LL Cool J's 'Definition' album - Tiscali Music Reviews

30/08/2004

Album release date: 30th August 2004

LL Cool J is back with his eleventh album, 'DEFinition'. The album finds the veteran crowd pleaser and lyricist heading for the club and banging out bass blessed, up tempo jams that are sexy, summery and totally LL.

The album incorporates a host of top notch producers including Timbaland, (who contributed among others the sizzling single 'Head Sprung') as well as 7, Clark Kent and Dame Grease.

Recorded in Miami and NYC and featuring collaborations with Timbaland and R Kelly, 'DEFfintion' is more than just another hot LL Cool J record; it is one more step in a journey that has continuously pushed the limits of what hip hop is and can be.

Joints such as the fired up, Timbaland produced first single 'Head Sprung', the people get what they want - a "go crazy up in the club" tune. 'Feel The Beat' flips the sonic script as LL embarks upon "a throwback b boy moment" embracing a stance that is street-smart and late night cool.

Another track that is both hot and cool is 'Rub My Back', which delivers the loving as only LL has proven he can. Utilizing guitars and horns in an intriquing mix, 'Rub My Back' is another LL/Tim project that goes down smooth. 'Hush', produced by 7, has a similar smooth vibe.

The two year wait has definitely been worth it.