Luv U Better

"Luv U Better" is a song by LL Cool J, released as the lead single from his ninth studio album, 10 (2002). Released on August 13, 2002, by Def Jam Recordings, it was produced by The Neptunes and features additional vocals from Marc Dorsey. "Luv U Better" was a huge success in the United States, reaching the top five of three major Billboard charts: it peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100, number two on the Hot Rap Tracks, and number one the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.

"Luv U Better"
Single by LL Cool J
from the album 10
B-side	"Fa Ha"
Released	August 13, 2002
Recorded	2001; Master Sound Recordings (Virginia Beach, Virginia)
Genre	Hip hop, R&B
Length	Main version (4:47) Single mix (3:26)
Label	Def Jam
Songwriter(s)	James Todd Smith, Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo
Producer(s)	The Neptunes
LL Cool J singles chronology
"Blink Blink" (2002) "Luv U Better" (2002) "All I Have" (2002)

Music video

The video (directed by Benny Boom) was shot on Veteran Avenue in Los Angeles. The video was inspired by the 1990 American romantic comedy film Pretty Woman. The leading lady in the video was Playboy playmate and American model Nicole Narain.

Track listing

U.S. 12" single

• Side A:

1. "Luv U Better" (Radio Edit) – 4:47
2. "Luv U Better" (LP Version) – 4:47
3. "Luv U Better" (Instrumental) – 4:47

• Side B:

1. "Fa Ha" (Radio Edit) – 4:55
2. "Fa Ha" (LP Version) – 4:55
3. "Fa Ha"(Instrumental) – 4:55

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2002-03) Peak position Germany (Official German Charts)^[1] 74 Scotland (OCC)^[2] 22 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)^[3] 42 UK Singles (OCC)^[4] 7 UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)^[5] 3 US Billboard Hot 100^[6] 4 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[7] 1 US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)^[8] 2 US Rhythmic (Billboard)^[9] 7

Year-end charts Chart (2002) Position UK Singles (OCC)^[10] 191 US Billboard Hot 100^[11] 73 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[12] 25 Chart (2003) Position US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[13] 70

References

1. "LL Cool J – Luv U Better" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
2. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
3. "LL Cool J – Luv U Better". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
4. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
5. "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
6. "LL Cool J Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
7. "LL Cool J Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
8. "LL Cool J Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
9. "LL Cool J Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
10. "UK Year-End Charts 2002" (PDF). UKChartsPlus. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
11. "Billboard Top 100 – 2002". Billboardtop100of.com. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
12. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2002". Billboard. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
13. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2003". Billboard. Retrieved October 16, 2021.