Control Myself
| "Control Myself" | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single by LL Cool J | ||
| From the album Todd Smith | ||
| Released | February 2006 (USA) | |
| Format | Digital download Digital maxi single 12" maxi single | |
| Genre | Dance/R&B/Hip-Hop | |
| Length | 3:54 | |
| Label | Def Jam | |
| Writers | LL Cool J | |
| Producers | Jermaine Dupri | |
| Director | Hype Williams | |
| Certification | (TBA) | |
| Chart positions | (TBA) | |
| LL Cool J singles chronology | ||
| "Hush" (2005) |
"Control Myself" (2006) |
"We Gonna Make It" (2006) |
"Control Myself" is the first single from LL Cool J's 12th album Todd Smith, due for release in February/March 2006 worldwide ahead of the album's release on May 2nd 2006. The track features Jennifer Lopez and Jermaine Dupri and is also produced by Dupri.
The Song
The song is a heavy hitting club, dance track and basically explains how LL is so hot, character Shayeeda (Lopez) even considers leaving her man for him. LL is also taken back by Shayeeda's presence.
Sample Lyrics
Jennifer Lopez: You got, you got, you got what it takes to make me leave my man
LL Cool J: It's hard to control myself It's hard to control myself (Oh) You got, you got, you got What it takes to make this boy be bad (Be bad)
It's hard to control myself It's hard to control myself
Jennifer Lopez: It's hard for me to control myself (Say what) and to hold myself back from jumpin' on ya like I wanna, like I wanna, wanna
The Music Video
The music video was directed by Hype Williams and was filmed at Sony Studios In New York on January 2nd, 2006. It was debuted on MTV and BET on February 13th, 2006.
Backing Sample
The song contains a sample of "Looking For The Perfect Beat" performed by Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force.
External links
- Listen To The Song @ Nobodysmiling.com
- Lyrics to "Control Myself" @ Jlo.net
- LL Cool J Official @ Defjam.com
- Video of "Control Myself" @ Jlo.net
- Video stream of "Control Myself" @ Youtube.com