All World 2 cover

All World 2

LL Cool J · 2009

73 min · 17 tracks · hip-hop

A nostalgic celebration of hip-hop's golden era, blending smooth grooves with LL's charismatic storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic grooves for relaxed listening
  • steady pacing for easy enjoyment
  • storytelling that invites engagement
  • smooth flow for social gatherings
  • playful themes with lively energy

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy intensity
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Themes
hip-hop nostalgia· golden era celebration· collaborative spirit
Career context
Released in 2009, 'All World 2' is LL Cool J's second compilation album, following his career-defining work from the late '80s and early '90s. By this time, LL had transitioned from a leading figure in hip-hop to a mainstream entertainer, showcasing his versatility across music and acting.
Stylistic neighbors
Kool Moe Dee· Big Daddy Kane· Nas
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Midnight Marauders by A Tribe Called Quest — Shares the same nostalgic vibe and smooth grooves, celebrating hip-hop's golden era.
3 Feet High and Rising by De La Soul — Captures playful storytelling and collaborative spirit, echoing LL's charismatic approach.
Illmatic by Nas — Combines vivid storytelling with a hip-hop sound, resonating with nostalgia for the genre's roots.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Rock the Bells 4:02
  • 2 Dear Yvette 4:08
  • 3 I’m That Type of Guy 5:17
  • 4 Big Ole Butt 4:37
  • 5 Pink Cookies in a Plastic Bag Getting Crushed by Buildings 4:18
  • 6 Around the Way Girl 4:05
  • 7 Jack the Ripper 4:49
  • 8 To da Break of Dawn 4:32
  • 9 I Shot Ya (remix) 5:05
  • 10 ILL Bomb 4:01
  • 11 Phenomenon 4:05
  • 12 4, 3, 2, 1 (video version) 3:37
  • 13 Luv U Better 4:40
  • 14 Paradise 4:36
  • 15 Headsprung 4:27
  • 16 Hush 3:35
  • 17 Baby 4:03

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