'm, for, real The rest of…
Phenomenon Ah ah Baby girl was draped in Chanel Said she love Tupac…
Pink Cookies In A Plastic Bag Getting Crushed By Buildings [Chorus] Pink cookies in a plastic bag, getting crushed by b…
Rock The Bells LL Cool J is hard as hell Battle anybody I don't…
To Da Break Of Dawn Yeah (To da break of dawn) All my sex involved…