Songs LL Cool J wrote with others: “I Need Love” (with DJ Bobcat and Steven Ettinger), “Hey Lover” (with Rod Temperton) and “Headsprung” (with Timbaland). Songs LL Cool J wrote that others recorded: “I Need Love” (Luka Bloom, 1992), “Hey Lover” (The Lullabeats, 2022) and “Loungin (Who Do Ya Luv)” (Unwrapped, 2001). Songs LL Cool J recorded that someone else wrote: “All I Have” by William Jeffrey and Jennifer Lopez. On General Admission 4 Us: 13 cuts, 1 record and 1 album from the Rabbit Hole Records crate.
Album · Radio (1985)
The album that launched the career of one of hip-hop's first true superstars, a pioneering fusion of rap, funk, and electro that set the blueprint for mainstream rap success.
LL Cool J's "Control Myself" carries the writing credit of "Planet Rock." Which act had "Planet Rock" on record before him?Afrika Bambaataa & the Soul Sonic Force
LL Cool J's self-titled track "LL Cool J" samples and carries the writing credit of "I Put a Spell on You." Who first recorded that song?Screamin’ Jay Hawkins
LL Cool J's "Starsky and Hutch" carries the writing credit of an earlier song by Peter Brown and Robert Rans. Who had that song on record before him?Madonna
LL Cool J's "Ill Bomb" samples "I'm Afraid the Masquerade Is Over," a song written long before hip-hop. Which singer also recorded that song?Marvin Gaye
LL Cool J's "Phenomenon" runs on an earlier song, "Who Is He (And What Is He to You)?" Which singer co-wrote that song and recorded it himself?Bill Withers