Jingling Baby

LL Cool J

About Jingling Baby

"Jingling Baby" is the final single released from LL Cool J's third album, Walking with a Panther. It was released on January 8, 1990 for Def Jam Recordings and was produced by LL Cool J and Dwayne Simon. The single version was remixed by Marley Marl. "Jingling Baby" peaked at #32 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. It was backed by remixed versions of "Illegal Search", a track from LL Cool J's fourth album, Mama Said Knock You Out.


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(They're jingling, baby) go 'head, baby
(They're jingling, baby) go 'head, baby 
(They're jingling, baby) go 'head, baby 
(They're jingling, baby) go 'head, baby 

They call me Uncle L, Future of the Funk
Records are recorded minus all the junk
People spread gossip and believe what they must
While I slam dunk punks and make 'me bite the dust
A minute is needed to make a phony roni bleed
And put 'em in a bucket like he's chicken feed
Check out the pick of the litter, not a quitter, I'm nice y'all
And I'ma dust you off and dust you off twice
I heard it's all observant, hysterical fanatics 
Of the Asiatic miracle man
Prominent, dominant, McCoy and I'm real
If you're another brother's fan, forget how you feel
'Cause he's so-so, I got the instinct
They call me Deputy Dog to put your ass in the clink
Innovating, devastating, and dope on a single, now
Let me see your earrings jingle

(They're jingling, baby) go 'head, baby
(They're jingling, baby) go 'head, baby 
(They're jingling, baby) go 'head, baby 
(They're jingling, baby) go 'head, baby 

I chopped you, chewed you, baked you and screwed you
That shit you pop, you need to stop, you're kind of rude, you
No good nigga-boo trying to base
How we living, holmes? Get out my face
I'm complete, in effect, and I can't fall
I rise, surprise, and I advise you all
To stand back and peep, don't sleep or doubt
My skill'll get ill, I turn the mother out
I'm top-notch, you're still playing hop-scotch
Now I'ma do ya while the party people watch
You're real funny, you really try to go for yours
But I know why, you ain't had no dough before
So you tried and lied to drain my fame
This ain't a game, yo, you know my name
Forget all the MC's who like to mingle
Yo, baby, let me see your earrings jingle

(They're jingling, baby) go 'head, baby
(They're jingling, baby) go 'head, baby 
(They're jingling, baby) go 'head, baby 
(They're jingling, baby) go 'head, baby 

When you first walked in, I ain't know what to think
You grabbed the microphone like your shit don't stink
And tried to run down that, I can't get over that
Shit you were sayin', you call that a battle rap?
How you gon' go against an army with a handgun?
I'm Cool J, yo, you don't understand, son
I'm a legend, on top of that I'm livin'
Now you look stupid like that bitch Ms. Givens
Whoever geesed you up, nah, how should I say it?
Whoever set you up, they knew just how to play it
'Cause, man, yo, I feel for you brother
I'm a bad word to my mother
Taking out suckers while the ladies pucker
And rolling over niggas like a redneck trucker
Innovating, devastating, and dope on a single, now
Lemme see your earrings jingle

(They're jingling, baby) go 'head, baby
(They're jingling, baby) go 'head, baby 
(They're jingling, baby) go 'head, baby 
(They're jingling, baby) go 'head, baby 

Yeah, baby, you know what I mean?
You like be jingling crazy, word
(Yeah, yeah, yeah) yeah, over this funky beat
You be like jingling and your earrings be jingling
And shaking all over the place and all
It's like real, it's real wild to me, honey, ya know what I mean? (Mhm)
The way you be jingling, word
(Yeah) yeah

(Jingling, baby) go 'head, baby
(They're jingling, baby) yeah, go 'head, baby 
(They're jingling, baby) come on, go 'head, baby 
(They're jingling, baby) yeah, do it, baby 

Can't believe you tried to grip the same mic as me
Your grip's too weak, you can't hold it, B
You can dream of making progress and getting this nice
But when I roll up, it's like Hip Hop Vice
I serve the curbs, I never swerve, I'm superb
Every word you heard played tricks on your nerves
You played your hand, lost track of your plan
When I show up, I blow up, end of story, my man
I'm a play you like a poker chip, that's what you get
I bet your fret, sweat, and regret you met
The titan of fighting, exciting when writing, you trifling toy-boy
I gotta enlighten, so start biting
You know you can't create and get mean like this
When I'm on the court, G, it's strictly swish
When it's all over, said and done, my friend
They say, "That bad motherfucker just scored again"
So take a step back, give me some room to wreck shop
Here's your token back, you're getting off at the next stop
I'ma deliver and give a speech with vigor
I drink some Olde E and start waxing niggas

(They're jingling, baby) go 'head, baby
(They're jingling, baby) go 'head, baby 
(They're jingling, baby) go 'head, baby 
(They're jingling, baby) go 'head, baby 

(They're jingling, baby) go 'head, baby
(They're jingling, baby) yeah, go 'head, baby 
(They're jingling, baby) go 'head, baby 
(They're jingling, baby) go 'head, baby

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LL Cool J

James Todd Smith (born January 14, 1968), better known as LL Cool J, for Ladies Love Cool James ), is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and actor from Bay Shore, New York. He is known for romantic ballads such as "I Need Love", "Around the Way Girl" and "Hey Lover" as well as pioneering hip-hop such as "I Can't Live Without My Radio", "I'm Bad", "The Boomin' System", and "Mama Said Knock You Out". He has released thirteen studio albums and two greatest hits compilations, including 2008's Exit 13, the last for his record deal with Def Jam Recordings, and currently has a new studio album in the works. He has also appeared in numerous films, including Halloween H20: 20 Twenty Years Later, and currently stars as NCIS Special Agent Sam Hanna on the CBS crime drama… more »

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Written by: James Todd Smith, Dennis Coffet, Dwayne Simon

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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20 facts about this song

Music Genre
"Jingling Baby" is a Hip-Hop song. It is notable for its blend of hard verses and catchy chorus, which was previously uncommon in Hip-Hop.
Songwriter & Artist
"Jingling Baby" was written and performed by James Todd Smith, better known by his stage name, LL Cool J.
Album Information
The song appeared on LL Cool J's 1989 album "Walking with a Panther," his third studio album.
Chart Performance
It did not initially chart upon its first release. However, a remixed version of the song (Remixed and Still Jingling) released in 1990 peaked at number 32 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Notable Collaborations
The remixed version was produced by Marley Marl, a famous Hip-Hop producer known for his work with artists like Big Daddy Kane and Biz Markie.
Music Video
A music video for "Jingling Baby" was created, featuring LL Cool J performing the song in a lively party setting.
Song Meaning
The term "jingling" in the song refers to the sound of gold chains often worn by rappers in the 1980s. The song is typically interpreted as a celebration of LL Cool J's success.
Remix
"Jingling Baby (Remixed and Still Jingling)" was the version that received the most commercial success and is often the preferred version of audiences.
Pop Culture
The song "Jingling Baby" is also well-known for its memorability and its influence in popularizing the Hip-Hop genre to a wider audience in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Legacy
Despite its initial lukewarm performance, "Jingling Baby" has become a classic in the genre and has been sampled in numerous songs by other hip-hop artists.
Song Production
"Jingling Baby" is a song by American rapper LL Cool J from his third studio album, "Walking with a Panther." The song was released as the final single from the album in 1990.
Chart Performance
The song achieved significant chart success. It reached number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 5 on the Hot Rap Singles chart.
Music Video
A music video was produced for the song. It depicted LL Cool J and a group of dancers in a nightclub setting.
Remixed Version
The remix of "Jingling Baby" is more popular and better received than the original version. It was remixed by Marley Marl, a renowned record producer, and DJ from Queens, New York.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Jingling Baby" are a classic portrayal of LL cool J's braggadocious style. The song describes a party scene and includes references to his own musical prowess.
Notable Recognition
In 1990, "Jingling Baby" was nominated for a Rap Single of the Year Soul Train Music Award.
Cultural Impact
"Jingling Baby" has been sampled and referred to in numerous other hip hop songs, showcasing its significant cultural impact within the genre.
Album Success
"Walking with a Panther," the album housing "Jingling Baby," sold over a million copies, earning it a platinum certificate from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Critical Response
Critics generally praised the song for its catchy beat and LL Cool J's energetic performance, helping to solidify his status as one of hip hop's most influential figures.
Live Performances
"Jingling Baby" remains a fan favorite and is often included in LL Cool J's live performances, demonstrating its lasting popularity.

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