Loungin

"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"
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 (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

Weekly charts
Chart (1996) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[3] 3
US Hot R&B Singles (Billboard)[4] 4
US Hot Rap Singles (Billboard)[5] 1
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[6] 4

Year-end charts
Chart (1996) Position
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[7] 43
US Billboard Hot 100[8] 21

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.
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