Luv U Better

"Luv U Better"
Single by LL Cool J
from the album 10
B-side	"Fa Ha"
Released	August 13, 2002
Recorded	2001
Studio	Master Sound Recordings (Virginia Beach, Virginia)
Genre	Hip-hop R&B
Length	4:47 (album version) 3:26 (single mix)
Label	Def Jam
Songwriters	James Smith Pharrell Williams Chad Hugo
Producer	The Neptunes
LL Cool J singles chronology
"Blink Blink" (2002) "Luv U Better" (2002) "All I Have" (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 and the herb, mint which plays a pivotal role in the videography. The leading lady in the video was Playboy Playmate and American model Nicole Narain.

Track listing

U.S. 12" single

• Side A:

1. "Luv U Better" (Radio Edit) – 4:47
2. "Luv U Better" (LP Version) – 4:47
3. "Luv U Better" (Instrumental) – 4:47

• Side B:

1. "Fa Ha" (Radio Edit) – 4:55
2. "Fa Ha" (LP Version) – 4:55
3. "Fa Ha"(Instrumental) – 4:55

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2002-2003)	Peak position
Germany (GfK)	74
Scotland Singles (OCC)	22
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)	42
UK Singles (OCC)	7
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)	3
US Billboard Hot 100	4
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)	1
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)	2
US Rhythmic Airplay (Billboard)	7

Year-end charts

Chart (2002)	Position
UK Singles (OCC)	191
UK Urban (Music Week)	27
US Billboard Hot 100	73
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)	25

Chart (2003)	Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)	70