Luv U Better
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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
.
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LL Cool J
James Todd Smith , better known as LL Cool J , is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and actor...
, released as the lead single
Lead single
A lead single is usually the first single released by a musician or a band before the release of its home album.During the era of the grammophone record, all music arrived in the marketplace as what is now termed a single, one potential hit song backed by an additional song of generally less...
from his ninth studio album, 10
10 (LL Cool J album)
-Charts:Albums – Billboard Singles – Billboard...
(2002). Released on August 13, 2002 by Def Jam Recordings
Def Jam Recordings
Def Jam Recordings is an American record label, focused primarily on hip hop and urban music, owned by Universal Music Group, and operates as a part of The Island Def Jam Motown Music Group...
, it was produced by The Neptunes
The Neptunes
The Neptunes are a record production duo consisting of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, who are credited with contributing the sound for many successful hip hop, R&B and pop artists in the late-1990s and 2000s...
and features additional vocals from Marc Dorsey
Marc Dorsey
Marc Dorsey is an American R&B singer, who first appeared in the music industry with his single, "People Make The World Go Round", in 1994. The track was the opening song to the film, Crooklyn by Spike Lee, and was a remake of the track by The Stylistics. The song reached #65 on the U.S. Billboard...
. "Luv U Better" was a huge success in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, reaching the top five of three major Billboard charts
Billboard charts
The Billboard charts tabulate the relative weekly popularity of songs or albums in the United States. The results are published in Billboard magazine...
: it peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
, number two on the Hot Rap Tracks
Hot Rap Tracks
Rap Songs is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States. It lists the 25 most popular hip-hop/rap songs, calculated weekly by airplay on rhythmic and urban radio stations and sales in hip hop-focused or exclusive markets. From 1989 through 2001, it was based on how much the single...
, and number-one the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,...
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Music video
The video was shot on Veteran Avenue in Los Angeles. The video was inspired by the 1990 American romantic comedy film "Pretty WomanPretty Woman
Pretty Woman is a 1990 romantic comedy film set in Los Angeles, California. Written by J.F. Lawton and directed by Garry Marshall, this motion picture features Richard Gere and Julia Roberts, and also Hector Elizondo, Ralph Bellamy, and Jason Alexander in supporting roles. Roberts played the only...
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Track listing
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
| Chart (2002) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
7 |
| U.S. Billboard Billboard (magazine) Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis... Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
4 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 1 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Rap Tracks Hot Rap Tracks Rap Songs is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States. It lists the 25 most popular hip-hop/rap songs, calculated weekly by airplay on rhythmic and urban radio stations and sales in hip hop-focused or exclusive markets. From 1989 through 2001, it was based on how much the single... |
2 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 42 |