Radio is the debut album by American rapper LL Cool J. It was released on November 18, 1985, by Def Jam Recordings and Columbia Records. It was also Def Jam's first full-length album release. The album was recorded during 1984 and 1985 in sessions at Chung King House of Metal in New York City and was produced primarily by Rick Rubin, who provided a sparse, minimal production style. The album also features a sound punctuated by DJ scratching, often brief samples, and emphasis of the downbeat
Cool J was only 16 when he released his first single, "I Need a Beat. A year later, he had the first hit on the fledgling Def Jam label. The sound he and Rick Rubin found on "I Can't Live Without My Radio" and "Rock the Bells" was harder and leaner than hip-hop had ever been. It's one of the weirdest Motown records ever. Gaye's divorce settlement required him to make a new album and pay the royalties to his ex-wife – the sister of Motown boss Berry Gordy.
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LL Cool J’s had a long and varied career, including roles in multiple not-great movies, a number of studio albums, guest appearances, and many, many music videos and television appearances. The Cherokee-rattling funk of the two records is near indistinguishable, and LOTUG even appear on 14 Shots’s (NFA) No Frontin’ Allowed. 10 is LL’s tenth album only if you include the 1996 greatest-hits package All World, but who’s counting.
Criteria: These Funk albums were chosen and ranked based on their initial and lasting popularity, influence, impact, acclaim, and overall stature in funk music circles. Last Updated: 2016-12-16. Stretchin' Out in Bootsy's Rubber Band - Bootsy's Rubber Band 68. Roforofo Fight - Fela Anikulapo Kuti and Afrika 70 69. Spirit of the Boogie - Kool and the Gang 70. It's a Mother - James Brown 71. Tower of Power - Tower of Power 72. Here, My Dear - Marvin Gaye 73. Damn Right I Am Somebody - Fred Wesley and the .
The best album by LL Cool J is Mama Said Knock You Out which is ranked number 6,656 in the overall greatest album chart with a total rank score of 240. LL Cool J is ranked number 2,121 in the overall artist rankings with a total rank score of 639. Product Details. LL Cool J : Mr. Smith (CD, Nov-1995, Def Jam (USA)) Album Condition: Good. Time left: 14m 11s. Ships to: Worldwide.
