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LL Cool J Gets Political, Disses Bush
I haven't been an LL fan in years but this song got me back in his camp
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LL Cool J calling it a day with Exit 13?
I like when experienced, decent rappers call it quits (especially if they keep it that way) because it opens the door for younger rappers with very important messages such as, "I have lots of money, money, money, money, money, yeah dis necklace is my necklace I bought it with money, money, money, money," and "Look at yo ass, yo ass so fine, I like to take you out, no, take you from behind." I like when experienced, decent rappers call it quits (especially if they keep it that way) because it opens the door for younger rapp... more
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LL Cool J Brings Legends, Chin Checks Jay-Z On Exit 13
LL Cool J is finally set to drop his long awaited Def Jam swan song titled Exit 13 on September 9th. While his previous endeavors were heavy on content catered towards the opposite sex, Exit 13 will find LL swapping the baby oil for the grit and grime reminiscent of the young lion who couldn’t live without his radio - for the most part.
For LL, this album was two years in the making.
"On my last couple of albums I was off. I wasn't analyzing what I was doing exactly,” he confessed to Billboard. “I was making movies and music, but I couldn't play two sports at the same time. I turned down eight movies this time around. It was fulfilling for me especially since it's my last album under contract. I just couldn't jerk myself or my culture."
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http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.7572 LL Cool J is finally set to drop his long awaited Def Jam swan song titled Exit 13 on September 9th. While his previous endeavors were... more -
LL Cool J Takes On Politics, President Bush
For the last couple years LL Cool J was known more for taking shots at the president of his label than the President of the United States. Having set aside is disdain for Jay-Z, LL is taking a rare political stance on at least one of the tracks from his upcoming album Exit 13. During a recent listening party LL explained his reasoning for recording "Mr. President."
"It's all about what I'd like to ask [him]," LL tells the New York Daily News. "Tell me how to set up [a meeting] with him, and I would be there in a heartbeat."
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http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.7550 For the last couple years LL Cool J was known more for taking shots at the president of his label than the President of the United Sta... more -
LL Cool J Talks "Exit 13" And Staying With Def Jam?
LL Cool J has not had a platinum-selling album in nearly ten years, and he says he has himself to blame. "With all my television and film projects, the quality level of my recent albums has suffered," LL said, while speaking with Rolling Stone. "This is a record that I actually, honestly believe from the deepest part of my soul, I would buy — every record you make is not like that."
"Mr. Smith" credits his lyrical improvement to the Hollywood writer's strike, which gave him more time to focus on music. He estimates that he threw away two full albums worth of material from his original version of the forthcoming Exit 13. Fellow Queens native 50 Cent will likely lend his support, and LL says the album showcases "a whole other level of dedication, commitment, creativity." Wyclef Jean, Lil Kim, Jim Jones, KRS-One, Method Man and Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora are all slated to be featured.
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http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.7228 LL Cool J has not had a platinum-selling album in nearly ten years, and he says he has himself to blame. "With all my television ... more -
LL Cool J - I need love
LL still needs love. Why? Because, his hat is like a shark's fin.
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JAM Awards: Roots
Part 4:
Anthony Marshall takes us down the red carpet and backstage to ask the stars who Jam Master Jay was to them. Hear from Kid Capri, Papoose, Snoop Dogg, Rev Run, Q-Tip, Jim Jones and more. Then LL Cool J and EPMD rock the stage together, performing a Run DMC classic, Rampage.
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2007 J.A.M. Awards - Presented by Current
The 2007 JAM Awards
Premieres Tuesday February 26th
9PM ET & 6PM PT
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Only on Current.
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The JAM awards were held on November 29th at the Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC. They were the first awards in the hip-hop community to recognize social responsibility. The event honored the late Jam Master Jay’s life (RUN DMC) and legacy and his efforts to promote social Justice, Arts and Music (J.A.M.) worldwide (awards were given in each of these categories) .
Current Television partnered with the creators of the JAM awards and the JMJ foundation in order to provide in depth coverage of the event. Several artists who performed also provided in depth interviews that highlighted positivity in the hip-hop community, the importance of giving back, and support of Jam Master Jay’s legacy. Raekwon (of the Wu Tang Clan), Dead Prez, Jim Jones, LL Cool J, De La Soul, Mobb Deep, EPMD, Dj Kool Herc, DMC, Papoose, Russell Simmons and several others are all featured in behind stage interviews.
This is not your standard Awards show coverage. It is a blend of hip-hop history documentary, stellar award show performance, and a showcase of the biggest names in the business supporting a hip hop pioneers legacy. The 2007 JAM Awards Premieres Tuesday February 26th 9PM ET & 6PM PT +++ Only on Current. +++ ... more
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