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LL Cool J - You Better Watch Me

LL Cool J
Artist:LL Cool J
Title:You Better Watch Me
Producer: Marley Marl
Album:Exit 13
Label:Def Jam
Twitter:@llcoolj
Website:LL Cool J's Website

Average Rating:   32101   3.4
Total Ratings:       29

In a recent interview inside our DJBooth, LL Cool J declared that, despite his 24-year career, he hasn’t found it difficult to transition between each decade’s changing trends.  Nonetheless, to prove to his early fans that he hasn’t fallen off, the Farmers Boulevard, Queens veteran lets listeners know You Better Watch Me.  Somebody please check this man’s refrigerator for anything but Red Bull cans— Full of energy, LL’s flow is similar to hyped-up old-school emcees Canibus and Kool Moe Dee. Legendary producer Marley Marl (see Mama Said Knock You Out and Around The Way Girl) turns the synths up on the board to give the track a sound very similar to last year’s 50 Cent hit, I Get Money.  Mr. Smith’s newest album, Exit 13, will be available in stores and online September 9.


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aka mr new money
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Total Ratings: 416
Rating:  21321
THIS ARIGHT


Posted on Aug 25, 2008    

cb126405
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cb126405
Total Ratings: 1621
Rating:  43211
Damn Burmy, I was waiting to say that this song sounded exactly like 50 Cent's "I Get Money" and then I read your blurb and you stole my thought LOL! Way to stay on top of your game though. This track is definetely a throwback LL kind of flow with a hard beat. I like it. Don't know how much success it would have as a second single but I think this is the approach LL needs to take with the new album. Beat bangs hard and his hyper flow gets me amped up. I always love a track with energy, this has it.


Posted on Aug 25, 2008    

Uncle Travis
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Uncle Travis
Total Ratings: 28
Rating:  21321
this song sounds retarded...lol but its different...


Posted on Aug 25, 2008    

SR417
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Total Ratings: 51
Rating:  32121
Did you just compare LL to Canibus? lol

Nice for what it is. I definitely see the comp to "I Get Money". Not bad.


Posted on Aug 25, 2008    

thefran3
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Total Ratings: 100
Rating:  43211
I like this song alot. LL is cocky like 50 but he has done well in the 3 decades he's been around. Ive bought his past three albums, and Todd Smith wasnt that good so i hope this CD is better. Still this song is a banger


Posted on Aug 25, 2008    

BDF44
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BDF44
Total Ratings: 2283
Rating:  43211
I get money! Money I got! I just turned 24 on the 18th this man been doin this my entire life, and still manages to look younger than me. This is a hot track the beat is good. I think L put his all into this project. I look forward to the finished project.


Posted on Aug 25, 2008    

AIR WAVES
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Total Ratings: 4
Rating:  14321
im an ll fan but not a good look on this one


Posted on Aug 25, 2008    

Mike Dreams
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Mike Dreams
Total Ratings: 2133
Rating:  43211
LL has that classic flow, but it seems like he's trying to pull that respect out of us and it's kind of pitiful. This joint is pretty hot though. Marley Marl always puts it down on the production tip. He's a veteran just like Cool James. I would play this again. It bangs.


Posted on Aug 25, 2008    

Whiteclefkt
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Total Ratings: 37
Rating:  43211
haha I like it! this beat is tight gets me pumped up and he brings it hard with his lyrics and his flow is as always legit. I can feel this beat in the club!


Posted on Aug 26, 2008    

Royalty Of NY
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Royalty Of NY
Total Ratings: 314
Rating:  32121
I like the beat but damn why not call this "i get money part 2" and LL sounds serious as hell...I like this joint though but there's not way LL is gonna sell as many albums as he did in the 80's and 90's no matter what direction he goes in (ol' g or mr. lover)


Posted on Aug 26, 2008    

DJ Z
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DJ Z
Total Ratings: 8062
Rating:  32121
LL told me he threw out full albums when he finally put together the track listing for Exit 13. When I hear this song, I cannot help but think this was a holdout from the previous batch of 50 Cent influenced material (and I am not saying that just because of the beat similarity to I Get Money.) The flow is harder (like 50 used to spit) and the over vibe of the record (to me) scream G-Unit. Thoughts?
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Posted on Aug 26, 2008    

cb126405
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cb126405
Total Ratings: 1621
Rating:  43211
Yea Z it's def a kind of sped up G-Unit type of feel, kind of that "Straight Outta Southside" type of record. I also think this record screams out Swizzy.


Posted on Aug 26, 2008    

~WOW~
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Total Ratings: 1468
Rating:  21321
ummmmmm different but ok...i can actual- stand to list-n 2 thiz. but i wont again


Posted on Aug 26, 2008    

djpreme
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Total Ratings: 21
Rating:  54321
this is hot... happy i'm working for him... can't wait to play this in the clubs...


Posted on Aug 26, 2008    

ks_master
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Total Ratings: 33
Rating:  54321
big l


Posted on Aug 26, 2008    

rissamae
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Total Ratings: 93
Rating:  43211
I Love Him This Track Is Ok But Some Of It Is Real Hot


Posted on Aug 26, 2008    

PattyPatty85
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PattyPatty85
Total Ratings: 3048
Rating:  32121
Well at the beginning I thought this was ok but annoying...now I like it! It's different but catchy and energic! I think it will be a success in the clubs, it's kinda innovative


Posted on Aug 27, 2008    

jesavail02
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Total Ratings: 1170
Rating:  32121
OK


Posted on Aug 27, 2008    

peezee
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Total Ratings: 177
Rating:  43211
i give it 3.5 I rounded up to 4 cuz its ll... gotta support the pioneers man


Posted on Aug 27, 2008    

LeeLee08
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Total Ratings: 308
Rating:  43211
ok now I no i probably said dis b4 but LL is supa sexy! I no he's twice my twice my age but he's still hot! Ok now to the song...love it. Got the NY flow 2 it! HOTTTTT!


Posted on Aug 30, 2008    

Shiraz
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Total Ratings: 55
Rating:  32121
LL handlin his business as usual, I wonder if this comeback will help him reclaim the G.O.A.T status. lol BDF44, man I feel ya.


Posted on Aug 31, 2008    

macedonian husler
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Total Ratings: 18
Rating:  32121
not bad i havent haerd from this nigga since long long time


Posted on Aug 31, 2008    

ThaKidd33
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ThaKidd33
Total Ratings: 49
Rating:  54321
this ish right here... go hard


Posted on Aug 31, 2008    

Ms.DjRoyale
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Ms.DjRoyale
Total Ratings: 471
Rating:  43211
Killa Queenz!


Posted on Sep 02, 2008    

Ms.DjRoyale
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Ms.DjRoyale
Total Ratings: 471
Rating:  43211
Hey Preme, tell LL "wutz-up" for me. Did The-Dream perform Sunday? See you guys this weekend. peace!


Posted on Sep 02, 2008    

OZZYLEE
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OZZYLEE
Total Ratings: 356
Rating:  32121
The beat is tite. L hasn't come hard like this in forever. Good track


Posted on Sep 03, 2008    

zoomzoom
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Total Ratings: 7
Rating:  54321
God..i cant stop listenin to this...
ohh yh djbooth..Ll got a new joint with 50.."Feel My Heart BEAT"..its like a laid back 90's joint..really good..
You should feature that song :)


Posted on Sep 03, 2008    

Track Burnaz
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Track Burnaz
Total Ratings: 56
?? no thank you..


Posted on Sep 06, 2008    

Ohms
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Ohms
Total Ratings: 97
Rating:  43211
L gotta be like 50 years old but look at his picture... HES JACKED!! lol


Posted on Sep 12, 2008    

Shep
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Shep
Total Ratings: 63
Rating:  21321
Sorry I'm still bitter about buying his album Headsprung and it not having 1 listenable track other then well headsprung..... Mama Said give me my money back...


Posted on Sep 15, 2008    

wachui
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Total Ratings: 41
Rating:  32121
Nice!!


Posted on Apr 07, 2009    

DJ Rater
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Total Ratings: 951
Rating:  32121
nup. ll still isnt getting to me like he used to.. im waiting


Posted on Feb 28, 2010    

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