4, 3, 2, 1 (LL Cool J song)

"4, 3, 2, 1"
Single by LL Cool J featuring Method Man, Redman, Master P, DMX and Canibus
from the album Phenomenon
B-side"4, 3, 2, 1"
ReleasedDecember 9, 1997 (1997-12-09)
Recorded1997
GenreEast Coast hip-hop
Length4:16
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Erick Sermon
LL Cool J singles chronology
"Phenomenon"
(1997)
"4, 3, 2, 1"
(1997)
"Father"
(1998)
Method Man singles chronology
"Hit 'Em High (The Monstars' Anthem)"
(1997)
"4, 3, 2, 1"
(1997)
"Judgement Day"
(1998)
Redman singles chronology
"Lose My Cool"
(1997)
"4, 3, 2, 1"
(1997)
"Full Cooperation"
(1998)
Canibus singles chronology
"4, 3, 2, 1"
(1997)
"Second Round K.O."
(1998)
DMX singles chronology
"Born Loser"
(1993)
"4, 3, 2, 1"
(1997)
"Get at Me Dog"
(1998)
Music video
"4, 3, 2, 1" on YouTube

"4, 3, 2, 1" is a song by Queens rapper LL Cool J featuring Method Man, Redman, Canibus and DMX from LL Cool J's seventh album Phenomenon as the second single. It was released on December 9, 1997, for Def Jam Recordings and was produced by Erick Sermon. The single featured an extended version not featured on the album featuring an additional verse from Southern hip hop rapper Master P. Both the original song (without Canibus) and the extended cut (with Canibus and Master P) had accompanying music videos (directed by Diane Martel). The song peaked at number 75 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 10 on the Hot Rap Singles and number 24 Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.