Hip-hop is notorious for short-lived careers, but LL Cool J is the classic exception to the rule. Perhaps it's because he's one of the progenitors of modern day hip-hop. Maybe it's because he's one of the most wildly talented lyricists ever to take the stage. Maybe it's because he makes the ladies melt with those abs. Maybe it's because he's got an attitude but isn't afraid to show his softer side. Or maybe it's because he has continued to stay ahead of the curve for nearly 30 years, continually leading the charge for the next movement in hip-hop. Whatever the reason, LL Cool J is an undeniable force for good in the hip-hop world, and the opportunity to see him live isn't to be missed. Score LL Cool J concert tickets from StubHub to see him live and experience hip-hop at its purest!
When LL Cool J released his first hit, I Can't Live Without My Radio, in 1985 when he was just 17 years old, he was a hard-hitting, streetwise bad boy with scant beats and aggressive rhymes. He deftly wielded those minimalist instruments and his intense vocal delivery to brand a new face of hip-hop and carve out a niche for himself as the inevitable next step in hip-hop's evolution. Fans who were tired of the funk-centric party hits of early hip-hop instantly gravitated to LL Cool J's gritty songs and larger-than-life personality, and he continues to be that same take no prisoners rapper.
By the mid-'90s, LL Cool J had starred in his own television sitcom, In the House, appeared in several films and had racked up two of his biggest singles with Hey Lover and Doin' It. No other rapper prior or since has been so widely celebrated in so many arenas, literal and figurative. He has proven time and again that rappers who've got the chops can stay in the game, and he remains an innovator and influence on the genre. His latest album is a testament to his infinite talents and pioneering spirit. Critics can't stop praising his reinvention of hip-hop, and fans can't get enough of his infections tracks. Get your tickets from StubHub to see this dynamo live!
It could easily be seen as a bit cocky to name yourself Ladies Love Cool James, but then again, he's LL Cool J, so he can get away with it. It's not like he isn't deserving of his self-ascribed moniker. Even at the slightly jailbait age of 17, LL Cool J had an uncanny magnetism for the ladies, an appeal he still oozes in his mid-40s. But while some artists have to force their sexuality, LL Cool J lets it emanate from his music. He's the first and only champion of tender rap, a style few other lyricists have the guts or skills to attempt, but LL makes it look oh so easy to be a lover and a fighter in one breath. Just like Austin Powers, men want to be him and women want to be with him. A sight to behold, LL Cool J is not to be missed, so hurry over to StubHub to get your tickets while they last!
How many musicians can say their debut album went platinum, especially musicians who are working in a fledgling genre unsure of itself and its fans? But that's just what LL Cool J did. That's the power of his music, the power to break down barriers for no other reason than it's just that good, that once you listen to those infectious beats, you're hooked and can't help but listen. He had that power over audiences in 1986, and he has grown more powerful ever since, becoming an iconic figure in rap and music. Check out StubHub to get your hip-hop tickets to see LL Cool J live and enjoy this rapper's delight!
