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1996 single by LL Cool J

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"Loungin" Single by LL Cool J featuring Total from the album Mr. Smith B-side "Summer Luv" Released June 25, 1996 Length 4:10 Label Def Jam Music Group Songwriters LL Cool J Burton Rashad Smith Albert Joseph Brown III (album version) Kyle West (album version) Bernard Wright (remix) Leonard White (remix) Producers Rashad Smith (album version) Tone (remix) 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 file help Music video "Loungin (Who Do Ya Luv)" on YouTube

"**Loungin**" is a song by American rapper [LL Cool J](/source/LL_Cool_J), released on June 25, 1996, as the third and final single from his sixth studio album, *[Mr. Smith](/source/Mr._Smith_(album))* (1995). Issued by [Def Jam Music Group](/source/Def_Jam_Recordings), the LP version was produced by [Rashad Smith](/source/Rashad_Smith_(producer)) and features backing vocals by R&B duo [Terri & Monica](/source/Terri_%26_Monica). The radio remix edit, titled "Loungin (Who Do Ya Luv)", appeared on the [soundtrack](/source/Good_Burger_(soundtrack)) to [Paramount](/source/Paramount_Pictures) and [Nickelodeon](/source/Nickelodeon)'s 1997 comedy film *[Good Burger](/source/Good_Burger)*, remixed by [Trackmasters](/source/Trackmasters) (under the name Tone) and featuring backing vocals by R&B group [Total](/source/Total_(group)). "Loungin (Who Do Ya Luv)" was later included on LL Cool J's compilation album *[All World: Greatest Hits](/source/All_World%3A_Greatest_Hits)* and also appeared in an episode of his sitcom, *[In the House](/source/In_the_House_(TV_series))*.

## Composition

This original LP version of "Loungin" features a [sample](/source/Sampling_(music)) of "[Nite and Day](/source/Nite_and_Day)" by [Al B. Sure!](/source/Al_B._Sure!), while "Loungin (Who Do Ya Luv)" samples "[Who Do You Love](/source/Who_Do_You_Love_(Bernard_Wright_song))" by [Bernard Wright](/source/Bernard_Wright).

## Commercial performance

The single was a commercial success, peaking at number three on the US [*Billboard* Hot 100](/source/Billboard_Hot_100), number one on the *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))* [Hot Rap Singles](/source/Hot_Rap_Singles) chart, and number four on the *Billboard* [Hot R&B Singles](/source/Hot_R%26B_Singles) chart. It sold 1.3 million copies, earning a [platinum certification](/source/RIAA_certification) from the [Recording Industry Association of America](/source/Recording_Industry_Association_of_America) (RIAA).[1][2]

## Music video

The music video for "Loungin (Who Do Ya Luv)" was directed by [Hype Williams](/source/Hype_Williams). It includes a cameo from [Funkmaster Flex](/source/Funkmaster_Flex) as well as performance shots from [Total](/source/Total_(group)). 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

Weekly charts Chart (1996) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[3] 56 Canada (Nielsen SoundScan)[4] 3 Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[5] 23 Europe (European Dance Radio)[6] 9 France (SNEP)[7] 46 Germany (GfK)[8] 32 Ireland (IRMA)[9] 19 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[10] 10 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[11] 11 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[12] 11 Scotland Singles (OCC)[13] 32 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[14] 12 UK Singles (OCC)[15] 7 UK Dance (OCC)[16] 3 UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[17] 2 US Billboard Hot 100[18] 3 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[19] 4 US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[20] 1 US Rhythmic Airplay (Billboard)[21] 4 Year-end charts Chart (1996) Position New Zealand (RIANZ)[22] 43 Sweden (Topplistan)[23] 89 UK Singles (OCC)[24][25] 95 US Billboard Hot 100[26] 21 US Hot R&B Singles (Billboard)[27] 20 US Hot Rap Singles (Billboard)[28] 3 US Maxi-Singles Sales (Billboard)[29] 30 US Top 40/Rhythm-Crossover (Billboard)[30] 20

## 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]

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Billboard_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Billboard_1-1) ["Best-Selling Records of 1996"](https://books.google.com/books?id=IA8EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA61). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Vol. 109, no. 3. January 18, 1997. p. 61. [ISSN](/source/ISSN_(identifier)) [0006-2510](https://search.worldcat.org/issn/0006-2510). Retrieved May 7, 2015.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-riaa_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-riaa_2-1) ["American single certifications – L.L. Cool J – Loungin'"](https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&ar=L.L.+Cool+J&ti=Loungin%27&format=Single&type=#search_section). [Recording Industry Association of America](/source/Recording_Industry_Association_of_America).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Ryan, Gavin (2011). *Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010* (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 169.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Hits of the World: Canada"](https://books.google.com/books?id=vQkEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA56). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_magazine)*. Vol. 108, no. 46. November 16, 1996. p. 56. Retrieved January 21, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles". *[Music & Media](/source/Music_%26_Media)*. Vol. 13, no. 41. October 12, 1996. p. 16.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["European Dance Radio Top 25"](https://www.worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-and-Media/90s/1996/MM-1996-10-19.pdf#page=20) (PDF). *[Music & Media](/source/Music_%26_Media)*. Vol. 13, no. 42. October 19, 1996. p. 20. Retrieved February 26, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-sc_France_LL_Cool_J_7-0)** "[LL Cool J – Loungin (Who Do Ya Luv)](https://lescharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=LL+Cool+J&titel=Loungin+(Who+Do+Ya+Luv)&cat=s)" (in French). [Le classement de singles](/source/SNEP). Retrieved August 22, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-sc_Germany_LL_Cool_J_8-0)** "[Offizielle Deutsche Charts](https://www.offiziellecharts.de/titel-details-12331)" (in German). [GfK Entertainment charts](/source/GfK_Entertainment_charts). To see the peak chart position, click 'TITEL VON', followed by the artist's name. Retrieved August 22, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-sc_Ireland2_LL_Cool_J_9-0)** "[The Irish Charts – Search Results – LL Cool J](http://irishcharts.ie/search/placement?page=1&search_type=artist&placement=LL%20Cool%20J)". [Irish Singles Chart](/source/Irish_Singles_Chart). Retrieved August 22, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-sc_Dutch40_LL_Cool_J_10-0)** "[Nederlandse Top 40 – LL Cool J](https://www.top40.nl/top40-artiesten/LL-Cool-J)" (in Dutch). [Dutch Top 40](/source/Dutch_Top_40). Retrieved March 19, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-sc_Dutch100_LL_Cool_J_11-0)** "[LL Cool J – Loungin (Who Do Ya Luv)](https://dutchcharts.nl/showitem.asp?interpret=LL+Cool+J&titel=Loungin+(Who+Do+Ya+Luv)&cat=s)" (in Dutch). [Single Top 100](/source/Dutch_Single_Top_100). Retrieved August 22, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-sc_New_Zealand_LL_Cool_J_12-0)** "[LL Cool J – Loungin (Who Do Ya Luv)](https://charts.nz/showitem.asp?interpret=LL+Cool+J&titel=Loungin+(Who+Do+Ya+Luv)&cat=s)". [Top 40 Singles](/source/Official_Aotearoa_Music_Charts). Retrieved August 22, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-sc_Scotland_13-0)** "[Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart on 29/9/1996 – Top 100](https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/scottish-singles-chart/19960929/41/)". [Official Charts Company](/source/Official_Charts_Company). Retrieved August 1, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-sc_Sweden_LL_Cool_J_14-0)** "[LL Cool J – Loungin (Who Do Ya Luv)](https://swedishcharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=LL+Cool+J&titel=Loungin+(Who+Do+Ya+Luv)&cat=s)". [Singles Top 100](/source/Sverigetopplistan). Retrieved August 22, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-sc_UK_15-0)** "[Official Singles Chart on 29/9/1996 – Top 100](https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/19960929/7501/)". [Official Charts Company](/source/Official_Charts_Company). Retrieved August 1, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-sc_UKdance_16-0)** "[Official Dance Singles Chart on 29/9/1996 – Top 40](https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/dance-singles-chart/19960929/104/)". [Official Charts Company](/source/Official_Charts_Company). Retrieved August 1, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-sc_UKrandb_17-0)** "[Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart on 29/9/1996 – Top 40](https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/r-and-b-singles-chart/19960929/114/)". [Official Charts Company](/source/Official_Charts_Company). Retrieved August 1, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-sc_Billboardhot100_LL_Cool_J_18-0)** "[LL Cool J Chart History (Hot 100)](https://www.billboard.com/artist/LL-Cool-J/chart-history/HSI)". *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-sc_Billboardrandbhiphop_LL_Cool_J_19-0)** "[LL Cool J Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)](https://www.billboard.com/artist/LL-Cool-J/chart-history/BSI)". *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-sc_Billboardrapsongs_LL_Cool_J_20-0)** "[LL Cool J Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)](https://www.billboard.com/artist/LL-Cool-J/chart-history/RAP)". *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-sc_Billboardrhythmic_LL_Cool_J_21-0)** "[LL Cool J Chart History (Rhythmic Airplay)](https://www.billboard.com/artist/LL-Cool-J/chart-history/TFC)". *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-22)** ["End of Year Top 50 Singles 1996"](https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/annual-singles/1996-12-31). [Recorded Music NZ](/source/Recorded_Music_NZ). Retrieved May 27, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-23)** ["Årslista Singlar, 1996"](https://www.sverigetopplistan.se/chart/43?dspy=1996&dspp=1) (in Swedish). [Sverigetopplistan](/source/Sverigetopplistan). Retrieved May 27, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-24)** "Top 100 Singles 1996". *[Music Week](/source/Music_Week)*. January 18, 1997. p. 25.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-25)** ["Najlepsze single na UK Top 40-1996 wg sprzedaży"](https://web.archive.org/web/20150604144645/http://hosting1642755.az.pl/sp%20uk%20best%201996.html) (in Polish). Archived from [the original](https://hosting1642755.az.pl/sp%20uk%20best%201996.html) on June 4, 2015. Retrieved September 23, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-26)** ["1996: Year-End USA Charts (Singles)"](http://top40-charts.com/features/YearEnd/yearend1996.php). Retrieved May 24, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-27)** "The Year in Music: Hot R&B Singles". *Billboard*. Vol. 108, no. 52. December 28, 1996. p. YE-40.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-28)** "The Year in Music: Hot Rap Singles". *Billboard*. Vol. 108, no. 52. December 28, 1996. p. YE-42.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-29)** "The Year in Music: Hot Dance Music Maxi-Singles Sales". *Billboard*. Vol. 108, no. 52. December 28, 1996. p. YE-45.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-30)** "Airplay Monitor Best of '96: Top 40/Rhythm-Crossover Titles". *[Airplay Monitor](/source/Airplay_Monitor)*. Vol. 4, no. 53. December 27, 1996. p. 32.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-31)** "Selected New Releases". *[Radio & Records](/source/Radio_%26_Records)*. No. 1158. August 9, 1996. p. 36.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-32)** "New Releases: Singles". *[Music Week](/source/Music_Week)*. September 21, 1996. p. 43.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-33)** ["LL クール J | ラウンジン"](https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/14124/products/186995/1/) [LL Cool J | Loungin] (in Japanese). [Oricon](/source/Oricon). Retrieved January 14, 2026.

v t e LL Cool J Discography Studio albums Radio Bigger and Deffer Walking with a Panther Mama Said Knock You Out 14 Shots to the Dome Mr. Smith Phenomenon G.O.A.T. 10 The DEFinition Todd Smith Exit 13 Authentic The FORCE Compilations All World: Greatest Hits All World 2 Singles "I Can't Live Without My Radio" "Rock the Bells" "You'll Rock" "I'm Bad" "I Need Love" "Going Back to Cali" "I'm That Type of Guy" "Big Ole Butt" "One Shot at Love" "Jingling Baby" "To da Break of Dawn" "The Boomin' System" "Around the Way Girl" "Mama Said Knock You Out" "6 Minutes of Pleasure" "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?" "Strictly Business" "How I'm Comin'" "Back Seat (of My Jeep)" "Pink Cookies In a Plastic Bag Getting Crushed by Buildings" "Stand By Your Man" "Hey Lover" "Doin' It" "Loungin" "I Shot Ya" "Ain't Nobody" "Hit 'Em High (The Monstars' Anthem)" "Phenomenon" "4, 3, 2, 1" "Hot, Hot, Hot" "Father" "Candy" "Zoom" "Say What" "Deepest Bluest" "Shut 'Em Down "Imagine That" "You and Me" "Put Your Hands Up" "Luv U Better" "Paradise" "All I Have" "Amazin' "Headsprung" "Hush" "Control Myself" "Cry" "Baby" "Murdergram Deux" Featured singles "Rampage" "Why Me Baby?" "This Is for the Lover in You" "Incredible" "Fatty Girl" "All I Have" "We Are the World 25 for Haiti" Other songs "Accidental Racist"

v t e Total Studio albums Total Kima, Keisha, and Pam Singles "Can't You See" "No One Else" "Kissin' You" "Do You Think About Us" "When Boy Meets Girl" "What About Us?" "Trippin'" "Sitting Home" Featured singles "Loungin" "What You Want" "I Can't"

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