Object of the Day

"LL Cool J Sampler Tape" Cassette

January 14

Born James Todd Smith III on this day in 1968, LL Cool J is a rapper, actor, and producer, and one of the early mainstream hip hop stars. His hits in the 80s and 90s helped establish Def Jam as a major record label. Many of these were released in this 1997 compilation.  

LL Cool J Sampler Tape

Description (Brief)
Various artists. LL Cool J Sampler Tape (Def Jam DEF-191-4/3)
Cassette format. This is a Collector's Edition Def Jam sampler tape featuring LL Cool J [James Todd Smith] on the cover.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
depicted
L. L. Cool J.
maker
Def Jam
Date made
1997
Credit Line
Gift of Darius Wilmore
Physical Description
plastic (overall material)
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 4 1/4 in x 2 3/4 in x 5/8 in; 10.795 cm x 6.985 cm x 1.5875 cm
Object Name
sound recording