Artist profile
LL Cool J is a pioneering hip-hop artist and cultural figure who emerged in the 1980s as one of rap's earliest mainstream crossover stars. Known for hits like "Don't Call It a Comeback" and "Mama Said Knock You Out," he helped define the sound and swagger of golden-age hip-hop while building a career spanning music, acting, and television hosting.
Compare with another artistPlan a set with LL Cool J tracks scored against the rest of the catalog
Track | BPM · Key | Actions |
|---|---|---|
All I Have LL Cool J, Jennifer Lopez | 833AB♭ Minor | |
Doin' It LL Cool J, LeShaun | 954AF Minor | |
Headsprung LL Cool J | 1008BC Major | |
Hush LL Cool J, 7 Aurelius | 991BB Major | |
I Need Love LL Cool J | 887BF Major | |
Going Back To Cali LL Cool J | 1338AA Minor | |
Mary Jane (All Night Long) - Remix LL Cool J, Mary J. Blige | 875AC Minor | |
LL COOL J - Album Version (Edited) LL Cool J, Kandice Love | 894AF Minor |
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LL Cool J is a restrained and a balanced bright/warm production — mostly instrumental artist.
Unusually low energy for Hip-Hop.
DJs and producers whose tracks blend naturally with LL Cool J’s — similar scenes, adjacent production styles, overlapping audiences. Useful when you’re prepping a set around LL Cool J and need adjacent tracks that won’t feel out of place. Eligible names link to their own page.
LL Cool J's tracks in our catalog range from 83 to 133 BPM, with a median of 92 BPM. Across 8 tracks, the most common range falls in the 90–95 BPM bucket.
LL Cool J's tracks are mostly in minor keys (63% minor across 8 tracks). The most common single key is 4A (F Minor) with 2 tracks.
Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, LL Cool J pairs well with EPMD, Mc Lyte, Boogie Down Productions. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.
Our catalog has LL Cool J releases spanning 2001 to 2020, with the most tracks from the 2020s.