Mr. Smith – LL Cool J

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LL Cool J – Mr. Smith

Mr. Smith is the sixth studio album by LL Cool J, released in 1995. This album marked a return to his roots, blending hard-hitting hip-hop with smooth R&B influences. Known for balancing tough, streetwise rhymes with romantic ballads, LL shines on tracks like the aggressive “I Shot Ya” and the seductive “Hey Lover,” featuring Boyz II Men. With its diverse range of moods and themes, the album explores love, loyalty, and LL’s enduring place in hip-hop. Mr. Smith solidified LL Cool J’s reputation as both a lyrical powerhouse and a crossover artist, appealing to a wide audience while maintaining his credibility in the rap world.