Doin' It
LL Cool J
1996
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About LL Cool J
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LL Cool J entered recording as a teenage rapper associated with Def Jam, combining assertive battle rhymes with an ability to write intimate rap ballads. Radio introduced songs such as Rock the Bells, and Bigger and Deffer paired I'm Bad with I Need Love. The contrast between forceful delivery and melodic appeal continued through Mama Said Knock You Out and later work. Alongside his music, he built an acting career in film and television, extending his performing work across different media.
Artist background sources
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: LL Cool J
Supports early Def Jam career, battle-rap/ballad range, named recordings and screen acting; inconsistent museum display dates deliberately omitted. | Retrieved 2026-10-17
Profile reviewed: 2026-10-17. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.
Retained annual-list context
Doin' It by LL Cool J appears at number 61 in the reviewed U.S. year-end table for 1996. No reliable song-specific account of its inspiration was established in this review.
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Billboard year-end 1996 table (Wikipedia transcription)
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Billboard year-end 1996 table (Wikipedia transcription)
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