Loungin

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"Loungin"
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Single by LL Cool J featuring Total
from the album Mr. Smith
B-side"Summer Luv"
ReleasedJune 25, 1996
Recorded1995
GenreHip hop, R&B
Length4:10
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Rashad "Ringo" Smith, LL Cool J, Trackmasters (Remix)
LL Cool J singles chronology
"Doin' It"
(1996) 		"Loungin"
(1996) 		"Ain't Nobody"
(1996)
Total singles chronology
"No One Else"
(1995) 		"Loungin"
(1996) 		"What About Us?"
(1997)
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"Loungin" is the third and final single by American rapper LL Cool J from his sixth studio album Mr. Smith. It was released as a single by Def Jam Recordings 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 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. It sold 1.3 million copies, earning a platinum certification from the RIAA.[1][2]

Samples[]

This original LP version features a sample of "Nite and Day" by singer Al B. Sure!. The Radio Remix Edit sampled "Who Do You Love" 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. 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[]

  1. "Loungin'" (Radio Remix Edit)- 3:45
  2. "Loungin'" (LP Radio Edit)- 3:59

B-Side[]

  1. "Loungin'" (LP Version)- 4:10
  2. "Summer Luv" -4:38

Charts[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Best-Selling Records of 1996". Billboard. BPI Communications Inc. 109 (3): 61. January 18, 1997. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved May 7, 2015.
  2. ^ "American certifications – L.L. Cool J – Loungin". Recording Industry Association of America.
  3. ^ "LL Cool J Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  4. ^ "LL Cool J Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
  5. ^ "LL Cool J Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard.
  6. ^ "LL Cool J Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard.
  7. ^ "End of Year Charts 1996". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved December 3, 2017.
  8. ^ "1996: Year-End USA Charts (Singles)". Retrieved May 24, 2018.
  9. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 1996". Billboard. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
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