All World-Greatest Hits

LL Cool J | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 5, 1996)
• Original Release Date: November 5, 1996
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Def Jam
• ASIN: B0000024LZ
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (62 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,541 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #5 in Music > Rap & Hip-Hop > Old School
  • #22 in Music > Rap & Hip-Hop > East Coast
  • #85 in Music > Rap & Hip-Hop > Pop Rap

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

The very epitome of "been there, done that," LL Cool J also has the distinction of having originated (or, at least, being the most proficient at) half a dozen rap styles. On the hits collection All World, all the phases are represented: he was "hard as hell" on 1986's "Rock the Bells" and again on 1991's "Mama Said Knock You Out"; on 1987's "I Need Love," he was the painfully sappy precursor to Boyz II Men, but he had the formula down pat for 1990's "Around the Way Girl" (and then he went sappy again on 1995's "Hey Lover," a collaboration with the Boyz); and 1988's "Going Back to Cali" found him stylin'. He's had his ups and downs and managed to produce only a couple of truly killer albums, but LL's first dozen years show that he's left his stamp on nearly every facet of the hip-hop world. --Randy Silver

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 29 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Goin' Back To Cali. March 21, 2000

By Jason Stein VINE™ VOICE

Format:Audio CD

I confess I'm not a big fan of rap in general but there are a few rap artists I enjoy. LL Cool J is one of them. I can't explain what it is about his music that I like more than other rappers, but perhaps it's his sense of melody. I don't own all of his cds because I didn't feel LL was a great musician. He did create some great rap songs though, and this compilation is worth owning because of that fact alone. "Goin' Back To Cali", "Mama Said Knock You Out", "I Need Love", "Doin' It", "Loungin" and "Hey Lover" they're all here plus more. The only hit missing is "I'm That Type Of Guy" which is sorely missed, but nonetheless, this is still a superior collection of songs. A must have for any rock collector.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars GOAT? Maybe. July 11, 2002

By Omagus

Format:Vinyl

In 1987, I was nine years old and this older kid that I knew gave me a bunch of 45s that he had. One of them changed my life forever. The record was by this guy named LL Cool J and the song was "I'm Bad." It was the first time I'd ever heard a hip hop record and I've been hooked (obsessed?) for the past 15 years.

Uncle L has gone through several incarnations and I really don't like anything that he's done since MAMA SAID KNOCK YOU OUT (except for the brief period when the lion was re-awakened by Canibus) but fortunately all the classics are here: "Radio," "Rock the Bells," "Mama Said Knock You Out," and of course "I'm Bad" showcase the self-proclaimed baddest rapper in the history of rap itself, while he still speaks to the ladies with "I Need Love," "Jingling Baby," "Around the Way Girl" and depending on how you look at it, "Big Ole..."

Yeah, LL Cool J in 2002 isn't the same that was LL Cool J in 1991, but nothing great lasts forever. But his work changed my life and I can always relive that with this.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars CLASSIC August 23, 2005

By jono

Format:Audio CD

This album features all of ll cool j's hits from 1985-1995. This album is sick.

MY TOP 5 FAVOURITE SONGS:

1. Mama Said Knock You Out

2. I'm Bad

3. Going Back To Cali

4. Doin' It

5. Around The Way Girl

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Good......But June 25, 2004

By Reggie L. Mattocks

Format:Audio CD

One of LL's strongest suits is that he could take on all comers in the rap game, step his game up whenever and crush 'em (see Canibus). However, one diss record in particular got left of this compilation which was more deserving than "Jack The Ripper", and that was "Till The Break of Dawn" originally on the House Party 2 soundtrack. That record pretty muched sealed Kool Moe Dee's fate and put Ice-T in his place for even thinking he had enough lyrical skill to battle LL. Of course, since this LP came out in '97, I guess we'll have to wait for the song 4,3,2,1 as well as the ultimate diss that ruined Canibus's brief career on his G.O.A.T. LP. However, the remix for "Rock the Bells" is one of the most vicious singles ever released in hip hop and should have been put on this cd as well as the remix for "Doin it". I guess you can't have everything I suppose. But it's an okay compilation.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars DYNAMITE ALBUM OF LL's HITS!!!!! June 14, 2004

By Preston L. Moreaux

Format:Audio CD

I went and got this album when it came out in '96! Very dynamic album of his hits! He was RUN-D.M.C's stiff competition from 1985-1988, but he had his own agenda in rap. The '85 songs are still raw, the '87 music is still mesmerizing, the one '88 offering is still blistering, the '90s songs were all unique. He proved that rappers could do ballads and still keep their uptempo hardness with I Need Love. I saw him in concert last year and he really tore it up. Excellent revolving lights swirling behind him and his DJ was hot. He had the crowd on its feet too! He is a testament to longevity in rap and most of today's competition needs to use him as a model for their ongoing success. His songs are diverse and he's always challenging himself too with his songs. This is a dynamite album for its 73 minutes--he selected the right and best songs for this collection!!!!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars 16 tracks of classic L.L. November 4, 2003

By H3@+h

Format:Audio CD

L.L., what else do you need to say? He's been the man with the plan from the very beginning, and has mastered rap, and every sub-genre. I'm happy to see this collection run in chronological order. It includes the early hits "Rock The Bells", "I Need Love", and "Going Back To Cali", which was also on the "Less Than Zero" soundtrack. This also has "Big Ole Butt", "Around The Way Girl", and the huge "Mama Said Knock You Out". But I think my favorite is "Doin' It". My only complaint, no "I'm That Type Of Guy", and of course "Phenomenon" came out after this. Overall it's a very "Cool" disc, and is a must for your rap collection.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars LL cool J, bringing back the fun in Hip Hop March 23, 1999

By A Customer

Format:Audio CD

The new CD all world definatlely the best of the best from LL cool J. In the midst of Gangster Rap and songs about death and killing, LL cool J raps about the most basic principles of human nature; Love, and having fun. Listening to this CD makes me want to get up and head to a club, or better yet, just get down in my living room. Great Job LL!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars For all hip hop fans! February 6, 2006

By Jenny J.J.I. VINE™ VOICE

Format:Audio CD

If only "Phenomenon" would've been included in this great list of songs! That's the one that's missing here to completely make this the perfect CD. LL COOL J is definitely in a league of his own. He can't be compared to anyone else even though he is a rapper and he's in a lot of company and his sound is unique.

Since the beginning L.L. said he was the best and although he's had tracks that didn't satisfy everyone, all of his tracks satisfied someone. L.L. has yelled, whispered, talked, and laughed on albums, something only half the rappers out there wish they could get away with. This album says a lot but in my opinion, it's only part of the story. Like I mention earlier there are a lot more forgotten hits on his albums and singles. (Check out G.O.A.T) There are a lot of great artist out there, and L.L. is definitely one of them. And still going strong (Talk about longevity).

Not only does this CD bring back childhood memories for me, but it's one of the best hip hop albums out there. Buy this, you'll love it. Every hip hop fan should own this if they haven't already.