Loungin

"Loungin"
Single by LL Cool J featuring Total
from the album Mr. Smith
B-side	"Summer Luv"
Released	June 25, 1996
Recorded	1995–1996
Genre	Hip hop R&B
Length	4:10
Label	Def Jam Capitol PolyGram
Songwriter(s)	James Smith Rashad "Ringo" Smith Albert Brown Kyle West (album version) Samuel Barnes Jean-Claude Olivier Leonard White Bernard Wright (remix)
Producer(s)	Rashad "Ringo" Smith LL Cool J Trackmasters (Remix)
LL Cool J singles chronology
"Doin' It" (1996) "Loungin" (1996) "This Is for the Lover in You" (1996)
Total singles chronology
"No One Else (Puff Daddy Remix)" (1995) "Loungin" (1996) "What About Us?" (1997)
Audio sample
22 second sample file help
Music video
"Loungin (remix)" on YouTube

"Loungin" is a song by American rapper LL Cool J, released on June 25, 1996 as the third and final single from his sixth studio album Mr. Smith. Issued by Def Jam Recordings, the LP version was produced by Rashad "Ringo" Smith and featured backing vocals by R&B duo Terri & Monica. The Radio Remix Edit, titled "Loungin (Who Do Ya Luv)", was featured on the soundtrack to Paramount and Nickelodeon's 1997 comedy film Good Burger, remixed by Trackmasters and featuring backing vocals by R&B group Total.

"Loungin (Who Do Ya Luv)" was also featured in the compilation All World: Greatest Hits and also appeared in an episode of LL's sitcom, In the House.

Reception

The single was a success, peaking at number three on the Billboard Hot 100, number one on Hot Rap Singles and number four on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. It sold 1.3 million copies, earning a platinum certification from the RIAA.[1][2]

Samples

This original LP version features a sample of "Nite and Day" by singer Al B. Sure!. The Radio Remix Edit that was featured on the Good Burger movie soundtrack sampled "Who Do You Love" by singer and keyboardist Bernard Wright.

Music video

The music video featured the "Loungin (Who Do Ya Luv)" version and was directed by Hype Williams. It was released in June 1996. It included a cameo from Funkmaster Flex as well as performance shots from the group Total. The video depicts LL Cool J having an affair with a woman who is unhappy in her relationship.

Track listing

A-side

1. "Loungin'" (Radio Remix Edit) – 3:45
2. "Loungin'" (LP Radio Edit) – 3:59

B-side

1. "Loungin'" (LP Version) – 4:10
2. "Summer Luv" – 4:38

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (1996) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[3] 56 Canada (Nielsen SoundScan)[4] 3 France (SNEP)[5] 46 Germany (GfK)[6] 32 Ireland (IRMA)[7] 19 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[8] 10 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[9] 11 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[10] 11 Scotland (OCC)[11] 32 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[12] 12 UK Singles (OCC)[13] 7 UK Dance (OCC)[14] 3 UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[15] 2 US Billboard Hot 100[16] 3 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[17] 4 US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[18] 1 US Rhythmic (Billboard)[19] 4

Year-end charts Chart (1996) Position New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[20] 43 UK Singles (OCC)[21][22] 95 US Billboard Hot 100[23] 21 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[24] 20

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[25]	Platinum	1,300,000[1]

References

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19. "LL Cool J Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard.
20. "End of Year Charts 1996". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved December 3, 2017.
21. "Top 100 Singles 1996". Music Week. 18 January 1997. p. 25.
22. "Najlepsze single na UK Top 40-1996 wg sprzedaży" (in Polish). Archived from the original on June 4, 2015. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
23. "1996: Year-End USA Charts (Singles)". Retrieved May 24, 2018.
24. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 1996". Billboard. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
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