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  The Musical Career of LL Cool J    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Rapper James Todd Smith is better known by his stage name LL Cool J. This quiz is about the music of LL Cool J.
Average, 10 Qns, workisboring, Jun 09 17
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  Life and Times of LL Cool J    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the life of rapper turned actor, LL Cool J. Let's see how well you know him! Good luck!
Difficult, 10 Qns, NalaMarie, Jun 09 17
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LL Cool J Trivia Questions
1. LL Cool J's 1985 song "I Can't Live Without My Radio" was featured on which movie soundtrack?

From Quiz The Musical Career of LL Cool J

Answer: Krush Groove

The 1985 film "Krush Groove" was about an up-and-coming record producer trying to sign a hip-hop artist to his record label. LL Cool J performed his song "I Can't Live Without My Radio" at an audition for the record label in the movie. The song was the lead single for LL Cool J's 1985 debut album "Radio".

2. What is the name of his autobiography?

From Quiz Life and Times of LL Cool J

Answer: 'I Make My Own Rules'

It was published in August 1997. 'The book is a testimony to my growth and development as a human being. It's a way to show people how to go through negativity and come out on top if you just focus, concentrate and believe in spirituality. A lot of the songs on my album, 'Phenomenon', apply to chapters in the book, so there's an inter-relationship to the book and the album' - LL Cool J.

3. In which 1986 single did LL Cool J proclaim his "dominance over the rap world"?

From Quiz The Musical Career of LL Cool J

Answer: Rock the Bells

The single "Rock the Bells" was a single from LL Cool J's 1986 album "Radio". This song was an expression of LL Cool J's "dominance" in the rap genre. The title was a popular phrase in LL Cool J's neighborhood.

4. What does LL Cool J stand for?

From Quiz Life and Times of LL Cool J

Answer: Ladies Love Cool James

5. In 1987, LL Cool J released the first rap ballad. This song became LL Cool J's first single to chart internationally. What was the name of this song?

From Quiz The Musical Career of LL Cool J

Answer: I Need Love

"I Need Love" was the second single released from LL Cool J's 1987 studio album "Bigger and Deffer". The song hit the top fifteen in six countries. The single won the Soul Train Music Award for Best Rap - Single in 1987. This song opened the market for slowed-down hip-hop ballads about love and relationships.

6. Which family member bought LL his first DJ equipment?

From Quiz Life and Times of LL Cool J

Answer: grandfather

Todd was 9 years old when his grandfather bought him the equipment and Todd then began rapping.

7. Which 1988 LL Cool J song was about the artist's apprehension about traveling to a specific place?

From Quiz The Musical Career of LL Cool J

Answer: Going Back to Cali

The 1988 song "Going Back to Cali" was a single on LL Cool J's third studio album titled "Walking with a Panther". The song was also featured on the soundtrack to the 1987 film "Less Than Zero". The song was about the rapper considering moving to California.

8. What is LL's real 1st name?

From Quiz Life and Times of LL Cool J

Answer: James

LL's real name is James Todd Smith.

9. Which 1989 LL Cool J song was the first of his singles to hit number one on the United States Billboard Hot Rap Songs chart?

From Quiz The Musical Career of LL Cool J

Answer: I'm That Type of Guy

The song "I'm That Type of Guy" was a single from LL cool J's 1989 studio album "Walking with a Panther". The United States Billboard Hot Rap Songs chart debuted in 1989. The song "I'm That Type of Guy" was LL Cool J's first number one hit on the United States Billboard Hot Rap Songs chart. LL Cool J would have eight number one hits on this chart from 1989 through 2002.

10. Why are the initials POG important to LL?

From Quiz Life and Times of LL Cool J

Answer: It's the name of his record label.

LL's own record label, P.O.G., stands for 'Power of God'.

11. In which 1990 song was LL Cool J was looking for a good and streetwise woman?

From Quiz The Musical Career of LL Cool J

Answer: Around the Way Girl

The 1990 song "Around the Way Girl" was a single from LL Cool J's "Around the Way Girl" album. The song hit number nine on the United States Billboard Hot 100. As gangster rap was gaining popularity at the time, LL Cool J used this song to honor good and streetwise women.

12. Don't call this 1991 LL Cool J song a comeback single. This song won LL Cool J his first Grammy Award and MTV Video Music Awards. What was the name of this single?

From Quiz The Musical Career of LL Cool J

Answer: Mama Said Knock You Out

The single "Mama Said Knock You Out" was the title track to LL Cool J's 1991 album. The single won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance and the music video won MTV Video Music Awards for Best Rap Video. The single charted in four different countries.

13. What is LL's second child's name?

From Quiz Life and Times of LL Cool J

Answer: Italia

All four were born to LL and Simone Johnson. Najee is the oldest, followed by Italia, Samaria and Nina.

14. LL Cool J recorded the 1995 single "Hey Lover" with which R&B group?

From Quiz The Musical Career of LL Cool J

Answer: Boyz II Men

The song "Hey Lover" was the first single released from LL Col J's 1995 album "Mr. Smith". The song featured the R&B group Boyz II Men. The song won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance.

15. How old was LL when his hit, 'I Need a Beat' was recorded?

From Quiz Life and Times of LL Cool J

Answer: 15

LL dind't even have a contract at the time but thanks to Rick Rubin, he got it in no time.

16. LL Cool J collaborated on the 2002 song "All I Have" and on the 2006 song "Control Myself" with which diva?

From Quiz The Musical Career of LL Cool J

Answer: Jennifer Lopez

The single "All I Have" was the second single from Jennifer Lopez's 2002 album "This Is Me... Then". The single "Control Myself" was the lead single off of LL Cool J's 2006 album "Todd Smith". Both of these singles were collaborations between LL Cool J and Jennifer Lopez. Both singles hit the top five on the United States Billboard Hot 100.

17. In which years during the 1990s did LL win a Grammy?

From Quiz Life and Times of LL Cool J

Answer: 1991, 1996

LL won a Grammy in 1996 for 'Hey Lover', Best Rap Solo Performance, and in 1991 for 'Mama Said Knock You Out' for Best Rap Solo Performance.

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