Hey Lover

Gil L. Robertson IV from Cash Box wrote, "What can I say? It's a definite number one single. After a short hiatus from the music industry to embark upon a promising film and television career, LL is back with an R&B based track which teams him with super-quartet Boyz II Men. Can you remember what 'I Need Love', did for the rap culture as a whole? Prior to that single's success a slow jam rap single was unheard of, yet LL pulled it off with a smooth style that was undeniable. This track brings to mind long days of hanging out at the malls, chasing girls. Thanks, LL, for the smooth reminiscence." In their review of Mr. Smith, Music & Media noted, "He adorns his love rap with sensual R&B vocals, especially strong on the first single 'Hey Lover'." ==Music video==

The accompanying music video for "Hey Lover" was directed by American music video and film director, film producer, and screenwriter Hype Williams and was released on October 23, 1995. It featured television and film actress Gillian Iliana Waters as LL Cool J's love interest. ==Track listings==

All versions of "Hey Lover" feature Boyz II Men, and all versions of "I Shot Ya" feature Prodigy, Keith Murray, Fat Joe, and Foxy Brown. • US and Australian cassette single • "Hey Lover" (radio edit) • "Hey Lover" (instrumental) • US 12-inch single :A1. "Hey Lover" (radio edit) :A2. "Hey Lover" (instrumental) :B1. "Hey Lover" (LP version) :B2. "Hey Lover" (a cappella) • French CD single • "Hey Lover" (radio edit) • "I Shot Ya" (remix) • UK and European CD single • "Hey Lover" (radio edit) • "Hey Lover" (instrumental) • "I Shot Ya" (remix) • "I Shot Ya" (LP version) • Australasian CD single • "Hey Lover" (radio edit) • "Hey Lover" (instrumental) • "I Shot Ya" (remix) • "Hey Lover" (LP version) ==Charts==

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