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Quiz about The Musical Career of LL Cool J

The Musical Career of LL Cool J Quiz

Rapper James Todd Smith is better known by his stage name LL Cool J. This quiz is about the music of LL Cool J.

A multiple-choice quiz by workisboring. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
workisboring

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
383,404

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. LL Cool J's 1985 song "I Can't Live Without My Radio" was featured on which movie soundtrack? Hint

Beavis and Butt-Head Do America

Krush Groove

Space Jam

Any Given Sunday

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Question 2 of 10

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

If I Ruled the World

Rock the Bells

King of Rock

The New Style

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Question 3 of 10

3. 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? Hint

One Shot at Love

I Need Love

Kanday

This Is for the Lover in You

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Question 4 of 10

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

Walking in Memphis

Carolina in My Mind

Going Back to Cali

Walking to New Orleans

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Question 5 of 10

5. 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? Hint

I'm Bad

The Boomin' System

I'm That Type of Guy

6 Minutes of Pleasure

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Question 6 of 10

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

Hint

Big Ole Butt

Around the Way Girl

Jingling Baby

One Shot at Love

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Question 7 of 10

7. 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? Hint

To da Break of Dawn

Mama Said Knock You Out

The Boomin' System

6 Minutes of Pleasure

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Question 8 of 10

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

Bell Biv Devoe

Earth, Wind & Fire

Boyz II Men

New Edition

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1996, LL Cool J released three singles which hit the top ten on United States Billboard Hot Dance Music chart. Which was NOT one of those singles? Hint

Father

Loungin'

Doin' It

Ain't Nobody

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Question 10 of 10

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

Jennifer Lopez

Brandy

Alicia Keys

Mary J. Blige

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. LL Cool J's 1985 song "I Can't Live Without My Radio" was featured on which movie soundtrack?

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

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.

3. 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?

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.

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

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.

5. 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?

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.

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

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.

7. 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?

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.

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

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.

9. In 1996, LL Cool J released three singles which hit the top ten on United States Billboard Hot Dance Music chart. Which was NOT one of those singles?

Answer: Father

The LL Cool J single "Father" was released in 1998 off of the studio album "Phenomenon". The song did not chart on the United States Billboard Hot Dance Music chart.

The singles "Loungin'" and "Doin' It" were released in 1996 and were recorded for LL Cool J's "Mr. Smith" album. Both singles hit number three on the United States Billboard Hot Dance Music chart. LL Cool J recorded "Ain't Nobody" for the 1996 "Beavis and Butt-Head Do America" soundtrack. This single hit number nine on the United States Billboard Hot Dance Music chart.

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

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.

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