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Doin It

LL Cool J · 1996

13 min · 3 tracks · hip-hop

A sultry mix of smooth melodies and confident rhymes that redefine hip-hop romance.

Doin It is a single by LL Cool J, released in 1996. A sultry mix of smooth melodies and confident rhymes that redefine hip-hop romance. 'Doin It' achieved notable success on the charts, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Rap Songs chart and peaking at No. 9 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The song's explicit content also sparked discussions around censorship in hip-hop, contributing to LL Cool J's reputation as a provocative figure in the industry. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Doin It sound like?

A sultry mix of smooth melodies and confident rhymes that redefine hip-hop romance. Rooted in hip-hop.

What makes Doin It by LL Cool J notable?

'Doin It' achieved notable success on the charts, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Rap Songs chart and peaking at No. 9 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The song's explicit content also sparked discussions around censorship in hip-hop, contributing to LL Cool J's reputation as a provocative figure in the industry. By 1996, LL Cool J was a seasoned artist, having released six studio albums since his debut in 1985. 'Doin It' marked a significant point in his career, as it showcased his ability to blend romantic themes with hip-hop and solidified his status in the genre during the peak of his popularity.

How many songs are on Doin It?

Doin It has 3 tracks, running approximately 13 minutes.

Tracklist

3 tracks·13:29

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Doin It (On the Air) Standout 4:00
  • 2 Doin It (LP version) Standout 4:46
  • 3 Doin It (instrumental) Standout 4:42

Release Date

February 20, 1996

Genre

hip-hop

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

13 min 29 sec