LL Cool J - Radio (1985) Vinyl LP • Rap / and 49 similar items

Catalog Number: BFC-40239 Condition Details: Vinyl plays with crackles and some clicks (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffingand surface impressions (front/back); tiny surface abrasion near center-left on back. Inner-sleeve is original (photos/liner notes/credits); seams partially split. Spine is easy-to-read with some wear. Some shelf-wear along top-edge; heavier wear along bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. Track A6 is Hidden. (Not a cut-out.) Tracks: I Can't Live Without My Radio You Can't Dance Dear Yvette I Can Give You More Dangerous El Shabazz Rock The Bells I Need A Beat (Remix) That's A Lie You'll Rock I Want You About The Record: LL Cool J?s debut album, Radio, is a landmark in hip-hop, showcasing his confident lyricism and pioneering the new school rap era with its minimalist production by Rick Rubin. The album?s raw energy, driven by booming beats and LL?s charismatic delivery, helped establish Def Jam Recordings as a major force in hip-hop. Historically significant for its role in bridging old-school and golden-age rap, Radio was among the first rap albums to achieve mainstream success, earning gold certification. Hit singles include I Can?t Live Without My Radio, a bold anthem for boombox culture, and Rock the Bells, known for its innovative use of sampling and turntable scratches. Other notable tracks like You?ll Rock and I Need a Beat further solidified LL Cool J?s influence on the genre?s evolution.