with 10, almost every song is good. i like the lyrics and the use of no profanity. heres a rating for each song:
1.intro- free interviewing ll about the cd. good intro but doesnt really help the cd out at all. 2/5
2.born to love you- nice beat... ok song. 3/5
3.luv u better- 1st single. this is a good song, but not really the best song on the cd. 4/5
4.paradise- worth listening to, but certainly not the best on the album... amerie adds a nice r&b attitude bout this song 4/5
5.fa ha- this is an anthem definetely. nice song, one of my favorites. tight beat... 5/5
6.niggy nuts- weird beat by the neptunes but still worthwhile. ok lyrics. 2/5
7.amazin- this song is tight. kandice love has a hella nice voice i like it alot. great song. 5/5
8.clockin g's- pretty nice lyrics. soft beat... 4/5
9.lollipop- different beat... basically another love song but not as good as the others. 3/5
10.after school- p.diddy and ll r tight together this is a nice song but the lyrics have room for improvement.... still good. 4/5
11.throw ya l's up-nice beat, basically a song about himself and how good he is but still good. 3/5
12.u should-this is another one of my favorites... the beat is hella hella hella good for a love song, plus ll brings his own style to the lyrics that make this song great. 5/5
13.10 million stars-another anthem... just as good as fa ha. to me sounds like a nas type beat but ll does good on it. its a "comeback" and it is tight. 5/5
14.mirror mirror- weird beat. kinda weird song. prolly one of the worst on the cd. 1/5
15.big mama (unconditional love)-this song definetely has a great theme and it makes you feel good. its for his grandma and it is good and just plain good-hearted but still one of the best to listen to, as the lyrics really tell a good story. dru hill is good too. 5/5

LL Cool J returns with his 10th album effectively entitled "10". LL Cool J has been around for what seems like an eternity and people love to count L out. Self proclaiming himself the GOAT last year, he received much skepticism and doubt. No doubt LL has the skill, classic albums, classic songs, battles won, platinum plaques, record sales, notoriety, impact, and a mixed fan base of men and women. He's a sex symbol for the ladies and has also made his name in several blockbuster movies. His clothing line FUBU is worldwide. Not to mention 15 years under his belt in the rap game ( average time in the rap game for rappers is 2-3 years ) which in itself is amazing. Could he make this claim as the GOAT? Yes he could.

Nobody has survived a battle with a LL---every LL diss rhyme INSTANTLY ended that MC's career. (Canibus, Kool Moe Dee anyone?). Every rhyme he drops for the ladies becomes an anthem. ( Around the Way Girl, Hey Lover, Doin It, Imagine That, Big Ole Butt, Fatty Girl, I Need Love etc. etc. etc. His gangsta tracks ( I Shot Ya remix, 4,3,2,1, Ripper Strikes Back, Mama said Knock You Out, Fughidaabowdit, I'm Bad etc. etc. etc.) give him the street credibilty. LL is an emcee that young cats should study if they want to be successful.

Balance has been what has gotten LL Cool J his status as a Hip Hop Legend. But this album lacks that balance. It emphasizes his Ladies Love Cool James persona. Most of the tracks are for the women as witnessed by the first two singles; Luv U Better and Paradise feat. Amerie-both excellent singles. But that's not necessarily a bad thing though. This is definitely a cd you can ride to when you and your woman are just cruisin. And you can chill to this with your honey and dance with her. So you know it's not completely useless. But you can't play this if you riding by yourself...you might get jacked. The songs I'm feeling the most are as follows: Amazin ( best song on the album ), Lollipop, Luv U Better, Paradise, U Should, Big Mama, 10 Million Stars, and Fa Ha.

Overall, LL Cool J's new album is good enough to warrant a purchase if you like his "Ladies Man' style. Definitely a cd I was much surprised by the quality of songs and the excellent production. Support this!

10 is a round up of the impressive legacy that is LL Cool J, but the G.O.A.T was better. I expected it to be paired up in a Double CD Package, with a Greatest Hits (So Far..) CD. However, LL doesn't disappoint. The lyrics are typical LL, which isn't a bad thing. He does rely heavily on the Neptunes production, which seems to work against him sometimes (Niggy Nuts, gets on your nerves after a while). There are also throw away tracks such as the Trackmasters' Mirror Mirror.
With that said, LL gives us what we want. Its obvious to seperate the hotness from the weakness. Obvious gems include the street anthem Fa Ha, the No.1 Luv U Betta, and the tribute to his grandma, Big Mama (Unconditional Love feat. Dru Hill).
LL does display why he is the legend that he is. However, much is expected of him for his next album. Rock Dem Bells, LL!!!

the song paradise with amerie is pretty neat but to all LL fans if you like this my advice is to cop it but to me he's trying to sell in by following rules by getting the neptunes which he did'nt need back on previous tunes to make a hit cause LL's always held his own ground but then again the game's changed.

LL Cool J shows that he has not left the rap game just yet. With his tenth album (appropriately named) he gives hip-hop lovers what they want to hear. Uncle L has changed it up once again by getting assistance from The Neptunes, the trendy producers who have worked with everyone from Busta Rhymes to Justin Timberlake. LL shows an abundance of talent by not using any profanity throughout the album. He also promises to stay true to his millions of adoring female fans with such songs as "Luv You Better" and "You Should". Ten also features R&B talents such as Amerie and hip-hop mogul P.Diddy. Ten is a fun journey through the life of long time crowd pleaser LL Cool J. Here is a look at the track list.
1.Intro
2.Luv You Better
3.Niggy Nuts
4.Clockin G's
5.You Should
6.Born To Love You
7.Paradise
8.Mirror Mirror
9.Fa Ha
10.10 Million Stars
11.Throw Your L's Up
12.Untitled
13.Big Mamma
14.Outro