Strictly Business

LL Cool J

About Strictly Business

Strictly Business is the soundtrack to the 1991 comedy film, Strictly Business. It was released on October 29, 1991 through Uptown Records and consisted of hip hop and R&B music. The soundtrack reached number 64 on the Top R&B Albums chart, and its lone single, "Strictly Business" by LL Cool J, did not chart.


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1991
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Back in the days I made up my mind
That I would be a king, you know, genuine
Reign supreme at the top of the heap
And like working all day, no time to sleep
Destined to rise, in front of your eyes
So we surmise, it's time for the prize
The time has come, we gotta be number one
The world is full of power and we got to get some
No more beggin' and useless teardrops
So I'm trading these teardrops for props
Goin' all the way and with my powerful team
Conquering the world and I'ma rise like cream
All out, putting heads to bed
'Cause I'm a grown man and I hate to get spoon-fed
Wisdom, son, I rose in the east
Till we reach the top, won't be no peace, 'cause it's

[Chorus:]
Strictly business, strictly business
Ain't no way I'm gonna stop
Strictly business, ain't no time to get more
Gotta make it to the top

Everything we do, gotta be brand new
The moves we make, gotta make the earth shake
Sitting at my desk, 'cause I manifest to my team
Big plans that'll make us the best
'Cause we can rule this game we all play
Pop champagne and make everyday a holiday
Smooth as a rose but hard like steel
From now on, I'ma make my dreams real
On a mission, gotta get there
If you want to rule, you gotta be in there
Our masterplan is the best
And ain't a man alive that'll beat us to a conquest
'Cause this is the reason we was born
To rock on and on and on and on
Look at my eyes, it's hypnotizing
Word is bond, we gotta keep on rising

[Chorus:]

I'ma be a legend in all the books and mags
Stuffin' the cash inside garbage bags
Ain't no time to waste, we gotta motivate
Pass anybody that stops to get gas
Forever and a day, my destiny's set
No sweat, I make it rougher than rougher gets
Hold on tight, if not, get blown away
Pick up the pieces 'cause we're known to say
Radical things to get a champion's ring
Give it up, punk, don't make me swing
We planned ahead to get the butter and the bread
Dressed in black and I'm stayin' out the red
So when it comes to like taking charge
Get props for where they do and stop frontin' on tar
Gotta go for what you know to be the cream of the crop
With the power of God, I'ma rise to the top, it's

[Chorus:]

Uncle L (uhh!) (repeat 16X)

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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: ERICK S SERMON, PARRISH JOSEFF SMITH, BOB MARLEY

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Artist Related
"Strictly Business" is a song by American rap icon LL Cool J. His real name is James Todd Smith and he is known as one of the forefathers of pop rap.
Album Related
The song "Strictly Business" belongs to his fifth studio album called "Mama Said Knock You Out" which was released in 1990.
Cultural Influence
LL Cool J performed the song "Strictly Business" in the 1991 film "Strictly Business."
Soundtrack Appearance
"Strictly Business" was part of the soundtrack for the 2004 video game "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas." This helped reintroduce the song to a younger audience.
Collaboration
The song "Strictly Business" is not a solo song by LL Cool J. It features onscreen and studio rapper EPMD.
Genre
LL Cool J's "Strictly Business" is an example of East Coast rap. The track combines traditional rap with a distinct new school flavor which was popular for the time.
Reception
Though not as wildly successful as some of LL Cool J's other hits, "Strictly Business" has remained a beloved track among hardcore fans of his vintage rap.
Lyrics Significance
The song "Strictly Business" is known for its powerful lyrics that cover various aspects of street life and the hustling nature of the music industry, maintaining a hardcore ethos despite its pop-rap sound.
Music Video
The music video of "Strictly Business" is very 90's-centric, with LL Cool J showcasing his flashy attire and charismatic presence. It remains a cultural snapshot of the early 90s rap scene.
Legacy
LL Cool J's "Strictly Business" is regarded as a classic that captures the essence of the rap scene in the early '90s.

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