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.
Doin' It
LL Cool J Lyrics
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Make it hot, then we drop it, yeah
Uh, yeah
Def Jam, you know how we do it
Yeah, uh, word to mother
You make 'em rise
It's our first time together and I'm feeling kinda horny
I wanna knock your block off, get my rocks off
Blow your socks off make sure your G spots soft
I'ma call you Big Daddy and scream your name
Matter fact I can't wait for your candy rain
So whatcha sayin'? I get my swerve on, bring it live
Make it last forever, damn the kitty cat's tight
Mmm, daddy slow down your flow
Put it on me like G baby nice and slow
I need a rough neck nigga, Mandingo in the sack
Who ain't afraid to pull my hair and spank me from the back
No doubt, I'm the playa that you're talkin' about
But do you really think that you can work it out?
I guarantee shorty it's real, baby stick it out
Here comes the man of steel
Doing it and doing it and doing it well
Doing it and doing it and doing it well
Doing it and doing it and doing it well
I represent Queens, she was raised out in Brooklyn
Doing it and doing it and doing it well
Doing it and doing it and doing it well
Doing it and doing it and doing it well
I represent Queens, she was raised out in Brooklyn
I'm in the mix now, searching for the right spot
To hit now, get down
Damn I love a dick down, you use a rubber?
Damn right
You are my lover
All night
The putty good to you? Word to momma
Mad tight
The only thing left to do is climax
Let's make it last
Word we ain't goin' out like that
All this time you've been telling that you was a Don
I tried to warn you, girl, you wouldn't listen
Now let's get it on
Mmm, you make me wild, don't do that
Chill wait a minute baby let me please you back
You talk a good one shorty now you're makin' me sweat
How a live nigga like it girl?
Nice and wet
We get it on To The Break of Dawn, damn you're large
How a big girl like it daddy?
Nice and hard
Safe sexin' it, flexin' it, gettin' that affectionate
Chewin' it, viewin' it, all while we're doin' it
Doing it and doing it and doing it well
Doing it and doing it and doing it well
Doing it and doing it and doing it well
I represent Queens, she was raised out in Brooklyn
Doing it and doing it and doing it well
Doing it and doing it and doing it well
Doing it and doing it and doing it well
I represent Queens, she was raised out in Brooklyn
Baby, I wanna hit it in the worst way
Make it hot
Schemin' on the ass since the first day
Don't stop
Damn I love it when you talk like that
Make it bounce sugar
Long as you can bounce me back
More flesh than the Greek Fest
Roll up the sess
Pass the Hennessy
Put my body to the test
Wait wait daddy many niggas ago
I was a young girl listening to how you flow
Now's my chance to hit you off daddy I'm grown
From the back, from the side
Right, I'm in the zone
One of a kind when it's time to do mine
Camcorder and the whole shit
Press rewind
Let it flow on the screen while we puffs the L
Layin back in the cut while we're under the spell
Word life, I like the way the ep went down
Go to sleep, tomorrow I'll take you back downtown
We'll be
Doing it and doing it and doing it well
Doing it and doing it and doing it well
Doing it and doing it and doing it well
I represent Queens, she was raised out in Brooklyn
Doing it and doing it and doing it well
Doing it and doing it and doing it well
Doing it and doing it and doing it well
I represent Queens, she was raised out in Brooklyn
Doing it and doing it and doing it well
Doing it and doing it and doing it well
Doing it and doing it and doing it well
I represent Queens, she was raised out in Brooklyn
Doing it and doing it and doing it well
Doing it and doing it and doing it well
Doing it and doing it and doing it well
I represent Queens, she was raised out in Brooklyn
The song "Doing It" by LL Cool J features a sexually explicit lyrics with a call-and-response between him and a female guest vocalist, LeShaun. The song highlights the rapper's sexual prowess and desire for his partner, expressed through graphic descriptions of various sexual acts. He talks about how conventional methods of lovemaking bore him and how he wants to try new things. The song also features a memorable sample of Grace Jones' 1981 hit "My Jamaican Guy."
Throughout the song, LL Cool J keeps up a back-and-forth with LeShaun, where they explore the theme of sexual attraction with each other. The chorus of the song, "doing it and doing it and doing it well," represents their desire to have sexual pleasure that is fulfilling and enjoyable for both of them.
The song became a massive hit when it was released in 1995, reaching number nine on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number seven on the UK Singles Chart. It remains one of LL Cool J's most popular and well-known songs to date.
Line by Line Meaning
Mmmm yeah (mmm) check it out baby
Setting the mood and getting ready to get busy
Make it hot, then we drop it, yeah
Preparing to engage in sexual activity
Uh, yeah
Expressing agreement or affirmation
Def Jam, you know how we do it
Acknowledging the record label and their approach to music
Yeah, uh, word to mother
Affirming the statement with reference to their mother
You make 'em rise
Implying that the partner is capable of arousing them
It's our first time together and I'm feeling kinda horny
Expressing sexual desire for the partner
Conventional methods of makin' love kinda bore me
Preferring unconventional or kinkier methods of sexual activity
I wanna knock your block off, get my rocks off
Eager to engage in rough sexual activity to achieve their own satisfaction
Blow your socks off make sure your G spots soft
Intending to provide pleasure and satisfaction to the partner
I'ma call you Big Daddy and scream your name
Using a nickname for the partner and expressing vocal pleasure
Matter fact I can't wait for your candy rain
Anticipating the partner's orgasm
So whatcha sayin'? I get my swerve on, bring it live
Confirming the intention to engage in sexual activity
Make it last forever, damn the kitty cat's tight
Desiring to have long-lasting sexual intercourse despite the partner's tightness
Mmm, daddy slow down your flow
Asking the partner to be gentle and slow down
Put it on me like G baby nice and slow
Requesting the partner to be gentle and sensual
I need a rough neck nigga, Mandingo in the sack
Desiring a strong and dominant partner for sexual activity
Who ain't afraid to pull my hair and spank me from the back
Desiring rough sexual activity including hair pulling and spanking
No doubt, I'm the playa that you're talkin' about
Confirming that they are the kind of partner the other person desires
But do you really think that you can work it out?
Questioning the other person's ability to satisfy them sexually
I guarantee shorty it's real, baby stick it out
Assuring the partner that they will not be disappointed with the sexual activity
Here comes the man of steel
Referring to their own sexual prowess and ability to satisfy the partner
Doing it and doing it and doing it well
Expressing satisfaction with the sexual activity
I represent Queens, she was raised out in Brooklyn
Referring to their respective hometowns and representing them in the music industry
I'm in the mix now, searching for the right spot
Trying to find the perfect angle or position for sexual activity
To hit now, get down
Engaging in sexual activity with enthusiasm
Damn I love a dick down, you use a rubber?
Enjoys having sex and inquiring about protection
Damn right
Agreeing to use protection
You are my lover
Expressing intimate feelings towards the partner
All night
Expressing their desire for prolonged sexual activity
The putty good to you? Word to momma
Inquiring about the partner's pleasure and acknowledging the truthfulness of their own statement
Mad tight
Referring to the tightness of the partner's vagina
The only thing left to do is climax
Anticipating and working towards orgasm
Let's make it last
Desiring to prolong the sexual activity
Word we ain't goin' out like that
Refusing to end the sexual activity prematurely
All this time you've been telling that you was a Don
Challenging the partner's claim of being experienced or dominant
I tried to warn you, girl, you wouldn't listen
Claiming to have warned the partner but being ignored
Now let's get it on
Proceeding to engage in sexual activity despite earlier warnings
Mmm, you make me wild, don't do that
Expressing pleasure but asking the partner to be gentle
Chill wait a minute baby let me please you back
Returning the favor to the partner and making sure they are satisfied
You talk a good one shorty now you're makin' me sweat
Acknowledging the partner's previous boasts and expressing pleasure
How a live nigga like it girl?
Inquiring about the partner's preferences and expressing their own masculinity
Nice and wet
Preferring a partner who is aroused and lubricated
We get it on To The Break of Dawn, damn you're large
Promising to engage in prolonged sexual activity and complimenting the partner
How a big girl like it daddy?
Inquiring about the partner's preferences and expressing their own masculinity
Nice and hard
Preferring to have an erect penis for sexual activity
Safe sexin' it, flexin' it, gettin' that affectionate
Engaging in responsible sexual activity while expressing affection towards the partner
Chewin' it, viewin' it, all while we're doin' it
Enjoying the sexual activity physically and visually
Baby, I wanna hit it in the worst way
Expressing intense sexual desire towards the partner
Schemin' on the ass since the first day
Having desired the partner since they first met
Don't stop
Encouraging the partner to continue with the sexual activity
Damn I love it when you talk like that
Expressing pleasure over the partner's words
Make it bounce sugar
Encouraging the partner to move more during sexual activity
Long as you can bounce me back
Expressing desire for mutual satisfaction during sexual activity
More flesh than the Greek Fest
Referring to the partner's curves and body in a sexually suggestive way
Roll up the sess
Rolling up marijuana for smoking and relaxation
Pass the Hennessy
Passing around a bottle of cognac for social drinking
Put my body to the test
Expressing willingness and readiness for sexual activity
Wait wait daddy many niggas ago
Implying that they have had many sexual partners in the past
I was a young girl listening to how you flow
Having been a fan or admirer of the partner's music for a long time
Now's my chance to hit you off daddy I'm grown
Expressing sexual interest as an adult who is now capable of acting on it
From the back, from the side
Referring to different sexual positions
Right, I'm in the zone
Feeling focused and energized during sexual activity
One of a kind when it's time to do mine
Promising to deliver a unique and satisfying sexual experience
Camcorder and the whole shit
Recording the sexual activity for personal viewing later
Press rewind
Rewinding and replaying the video recording of the sexual activity
Let it flow on the screen while we puffs the L
Watching the recorded sexual activity while smoking marijuana
Layin back in the cut while we're under the spell
Relaxing and enjoying the aftermath of the sexual activity while still feeling aroused
Word life, I like the way the ep went down
Expressing satisfaction and enjoyment with the sexual activity
Go to sleep, tomorrow I'll take you back downtown
Planning to take the partner out and continue the sexual activity the next day
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Cloud9
Written by: James Smith, Grace Jones, Leshaun Toureau, Rashad Smith, Isaac Wright, James Todd Smith, Jerry Callender
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@InvadersMustDie1918
27 years later and it still sounds so fresh like it was yesterday. Damn! They don't make it like this anymore...
@laceybynum2817
This video is a classic too! Love it!
@beckiwelcome5497
True shit
@missmew3499
LL Cool J is smoking hot in this too 🔥🔥😍😍
@laceybynum2817
@Miss Mew LL in that helmet is almost too much for me to take 🤤🤤
@Harryla5
I'm still waiting for this candy rain!😘😉😘😉😜😯
@jetcrews97
90’s hip hop will always be better than today’s music 🎵 🎵🎵🎵
@Rich_Daniel78
🙏 to that. 👍👍👍
@NewYorkGiantsBlood
Never will be close either even the 2000s rap better than slop made today.
@CookingWithMichaelD
Everything kind of went off the track in 2004