The DEFinition
| The DEFinition | ||||||||||
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| Studio album by LL Cool J | ||||||||||
| Released | August 31, 2004 | |||||||||
| Recorded | 2003-2004 | |||||||||
| Genre | East Coast hip hop | |||||||||
| Length | 44:09 | |||||||||
| Label | Def Jam | |||||||||
| Producer |
N.O. Joe Timbaland 7 Aurelius R. Kelly Eric Williams Teddy Riley Marquinarius Holmes Dame Grease | |||||||||
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| Professional ratings | |
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |    [1] |
| Entertainment Weekly | B−[2] |
| HipHopDX | [3] |
| RapReviews | (7.5/10)[4] |
| Rolling Stone | [5] |
| Stylus | [5] |
The DEFinition is the tenth studio album by American rapper LL Cool J, issued on Def Jam Recordings. It was released on August 31, 2004 and peaked at #4 on the U.S. Billboard 200. The DEFinition debuted in the top 5 and was certified Gold in the United States. The majority of the album was produced by Timbaland.
Track listing
| # | Title | Producer(s) | Performer (s) | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headsprung | Timbaland | LL Cool J, Timbaland | 4:27 |
| 2 | Rub My Back | Timbaland | LL Cool J | 4:43 |
| 3 | I'm About To Get Her | Teddy Riley, Eric Williams, Marquinarius Holmes, R. Kelly | LL Cool J, R. Kelly | 4:21 |
| 4 | Move Somethin' | N.O. Joe | LL Cool J | 3:39 |
| 5 | Hush | 7 Aurelius | 7 Aurelius, LL Cool J, Paul Bushnell, Paul Graham | 3:34 |
| 6 | Every Sip | Timbaland | LL Cool J, Candice Nelson | 4:32 |
| 7 | Shake It Baby | N.O. Joe | LL Cool J | 3:48 |
| 8 | Can't Explain It | Timbaland | LL Cool J, Candice Nelson | 4:12 |
| 9 | Feel The Beat | Timbaland | LL Cool J | 4:17 |
| 10 | Apple Cobbler | Timbaland | LL Cool J | 3:39 |
| 11 | 1 in the Morning | Dame Grease | LL Cool J | 3:42 |
Samples
- "Feel the Beat" Contains a sample of "Hihache" by Lafayette Afro Rock Band
- It also features "Love Rap" by Spoonie Gee and The Treacherous Three
Charts
Album – Billboard (North America)
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | The Billboard 200 | 4 |
| R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 3 |
Singles – Billboard (North America)
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Headsprung | Billboard Hot 100 | 16 |
| Hush | Billboard Hot 100 | 26 |
References
- ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/album/r707264
- ↑ http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,692255,00.html
- ↑ http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/reviews/id.462/title.ll-cool-j-the-definition
- ↑ http://rapreviews.com/archive/2004_08F_thedef.html
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/llcoolj/albums/album/6399435/review/6477972/the_definition