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.
Doing It
LL Cool J Lyrics
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Bring the drama, uh, DefJam, ha, yea, word 'em up, make 'em bounce.
It's the first time together and I'm feelin' kind of horny,
Conventional methods of makin' love kind of bore me,
I want to knock your block off, get my rocks off,
Blow your socks off, make sure your G spots off.
I'll call ya big daddy and scream your name,
So which you sayin', I get my swerve on, bring it live,
Make it last forever, damn the kitty cat is tied
Daddy slow down your flow,
Put it on me like a G baby, nice and slow,
I need a rough neck mega man dingle in a sec,
Who ain't afraid, pull my hands and spank me from the back.
No doubt, I'm the player that you're talking about.
But do you think you could really work it out.
I guarantee ya shorty is real, baby stick out, here comes the man of steel.
[Chorus]
Doin' it, doin' it, and doin' it well
Doin' it, doin' it, and doin' it well
Doin' it, doin' it, and doin' it well
I represent Queens, she was raised out in Brooklyn.
Doin' it, doin' it, and doin' it well
Doin' it, doin' it, and doin' it well
Doin' it, doin' it, and doin' 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 your dig down, you was a lover, damn right, you are my lover, all night,
The putty good to ya hard to lover, 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 me that you was a dove.
I tried to warn ya girl, you wouldn't listen, now lets get it on,
You make me wild don't do that, chill wait a minute baby let me please your back.
You talk a good one, shorty love ya making sweat, how's do a live nigga like it girl.
Nice and wet, get on til the break dawn, damn you're large,
How's do a big girl like it daddy.
Nice and hard, safe sexin' it, flexin' it,
Gettin' that affectionate, true in it, oh while we doing it.
[Chorus]
Baby, I want to hit it in the worst way,
Make it hot, been sceaming on that ass since the first day, don't stop,
Damn I love when you talk like that, make it bounce, sugar.
As along as you can bounce me back,
More flesh than a Greek fest, roll up the incense,
Pass the Hennesey, put my body to the test.
Way, way, way back many niggas ago,
I was a young girl listenin' to a higher flow,
Now here's my chance to hit you off,
Daddy I've grown from the back to the side, right I'm in the zone.
One of a kind when it's time to do mine,
Camcorder in the whole shit, press rewind, let it flow on screen
While we puff the L, laying back in the cut while we're under the spell.
Word life, I like the way the end go down,
Go to sleep tomorrow I'll take ya back downtown
We'll be
[Chorus:Repeat x2]
DefJam, Baby Criss, Big Shawn, Word is born,
Make it hot.
Uh, DefJam, LeShaun, Baby Criss, Big Shawn, Rock On
Go Brooklyn, Go Brooklyn, Go Brooklyn, Go Brooklyn, Go Brooklyn
The song "Doing It" is a sexually explicit hip-hop track from LL Cool J's seventh studio album, "Mr. Smith," released in 1995. The song features rapper LeShaun with production by Rashad Smith and LL Cool J. The song was a commercial and critical success, reaching No. 9 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and No. 2 on the Hot Rap Singles chart. In the lyrics, LL Cool J and LeShaun engage in explicit sexual banter, including mentions of G-spots and candy rain.
The song's lyrics are sexually explicit and showcase the two rappers boasting about their sexual prowess and their desires. The song’s chorus uses a repetitive refrain that reinforces the song's sexual nature. LL Cool J raps about his desire to "knock your block off, get my rocks off, blow your socks off, make sure your G spots off," while LeShaun is equally explicit. The song is an invitation to indulge in sexual activities and break away from conventional methods of making love.
The lyrics of "Doing It" caused much controversy and criticism, with many calling it vulgar and inappropriate. However, it remains a popular party anthem to this day, with its compelling beat and suggestive lyrics that many find alluring. The song’s success helped propel LL Cool J's career forward, making him one of the most prominent rappers of the 1990s.
Line by Line Meaning
Yea, check out it baby, make it hot.
Let's get it on and make it steamy.
Bring the drama, uh, DefJam, ha, yea, word 'em up, make 'em bounce.
Let's get the party started and Def Jam's gonna make it happen with some good music.
It's the first time together and I'm feelin' kind of horny,
This is our first time and I'm ready to get intimate.
Conventional methods of makin' love kind of bore me,
I'm not interested in doing the same thing over and over.
I want to knock your block off, get my rocks off,
I want to please you physically and myself as well.
Blow your socks off, make sure your G spots off.
I want to give you such pleasure that you lose control and forget about everything else.
I'll call ya big daddy and scream your name,
I like to play and give you pleasure by calling you names and screaming your name.
Matter fact I can't wait for your candy rain.
Your climax is very satisfying for me.
So which you sayin', I get my swerve on, bring it live,
Let's get crazy and have fun while enjoying each other.
Make it last forever, damn the kitty cat is tied
Let's make the intimacy last long, even though I may already feel satisfied.
Daddy slow down your flow,
Slow down your pace a bit, because it's intense.
Put it on me like a G baby, nice and slow,
Treat me rough and handle me like a man.
I need a rough neck mega man dingle in a sec,
I want a man who is not afraid to explore all sorts of physical pleasure.
Who ain't afraid, pull my hands and spank me from the back.
I want you to be dominant and give me a bit of pain.
No doubt, I'm the player that you're talking about.
I'm the one you want for this special moment.
But do you think you could really work it out.
Can you really handle everything I'm asking for?
I guarantee ya shorty is real, baby stick out, here comes the man of steel.
I assure you I'm genuine and ready, so get ready to be satisfied.
[Chorus] Doin' it, doin' it, and doin' it well
We're getting down and doing it right.
I represent Queens, she was raised out in Brooklyn.
I'm from Queens and she's from Brooklyn.
I'm in the mix now searching for the right spot to hit now, get down.
I'm searching for the perfect way to give you pleasure.
Damn, I love your dig down, you was a lover, damn right, you are my lover, all night,
I can't get enough of you and you're amazing at satisfying me.
The putty good to ya hard to lover, mad tight.
You're really good and it's hard to find someone who can match that tightness.
The only thing left to do is climax, let's make it last,
The only thing left is to reach the climax and we'll make sure it lasts.
Word we ain't goin' out like that,
We're not gonna stop before we're completely satisfied.
All this time you've been telling me that you was a dove.
You've been pretending to be sweet and innocent, but now we know better.
I tried to warn ya girl, you wouldn't listen, now lets get it on,
I tried to tell you this would happen, but you didn't listen, so let's continue to have fun.
You make me wild don't do that, chill wait a minute baby let me please your back.
You're making me crazy and I need to stop a second and help you relax.
You talk a good one, shorty love ya making sweat, how's do a live nigga like it girl.
You're really good at talking dirty and making me sweat, how does a real man make you feel?
Nice and wet, get on til the break dawn, damn you're large,
You're really wet and I want to keep going until the sun comes up, also you're physically impressive.
How's do a big girl like it daddy.
Do you think you can handle a big girl like me?
Nice and hard, safe sexin' it, flexin' it,
I need you hard and we'll make sure to be safe while we have fun.
Gettin' that affectionate, true in it, oh while we doing it.
We're connecting emotionally while we're being intimate.
[Chorus]
We're still doing it right and having fun.
Baby, I want to hit it in the worst way,
I want you so badly right now.
Make it hot, been sceaming on that ass since the first day, don't stop,
Let's make it steamy and I've wanted you from the very beginning, don't stop now.
Damn I love when you talk like that, make it bounce, sugar.
I love it when you talk dirty and make me feel great, keep doing it.
As along as you can bounce me back,
As long as you keep up with me.
More flesh than a Greek fest, roll up the incense,
There's so much going on, burn incense to make it more romantic.
Pass the Hennesey, put my body to the test.
Let's have a drink and see how far we can take this.
Way, way, way back many n****s ago,
A long time ago, before I was famous.
I was a young girl listenin' to a higher flow,
When I was younger and listening to different music.
Now here's my chance to hit you off,
Now is my opportunity to share my music with you.
Daddy I've grown from the back to the side, right I'm in the zone.
I've grown and evolved in my music style and I'm really into it now.
One of a kind when it's time to do mine,
I'm special and unique when it comes to my music.
Camcorder in the whole shit, press rewind, let it flow on screen
Record everything and watch it again later.
While we puff the L, laying back in the cut while we're under the spell.
We're smoking and relaxing while enjoying the music.
Word life, I like the way the end go down,
I like the way the song ends.
Go to sleep tomorrow I'll take ya back downtown.
Let's end this for now and pick it up again later.
[Chorus:Repeat x2]
We're still doing it right and having fun.
DefJam, Baby Criss, Big Shawn, Word is born,
References to music producers and associates.
Make it hot.
This song is meant to be steamy and hot.
Uh, DefJam, LeShaun, Baby Criss, Big Shawn, Rock On
More references to music producers and associates.
Go Brooklyn, Go Brooklyn, Go Brooklyn, Go Brooklyn, Go Brooklyn
Shouting out Brooklyn, representing where the female artist is from.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LESHAUN TOUREAU, JERRY CALLENDER, ISAAC WRIGHT, GRACE JONES, JAMES TODD SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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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