LL Cool J Album: “10”
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Personnel includes: LL Cool J, P. Diddy, Usher, K-Ci & Jo-Jo, Amerie, Jennifer Lopez.
<p>Producers include: DJ S&S, Tone & Poke, Richie Nice, The Neptunes, Zukhan.
<p>"Luv U Better" was nominated for the 2004 Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration.
<p>LL Cool J's tenth album for Def Jam, the label he helped to create, is as you'd expect something of a triumphant affair. The rapper's long career (his first hit was in 1985) and extensive experience have earned him a unique place as something of an elder statesman in an industry where careers are often literally short-lived. He's based his on a singular reliance on smart rapping and tightly arranged material, not just beats overlaid with scrappy keyboard figures. Thus 10's first impression is of a fully realized, expansively conceived project.
<p>Of course, a rapper can never go far wrong shouting out to his home turf. With nods to Queens and Brooklyn on "Fa Ha," and "Niggy Nuts" LL Cool J proves (as if proof were needed) that despite his extensive success, his heart has never strayed far from home, despite the exotic lifestyle he depicts in "Amazin'." Two obvious conclusions to draw from the material on offer here: the star remains a little in awe of his success, and he's done more with that success and with his chosen genre than quite a few of his contemporaries.
Track Listing :
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Intro Video |
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Born to Love You |
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Luv You Better |
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Paradise - (featuring Amerie) |
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Fa Ha |
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Niggy Nuts |
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Amazin' - (introducing Kandice Love) |
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Clockin' G's Video |
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Lollipop |
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After School - (featuring P. Diddy) |
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| 11 |
Throw Ya L's Up |
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| 12 |
U Should |
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10 Million Stars Video |
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Mirror Mirror |
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Big Mama (Unconditonal Love) - (featuring Dru Hill) |
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All I Have - (featuring Jennifer Lopez) |
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Album Information :
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UPC:044007702123
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Format:CD
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Type:Performer
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Genre:R&B - East Coast Rap
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Artist:LL Cool J
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Guest Artists:P. Diddy; Jennifer Lopez; Usher; Amerie; Dru Hill
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Label:Def Jam (USA)
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Distributed:Universal Distribution
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Release Date:2003/02/04
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Original Release Year:2002
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Discs:1
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Mono / Stereo:Stereo
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Studio / Live:Studio
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
- LL's Last Good LP (Rating: 8 out of 10- -4.0 stars)
Wow, not many rappers can make it to their 10th album. That is a huge accomplishment, especially from LL, one of the pioneers of our rap generation. Some say that LL's last good album was
, but in my opinon "10" was his last great one. I think the reason why people didn't like this is because this album was catered to the females, but not as much as his recent LP. I really wasn't feeling the frist single "Luv U Better" but I gave it a try anyway. The second single "Paradise" with Amerie was straight fabolous. It's one of those songs that makes guys appreciate their girlfriend. A lot of these songs were bumping, up tempo tracks, and that is the reason why I like this album. "Born To Love You" and "Fa Ha" were both excellent songs. Even when he uses his deep voice and names every hit song he made on "Mirror Mirror", it's still dope. Even the dedication to his grandmother "Big Mama (Unconditional Love)" was a great song.
As for anything bad. There are a few songs that I think are skippable. "After School" with P. Diddy, I didn't like. Also "Niggy Nuts" is an easily forgettable song. And as I said before, I wasn't feeling the first single "Luv U Better". The production will be the biggest standout on this album. People may hate on this, but this is an excellent album from LL. This was also the very last time when he went strong, and actually put some effort into his albums. This album is more balanced for females, but guys like me enjoy it as well. It's all down hill from this album for Uncle L. 4.0 stars.
Lyrics: B
Production: A-
Guest Appearances: B
Musical Vibes: A-
Overall: B+
My Favorite Tracks: Born To Love You, Paradise, Fa Ha, Amazin', U Should, 10 Million Stars, Mirror Mirror, Big Mama (Unconditional Love)
Peace!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
- kickin...new for his styles...great for groovin to!!!!
he's done it again yall!!! these tracks are bumpin, jumpin, and crunk!!! he mixes his old school style with the new school sound and makes it sound like nothing else!!! HOLLA!!! W. LEE (poconos) - July 31, 2004
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
- BARF
I love LL, but this was his first album I actually THREW away. Please LL: Stick with the old school, true hard hip hop. All this smoothed out R&B garbage sucks. Really awful. Never measure up to PHENOMENON or 14 SHOTS TO THE DOME, and certainly not up to any of his earlier work. Bad. Really bad. 2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
- Got To Disagree With Reviewer Below
Despite the obvious pop crossovers, I prefered this one to G.O.A.T. overall. It was just better in my view. From "Luv U Better", "Paradise", "Amazing", "Fa Ha" and others. I even liked "Lollipop" for some reason! I agree the J-Lo crossover was a waste of time but LL's part is the only reason that song sold in my opinion because we all know that J-Lo can't really sing. So, for helping a fellow entertainer, I won't hold that against him!
Overall, a strong CD. Not his best mind you but it is far from "suck" level.
- Not Respecting 10!!!
I respect LL so much....I think he is very under-rated to be in this game so long. The guy seriously has some lyrical talent folks!!!
Anyways on that note I really didn't feel that this one was that good compared to other LL stuff. I like the fact that he finally hooked up with the Neptunes because that song is tight as heck. Heck I would just by the CD for that song.
The lyrics are there and so is the production but it doesn't catch me like all the other of LL's work. But the Cd is Mos Def worth a listen. Peace folks!!!
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