Luv U Better
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"Luv U Better" | ||||
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Single by LL Cool J featuring Marc Dorsey | ||||
from the album 10 | ||||
B-side | "Fa Ha" | |||
Released | August 13, 2002 | |||
Recorded | 2001; Master Sound Recordings (Virginia Beach, Virginia) | |||
Genre | Hip hop, R&B | |||
Length | Main version (4:47) Single mix (3:26) | |||
Label | Def Jam | |||
Songwriter(s) | James Todd Smith, Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo | |||
Producer(s) | The Neptunes | |||
LL Cool J featuring Marc Dorsey singles chronology | ||||
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"Luv U Better" is a song by LL Cool J, released as the lead single from his ninth studio album, 10 (2002). Released on August 13, 2002 by Def Jam Recordings, it was produced by The Neptunes and features additional vocals from Marc Dorsey. "Luv U Better" was a huge success in the United States, reaching the top five of three major Billboard charts: it peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100, number two on the Hot Rap Tracks, and number-one the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.
Music video[]
The video (directed by Benny Boom) was shot on Veteran Avenue in Los Angeles. The video was inspired by the 1990 American romantic comedy film Pretty Woman. The leading lady in the video was Playboy playmate and American model Nicole Narain.
Track listing[]
- U.S. 12" single
- Side A:
- "Luv U Better" (Radio Edit) – 4:47
- "Luv U Better" (LP Version) – 4:47
- "Luv U Better" (Instrumental) – 4:47
- Side B:
- "Fa Ha" (Radio Edit) – 4:55
- "Fa Ha" (LP Version) – 4:55
- "Fa Ha"(Instrumental) – 4:55
Charts[]
Chart (2002-2003) | Peak position |
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UK Singles Chart | 7 |
UK R&B Singles Chart | 3 |
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 4 |
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 1 |
U.S. Billboard Hot Rap Tracks | 2 |
Swiss Singles Chart | 42 |
Categories:
- 2002 singles
- LL Cool J songs
- Music videos directed by Benny Boom
- Song recordings produced by the Neptunes
- Songs written by Pharrell Williams
- Songs written by Chad Hugo
- Songs written by LL Cool J
- 2000s hip hop song stubs
- 2000s rhythm and blues song stubs