The DEFinition
Encyclopedia
The DEFinition is the 10th studio album
by American
rapper LL Cool J
, issued on Def Jam Recordings
. It was released on August 31, 2004 and peaked at #4 on the U.S. Billboard 200
. It debuted in the top 5, and The DEFinition went Gold in the United States. The majority of the album was produced by Timbaland
.
Singles – Billboard (North America)
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
by American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
rapper LL Cool J
LL Cool J
James Todd Smith , better known as LL Cool J , is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and actor...
, issued on Def Jam Recordings
Def Jam Recordings
Def Jam Recordings is an American record label, focused primarily on hip hop and urban music, owned by Universal Music Group, and operates as a part of The Island Def Jam Motown Music Group...
. It was released on August 31, 2004 and peaked at #4 on the U.S. Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
. It debuted in the top 5, and The DEFinition went Gold in the United States. The majority of the album was produced by Timbaland
Timbaland
Timothy Zachery Mosley , better known by his stage name Timbaland, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper....
.
Track listing
| # | Title | Producer(s) | Performer (s) | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Headsprung Headsprung "Headsprung" was the first single from LL Cool J's eleventh album, The DEFinition. It was released on October 12, 2004 for Def Jam Recordings and was produced and featured by Timbaland, LL Cool J and Eric Nicks... " |
Timbaland Timbaland Timothy Zachery Mosley , better known by his stage name Timbaland, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper.... |
LL Cool J, Timbaland | 4:27 |
| 2 | "Rub My Back" | Timbaland | LL Cool J | 4:43 |
| 3 | "I'm About To Get Her" | Teddy Riley Teddy Riley (new jack swing) Edward Theodore Riley , professionally known as Teddy Riley, is an American singer-songwriter, musician, keyboardist, and record producer credited with the creation of New Jack Swing. Through his production work with Michael Jackson, Bobby Brown, Doug E. Fresh, Today, Keith Sweat, Heavy D., Jane... , Eric Williams Blackstreet Blackstreet is an American R&B group founded in 1991 by Thomas Taliaferro and Teddy Riley, the inventor of New Jack Swing known for his work as a member of Guy. Chauncey Hannibal and Levi Little were signed under production and management contracts with Thomas Taliaferro and were merged into what... , Marquinarius Holmes, R. Kelly R. Kelly Robert Sylvester Kelly , better known by his stage name R. Kelly, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. A native of Chicago, Kelly began performing during the late 1980s and debuted in 1992 with the group Public Announcement. In 1993, Kelly went solo with the album 12 Play... |
LL Cool J, R. Kelly R. Kelly Robert Sylvester Kelly , better known by his stage name R. Kelly, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. A native of Chicago, Kelly began performing during the late 1980s and debuted in 1992 with the group Public Announcement. In 1993, Kelly went solo with the album 12 Play... |
4:21 |
| 4 | "Move Somethin'" | N.O. Joe N.O. Joe Joseph Johnson , known by his stage name N.O. Joe, is a musician, producer, songwriter, and artist. He operates a production company named Gumbo Funk, which is also a name given to his melange of musical styles.-History:... |
LL Cool J | 3:39 |
| 5 | "Hush Hush (LL Cool J song) "Hush" was the second single from LL Cool J's eleventh album, The DEFinition. It was released on February 15, 2005 for Def Jam Recordings, produced by Timbaland, LL Cool J and Eric "NY Nicks, featuring vocals by 7 Aurelius, and was the follow-up to "Headsprung"... " |
7 Aurelius | 7 Aurelius, LL Cool J, Paul Bushnell, Paul Graham | 3:34 |
| 6 | "Every Sip" | Timbaland | LL Cool J, Candice Nelson | 4:32 |
| 7 | "Shake It Baby" | N.O. Joe N.O. Joe Joseph Johnson , known by his stage name N.O. Joe, is a musician, producer, songwriter, and artist. He operates a production company named Gumbo Funk, which is also a name given to his melange of musical styles.-History:... |
LL Cool J | 3:48 |
| 8 | "Can't Explain It" | Timbaland | LL Cool J, Candice Nelson | 4:12 |
| 9 | "Feel The Beat" | Timbaland | LL Cool J | 4:17 |
| 10 | "Apple Cobbler" | Timbaland | LL Cool J | 3:39 |
| 11 | "1 In The Morning" | Dame Grease | LL Cool J | 3:42 |
Charts
Album – Billboard (North America)| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | The Billboard 200 | 4 |
| R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 3 |
Singles – Billboard (North America)
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | "Headsprung" | Billboard Hot 100 | 16 |
| "Hush" | Billboard Hot 100 | 26 |