I had to make a thread on Queens finest, the legend, LL Cool J (an appreciation thread):

Here’s LL performing “Rock thé Bells” off his debut album, Radio (which dropped in 1985). This video is from the Def Jam Tour - 1987-1988

Here’s “Dear Yvette” off of LL’s Radio album. One of my favorite joints from this album.

Here’s LL Cool J with “I’m Bad” off his sophomore album, Bigger and Deffer. This was before my time, but I’m from Jamaica, Queens too. And old heads loved this joint haha

Also, this is a very dope video (1987)

There was no way you were growing up from around my way and not having “I Need Love” as a throwback on rotation (1987)

Everyone knows “When I'm alone in my room / Sometimes I stare at the wall / And in the back of my mind / I hear my conscience call.”

In 1987, Kool Moe Dee took an issue with LL Cool J. He felt as though he didn’t respect those that came before him when LL referred to himself as “raps new grandmaster.” Moe Dee dropped a diss in 87, and LL came back in 89 with “Jack the Ripper”

Here’s “Going Back to Cali” off of LL’s 3rd album, Walking With a Panther.” (1989)

Kool Moe Dee dropped a rebuttal to LL’s “Jack the Ripper” diss called “Let’s Go.” And, imo, LL finishes the beef and won with his response on “To Da Break of Dawn.” (1990)

I think it’s important to highlight that Moe Dee basically pioneered the use of multiple syllable rhymes

“Around the Way Girl” from Momma Said Knock You Out. This is easily my top 3 favorite LL Cool J songs (1990)

Here’s LL’s album titled track, “Momma Said Knock You Out.” This was a classic moment (from what I hear lol).

I also think, from those who don’t know LL’s music catalog, that you guys can start to see the evolution in his approach to rap and his lyricism.

Here’s “Straight from Queens” from 14 Shots to the Doom. Listen man, LL continued to step up his lyricism and innovate. He coined the term “G.O.A.T.” And you can easily see why (1993)

He SPAZZED on this (beat was laced by Marly Marl)

Here’s “Pink Cookies in a Plastic Bag Getting Crushed by Buildings.” Haha I swear, for such a silly ass name, this song is straight flames.

Btw, the mystery of what the “pink cookies” were was answered on Drink Champs (with NORE) (1993 - 14 Shots to a Dome)

“Back Seat” from 14 Shots to the Dome. This joint was also laced by Marly Marl (he deserves more shine nowadays)

“I Shot Ya” off of LL’s Mr Smith album. The beat sounds familiar, right? It was originally intended for Biggie, but Chris Lighty heard and insisted on the Trackmasters giving it to LL Cool J. Dope song (1995)

Here’s another occupancy of my top 3 favorite LL songs: “Hey Lover” feat. Boyz II Men (1995 - Mr. Smith)

Again, the evolution of LL was crazy

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