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Phenomenon [Explicit Lyrics]

Ll Cool J (Artist) | Format: Audio CD
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
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LL handles the mic confidently, almost too confidently, on Phenomenon, his seventh album. Whether he's going on about a messed-up father-figure, working on the ladies ("Nobody Can Freak You," "Phenomenon"), or "making a rhyme with every syllable of your name" ("4,3,2,1"), you can't help but feel like he's just selling you something. LL has built himself up considerably from the skinny punk rocking the bells in '85 to a true celebrity phenomenon, but somewhere on that journey he lost his soul. Strangely, the best tracks on the album employ guest vocalists like Busta Rhymes (on "Starsky & Hutch"), Cannibus and Method Man (both on "4,3,2,1"), where the guests unintentionally feel like the voices of ghosts, reminding LL of what it was like when rap music sold the beats and lyrics, instead of breakfast cereal and khakis. --Todd Levin

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3.0 out of 5 stars PhenomeNOT Feb 6 2005
By FreeToRhyme
Format:Audio CD
This album just doesn't cut it. It's not that great. I expected more.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Bad Album Jan 29 2004
By P. Mcmahon
Format:Audio CD
only good track is 4,3,2,1 and that's cause hard ones like Dmx and canibus ripped it ll cool j may not be a bad rapper but this is no doubt a terrible release for def jam.

5 of 10 lyrics 5 of 10 beats

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4.0 out of 5 stars The true story behind the song "4,3,2,1" Mar 17 2003
By "dave_pretty"
Format:Audio CD
LL Cool J has a tattoo of a microphone wearing a crown on his arm (representing that he is the self declared king of Hip-Hop). When they (LL, Redman, Method Man, DMX, & Canibus) came into the studio to record the song "4,3,2,1", Canibus noted the tattoo and told LL that he was going to get one similar to it on his arm. LL became furious that Canibus (being so young in the Hip-Hop game) was going to get a tattoo that he had worked years for. A non-violent altercation between the two broke out and they decided it would be best if they record their portions of the song on different days (to prevent further incidents). Canibus, angered by how LL reacted re-wrote his lyrics of the song dissing LL, "I'll snatch your crown off with your head still attached to it" and recorded his portion that day. LL came in later that week and listened to the previously reported portions and heard Canibus' portion of the song. Initially he wanted to remove Canibus from the song but, he decided to send a rebuttal at the end of the song. Listen closely...Hip-Hop is deeper than you think.
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Most recent customer reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars LL Fool J?
If a formula works, stick with it. The problem HERE is, having every other album be good isn't a good formula to stick to. And because Mr. Read more
Published on Feb 12 2002 by Anthony Rupert
3.0 out of 5 stars BOGUS ALBUM !
FOR ONE LL COOL J ISN'T THE G.O.A.T.HE'S A GOOD RAPPER AND ALL BUT NOT GOOD ENOUGH TO CONSIDER HIM A GREAT.DON'T BUY IT.
Published on Oct 18 2000 by CHI-TOWN
2.0 out of 5 stars Big disappointment.
I've been an LL fan since way back. His first two albums (RADIO and BIGGER AND DEFFER) were tha bomb! His next three were pretty good, but this one was a major disappointment. Read more
Published on Aug 11 2000 by Christopher Ware
4.0 out of 5 stars not as good as mr.smith but o.k.
I feel that llcoolj is one of the best rappers out there but I didn't feel that Phenomenon was as good as mr.smith. Read more
Published on July 4 2000 by "zoeymae"
2.0 out of 5 stars Phenomemon? It ain't!
This C.D ain't all that! The best song is definetly Candy feat Ralph Tresvant. I can't stop playing it. Phenomenon is allright as well. Read more
Published on Mar 24 2000 by Black beauty
3.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as expected
LL has been around a long time. He is one of the best battle rappers out there (Just listen to The Ripper Returns). Why does he keep making pop crap? Read more
Published on Oct 9 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars Phenomenon iz Phat
This joint iz one of the best records ever made by LL. This album has every muthaphuka feelin him.
Published on Jun 20 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars Personal opinion.
Another very good CD from mr. Smith AKA LL Cool J. I liked the combination of the DUTCH R&B group Keith Sweat, Candy. Read more
Published on Feb 21 1999
4.0 out of 5 stars A very good album with one super track viz hot hot hot
Hot hot hot on the album is just great great great. The whole album and especially this song already have become one of my all time favourites. There is no risk buying it. Read more
Published on Oct 15 1998 by Stefanie (sgs@ipp.mpg.de)
5.0 out of 5 stars A definate must have!!
I luv this cd! It's either in my car stereo or my room always playing. A great rap/hip hop cd definaly worth it. Fun to cruise to too :)
Published on July 23 1998
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