90's Jams #28: LL Cool J "Mama Said Knock You Out" (1990)

When LL Cool J starts licking those lips, you know it's on. "Listen to the way I sllaaaayyy!" The momentum picks up, and then picks up some more... There's no fade at the end of this one. You just got knocked da FUG OUT. Here's one of the only landmarks of hiphop with not one, but TWO iconic MTV images, both pumped as fuck and ready for brawl: Baggy-hooded LL in the boxing ring VS the shirtless "Unplugged" version, complete with chunky deodorant pits. Both completely fucking badass. Take your pick: