Historical Artist Profile
LL Cool J
Biography & Overview
James Todd Smith (born January 14, 1968), known professionally as LL Cool J (short for Ladies Love Cool James), is an American rapper and actor. He is one of the earliest rappers to realize crossover commercial success, alongside fellow new-school hip-hop acts like Run-DMC. Signed by Def Jam Recordings in 1984, LL Cool J's breakthrough came with his 1984 single "I Need a Beat", followed by his debut studio album, Radio (1985). He achieved continued commercial and critical success with the albums Bigger and Deffer (1987), Walking with a Panther (1989), Mama Said Knock You Out (1990), Mr.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
11 Charted Tracks
"Hey Lover"
Entered Charts: 1995
Peak: #3
"Loungin"
Entered Charts: 1996
Peak: #3
"Luv U Better"
Entered Charts: 2002
Peak: #4
"Control Myself"
Entered Charts: 2006
Peak: #4
"Around The Way Girl"
Entered Charts: 1991
Peak: #9
"Doin It"
Entered Charts: 1996
Peak: #9
"I Need Love"
Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #14
"I'm That Type Of Guy"
Entered Charts: 1989
Peak: #15
"Headsprung"
Entered Charts: 2004
Peak: #16
"Mama Said Knock You Out"
Entered Charts: 1991
Peak: #17
"Father"
Entered Charts: 1998
Peak: #18
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
23 Charted Tracks
"Ain'T Nobody"
Entered Charts: 1997
#1 HIT
"Control Myself"
Entered Charts: 2006
Peak: #2
"Hush"
Entered Charts: 2005
Peak: #3
"Loungin"
Entered Charts: 1996
Peak: #7
"Luv U Better"
Entered Charts: 2002
Peak: #7
"I Need Love"
Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #8
"Phenomenon"
Entered Charts: 1997
Peak: #9
"Father"
Entered Charts: 1998
Peak: #10
"Doin It"
Entered Charts: 1996
Peak: #15
"Hey Lover"
Entered Charts: 1996
Peak: #17
"Paradise"
Entered Charts: 2003
Peak: #18
"Headsprung"
Entered Charts: 2004
Peak: #25
"Around The Way Girl"
Entered Charts: 1991
Peak: #36
"Going Back To Cali/Jack The Ripper"
Entered Charts: 1988
Peak: #37
"How I'M Comin'"
Entered Charts: 1993
Peak: #37
"Around The Way Girl/Mama Said"
Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #41
"I'm That Type Of Guy"
Entered Charts: 1989
Peak: #43
"Baby"
Entered Charts: 2008
Peak: #56
"Go Cut Cator Go"
Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #66
"I'M Bad"
Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #71
"The Boomin' System Ft Uncle L"
Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #83
"I Can'T Live Without My Radio"
Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #95
"Rock The Bells"
Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #98