"Loungin" is the third and final single by American rapper
LL Cool J
James Todd Smith (born January 14, 1968), known professionally as LL Cool J (short for Ladies Love Cool James), is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He is one of the earliest rappers to achieve commercial success, along ...
from his sixth studio album ''
Mr. Smith''. It was released as a single by
Def Jam Recordings
Def Jam Recordings (also simply known as Def Jam) is an American multinational record label owned by Universal Music Group. It is based in Manhattan, New York City, specializing predominantly in hip hop, contemporary R&B, soul and pop.
The l ...
on June 25, 1996. The LP version was produced by
Rashad "Ringo" Smith and featured backing vocals by R&B duo
Terri & Monica. The Radio Remix Edit, titled "Loungin (Who Do Ya Luv)", was remixed by
Trackmasters
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and featured backing vocals by R&B group
Total.
"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
Hot Rap Singles and number four on
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
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. It sold 1.3 million copies, earning a
platinum certification
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from the
RIAA
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.
Samples
This original LP version features a
sample
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* Sample (signal), a digital discrete sample of a continuous analog signal
* Sample (material), a specimen or small quantity of ...
of "
Nite and Day" by singer
Al B. Sure!. The Radio Remix Edit sampled "
Who Do You Love Who Do You Love? may refer to:
* ''Who Do You Love?'' (film), a 2008 film biopic of American record producer Leonard Chess
* ''Who Do You Love?'' (album), by King Adora Songs
* "Who Do You Love?" (Bo Diddley song), 1956
* "Who Do You Love" (Be ...
" by singer and keyboardist
Bernard Wright.
Music video
The music video featured the "Loungin (Who Do Ya Luv)" version and was directed by
Hype Williams
Harold Williams (born August 1, 1970) is an American music video director, film director, film producer, and screenwriter.
Early life
Williams was born in Queens, New York. He is of mixed African-American and Honduran descent. He attended Ade ...
. It included a cameo from
Funkmaster Flex 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
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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