Mr. Smith [PA] - LL Cool J

After a short break, taking the time to take on a few film roles, the New York rapper LL Cool J brought the eponymous “Mr. Smith” as his 1995 album. After having undergone a major change in 1990 with “Mama Said Knock You Out” and continuing this through with the album after it, on his sixth (of 13 he was contracted to fulfil with Def Jam Records when he became their first artist) he made another major turn as he could refine the early ‘Ballad Rap ...
...came with Gangsta Rap for some sensual material that he would pioneer. 1. “The Intro” 2. “Make It Hot” As the Trackmasters take over the production., they come with a fresh little joint to get the listeners grooving to set the album up in a nice way, giving listeners an idea of how he is moving on his music here as he gets into one where he pulls through with the light, material that is geared for the girls and sees him trying out some new things ...

XICripZ 05.10.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Mr. Smith [PA] - LL Cool J

Mr. Smith is one of LL Cool J's best albums in his allustrious 20 year career, yet most true-blue music/hip-hop fans don't recognize it as such. Sure, the album is easily LL's biggest selling CD to date, but yet it's always forgotten when mentioning LL's discography while hailing Mama Said Knock You Out as LL's magnum opus. Yes, that album was hot, but so was this one. Yeah, I know it all depends on opinion, but I think it's time to switch that up. ...
...and great guest stars make Mr. Smith essential hip-hop listening for the mainstream audience as well as the often over-picky underground crowd. 10 years after Radio, Mr. Smith dropped, right in the midst of hip-hop's golden era (1995). This alone can make you feel reasonably confident when you push play. "Make It Hot" is the track that every rapper aspires to make. A sublime blend of old-school underground flavor (scratching, samples, punchlines, ...

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Review of Mr. Smith [PA] - LL Cool J

LL Cool J's (AKA Todd Smith) sixth album "Mr. Smith" (1995) is a fifteen-track release from the young singer from Queens. Trackmasters helped create this album who helped executive produce this release lace "The Intro" (Skit) with a tight instrumental and LL starts his album off laughing. The next track "Make It Hot" is tight; LL samples the Debarges "I Like It", and rhymes with his trademark flow in what turns out to be a smooth joint. LL shines ...
...listeners down memory lane. "Hey Lover" is off the hook, one of LL's most memorable love joints, Boyz II Men vocals are used, and LL drops an outstanding track while talking about having love for an attached woman. LL then delivers a getting laid track with "Doin It" feat. Leshaun. The tone of the album starts to change after this point with LL dropping more grimy cuts like "I Shot Ya" and "Mr. Smith". LL cuts into other rappers who overuse metaphors ...

raaheel 02.10.2006 (07.10.2006) · Read full review
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Review of Mr. Smith [PA] - LL Cool J