LL Cool J - The DEFinition

Can LL still make a case for being the G.O.A.T (Greatest of All Time)? Well, let's just say that this position is becoming more difficult to defend. Enlisting the talents of Timbaland to sonically sculpt most of his 11th record is a wise move. The hook-driven jump-off "Headsprung" fits perfectly into its current urban-music landscape. Conceptually, "Move Somethin'" reveals that LL can still flip nouveau rap flows when called upon. The problem is that LL Cool J long ago decided to stop being "hard as hell," instead allowing his R&B-rapper persona to creep in further. Thus, a lot of this release, much like his most recent previous efforts, is filled with offensively boring love songs. Even with R. Kelly dropping by and Timbaland delivering fantastic synthesizer blasts, LL's boasts of getting better with age simply do not hold up. The great ones never know when to throw in the towel--or at least slow down the output--and only LL diehards will lick their lips to this one. --Dalton Higgins Amazon.com

THE DEFINTION of the beginning of the end.

As a huge LL fan it saddened me to hear alot of the joints on this although I was feeling some of them. The production by Timbaland is straight up funky so I aint gonna hate on it regardless of whether or not its a little softer than I used to listening to. Once again my man Norfeest's review is very accurate, the main problem I found with this album was the lack of depth and the alarming weakness of LL's rhymes on certain songs. This album verges on the diabolical albums "Phenomenon" and "Todd Smith" for r+b feel but is saved by around 3 songs. Im so disgusted with those 2 albums I wont even write a review about them. They were rapidly given to my girl cuz she digs R+B. Having got the pleasure of seeing LL recently live I realised how many class tracks he has in his vast repetoire but very few have been done since the "Mr.Smith" album. I wait in bated breath for him to release an album with that hard edge again in the vein of "Mama Said Knock..." or even "14 Shots..." then retire from the mic. As far as this album I personally hated "Hush", "Can't Explain It" and "1 In The Morning". I thought "Rub My Back", "I'm Gonna Get Her", "Every Sip" and "Apple Cobbler" were bareable b'cuz of decent production. I liked "Headsprung", "Move Somethin'", "Shake It Baby" and "Feel The Beat". This album really needed some harder heavier hiphop joints rather than being yet another R+B album from a HIPHOP pioneer!!! March 8, 2007

Time To Hang 'Em Up, L {2 Stars}

My guess would be that most of the four and five star reviews are from fans of pop music. But if you're into hip hop, you know that this is easily one of LL's worst albums ever. I'm not one of those old fogeys that is stuck in 1990 and still waiting for Mama Said Knock You Out II. In order to remain relevant, he has to update his sound with the times. But the fact is that you've heard others do it way better than L is doing it. Some of these rhymes sound like they were written by his kids (which is simply unacceptable from a veteran of almost 22 years). The production is nice on a lot of tracks (7 Aurelius, R. Kelly, Timbaland, Teddy Riley, N.O. Joe, and Dame Grease), but some of the tracks sound like forced attempts at making a club banger. If that isn't bad enough, L's lyrics are just plain ol' wack on a lot of these joints and he does a poor job of not getting swallowed up by Timbo's hot production. Despite help from Teddy Riley, I have to say that "I'm About To Get Her" has some of the worst metaphors and similies I've EVER heard and "Rub My Back" is straight up pitiful. No other word for it. "Move Somethin" is, if I'm being nice about it, laughable at best. I guess the bottom line is that there are way too many forgettable cuts on this LP. Nothing will grab your attention after the new release buzz wears off.

There are a couple decent tracks. Well, basically, the singles are the best songs on the album. I'm feelin' "Hush" and "Headsprung" and "Every Sip" feature some great production from Timbaland. That's about all the good that comes to mind though. The rest is pretty forgettable.

The Definition is one of those albums that you don't bother listening to unless someone gives it to you for free. I understand that the Mr. Smith, Bigger & Deffer, Mama Said Knock You Out LL is no more. I don't live in the past and I understand the need to update things, but this change wasn't for the better and LL is left looking like a washed up rapper that let the game pass him by. I recommend downloading the singles and staying as far away from this album as you possibly can. Now that he's rollin' with 50 Cent, maybe his next release will have a little more punch to it.

Standout Tracks: Headsprung feat. Timbaland, Every Sip, and Hush feat. 7 Aurelius January 3, 2007

Impressed

I love LL Cool J and everyone knows he is Fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine. But I must say this is one of his best albums. And what is most impressive is that is ear candy without all the cursing and anger. I love this album and I bought it used on Amazon and I am hooked. It's even better than the Todd Smith Album- which is hot too. So pick that up! September 23, 2006

The DEFinition of Rap - The CD which made me a fan of his

Yeah, as my title says, this CD made me a fan of LL and, of course, also inspired me to my second name. Once 17-year-old LL showed us that he ain't too young 2 be a rap giggolo, now 20 years later he proves that he's not too old, either. The album was produced by Timbo, and the clubs should be filled, I dare to guess!!! From "Headsprung" over "Hush!" until "Feel the beat", his own slogan is what matters: "Get down 2 your knees, baby, praise the king - gonna show you now who built the west wing". I DO praise the king, LL - whether you're 17 or 77... July 31, 2006

LL Cool J - The DEFinition

LL's performance on his 2004 album "The DEFinition" is nowhere near his best, this is a Hip-Hop/Club album for sure, relying on it's beats completely to appeal to the younger generation. i personally don't mind his soft songs though, i believe thats what LL is best at !, he does get alot of criticism over the issue of him being to soft, but oh well time 4 the review!

the album starts hot with the lead single "Headsprung" which is 1 of his hottest tracks he has made ever, when this album came out, i was bumping to this song nonstop!,i still listen to it to this day. Up Next is "Rub My Back" which is a decent song, i wanted 2 love it, but it never grew on me, it is nothing special. "I'm About To Get Her" which features R. Kelly is Track 3, and it is a pretty good song, this track did grow on me, the chorus is sang By R. Kelly and gives the track his flavour. Track 4 - "Move Somethin'" will get ppl out there bumpin', it's not a bad track, but not a great track either.

the next 2 Tracks are the hit single "Hush" and "Every Sip", these 2 tracks join "Headsprung" as 3 of the best tracks on the album for sure :). "Shake It Baby" is next up and is not a great song, but just a good song, nothing 2 special, i do listen to it though, "Can't Explain It" is slow and soothing, although it isn't a track i listen to at all. "Feel The Beat" Y'all! freak freak y'all, you don't stop! a hot track by LL here which alot of fans wish he did more of on this album. Timbaland's Presence behind the beat continues with "Apple Cobbler", the club beat is great like timbo's others, although this is not 1 of LL's best. The last track is "1 In The Morning", the chorus is bad but apart from that this is a decent track, nothing 2 special, but not great either.

This isn't LL's Best Work, but it is acceptable, if you would prefer something more recent from him, then check out his latest album titled "Todd Smith" which features appearances by J-Lo, Mary J Blige, Jamie Foxx, Ginuwine and more!. May 27, 2006

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