Hip-hop doesn’t stand still, and neither does LL COOL J. Four decades after reshaping the sound of rap, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Kennedy Center Honoree, NAACP Image Award winner, and two-time Grammy® Award-winning icon LL COOL J brings two of his most celebrated albums back to vinyl: All World: Greatest Hits and Phenomenon, out April 11 via Def Jam/ UMe.
This isn’t just a reissue—it’s a reintroduction. As hip-hop marks its 50th anniversary and LL celebrates 40 years since his debut, these releases reaffirm his unmatched impact while giving fans a fresh way to engage with the music that shaped the culture.
Pre-order the Vinyl HERE.
Both albums will be available as limited-edition color variant 2LP pressings and standard black 2LP pressings, allowing fans to own a piece of history while celebrating LL COOL J’s ongoing influence.
For the first time ever, LL COOL J unveils a brand-new music video for his 1985 anthem “Rock The Bells,” directed by Gregory Brunkalla. Shot in striking black-and-white, the video pulses with the energy of modern-day New York, where subway riders, riverside crowds, and street cyphers rap along, keeping the fire of LL’s breakout era burning.
“Rock The Bells” isn’t just a classic—it’s energy in motion, fueling the next wave of artists and fans who carry hip-hop forward.
Released on November 5, 1996, All World: Greatest Hits brings together LL COOL J’s era-defining anthems, including “Rock The Bells,” “Mama Said Knock You Out,” “Going Back To Cali,” “Around The Way Girl,” and “I Need Love”
Phenomenon released on October 14, 1997, showcased LL COOL J’s ability to reinvent hip-hop storytelling with tracks like “Phenomenon,” “Candy” [feat. Ricky Bell & Ralph Tresvant, “4, 3, 2, 1” [feat. Canibus, DMX, Master P, Method Man & Redman], and “Hot, Hot, Hot.”
These releases aren’t just about the past—they’re a testament to how LL’s music continues to connect, inspire, and move the culture forward.
‘All World: Greatest Hits’ Tracklisting
1. I Can’t Live Without My Radio
2. Rock the Bells
3. I’m Bad
4. I Need Love
5. Going Back to Cali
6. Jack the Ripper
7. Jingling Baby (Remixed But Still Jingling)
8. Big Ole Butt
9. The Boomin’ System
10. Around the Way Girl
11. Mama Said Knock You Out
12. Back Seat
13. I Need a Beat
14. Doin It
15. Loungin (Who Do Ya Luv) [feat. Total]
16. Hey Lover [feat. Boyz II Men]
‘Phenomenon’ Tracklisting
1. Phenomenon
2. Candy [Ricky Bell & Ralph Tresvant]
3. Starsky & Hitch [feat. Busta Rhymes]
4. Another Dollar
5. Nobody Can Freak You
6. Hot, Hot Hot
7. 4, 3, 2, 1 [feat. Canibus, DMX, Master P, & Method Man & Redman]
8. Wanna Get Paid [feat. The Lost Boyz]
9. Father
10. Don’t Be Late, Don’t Come Too Soon [feat. Tamia]
About Rock The Bells
Rock The Bells is the preeminent voice for timeless Hip-Hop. Founded in 2018 by LL COOL J and Geoff Yang, Rock The Bells focuses on content, commerce and experiences that honor the CULTURE and the core elements of Hip-Hop — MCs, DJs, Breakers, Graffiti Artists — and more. Rock The Bells is the bridge between OG’s and those inspired by their groundbreaking influences on the culture. Visit us at www.RockTheBells.com, stream LL COOL J’s Rock The Bells Radio on SiriusXM Channel 43, and follow us on Instagram @RockTheBells.
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