LL COOL J - Going Back To Cali (Official Music Video)

Official video for Going Back To Cali by LL COOL J.
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[@officerkiller9575]

Lmao, on my first deployment in the Navy - we were heading back to home port San Diego CA and the Captain played this over the all hands microphone system (1MC) at 3 AM to let everyone know we were heading back home.

[@317ermac]

Lmao this is dope, wish ours did that now.

[@KermitRice]

Shit I used to be based at Miramar. Late '80s early '90s.

[@reyjeff4297]

That must of been the coolest thing.

[@erikadavis4696]

@@KermitRice Man, the partying we did at Miramar in the early 90's... Omg! I lived in Port Hueneme.

[@anthonyroberson5199]

I knew I should have joined the Navy. Did the first swear in should have went back to meps

[@jaredthomas5348]

He had better lyrics at 18 than a lot of people had in their entire lives. Just an irreplaceable part of rap's history.

[@lothropstoddardiii6231]

foe sho

[@annablu]

I agree Jared 🎵

[@Wundernuts]

Right on. Sometimes he got a little corny IMO, but the hooks, beats, and delivery were always so on point that it just all worked. The bass is just *sick* on this track. Rock the Bells melted my head in junior high, and Mama Said Knock You Out while in college. So much goodness from LL.

[@downhomesunset]

@@Wundernuts He’s won Grammy’s, has a star on the Walk of Fame, was honoured at the Kennedy Centre for his contributions to American culture, Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame, and numerous nominations and wins at other prestigious festivals. Not to mention 14 seasons so far on NCIS:LA and numerous other television and movie appearances. He is the GOAT!

[@overcomerbtbojesus]

@@downhomesunset don’t forget how he took down an intruder in his own house 🤣😵‍💫😵🤩😎😎

[@feleciacrawford5341]

ONE OF THE DOPEST BEATS IIN RAPS HISTORY!!!

[@user-eg5cg5sg9y]

Fo sho...

[@drunterdruber3232]

everone used this beat at this tme

[@julesb1395]

Fa real

[@lonniemcguire1343]

Also beastie boys paul revere.

[@Andrew-jb3se]

Who r U sofe tom

[@reallife0728]

MY ERA IS UNDEFEATED!!!!🎤🎤🎤🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯

[@over-educated-sp]

ANY FREAKING DAY OF THE MF YEAR!

[@rogervalleau]

This video is a work of contemporary art, no doubt.

[@treatmefavourably9825]

For sure.

[@mcscotty325]

I'll never grow tired of record scratching.

[@tianshansky]

I hear you, neither do I!

[@vegasfordguy]

I was just about to comment on this!

[@markriley6878]

Sad it had to end.

[@vernonwilson1828]

S Walters LAKERS.

[@yourmilitarymoney]

Kwamay Brown four lyfe....

[@MrBIGNAWD]

THAT BEAT !!! STILL HITTING IN 2024.....

[@vividquest1488]

Who’s here in 2024?

[@thomasallison1514]

This is such a canned response.

[@MiloMan123]

Me

[@2020WRXSTI]

Better question... Who still has this on tape?

[@ryanoconnor6614]

Never left, B...

[@MassimilianoPalladini-wi2jf]

Me!!!!From Roma!!!!

[@canadude6401]

I love the originality of this track. Still holds up well 28 years later!

[@DJBFAD]

(2:37) "Bikini small, heels tall, she said she liked the ocean" Simple lyrics from LL & memorable beats from Rick Rubin. Classic track!

[@angelapitts2123]

DJ bfad.... Yes!!! Totally!! Oh that beat 💛

[@nicknat1086]

Rick Rubin true beast of the music!!!!

[@Rottenknee]

See how young Rubin was in the video..wow

[@crazychicSHENA]

This is killer baby❤❤💯☘️💃🏼

[@rizzomongoo8900]

Genius artistry! Every frame, angle,lighting, casting,editing… the production is flawless. A director and artist decades ahead of their time.

[@WOHBuckeye]

This Is an amazing video.

[@Lewdlesion]

You are so right. I actually never appreciated this song until recently this video came up on MTC Classics and it blew me away with its film noir style. It better have won some awards!

[@TylerDurden-yk4dh]

This video was art af, and most people dont even realize it. This was some French noire shit. The composition, So good

[@kevinsingh5242]

🤮

[@manuginobilisbaldspot424]

Another Rick Rubin classic. You can hear that rock influence he had in hip hop during this time. Never gets enough credit for being one of the better producers during the best era of rap (1986-1998)

[@yesyall8195]

Did you see Rick in the video playing cards?

[@kimwright6377]

He gets credit from his peers.That song was actually used for the film less than zero.

[@zer0control]

he was responsible for that soundtrack, all time!!!

[@katl9270]

The man won eight grammy's how much more credit should he receive. Everyone knows he was the man at Def Jam, he also produced excellent music for RHCP as well as many other artists.

[@marcusulrich3482]

all cool j going back to Cali biggie smalls going back to cali

[@sewaseem]

In another 30 years, this video will still be dope

[@ayf1983]

But will Cali ?

[@refriedboogie]

Still jamming to this slap in 2058

[@JohnPierceNC]

Facts 💯

[@raulolea9215]

Another hunded

[@raulolea9215]

@@ayf1983 yeah about whatever percent San Andreas leaves behond

[@REPORTEVERYLIBERALCOMMENT]

I haven't been back to Cali since 1998. Heading back tomorrow. Bruh.

[@treatmefavourably9825]

I was in Cali in 1999. I live in the Netherlands.

[@KDubya-op3mc]

Iconic. Young musicians have not paid homage or tried to sample which is sad. The visuals are crazy.

[@shavon121]

I’m selfish. I don’t want anyone to touch this! Lol 🥰

[@may0naise975]

the argentinian band soda stereo sampled the trumpets part,they were really eclectic

[@glendaleon739]

@@may0naise975Which song? Ty

[@may0naise975]

@@glendaleon739 paseando por roma

[@may0naise975]

@@glendaleon739 and look more into his discography,his music is terrific

[@leonalexander6688]

Pure hip hop will always stand the test of time. Classics never go out of style.

[@stephani633]

This whole album is a masterpiece 😅

[@FuckSlowShit]

That’s why I’m here at the age of 24 feels like 64 inside my soul …..

[@yourbarber6732]

​@@FuckSlowShitThe songs age well with morden PA systems at concerts too. I'm 21 and saw him live in Memphis two weeks ago and The Roots were backing him, adds a timeless quality to the songs. Juvenile, Big Boi, Doug E Fresh, Slick Rick, Mc Lyte, Jadakiss

[@QNEGRO1]

True

[@svenm.octavian]

This is rap bro

[@TheTukTuk2008]

Can we all agree on how great that video is? The perspectives and overall camerawork are ace! RIP Ric Menello!

[@ellerenee5967]

Yup! The shot compositions are excellent!

[@groovivi]

Yes ! I was just thinking the same. Masterpiece level here ! Every shot is so on point and meaningful. End result is timeless. Nothing compared to your average rap clip... Shame on me, I'm just coming across the the name of Ric Menello... he definitely deserves more recognition... RIP

[@Jim_L]

I totally agree! It's a superb video. Has a slick, cool film noir feel to it.

[@jayepizzlenyc4171]

Yep. Way ahead of it's time .

[@keithward1758]

Facts

[@okillz33]

One of the sickest beats in hip hop history.

[@amyhewlett5666]

FaCTS!!!!

[@lonniemcguire1343]

Paul revere. Beastie boys

[@vamoneygroup]

No but nice try small hat bots

[@lonniemcguire1343]

Paul revere.

[@xaviervega468]

Courtesy of the legendary Rick Rubin.

[@ermallamcaj9983]

Great video. How about that beat? The confidence with which it draws you to pay attention. The samples, the slooow scratching, the build up. The lyrics. A masterpiece.

[@tawanaphillips6559]

I miss music like this 😭

[@tyrellwilcher5566]

🎯

[@miaunknown2641]

im 12 and i miss it too:( music is not the same its all boring now:/

[@tamiaashley3]

@@miaunknown2641 keep up the good work! Don’t follow others !

[@kennardwhite1315]

He dissing Cali

[@exposingthewhitelies]

Favorite rapper as a kid and I'm 45 🤣🤣

[@emmyrabalais3359]

Two years ago my mom surprised me to a trip to LA for the second time. She played this song while showing me the plane tickets! I cried tears of joy for hours! It’s one of my favorite memories.💕💕💕

[@TeamJesus515]

Epic!! Mom's knows what's up ✌️

[@Hardstyler981]

to bad cali has gone 👎 the last 5 yrs i think

[@ominously2574]

Your mum has taste

[@Tweakkkkkk]

😂 😂

[@LosAngeles213.]

@@Hardstyler981 move out then that's what I did

[@vapemastavee8225]

The 808’s hit better back then .

[@tarecahubbard-holt1630]

The definition of irony: LL doing this song, and fast forward a few decades later. He's staring in NCIS: Los Angeles 😂

[@blagamuffin]

There's never quite been a hip-hop tune like this before or since.

[@andrebrown4152]

Right?!?! Truly 1-of-a-kind hit.

[@unholytempest665]

Nothing like feeling the subwoofer of this song jostle you around as you go 80 on the highway

[@clemenza24]

Never forget the first time hearing it I was " wow this is different"

[@JAY2BLADESPERRY]

@@clemenza24 that first 30 sec tho...monster!

[@cherrylanemonroe1082]

It's on a class all its own! Me and my BFF used to blast this back in the day. I love how funky and classic it is. there's so much vibe to it. And I am not an LLCJ fan, but this song does it to me like no OTHER!! I fucking LOVE it!!

[@Nes-xm3pf]

Classic hip hop from the heart. This is why LL is the GOAT.

[@julieduffey9286]

I love this it always makes me jam ❤

[@thirdlegstalliano]

Cut Creator is a genius

[@mxyzptlk9862]

The tight horn section over that thunderous bass backbeat....legendary!!

[@tamilashultz9194]

You can thank Rick Rubin for that.

[@kimberlykatjang1534]

Hell YAH!!!

[@bigtone3000]

Rick Rubin beats hit so hard!!!

[@Gorilla_Jones]

If you hear the horns………you know it’s good.

[@shireenesbitt593]

Man!!! i jus commented on that SAX!!!

[@danemart1842]

This song still hold up 30 years later. This was the jam. 'she said she likes the ocean' chooka chooka chooka....

[@jchawks08]

Nice, I never new how to spell a record scratch until now! :D

[@andrebrown4152]

Love your sound effects!

[@emilymiller1083]

1988 was my sr year of high school. Can’t tell you how revolutionary this was. Yes, we dressed and did our hair JUST like this!!! I’m 53 now - WOW!!!

[@user-gy5jn8qk3g]

that beat was beast,,

[@nextoneontothe4803]

This song has to be played full blast. Bad ass bass

[@michaeljimenez5756]

for real everytime it shows up on gta 5 i bump that hoe

[@feleciacrawford5341]

PERIODT

[@sychophantt]

Big FACTS

[@jeremysmallwood8532]

One of the smoothest hip hop tracks ever. That opening is one of the best.

[@sonjasuracha]

I played this on my way to Cali for the first time. I love Cali. The best place ever!!!!! Now when I go. It's like another home that I have.

[@BillAnt]

Cali ain't what it used to be in 1987. lol

[@Matt561]

You can't play it the first time lol only repeat trips

[@Flexican510]

Even though We don’t Say ‘Cali’ In California, We still look at this song like a homage to us from out of towners

[@rolandledesma-de7qd]

Califas homes!!!

[@Flexican510]

@@rolandledesma-de7qd Yes definitely

[@user-rx4it2bz5d]

Bahaha 😅. Cali SUCKS...REAL SHIT HOLE...FROM TEXAS WITH ❤️

[@Flexican510]

@@user-rx4it2bz5d Actually Texas does with all of those snakes and other creatures out there and nasty hot weather

[@weneedreagan]

Should have featured this song at the SUPER BOWL. Wouldve rocked the whole stadium

[@itsDavidHarvey]

One of the Greatest of All Time.

[@overcomerbtbojesus]

I remember being about 15 yrs old in high school when I stumbled onto this video on mtv back in the day - i was not at all into hip hop or rap then but this track and the video stuck with me all these years and since then now at 49 i’ve grown to love a lot of the old school hip hop and rap from the 80s and 90s - funny how a lot of the rappers from then segued into acting - if you’re creative at all you tend to be multi talented

[@toniwinchester1911]

It's the complete opposite for me. I use to listen to LL cool J, RUNDMC, Beastie Boys, etc... now even though I still love these guys, I'm listening to more rock of the 80's.

[@gdamage]

This track was such a different pace and feel at the time even the video seemed odd 😂 but it was definitely ahead of its time and it shows one of Ls classics

[@leonhare3965]

From a time when MTV actually played music. This type of rap/hip hop is far better than today's. In the era of The Beastie Boys, Public Enemy and anything that Rick Rubin produced.

[@DonJ.]

MTV in the 80s mind blowing! Everything from Duran Duran to Yo MTV Raps 🤩

[@NeoMK]

Agreed.

[@ck6103]

He was so popular that everyone forgot he was ONE OF THE GOATS!

[@gpproductionz]

The term GOAT literally comes from the name of 1 of his albums!

[@clghost3294]

we used to test car systems with this track, bass is so clean

[@erikmunson2457]

Oh my god, this song bumped! This always reminds me of freshman year when all the seniors left the parking lot after school. Mini trucks and bass.

[@sohidragon]

LL killed it Back in the day ! I had the loudest Stereo in the SF Valley 1991 and this was the Song ! 2 -18' kickers ! 2- 12' JBL Rivera"s and some EV horns you could hear me and LL 2 miles away ! hahahahha to be young again !

[@RedClayRamble]

"pop in a cassette and push play" 😎🔥

[@JB1052]

Those were the days.

[@clarencebryant421]

The greatest scratch of all time.

[@mattfisher8568]

Such a classic

[@lothropstoddardiii6231]

Always liked LL

[@goddfadda]

Only 10M views on this classic is just criminal.

[@DiZastur]

and counting

[@gogoyubari366]

So put them in jail.

[@justines1919]

Why do people write stupid comments like only 10m views? Ok lol 😂 how many views do your videos get?

[@KancerKowboy]

I know right . . .

[@fromthehaven94]

@@justines1919 At worst, the assumption behind the "why are there so few views" comments must be that, somehow, the videos never existed before KZbin.

[@MrBlactye]

They need to make LL icon for hip hop because he actually changed the game. This why he is the GOAT.

[@josephblough7509]

agreed 100 %

[@jonothandoeser]

This video was his tribute to WHITE women!!!

[@audreyharris7643]

​@@jonothandoeserhow so

[@lisaliza7009]

So?​@@jonothandoeser

[@scriptorioiio4008]

Use to work in Oregon and North Cali, originally from the East but play this for memories of my childhood and work now...😊

[@scriptorioiio4008]

Bought a ce vett new 6speed manual nothing could touch it dang these was good times

[@SupaStar100]

I like dancing to this in high heels 👠👠

[@zaqwertyfish]

32 years and I remember the lyrics... But don't remember yesterday's lunch... Legendary

[@southlondon86]

Perhaps trashy mumble rap was playing while you ate yesterday’s meal hence your inability to remember the meal.

[@gordonowens7794]

Easily the most artistic rap video I have ever seen, the sax is great, shot in black and white sheer genius.

[@SpaceInTime1885]

2024, goin back to Cali? Yo, I don't think so... 😂😂😂😂😂

[@frayserclick]

Good one ha ha

[@kevinsingh5242]

Utter Garbage!

[@250joules]

❤ that Martha Quinn pose is everything

[@tianshansky]

This is pure class and the scratching is ferocious....

[@tjwinsc1176]

Back when rappers actually had talent, LOVE IT!

[@maelstrom7862]

Kendrick Lamar doesn’t have talent?

[@magic4zz-]

you call this talent 😂

[@keeshmason466]

Just the beat God damnit. Then Him🥰💯😎🤗

[@itchiee]

How much swag did LL have in this video?? Unmeasurable

[@Matt561]

It oozes through the screen

[@rayjonest.v7258]

People don't understand how iconic ll cool j was in the 80's, he was equally what amigos are to the 2000, iconic we are among greatness,living legend.

[@LetsSmokePodcast]

😂 this whole comment broken

[@tobe1207]

How you gonns contradict yourself? It ain't nowhere near the same. The.masses appreciated the art of music more then, there wasn't a million actors and rappers, people were invested more in celebrities, they weren't as disposable. He was actually iconic and worked for it. It's not the same as every viral video rapper being a trend for a year and being forgot about. Years from now people will still know L.L. you didn't even know migos name rn

[@Oldieeeee]

Who are migos?

[@YungTrinidad407]

@@tobe1207 couldn’t have said it better

[@josephfootball8446]

What amigos?

[@theeyeinthesky3854]

this video is pure art.

[@dakarawilliams228]

💯

[@thenicflynn]

the eye in the sky was about to say the exact same thing.

[@KapilSingh-f6d]

LL Cool J for President

[@theonlyonestanding8079]

This shit never gets old ...California is #1

[@JeffreyParker-ok5ed]

Tax high and number turds

[@TheDreamhouse2010]

Classic. Shit made me book a flight.

[@michaelmoran2034]

TheDreamhouse2010 lol

[@eyp1980]

TheDreamhouse2010 I’m leaving tomorrow for California

[@chillpill1590]

Do the women really look like this in Cali?

[@CC_Marauder]

@@chillpill1590 Used to. Now it's all FUGLY tattoos, duck lips and faux tan from a bottle.

[@Firebrandt]

@@CC_Marauder Dude, do you know how much it sucks being fucking 31 right now I really feel bad for the new guys growing up into whatever the fuck it is we are in shit I'm tired of pretending like we don't live in a freak show of someone else's design... America has had the most beautiful women in the world and each different section of the US even (pre plastic era... disgusting nonsense)

[@nononsense501]

That’s me in the white 2 piece with the white boots dancing by my dam self🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️😊

[@tomlendr3875]

How long did that scene take to shoot?

[@TheKissyfer]

So cool! I loved your dancing the best! :-)

[@LLCoolJArchive]

You will forever be a part of history! Amazing.

[@LeafInTheWind88]

Aww so cool😃

[@almonzocotton2908]

Awesome

[@adamthenoble1280]

Legend! Here bumpin in 2023 💯🔥

[@juantrevino6849]

That beat!……👍👍

[@Darrell-yh9vi]

Mr Darrell A Hamilton.. Please to meet you... 3:45 3:45 3:45

[@twistedviewlabs]

I miss this era of hip-hop.

[@mikeneil798]

LL Cool J did go back to California. LOL HES ON NCIS Los Angeles!!

[@valanlively1785]

Underated comment yea uh-yea

[@lenboyce9104]

Great answer Captain Obvious!

[@deidragreer4958]

Yup!😊

[@tipsandquips516]

Irony...lol

[@blackamerican40]

Exactly! In fact, he might as well have Oscar winner Linda Hunt on the roof shaking her booty on the phone booths with the rest of those hootchies.

[@rallypoint1]

Not one mumble line!!! The best!!!!

[@terryrollins1973]

Bikini small. Heels tall. She said she liked the ocean. Fkn classic af LL is a Godfather 💎💗🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@sitizenkanemusic]

This is one of my favorite music videos ever. Very minimalistic with an 80s flavor.

[@cruz8458]

nothing like old school

[@alivingbeing9177]

this isnt old school

[@cruz8458]

ALivingBeing why isn't old school...

[@alivingbeing9177]

Originally old school hip hop ended in 1984 and then started the new school. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old-school_hip_hop

[@alivingbeing9177]

Originally old school hip hop ended in 1984 and then started the new school. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old-school_hip_hop

[@fatesalt7413]

I would like but it's at 69

[@jackson2861]

Spent 15 minutes trying to decide what to write, LL is such a HUGE star i have no idea where to begin

[@indianrider956]

I'm going home today, back to southern California. Its been two weeks, of uncomfortable tension and dam hurricane. I'm out this piece, hello Cali!

[@manda4480]

1989: Going back to Cali, Cali, Cali 2020: Getting outta Cali, Cali, Cali

[@diablazjamz]

Never!

[@thecaboose6591]

It's a true anthem... I'm going back to cali...I DONT THINK SO!! Lmao

[@PEPPACHICKEN]

You forgot 1997

[@aaronlegresley9495]

No that's the LAPD version

[@Ike_of_pyke]

Me: November 1989 - April 2021. love Cali but Cali ain't it

[@johnnyodom6915]

I was 14 when this came out! I thought it was the best song ever!!

[@caracasboogie]

It was cutting edge. jazzy

[@javieravila8749]

johnny odom it was that crazy ass bass this track has😱

[@shantishanti5301]

Gift of gab ra the rugged man

[@victoriavaughan9437]

johnny odom. Me to

[@nickg2954]

johnny odom it is

[@thelegendofnene6935]

DA DA DAMNNNNN PEGYYYYY

[@dougr.6734]

Not a Shinquinta in sight!

[@ophrahgiedon228]

Went to Rock The Bells (50th anniversary)⚒️ L.L. COLL J DESTROYED the stage. It was amazing 🫠

[@og2shankz985]

Can’t believe they put this in gta. Gonna listen to it every time it’s on

[@eejyool5099]

Kult FM is the shit, let me tell you. One of the best stations in the game

[@ThaPugster]

@@eejyool5099 fr

[@EiranAmerica]

4th part??

[@JeromeProductions]

👌

[@ErickRicardo]

@@eejyool5099 I agree with you The Kult has great songs, the other stations they added in the past have horrible tracks, take that iFruit station for example..

[@clipobserver]

Now, he is in Cali (NCIS:LA).

[@erykahbrooks8418]

Let's Go Detroit 😮😊😂 My parents both born in California

[@brandonmeenan8075]

DAAAAMN PEGGY

[@dougr.6734]

Laquesha need not apply for an LL video.

[@markrichards930]

For those old enough to remember, that's original MTV VJ Martha Quinn at 3:08.

[@beckymartin12]

NOT,,,that is NOT her,,,,reall y.....grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[@feliciapalumbo9688]

NOT her

[@danielwong5378]

@@feliciapalumbo9688 It is her. google it.

[@koolpopjones6499]

Good eye

[@sturmgewehr70]

Before MTV sucked!

[@jeffdavis3409]

Back when Cali was worth going to.

[@KenWhite-qh8dy]

This dude dissed us and we bumped this

[@ticklebiscuit7725]

God I remember when this first came out... around 87 or so. Song and vid were way ahead of their time. It was a complete departure from LLs usual NYC styled appeoach. Clean, smooth and polished. The B&W video provides iconic California a

[@umarhicks8600]

Tickle Biscuit yes it was. He left the East coast and went out West

[@mke7876]

When rap was rap

[@bradychick6535]

😁👍

[@madimakes]

When it came out it was considered wack by hip hoppers lol

[@shahawndonaldson9674]

For real, it's only a small handful of good lyrical artist out rite now if that many.

[@rich35978]

He got them 3 girls, though..waiting Cali, huh🎉🎉

[@marlened2681]

I am not even a hip hop or rap enthusiast, but I like LL Cool J. This is a great song!

[@faithtryon2065]

It was June 1988 and I was in Oakland, California at the Grayhound Bus Station waiting for the Navy "limousine" (white van) to pick me up. This song played in the van as we were on our way to the MEPS station. LL Still Cool J.

[@deidragreer4958]

LL Cool J was so FINE!!!😊

[@lesleescott5219]

Yes 😎🤟💚Vegas is so hot and Northern California has the best 👌life in July and the air smells so good. I love the way the ocean looks yummy in my tummy and all kinds of sunny. 😎🤟💚

[@carltheflpatriot69]

Wow!! 1988. I graduated from HS the year before, lol. 😂 I'll never forget this banger.🔥

[@lukeskywalker1840]

Probably the pinnacle of hip hop. The video is sheer art.

[@richardbishop8666]

Can rap be this good again? I don't think so.

[@BlackorWhite0920]

We’re gonna blast this when we arrive to San Diego for vacation!

[@teetop5776]

Easily one of the baddest rap songs /videos in history. It's perfection.

[@bernardbolton6359]

The bass line in this song is so damn hard. I used to blast this on the 4 15"s in the extended cab of my S-10.