Album Retrospective: "Todd Smith" by LL Cool J

"Todd Smith" by LL Cool J album cover
The next album retrospective is "Todd Smith" by LL Cool J.

On Saturday 11th April 2026, this album turned twenty (10) years old.

Todd Smith is the eleventh studio album by American rapper LL Cool J. It was released on April 11, 2006, by Def Jam Recordings. The album features collaborations with Jennifer Lopez, Pharrell Williams, Juelz Santana, Teairra Mari, Jamie Foxx, Ginuwine, Mary J. Blige, 112, Mary Mary, Ryan Toby, and Freeway. Titled after LL Cool J's middle and last name, it includes production from The Neptunes, Scott Storch, Bink!, Shea Taylor, Keezo Kane, and Trackmasters, among others.

Critics characterized the album as polished, commercially oriented pop-rap, while criticizing its cautious approach, reliance on guest appearances, and lack of the artistic impact found in his earlier work. Todd Smith debuted and peaked at number six on the US Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 116,000 copies and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on May 18, 2006. Lead single "Control Myself," another collaboration with singer Jennifer Lopez, became a top five hit in Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Excerpt taken from Todd Smith (album)

Here's my review of each track on the album!

1. It's LL and Santana featuring Juelz Santana 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 / 🔥

2. Control Myself featuring Jennifer Lopez 🌟🌟🌟🌟

3. Favorite Flavor featuring Mary J. Blige 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 / 🔥

4. Freeze featuring Lyfe Jennings 🌟🌟🌟

5. Best Dress featuring Jamie Foxx 🌟🌟🌟

6. Preserve the Sexy featuring Teairra Marí

7. What You Want featuring Freeway 🌟🌟🌟

8. I've Changed featuring Ryan Toby 🌟🌟🌟

9. Ooh Wee featuring Ginuwine 🌟🌟🌟🌟

10. #1 Fan 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 / 🔥

11. Down the Aisle featuring 112 🌟🌟🌟

12. We're Gonna Make It featuring Mary Mary 🌟🌟🌟

13. So Sick (Remix) featuring Ne-Yo 🌟🌟🌟

Album Rating: 7️⃣ ▪️ 5️⃣ / 🔟

"Todd Smith" by LL Cool J album tracklist


What are your overall thoughts on the album? What are your favourite songs from the album? Let me know in the comments section!



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