Long before he hit TV and movie screens - when he was just 16, in fact - LL COOL J began his rise to rap stardom on Def Jam with his debut album, Radio. Released in 1985, it turned LL COOL J into an instant star and put Def Jam Recordings on the map. A seminal rap record, it features his debut single, "I Need a Beat," plus "I Can't Live Without My Radio," "I Can Give You More," "Rock the Bells," "You'll Rock," and more. Available on "Assassin" color vinyl. Amazon Exclusive. Limited Edition.
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