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About I'm That Type of Guy
"I'm That Type of Guy" is the second single released from LL Cool J's third album, Walking with a Panther. It was released in 1989 for Def Jam Recordings and was produced by Dwayne Simon and LL Cool J. The song would prove to be the most successful single from the album, making it to #15 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #7 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop songs. Despite being one of LL Cool J's biggest early hits, the song was not included on his 1996 greatest hits album, All World: Greatest Hits, however it was included in that album's follow-up All World 2, released in 2009. The song also contains the sample "The March of the Winkies" from the film, The Wizard of Oz and on July 24, 1989 it was certified gold by the RIAA. The music video for the song was directed by Scott Kalvert and produced by Amy Raskin and David Horgan more »
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You're the type of guy that can't control your girlYou try to buy her love with diamonds and pearlsI'm the type of guy that shows up on the sceneAnd gets the seven digits, you know the routineYou're the type of guy that tells her, "Stay inside"While you're steady fronting in your homeboy's rideI'm the type of guy that comes when you leaveI'm doing your girlfriend, that's something you can't believeCause I'm that type of guyYou're the type of guy that gets suspiciousI'm the type of guy that says, "The pudding is delicious"You're the type of guy that has no ideaThat a sneaky, freaky brother's sneaking in from the rearI'm the type of guy to eat it, when he won'tAnd look in the places that your boyfriend don'tYou're the type of guy to try to call me a punkNow knowing that your main girl's biting my chunkI'm the type of guy that loves a dedicated ladyTheir boyfriends are boring, and I can drive em crazyYou're the type of guy to give her money to shopShe gave me a sweater kiss thank you, sweetheartI'm that type of guyI'm the type of guy that picks her up from work earlyTakes her to breakfast, lunch, dinner, and breakfastYou're the type of guy eating a TV dinnerTalking about "Goddamn it, I'ma kill her"I'm the type of guy to make her say, "Why you're illing, Bee?"You're the type of guy to say, "My lower back is killing me"Catch my drift?You're the type of guy that likes to drink Olde EnglishI'm the type of guy to cold put on a pamperYou're the type of guy to say, "What you talking bout?"I'm the type of guy to leave my drawers in your hamperI'm that type of guyI'm that type of guyYou know what I mean?Check it outT-y-p-e g-u-yI'm that type of guy to give you a pound and wink my eyeLike a bandit, caught me redhanded, took her for grantedBut when I screwed her, you couldn't understand itCause you're the type of guy that don't know the timeSwearing up and down, "That girl's all mine"I'm the type of guy to let you keep believing itGo 'head to work, while I defrost it, and season itI'm that type of guyI'm that type of guyKnow what I meanI'm that type of guy"So ridiculous"So funnyI don't knowCome on downYeahLike real cool, you know what I mean?I like just going to your front door ringing bellsAnd just like, ha, leave
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LL Cool J
James Todd Smith (born January 14, 1968), better known as LL Cool J, for Ladies Love Cool James ), is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and actor from Bay Shore, New York. He is known for romantic ballads such as "I Need Love", "Around the Way Girl" and "Hey Lover" as well as pioneering hip-hop such as "I Can't Live Without My Radio", "I'm Bad", "The Boomin' System", and "Mama Said Knock You Out". He has released thirteen studio albums and two greatest hits compilations, including 2008's Exit 13, the last for his record deal with Def Jam Recordings, and currently has a new studio album in the works. He has also appeared in numerous films, including Halloween H20: 20 Twenty Years Later, and currently stars as NCIS Special Agent Sam Hanna on the CBS crime drama… more »
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Written by: ETTINGER, SIMON, SMITH
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"I'm That Type of Guy" was released by American rapper LL Cool J in April 1989 as the third single from his third studio album, "Walking with a Panther." |
Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Hot Rap Singles chart, marking LL Cool J's first song to top the latter chart. |
Production DetailsThe track was produced by LL Cool J and Dwayne Simon. The duo was collectively known as "L.A. Posse," which was responsible for some of the rapper's biggest hits. |
Music VideoThe music video for "I'm That Type of Guy" features LL Cool J wearing a preppy outfit to juxtapose his tough "bad boy" image. This stylistic choice was rather unusual for the period and showed the artist's versatility. |
Controversial LyricsThe song drew some controversy for its lyrics, as LL Cool J's co*cky persona as 'the guy who takes your girl' was felt disrespectful by some critics. |
Music Style"I'm That Type of Guy" is known for its combination of rap and new jack swing, a fusion genre popular in the late 80s and early 90s that blended jazz, funk, R&B, and hip-hop. |
Sampling OriginalityNotably, "I'm That Type of Guy" incorporates samples from several distinctive pieces of music, including "It's a New Day" by Skull Snaps and "Funky President" by James Brown. |
Album SuccessThe album, "Walking with a Panther," where this single comes out, became one of LL Cool J's successful projects, peaking at number 6 on the Billboard 200 and number 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. |
Lyrics BackgroundThe lyrics of "I'm That Type of Guy" boasted and described the kind of guy who is irresistible to women, even women who are already in relationships, embodying LL Cool J’s persona as the ultimate ladies’ man. |
Influence on Hip-Hop CultureDespite the controversy, "I'm That Type of Guy" is now considered an important part of the artist's repertoire of hits and an influential track in the evolution of hip-hop music and culture. |
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