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LL Cool J has Class!
« on: February 13, 2012, 12:05:07 PM »
I have never been a fan of LL Cool J, and do not know any of his music,

However,

I was forced by SWMBO to watch the Grammies last night.

LL Cool J was the host, and addressed Whitney Houston's death in the beginning.

He was very professional and tasteful in what he did, and what he said.

He then perfectly got the audience fired up for the music and awards.

He was a real class act throughout the presentation.

I was impressed by him.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=id5M1sHr8P4
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Re: LL Cool J has Class!
« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2012, 12:19:06 PM »
Quote from: Jamie B on February 13, 2012, 12:05:07 PM
I have never been a fan of LL Cool J, and do not know any of his music.

It's never too late.
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Re: LL Cool J has Class!
« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2012, 12:20:58 PM »
Quote from: fistful on February 13, 2012, 12:19:06 PM
It's never too late.
I respect his class. It is probably way too late for the music genre conversion.
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Re: LL Cool J has Class!
« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2012, 12:46:34 PM »
Be sure to start with "Big Ole Butt".   =)

It's a classic of early hip-hop:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84LUpG6ieis

IMO, his Unplugged "Mama Said Knock You Out" is one of the best things on MTV ever:  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=if9OqHL8EFU




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Re: LL Cool J has Class!
« Reply #4 on: February 13, 2012, 12:51:48 PM »
LL, Ice-T and RMC, old school rap is the only rap I will listen to.
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Re: LL Cool J has Class!
« Reply #5 on: February 13, 2012, 12:58:30 PM »
Quote from: red headed stranger on February 13, 2012, 12:46:34 PM
Be sure to start with "Big Ole Butt".   =)

It's a classic of early hip-hop:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84LUpG6ieis

IMO, his Unplugged "Mama Said Knock You Out" is one of the best things on MTV ever: 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=if9OqHL8EFU

Old school, pre "gangsta" rap. 

Also any time he opens his mouth, he seems to generally just be a positive, laid back person.  Its alot easier to respect a celebrity who doesn't think the way to get their name on the news is by running their suck.

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Re: LL Cool J has Class!
« Reply #6 on: February 13, 2012, 01:06:13 PM »
Interesting that both LL and Ice-T are on two of my favorite shows, NCIS:Los Angles and Law and Order SVU.
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Re: LL Cool J has Class!
« Reply #7 on: February 13, 2012, 01:07:40 PM »
has managed to avoid any of the scandals and nonsense too
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Re: LL Cool J has Class!
« Reply #8 on: February 13, 2012, 01:08:43 PM »
His performance in Robin Williams "Toys" was quite good.


Here he is last night
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ybvn7ztS_r4
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Re: LL Cool J has Class!
« Reply #9 on: February 13, 2012, 03:22:48 PM »
Quote from: wmenorr67 on February 13, 2012, 01:06:13 PM
Interesting that both LL and Ice-T are on two of my favorite shows, NCIS:Los Angles and Law and Order SVU.

NCIS LA is so badly written, yet its hard not to watch just for the interaction of Callen and Sam.  Supporting cast is so-so but keeps it watchable.
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Re: LL Cool J has Class!
« Reply #10 on: February 13, 2012, 04:07:13 PM »
Just watched the MTV unplugged video that red head stranger linked to above.  Gotta say that there aren't many current rap or pop stars that could pull off that kind of performance.  No computer effects or enhancements.  Just you and your voice to carry the day...

If you're ever in the mood to watch a bad movie, his part in Deep Blue Sea was worth the rest of the crap in the film.  Too funny.
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Re: LL Cool J has Class!
« Reply #11 on: February 13, 2012, 05:18:43 PM »
Quote from: wmenorr67 on February 13, 2012, 01:06:13 PM
Interesting that both LL and Ice-T are on two of my favorite shows, NCIS:Los Angles and Law and Order SVU.

+1

I like both of them in everything i've seen them in.
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Re: LL Cool J has Class!
« Reply #12 on: February 13, 2012, 06:44:25 PM »
Quote from: bluestarlizzard on February 13, 2012, 05:18:43 PM
+1

I like both of them in everything i've seen them in.

Everything? NSFW

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPNDzeK5KQw&feature=related

ETA: I originally linked to a video of "Cop Killer" just because I remember the controversy, but to me at least this is MUCH more disturbing:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1910969/
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Re: LL Cool J has Class!
« Reply #13 on: February 13, 2012, 08:43:49 PM »
Not a fan of LL Cool J's music, but his acting & hosting is pretty good....snappy dresser, too....
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Re: LL Cool J has Class!
« Reply #14 on: February 13, 2012, 11:15:52 PM »
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Re: LL Cool J has Class!
« Reply #15 on: February 13, 2012, 11:36:42 PM »
Quote from: Chris on February 13, 2012, 04:07:13 PM
Just watched the MTV unplugged video that red head stranger linked to above.  Gotta say that there aren't many current rap or pop stars that could pull off that kind of performance.  No computer effects or enhancements.  Just you and your voice to carry the day...

If you're ever in the mood to watch a bad movie, his part in Deep Blue Sea was worth the rest of the crap in the film.  Too funny.
Gotta agree that the unplugged version didn't sound all that bad.  It is certainly unusual seeing a rap band playing acoustics. 

A lot of old singers from decades ago didn't have the best voices, but they learned to sing with what they had and develop their own style with it. 
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Re: LL Cool J has Class!
« Reply #16 on: February 14, 2012, 10:22:05 AM »
Quote from: MechAg94 on February 13, 2012, 11:36:42 PM
A lot of old singers from decades ago didn't have the best voices 
That hasn't changed with new singers they just Autotune them now, which in various different ways is a shame. You'd never see a singer like Louie Armstrong make it today, for instance.

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Re: LL Cool J has Class!
« Reply #17 on: February 14, 2012, 12:57:13 PM »
Quote from: Marnoot on February 14, 2012, 10:22:05 AM
That hasn't changed with new singers they just Autotune them now, which in various different ways is a shame. You'd never see a singer like Louie Armstrong make it today, for instance.


That is what I am referring to.  They didn't autotune and any flaws were just part of their style; or guys like Johnny Cash just didn't sing high notes.  You could listen to a record/CD then go see them live and it would sound the same.
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Re: LL Cool J has Class!
« Reply #18 on: February 14, 2012, 04:36:54 PM »
Quote from: MechAg94 on February 13, 2012, 11:36:42 PM
Gotta agree that the unplugged version didn't sound all that bad.  It is certainly unusual seeing a rap band playing acoustics. 

A lot of old singers from decades ago didn't have the best voices, but they learned to sing with what they had and develop their own style with it. 
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Re: LL Cool J has Class!
« Reply #19 on: February 14, 2012, 05:43:54 PM »
Quote from: cassandra and sara's daddy on February 13, 2012, 01:07:40 PM
has managed to avoid any of the scandals and nonsense too

I'm vague on this.

I remember from when I was translating Entertainment Channel stuff on the lives of rappers, they portrayed him as fitting the stereotype, is this not the case?
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