LL Cool J ''THE FORCE'' Discussion Thread

[ShaDynasty]

As someone said, LLs career is unrivalled. Easily the longest successful career in Hip Hop.

LL could rap on any production style and make it work because he was born to do this. That being said Tip gave him the ideal production. I get the vibe of an early 80s NY block party with all the funky bass and electro vibes. Q-Tips take on it is timeless because hes another guy that survived multiple eras and he has more techniques than most producers. LL made some great songs - Black Code Suite, 30 Decembers, Runnit Back. Also why don't people like Basquiat Energy?

 

[ABlackMan]

For lyrics sake. Him and Nas. The Force of Magic the vow is nasty

 

[Supa]

Not feeling this at all

Tip is my guy but these beats aren't what I was expecting. I think it's more LL's ear because the feel is kinda retro but modern. There might be 3-4 beats I was into but this just isn't for me.

LL still sounds good though.

Nas' verse was great but again the beat was not moving me.

Album just isn't my vibe.

 

[Ziggiy]

This is the Album Of The Year bar none.

Difference between this and The Auditorium is that Common sounds like a goat whilst LL sounds like THE Goat. Lyrically Uncle L sounds timeless. Immortal. Peerless.

 

[SupaVillain]

Unc really did it to these meatballs

 

[BK The Great]

The intro is one of his best songs as of recently. He’s rapping in some of these songs so I salute him for that.

 

[H.S.]

I don’t know if y’all remember some years back when Killah Priest did a mixtape with all breakbeats in like a 70s block party style. It was dope but I always wanted someone to do a more fleshed out version and that’s what this album is for me. Especially that song with Nas.

 

[shazam]

I don’t know if y’all remember some years back when Killah Priest did a mixtape with all breakbeats in like a 70s block party style. It was dope but I always wanted to do a more fleshed out version and that’s what this album is for me. Especially that song with Nas.

Yeah the one 4th disciple produced it was pretty good

also this album is incredible

 

[Rollie Forbes]

Yall seen this

Side note. Was LL using Q-Tip's flow on Praise Him, or am I buggin'? I don't think LL was biting, but paying homage (and he sounds great). Does anybody else hear it, too?

 

[Budda]

This is the Album Of The Year bar none.

Difference between this and The Auditorium is that Common sounds like a goat whilst LL sounds like THE Goat. Lyrically Uncle L sounds timeless. Immortal. Peerless.

Can someone post a verse or lines that wow them? 80’s rappers will get away with not using hardly any litwrwrary devices, metaphors, double entredre, and etc and stilll be talked of as a GOAT.

LL is a GOAT and the man who literally coined the phrase but that’s based on his work in the 80’s and 90’s, In 2024 his style of lyricism is not advanced or any better than a host of rappers, when it comes to bars Rakim and G rap were the only shapeshifters of that time who could still hang, LL cool j was transcendent musically and songwriting wise and for his ear for what was current but not for his bars past 92.

 

[TripleAgent]

Can someone post a verse or lines that wow them? 80’s rappers will get away with not using hardly any litwrwrary devices, metaphors, double entredre, and etc and stilll be talked of as a GOAT.

LL is a GOAT and the man who literally coined the phrase but that’s based on his work in the 80’s and 90’s, In 2024 his style of lyricism is not advanced or any better than a host of rappers, when it comes to bars Rakim and G rap were the only shapeshifters of that time who could still hang, LL cool j was transcendent musically and songwriting wise and for his ear for what was current but not for his bars past 92.

I'm driving, but they are definitely there. This is probably his most lyrical album. The Eminem song alone, he's doing ALL the stuff you mention.

 

[Budda]

I'm driving, but they are definitely there. This is probably his most lyrical album. The Eminem song alone, he's doing ALL the stuff you mention.

I can’t lie he’s incredible on the Em track

 

[Antdrewjosh]

I can’t lie he’s incredible on the Em track

Bro just say you didn't really listen to the album. This is why ignored your direct question yesterday.. cause there are so many if you are listening. The Em track alone is crazy but there are so many.. every song

 

[Zero]

The intro is one of his best songs as of recently. He’s rapping in some of these songs so I salute him for that.

Black vigilante, Black vigilante

 

[Budda]

Bro just say you didn't really listen to the album. This is why ignored your direct question yesterday.. cause there are so many if you are listening. The Em track alone is crazy but there are so many.. every song

I have I’m going to keep listening though. Maybe I change my mind after a few more listens.