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Who sang Around The Way Girl?
Release date: 1990
Duration: 04:8

LL COOL J released the song Around The Way Girl. Date of release: 1990.

The story of the song ' Around The Way Girl '

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The meaning of the song 'Around The Way Girl ', based on the lyrics
What is Around The Way Girl about?
🎶 Around The Way Girl song analysis
The protagonist wants to find a confident, independent girl from his neighborhood. He lists some of the qualities he finds attractive in a woman, including a bad attitude, a unique style, and a willingness to be himself. He is completely smitten with this "local girl" and can't help but be shaken by his love.

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LL COOL J - Short Biography

LL Cool J is an iconic figure in American culture as a rapper, actor, songwriter and record producer. He made a name for himself in the early days of commercial rap music, joining forces with other new school hip-hop groups such as the Beastie Boys and Run-DMC. He has continued to be successful both in the music industry and as an actor, solidifying his influence as a multi-talented artist.
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"Around the Way Girl" is a classic LL Cool J hip hop song, released as the third single from his 1990 album "Mama Said Knock You Out". It went on to become one of his biggest hits and was included on his 1996 album "All World: Greatest Hits". The song helped LL Cool J break through, as it became his first top 10 single, reaching #9 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Around the Way Girl" was also a hit on the R&B and dance music charts, reaching #5 and #7 respectively. This success led to the song being certified as a gold record by the RIAA for sales of over 500,000 copies.

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