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1 Reception  





2 Samples  





3 Music video  





4 Track listing  



4.1  A-side  





4.2  B-side  







5 Charts  



5.1  Weekly charts  





5.2  Year-end charts  







6 Certifications  





7 References  














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"Loungin"
SinglebyLL Cool J featuring Total
from the album Mr. Smith
B-side"Summer Luv"
ReleasedJune 25, 1996
Recorded1995–1996
GenreHip hop, R&B
Length4:10
Label
  • Capitol
  • PolyGram
  • Songwriter(s)
    Producer(s)Rashad "Ringo" Smith, LL Cool J, Trackmasters (Remix)
    LL Cool J singles chronology
    "Doin' It"
    (1996)
    "Loungin"
    (1996)
    "This Is for the Lover in You"
    (1996)
    Total singles chronology
    "No One Else (Puff Daddy Remix)"
    (1995)
    "Loungin"
    (1996)
    "What About Us?"
    (1997)
    Audio sample

    22 second sample
  • help
  • Music video
    "Loungin (remix)"onYouTube

    "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 featured on the soundtrack to Paramount and Nickelodeon's 1997 comedy film Good Burger, remixed by Trackmasters and featured backing vocals by R&B group Total.

    "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

    [edit]

    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

    [edit]

    This original LP version features a sample of "Nite and Day" by singer Al B. Sure!. The Radio Remix Edit that was featured on the Good Burger movie soundtrack sampled "Who Do You Love" by singer and keyboardist Bernard Wright.

    Music video

    [edit]

    The music video featured the "Loungin (Who Do Ya Luv)" version and was directed by Hype Williams. It was released in June 1996. 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

    [edit]

    A-side

    [edit]
    1. "Loungin'" (Radio Remix Edit) – 3:45
    2. "Loungin'" (LP Radio Edit) – 3:59

    B-side

    [edit]
    1. "Loungin'" (LP Version) – 4:10
    2. "Summer Luv" – 4:38

    Charts

    [edit]

    Certifications

    [edit]
    Region Certification Certified units/sales
    United States (RIAA)[25] Platinum 1,300,000[1]

    References

    [edit]
    1. ^ a b "Best-Selling Records of 1996". Billboard. Vol. 109, no. 3. BPI Communications Inc. January 18, 1997. p. 61. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved May 7, 2015.
  • ^ "American certifications – L.L. Cool J – Loungin". Recording Industry Association of America.
  • ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 169.
  • ^ "Billboard: Hits of the World". Billboard. 16 November 1996. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
  • ^ "LL Cool J – Loungin (Who Do Ya Luv)" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  • ^ "LL Cool J – Loungin (Who Do Ya Luv)" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  • ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – LL Cool J". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  • ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – LL Cool J" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  • ^ "LL Cool J – Loungin (Who Do Ya Luv)" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  • ^ "LL Cool J – Loungin (Who Do Ya Luv)". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  • ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
  • ^ "LL Cool J – Loungin (Who Do Ya Luv)". Singles Top 100. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  • ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
  • ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
  • ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
  • ^ "LL Cool J Chart History (Hot 100)". 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.
  • ^ "End of Year Charts 1996". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved December 3, 2017.
  • ^ "Top 100 Singles 1996". Music Week. 18 January 1997. p. 25.
  • ^ "Najlepsze single na UK Top 40-1996 wg sprzedaży" (in Polish). Archived from the original on June 4, 2015. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  • ^ "1996: Year-End USA Charts (Singles)". Retrieved May 24, 2018.
  • ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 1996". Billboard. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
  • ^ "American single certifications – L.L. Cool J – Loungin'". Recording Industry Association of America.

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