Mama Said Knock You Out  by LL Cool J

Mama Said Knock You Out is the pinnacle of LL Cool J, it is the album that transformed the rapper from New York into a superstar. The producer of the album was Marley Marl, who also wrote all the songs of the record together with LL Cool J.

Mama Said Knock You Out was recorded during the years 1989 and 1990, and its release took place in September 1990. From the album, five singles emerged, four of which became huge hits - at least in the U.S. Notable ones were: The Boomin' System, Around The Way Girl, Mama Said Knock You Out, and of course 6 Minutes Of Pleasure.

Mama Said Knock You Out reached No. 16 on the Billboard and sold over 2,000,000 copies in the U.S. This particular album made LL Cool J a legendary figure in the world of hip hop.