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{{Infobox song

| name = Loungin

| cover = Loungin.jpg

| alt =

| type = single

| artist = LL Cool J featuring Total

| album = Mr. Smith

| B-side = Summer Luv

| released = June 25, 1996

| recorded = 19951996

| studio =

| genre = Hip hop, R&B

| length = 4:10

| label =

| writer =

* James Smith

* Rashad "Ringo" Smith

* Albert Brown

*Kyle West (album version)

* Samuel Barnes

* Jean-Claude Olivier

* Leonard White

* Bernard Wright (remix)

| producer = Rashad "Ringo" Smith, LL Cool J, Trackmasters (Remix)

| chronology = LL Cool J

| prev_title = Doin' It

| prev_year = 1996

| next_title = Ain't Nobody

| next_year = 1996

| misc =



}}

"'Loungin'" is the third and final single by American rapper LL Cool J from his sixth studio album 'Mr. Smith'. It was released as a single by Def Jam Recordings on June 25, 1996. The LP version was produced by Rashad "Ringo" Smith and featured backing vocals by R&B duo Terri & Monica. The Radio Remix Edit, titled "Loungin (Who Do Ya Luv)", was remixed by Trackmasters and featured backing vocals by R&B group Total.

"Loungin (Who Do Ya Luv)" was also featured in the compilation 'All World: Greatest Hits' and also appeared in an episode of LL's sitcom, 'In The House'.

Reception



The single was a success, peaking at number three on the 'Billboard' Hot 100, number one on Hot Rap Singles and number four on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. It sold 1.3 million copies, earning a platinum certification from the RIAA.

Samples



This original LP version features a sample of "Nite and Day" by singer Al B. Sure!. The Radio Remix Edit sampled "Who Do You Love" by singer and keyboardist Bernard Wright.

Music video



The music video featured the "Loungin (Who Do Ya Luv)" version and was directed by Hype Williams. It included a cameo from Funkmaster Flex as well as performance shots from the group Total. The video depicts LL Cool J having an affair with a woman who is unhappy in her relationship.

Track listing



A-side

#"Loungin'" (Radio Remix Edit)- 3:45

#"Loungin'" (LP Radio Edit)- 3:59

B-side

#"Loungin'" (LP Version)- 4:10

#"Summer Luv" -4:38

Charts



Weekly charts



Year-end charts



Certifications



References



Category:1996 singles

Category:LL Cool J songs

Category:Music videos directed by Hype Williams

Category:Songs written by LL Cool J

Category:Songs written by Rashad Smith

Category:Songs written by Jean-Claude Olivier

Category:Songs written by Samuel Barnes (songwriter)

Category:Songs written by Al B. Sure!

Category:1995 songs

Category:Def Jam Recordings singles

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