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"Hey Lover " is a song by American rapper LL Cool J , released as the first single from his sixth album, Mr. Smith R&B group Boyz II Men . It was released on October 31, 1995, for Def Jam Recordings and was produced by The Trackmasters and LL Cool J. The song samples Michael Jackson 's "The Lady in My Life" from his 1982 hit album Thriller Rod Temperton , the writer of that song, was given credit as a writer of this song. On the B-side is the "I Shot Ya " remix.
"Hey Lover" would prove to be the most successful single from the album, making it to number three on both the US Billboard Hot 100Hot R&B Singles charts. It sold 900,000 copies in 1995 and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America in January 1996 for selling one million copies.[1] UK Singles Chart , number six in Sweden, and number five in New Zealand.
At the 1997 Grammy Awards , the song won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance , becoming his second Grammy in that category after 1992's "Mama Said Knock You Out ".[2]
Critical reception
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Gil L. Robertson IV from Cash Box R&B based track which teams him with super-quartet Boyz II Men . Can you remember what 'I Need Love ', did for the rap culture as a whole? Prior to that single’s success a slow jam rap single was unheard of, yet LL pulled it off with a smooth style that was undeniable. This track brings to mind long days of hanging out at the malls, chasing girls. Thanks, LL, for the smooth reminiscence."[3]
Music video
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The music video was directed by Hype Williams and it was released on October 23, 1995.[4] Gillian Iliana Waters as LL Cool J's love interest.[citation needed
Track listings
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All versions of "Hey Lover" feature Boyz II Men , and all versions of "I Shot Ya " feature Prodigy , Keith Murray , Fat Joe , and Foxy Brown .
US and Australian cassette single [5] [6]
"Hey Lover" (radio edit)
"Hey Lover" (instrumental)
A1. "Hey Lover" (radio edit)
A2. "Hey Lover" (instrumental)
B1. "Hey Lover" (LP version)
B2. "Hey Lover" (a cappella)
"Hey Lover" (radio edit)
"I Shot Ya" (remix)
UK and European CD single [9]
"Hey Lover" (radio edit)
"Hey Lover" (instrumental)
"I Shot Ya" (remix)
"I Shot Ya" (LP version)
Australasian CD single [10]
"Hey Lover" (radio edit)
"Hey Lover" (instrumental)
"I Shot Ya" (remix)
"Hey Lover" (LP version)
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See also
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References
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^ Robertson IV, Gil L. (December 9, 1995). "Urban: Rap Single Reviews" (PDF) . Cash Box 13 . Retrieved November 10, 2022 .
^ J.R. Reynolds (October 21, 1995). "L.L. Cool J Back As 'Mr. Smith' . Billboard . Retrieved August 25, 2023 .
^ Hey Lover (US cassette single sleeve). LL Cool J . Def Jam Recordings . 1995. 314 577 494-4.{{cite AV media notes }}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link )
^ Hey Lover (Australian cassette single sleeve). LL Cool J. Def Jam Recordings. 1995. 577 494-4.{{cite AV media notes }}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link )
^ Hey Lover (US 12-inch single sleeve). LL Cool J. Def Jam Recordings. 1995. 314 577 495-1.{{cite AV media notes }}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link )
^ Hey Lover (French CD single liner notes). LL Cool J. Def Jam Recordings, Island Records . 1996. 5778602.{{cite AV media notes }}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link )
^ Hey Lover (UK & European CD single liner notes). LL Cool J. Def Jam Recordings, Island Records. 1995. DEFCD 14, 577 861-2.{{cite AV media notes }}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link )
^ Hey Lover (Australasian CD single liner notes). LL Cool J. Def Jam Recordings. 1995. 577 495-2.{{cite AV media notes }}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link )
^ "LL Cool J – Hey Lover" . ARIA Top 50 Singles . Retrieved October 2, 2019.
^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 2913 ." RPM Library and Archives Canada . Retrieved October 2, 2019.
^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF) . Music & Media 21 . Retrieved September 26, 2020 .
^ "LL Cool J – Hey Lover" (in French). Les classement single . Retrieved October 2, 2019.
^ "LL Cool J – Hey Lover" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts . Retrieved October 2, 2019.
^ "Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 (20.1. '96 – 26.1. '96)" . Dagblaðið Vísir 38 . Retrieved October 2, 2019 .
^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 9, 1996 " (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40 . Retrieved October 2, 2019.
^ "LL Cool J – Hey Lover" (in Dutch). Single Top 100 . Retrieved October 2, 2019.
^ "LL Cool J – Hey Lover" . Top 40 Singles . Retrieved October 2, 2019.
^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved October 2, 2019.
^ "LL Cool J – Hey Lover" . Singles Top 100 . Retrieved October 2, 2019.
^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved October 2, 2019.
^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved October 2, 2019.
^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved October 2, 2019.
^ "LL Cool J Chart History (Hot 100)" . Billboard
^ "LL Cool J Chart History (Dance Singles Sales)" . Billboard
^ "LL Cool J Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)" . Billboard
^ "LL Cool J Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)" . Billboard
^ "LL Cool J Chart History (Rhythmic)" . Billboard
^ "The ARIA Australian Top 100 Singles 1996" . Australian Recording Industry Association . Archived from the original on November 2, 2015. Retrieved October 2, 2019 – via Imgur .
^ "Årslista Singlar, 1996" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan . Retrieved September 26, 2020 .
^ "Billboard Top 100 – 1996" . Archived from the original on March 1, 2009. Retrieved March 27, 2010 .
^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 1996" . Billboard . Retrieved June 29, 2021 .
^ "American single certifications – L.L. Cool J – Hey Lover" . Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved October 2, 2019 .
^ "Selected New Releases" (PDF) . Radio & Records . Retrieved June 28, 2021 .
^ "LL Cool J Tune Marks a Decade of Def Jam" (PDF) . Music Week 2 . Retrieved 28 June 2021 – via Record Mirror .
^ "ヘイ・ラバー | LL クール J" [Hey Lover | LL Cool J] (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved September 24, 2023 .
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