All World

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Editorial reviews

Description
LL Cool J is an unimpeachably important figure in the history of hip-hop. He has weathered all the trends and fashions in the rap world over the last decade. ALL WORLD is a long overdue greatest-hits collection that makes a strong case forLL as one of the most consistent and innovative figures in rap, pre-dating the Death Row crew and eschewing the pimp/gangsta image that has weighed down too many rap albums in the'90s.
The infectious groove of "Rock The Bells" sets thetone, finding LL rocking the mic with an inimitable authority. "I Need Love" changes the pace and shows his emotional range, with lyrics that show a romantic sensitivity uncommon among rappers. "Jingling Baby" and "The Boomin' System" showcase LL doing what he does best, creating a lively party atmosphere with irresistibly funky rhythm tracks. "Mama Said Knock You Out" makes it plain that LL is more than just a party boy, with a fierce, aggressive rap that sounds as fresh asthe day it was released. This is an essential document of rap's past and present, and maybe even a hint of its future.

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Customer reviews

review by: olithorp date: 2002-12-18 rating:
The Greatest Of All Time?!!
LL Cool J is a Hip Hop legend, on Def Jam Records one of the most legendary Hip Hop labels. All World is a collection of some of his biggest and best hits from his first six albums and it doesn't fail to disappoint. You can really see how LL's style has changed over the years from the raw basic beats of the opening 'I Can't Live Without My Radio', to the hilarious 'Big Ole Butt', through to the slicker more soul orientated 'Hey Lover'. This is an ideal purchase for any younger LL Cool J fans who weren't around when the earlier albums were released, and absolutely Essential for the anthems 'Rock The Bells', 'Jingling Baby', 'Around The Way Girl', 'Mama Said Knock You Out', 'Doin' It', and 'Loungin'!!

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