Alicia Keys

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Alicia Keys - Teenage Love Affair (Remix) ft. LL Cool J

Artist: Alicia Keys

Featuring: LL Cool J

Producer: Swizz Beatz

Album: As I Am

Label: RCA

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Alicia Keys may be a decade removed from her teenage years, but age is all relative when it comes to love. On the highly-touted Teenage Love Affair, the Grammy-winning artist showed that while the days of hushed phone calls and reaching 3rd base for the first time may be over, it’s hard not to stay young at heart in an adult relationship. Teen angst continues to run amok in this Swizz Beatz-produced remix, as the former teen heartthrob LL Cool J jumps in to lend a male perspective. In typical Swizz fashion, the beat is choppy and playful; borrowing a familiar sample from Slick Rick’s 1988 hit, Teenage Love. For more Alicia, check out her current album, As I Am; it just might be worth breaking curfew for.

   

Listen to More: Alicia Keys , LL Cool J , Club     Written by Charlie E.


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~WOW~
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honestly i cant stand her music- DIS iz a no.


Posted on Jun 23, 2008    

jerry
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alicia keys is the sweetest singer out there. quit hating(above).


Posted on Jun 23, 2008    

cb126405
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The original is fire. This beat is weak from Swizz and the whole remix sounds a little off.


Posted on Jun 23, 2008    

PrinceDre
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PrinceDre
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Not exactly bad. A solid effort, but the original is better. It gets some rotation, naw an OK. Sorry Alicia fans =(


Posted on Jun 23, 2008    

jesavail02
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I like the old school flair to this remix. It's simple and smooth. Alicia sounds good no matter what beat she is singing over.


Posted on Jun 23, 2008    

jordan@djbooth.net
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I'm feeling Swizz's arrangement a lot. He wasn't lazy and actually put out a real remix. The cooled out tempo and his use of slowing down Alicia's vocals sound great. The old school flair with LL Cool J and the wicked Slick Rick sample enhance the remix vibe even more.


Posted on Jun 23, 2008    

jermaineatl
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jermaineatl
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Ill.... a teenage love....


Posted on Jun 23, 2008    

Matthew101
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While Alicia Keys is a fine women and she has a really good voice I cant STAND this kinda music. Its to SLOOOOOOOW. 1.5 stars


Posted on Jun 23, 2008    

Obecalp
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Obecalp
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I think I get the way they were going. Considering the theme of the song, bringing in a more throwback beat is very appropriate. I personally like the original more because it felt much more melodic. But this is a true remix, and like the posts above, I have to give swizzy props for throwing out something different.


Posted on Jun 23, 2008    

Burmy
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Look at the title...This is SUPPOSED to be "throwback". Alicia is fine on this one as always...This sure brings me back to the mid-90s, when I was starting to get into this hip-hop/R&B ish...Cool is always good for that classic flow, and Swizzy (rumors aside) sets the mood for this...(BTW, I'm hoping to get to her concert at Summerfest for a news story opportunity-if I do, I'll do a great write-up for y'all)


Posted on Jun 23, 2008    

BDF44
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BDF44
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Yea this is right up my alley. I love that mid 90s R&B flavor. This is not quite as good as the first version, but its still a good listen. I love Ms. Keys. LL sounds alil like a cross from MASE and JIGGA on this. Both of whom took pages from his novel ironicly. This is bangin!


Posted on Jun 23, 2008    

justokhall
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damn i love a keys but im not feelin this


Posted on Jun 23, 2008    

Mike Dreams
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Mike Dreams
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I am definitely feeling this old-school feel. I love Alicia Keys and I wasn't feeling new LL, but on this joint, he's back on his old school vibe. I can definitely dig it. Swizz snapped on this beat. This is a classic! I'm not going to bash anyone's opinion on here today, but I'm really sad the people who don't dig this don't. You guys are really missing out on something wonderful and epic. I loved the original and the remix just as much! 5 stars from Young Son!


Posted on Jun 23, 2008    

PattyPatty85
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PattyPatty85
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I'm not so into Alicia's music, but I like some of her songs. I don't like this, though. The beat is ok but the melody boring, although her voice is sweet and powerful (I love her voice)! The theme of the song is so sweet :P it's ok


Posted on Jun 23, 2008    

Damu Law
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Im riding with homie jesavail02, im loving the old skool feel to it took me back a little bit..Putting L on it was a nice touch.


Posted on Jun 23, 2008    

DJ Z
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DJ Z
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When I was younger (cough cough) I was not into Alicia's music myself. As I grew older, and learned to love music that doesn't have an up-tempo beat, I learned to appreciate her out-of-the-world musical talents (in addition to the obvious). This is a great throwback track (thanks for pointing that out Burmy) and is very enjoyable to listen to.
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Posted on Jun 23, 2008    

reishm4
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reishm4
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oh ok i guess


Posted on Jun 23, 2008    

aka mr new money
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this song is cool nice smooth beat.


Posted on Jun 23, 2008    

RainaYagurl
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RainaYagurl
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Cool, But I dont ever wanna listen to it. Sounds kinda funny.


Posted on Jun 23, 2008    

DJ MINOR
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Dope beat I love the old skool vibe...LL's verse is perfect for the song!


Posted on Jun 23, 2008    

gangstaleomon
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alicia verse cold n ll cool j hit dat bac n da day sound


Posted on Jun 23, 2008    

dmase1202
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Posted on Jun 23, 2008    

Hatitian_cutiee
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i luv her musiq and it makes sense!


Posted on Jun 23, 2008    

Schmooves favorite
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Its aiiight.


Posted on Jun 23, 2008    

Hatitian_cutiee
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omg i luv it and LL Cool J iz sooooo SEXIII DUHH omg he is sooo Fooynnn
ANd SEXII ( cant forget the sexiiness! )


Posted on Jun 24, 2008    

mvpmvh
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ahh...smooth r&b.
thanx alicia.

w/ love,
mvp


Posted on Jun 24, 2008    

Muzik_guru
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I like the LL cool J addition, but shudda had lupe, nas, or 3000 instead. Beat is perfect for their lyrical flow. Beat is a BEAST!!


Posted on Jun 24, 2008    

BaByRaeQT
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Its alright, a little too slow for me though


Posted on Jun 24, 2008    

OZZYLEE
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OZZYLEE
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Is it me or has LL been everywhere on this site. Anyway he does his thing on here. The original was better. Swizzy beat wasn't all that but Alicia Keys always sound good.


Posted on Jun 24, 2008    

djyoshi
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eh


Posted on Jun 25, 2008    

demosmm
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Posted on Jun 25, 2008    

bigma14
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dis is mad hot


Posted on Jun 25, 2008    

LeeLee08
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Uh oh, LL took it old school 4 a minute. Like dis one but its not betta den the original. So it gets a 4 instead of a 5.


Posted on Jun 26, 2008    

Slowly
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nice remix...takes a person back fo'sho'


Posted on Jun 26, 2008    

jlove
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Alicia is doin her thing.. im not a big fan of LL but he came off pretty tight on this track. gotta show some love


Posted on Jun 26, 2008    

Mandyu
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Mandyu
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Indeed a timeless piece, resonant crisp voice, over a simple and pleasant beat, accompanied by a refined LL...
Fine music...


Posted on Jul 04, 2008    

DAOUD
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KIDS MUSIC


Posted on Aug 21, 2008    

lasaha
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lasaha
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I dont hate it but, i dont like it


Posted on Sep 22, 2008    

meme#1
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i like da reg. betta dan dis srry licia u coulda done much betta on dis remix


Posted on May 05, 2009    

shay-shay12345
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I LIKE THE ORIGINAL BETTER


Posted on Jun 22, 2009    

Mary Bby .x
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Mary Bby .x
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Madd Madd =)


Posted on May 17, 2010    

Mrs.Skeezy
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I love dhis song so much


Posted on Nov 04, 2010    

Ima5StarBxtch
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I love this!


Posted on Apr 28, 2011    

Karan Gupte
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HOT! Shouts out to Alicia for getting LL, in a day where everyone wants Lil Wayne or T Pain on a remix, this is so refreshing. And they (Swizz) kept and old school hip hop vibe with it which doesn't take away from? the song. Classic remix!


Posted on Aug 21, 2012    

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