Doin' It

LL Cool J

About Doin' It

"Doin It" is the second single from LL Cool J's sixth album, Mr. Smith, and was released on February 20, 1996 for Def Jam Recordings. Based on a sample of Grace Jones' "My Jamaican Guy", it also featured LeShaun (who previously released a song with the same sample and theme in 1988 titled "Wild Thang"), production from Rashad "Ringo" Smith and LL Cool J. In several interviews, both the artist and producer stated that the instrumental was originally meant for the Notorious B. I. G., to be used for a song and single on his Life After Death album, which was posthumously released."Doin It" was a success for LL Cool J, making it to #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #7 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Billboard charts. On the B-side was the previous single, "Hey Lover". The remix featured on the soundtrack to The Nutty Professor samples the Art of Noise's "Moments in Love." The crowd noise played throughout the song, shouting "Go Brooklyn", is sampled from "Go Stetsa" by Stetsasonic. Keri Hilson sampled this song in her song "Do It" featuring Tank for her debut album In a Perfect World. 


Year:
2010
3:42
28 
#2

 Struggling with Doin' It? Become a better singer in 30 days with these videos!

Yea, check out it baby, make it hot. 
Bring the drama, uh, DefJam, ha, yea, word 'em up, make 'em bounce. 

It's the first time together and I'm feelin' kind of horny, 
Conventional methods of makin' love kind of bore me, 
I want to knock your block off, get my rocks off, 
Blow your socks off, make sure your G spots off. 
I'll call ya big daddy and scream your name, 
Matter fact I can't wait for your candy rain. 
So which you sayin', I get my swerve on, bring it live, 
Make it last forever, damn the kitty cat is tied
Daddy slow down your flow, 
Put it on me like a G baby, nice and slow, 
I need a rough neck mega man dingle in a sec, 
Who ain't afraid, pull my hands and spank me from the back. 
No doubt, I'm the player that you're talking about. 
But do you think you could really work it out. 
I guarantee ya shorty is real, baby stick out, here comes the man of steel. 

[Chorus]
Doin' it, doin' it, and doin' it well
Doin' it, doin' it, and doin' it well
Doin' it, doin' it, and doin' it well
I represent Queens, she was raised out in Brooklyn. 
Doin' it, doin' it, and doin' it well
Doin' it, doin' it, and doin' it well
Doin' it, doin' it, and doin' it well
I represent Queens, she was raised out in Brooklyn. 

I'm in the mix now searching for the right spot to hit now, get down. 
Damn, I love your dig down, you was a lover, damn right, you are my lover, all night, 
The putty good to ya hard to lover, mad tight. 
The only thing left to do is climax, let's make it last, 
Word we ain't goin' out like that, 
All this time you've been telling me that you was a dove. 
I tried to warn ya girl, you wouldn't listen, now lets get it on, 
You make me wild don't do that, chill wait a minute baby let me please your back. 
You talk a good one, shorty love ya making sweat, how's do a live nigga like it girl. 
Nice and wet, get on til the break dawn, damn you're large, 
How's do a big girl like it  daddy. 
Nice and hard, safe sexin' it, flexin' it, 
Gettin' that affectionate, true in it, oh while we doing it. 

[Chorus]

Baby, I want to hit it in the worst way, 
Make it hot, been sceaming on that ass since the first day, don't stop, 
Damn I love when you talk like that, make it bounce, sugar. 
As along as you can bounce me back,
More flesh than a Greek fest, roll up the incense, 
Pass the Hennesey, put my body to the test. 
Way, way, way back many niggas ago, 
I was a young girl listenin' to a higher flow, 
Now here's my chance to hit you off, 
Daddy I've grown from the back to the side, right I'm in the zone. 
One of a kind when it's time to do mine, 
Camcorder in the whole shit, press rewind, let it flow on screen
While we puff the L, laying back in the cut while we're under the spell. 
Word life, I like the way the end go down, 
Go to sleep tomorrow I'll take ya back downtown
We'll be

[Chorus:Repeat x2]

DefJam, Baby Criss, Big Shawn, Word is born, 
Make it hot. 
Uh, DefJam, LeShaun, Baby Criss, Big Shawn, Rock On 
Go Brooklyn, Go Brooklyn, Go Brooklyn, Go Brooklyn, Go Brooklyn

 The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com


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 »

2 fans

Written by: James Smith, Grace Jones, Leshaun Toureau, Rashad Smith, Isaac Wright, James Todd Smith, Jerry Callender

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


12 facts about this song

Song Release
"Doin' It" was released by LL Cool J on January 2, 1996.
Album Information
The song is the second single from LL Cool J's sixth album, "Mr. Smith".
Billboard Charts
"Doin’ It" reached number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it LL Cool J's third top-10 single.
Music Sampling
The track is noted for its direct sampling of "My Jamaican Guy" by Grace Jones and "La Di Da Di" by Slick Rick and Doug E. Fresh.
Song Description
The song features sexual dialogues spoken by both LL Cool J and LeShaun, making the track noteworthy for its explicit content.
Featuring Artiste
While LeShaun is featured in the song, she had a conflict and was unable to appear in the music video, so she was replaced by different models to lip-sync her part.
Award Nominations
The song got nominated for a Grammy Award in 1997, under the category of Best Rap Solo Performance.
Song Certification
In 1997, "Doin’ It" received Gold certification from the RIAA for selling over 500,000 copies.
Music Video
The music video directed by Hype Williams, featuring scenes embodying the sexy innuendos in the song, was considered rather provocative at the time of its release.
Social Impact
Despite its explicit content, "Doin’ It" remains one of LL Cool J's most popular and well-known songs, showcasing his smooth and suave rap style.
Album Success
"Doin’ It" contributed to the success of the "Mr. Smith" album, which received a double Platinum certification by the RIAA.
Collaboration with LeShaun
The version of "Doin' It" that features LeShaun is no longer available on streaming platforms due to a lawsuit. However, the version currently available features vocals by LL Cool J.

Discuss the Doin' It Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "Doin' It Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 20 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/19821958/LL+Cool+J/Doin%27+It>.

    Missing lyrics by LL Cool J?

    Know any other songs by LL Cool J? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    Doin' It

    2.4M
    24,810     848

    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    Who released the album "Future"?
    A Ludacris
    B Justin Beiber
    C Don Diablo
    D Jaden

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    LL Cool J tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!