Luv U Better
| "Luv U Better" | ||||
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| Single by LL Cool J | ||||
| from the album 10 | ||||
| B-side | "Fa Ha" | |||
| Released | August 13, 2002 | |||
| Recorded | 2001; Master Sound Recordings (Virginia Beach, Virginia) | |||
| Genre | Hip hop, R&B | |||
| Length | Main version (4:47) Single mix (3:26) | |||
| Label | Def Jam | |||
| Songwriter(s) | James Todd Smith, Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo | |||
| Producer(s) | The Neptunes | |||
| LL Cool J singles chronology | ||||
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"Luv U Better" is a song by LL Cool J, released as the lead single from his ninth studio album, 10 (2002). Released on August 13, 2002, by Def Jam Recordings, it was produced by The Neptunes and features additional vocals from Marc Dorsey. "Luv U Better" was a huge success in the United States, reaching the top five of three major Billboard charts: it peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100, number two on the Hot Rap Tracks, and number one the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.
Music video[edit]
The video (directed by Benny Boom) was shot on Veteran Avenue in Los Angeles, CA. The video was inspired by the 1990 American romantic comedy film Pretty Woman. The leading lady in the video was Playboy playmate and American model Nicole Narain.
Track listing[edit]
- U.S. 12" single
- Side A:
- "Luv U Better" (Radio Edit) – 4:47
- "Luv U Better" (LP Version) – 4:47
- "Luv U Better" (Instrumental) – 4:47
- Side B:
- "Fa Ha" (Radio Edit) – 4:55
- "Fa Ha" (LP Version) – 4:55
- "Fa Ha"(Instrumental) – 4:55
Charts[edit]
Weekly charts[edit]
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Year-end charts[edit]
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References[edit]
- ^ "LL Cool J – Luv U Better" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
- ^ "LL Cool J – Luv U Better". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
- ^ "LL Cool J Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
- ^ "LL Cool J Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
- ^ "LL Cool J Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
- ^ "LL Cool J Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
- ^ "UK Year-End Charts 2002" (PDF). UKChartsPlus. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
- ^ "Top 40 Urban Tracks Of 2002" (PDF). Music Week. January 18, 2003. p. 32. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
- ^ "Billboard Top 100 – 2002". Billboardtop100of.com. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2002". Billboard. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2003". Billboard. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
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