Luv U Better Explained

Luv U Better
Cover:	Luv U Better.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	LL Cool J
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
Producer:	The Neptunes
Prev Title:	Blink Blink
Prev Year:	2002
Next Title:	All I Have
Next Year:	2002

"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.

Music video

The video (directed by Benny Boom) was shot on Veteran Avenue in Los Angeles, CA. 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:

"Luv U Better" (Radio Edit) – 4:47
"Luv U Better" (LP Version) – 4:47
"Luv U Better" (Instrumental) – 4:47

Side B:

"Fa Ha" (Radio Edit) – 4:55
"Fa Ha" (LP Version) – 4:55
"Fa Ha"(Instrumental) – 4:55

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (2002)	Position
UK Singles (OCC)^[1]	191
UK Urban (Music Week)^[2]	27
US Billboard Hot 100^[3]	73
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[4]	25

Notes and References

Web site: UK Year-End Charts 2002. UKChartsPlus. November 20, 2021.
Top 40 Urban Tracks Of 2002. Music Week. 32. January 18, 2003. August 4, 2023.
Web site: Billboard Top 100 – 2002. Billboardtop100of.com. October 16, 2021.
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2002. Billboard. October 16, 2021.
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2003. Billboard. October 16, 2021.