Mr. Smith is the sixth
studio album by American
hip hop recording artist
LL Cool J, released on November 21, 1995 by
Def Jam. After the commercially disappointing
14 Shots to the Dome, it was a success, being certified 2x Platinum. Three top 10 hits were released from the album, "
Hey Lover", "
Doin' It", and "
Loungin". Unlike his previous release, which focused on hardcore rap, this album concentrates on the ballads for which he is now famous.