For other uses, see Loungin (disambiguation).

"Loungin"
Single by LL Cool J featuring Total
from the album Mr. Smith
B-side"Summer Luv"
ReleasedJune 25, 1996
Length4:10
LabelDef Jam Music Group
Songwriters
Producers
LL Cool J singles chronology
"Doin' It"
(1996) 		"Loungin"
(1996) 		"This Is for the Lover in You"
(1996)
Total singles chronology
"Kissin' You"
(1996) 		"Loungin"
(1996) 		"Do You Think About Us"
(1996)
Audio sample
22 second sample
Music video
"Loungin (Who Do Ya Luv)" on YouTube

"Loungin" is a song by American rapper LL Cool J, released on June 25, 1996, as the third and final single from his sixth studio album, Mr. Smith (1995). Issued by Def Jam Music Group, the LP version was produced by Rashad Smith and features backing vocals by R&B duo Terri & Monica. The radio remix edit, titled "Loungin (Who Do Ya Luv)", appeared on the soundtrack to Paramount and Nickelodeon's 1997 comedy film Good Burger, remixed by Trackmasters (under the name Tone) and featuring backing vocals by R&B group Total. "Loungin (Who Do Ya Luv)" was later included on LL Cool J's compilation album All World: Greatest Hits and also appeared in an episode of his sitcom, In the House.

Composition

This original LP version of "Loungin" features a sample of "Nite and Day" by Al B. Sure!, while "Loungin (Who Do Ya Luv)" samples "Who Do You Love" by Bernard Wright.

Commercial performance

The single was a commercial success, peaking at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100, number one on the Billboard Hot Rap Singles chart, and number four on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart. It sold 1.3 million copies, earning a platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[1][2]

Music video

The music video for "Loungin (Who Do Ya Luv)" was directed by Hype Williams. It includes a cameo from Funkmaster Flex as well as performance shots from Total. The video depicts LL Cool J having an affair with a woman who is unhappy in her relationship.

Track listing

A1. "Loungin" (radio remix edit) – 3:45
A2. "Loungin" (LP radio edit) – 3:59
B1. "Loungin" (LP version) – 4:10
B2. "Summer Luv" – 4:38

Charts

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[2] Platinum 1,300,000[1]

Release history

Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States June 25, 1996 N/a Def Jam Music Group [citation needed]
August 13, 1996 Contemporary hit radio [31]
United Kingdom September 23, 1996
  • 12-inch vinyl
  • CD
  • cassette
 [32]
Japan October 25, 1996 CD [33]

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