"Loungin" is the third and final single by American rapper

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from his sixth studio album '' Mr. Smith''. It was released as a single by

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on June 25, 1996. The LP version was produced by Rashad "Ringo" Smith and featured backing vocals by R&B duo

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. The Radio Remix Edit, titled "Loungin (Who Do Ya Luv)", was remixed by

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and featured backing vocals by R&B group

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. "Loungin (Who Do Ya Luv)" was also featured in the compilation '' All World: Greatest Hits'' and also appeared in an episode of LL's sitcom, '' In The House''.

Reception

The single was a success, peaking at number three on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, number one on

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and number four on

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. It sold 1.3 million copies, earning a

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from the

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Samples

This original LP version features a

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of "

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" by singer

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. The Radio Remix Edit sampled "

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" by singer and keyboardist

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Music video

The music video featured the "Loungin (Who Do Ya Luv)" version and was directed by

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. It included a cameo from

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as well as performance shots from the group Total. The video depicts LL Cool J having an affair with a woman who is unhappy in her relationship.

Track listing

A-side

#"Loungin'" (Radio Remix Edit)- 3:45 #"Loungin'" (LP Radio Edit)- 3:59

B-side

#"Loungin'" (LP Version)- 4:10 #"Summer Luv" -4:38

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

{{authority control 1996 singles LL Cool J songs Music videos directed by Hype Williams Songs written by LL Cool J Songs written by Rashad Smith Songs written by Jean-Claude Olivier Songs written by Samuel Barnes (songwriter) Songs written by Al B. Sure! 1995 songs Def Jam Recordings singles