Gigs at larger venues were offered to LL as he would join the 1986-'87 Raising Hell tour, opening for Run-D.M.C. Queens rapper who fused beatbox minimalism with defiant lyrics, pushing the music into new terrain and becoming a … 2 and would be released in 2015. [58] He received positive reviews for his role as Dwayne Gittens, an underworld boss nicknamed "God", in In Too Deep. A new cover was unveiled at the same time. The lead single was the Timbaland-produced "Headsprung", which peaked at No. [87][8], LL eventually reconciled with his father.[when? Rock The Bells is the preeminent voice for classic and timeless Hip-Hop! Two years later, his grandfather -- he had been living with his grandparents since his parents divorced when he was four -- gave him a DJ system and he began making tapes at home. He was quick to add that no one "should assume that I'm a Democrat either. With the breakthrough success of his hit single "I Need a Beat" and the Radio LP, LL Cool J became one of the early hip-hop acts to achieve mainstream success along with Kurtis Blow and Run-D.M.C.. Entspanntes Gitarreninstrumental mit nettem Groove, dazu zwei Oldies in Bestform, besonders R. Kelly gefällt mir hier. [57] In 1999, co-starred as Preacher, the chef in the Renny Harlin horror/comedy Deep Blue Sea. L.L. The website accepts music uploads from aspiring artists, primarily from the hip-hop genre, and the site's users rate songs through contests, voting, and other community events. In 1996, Def Jam released this "greatest hits" package, offering a good summary of Cool J's career, from the relentless minimalism of early hits such as "Rock the Bells" to the smooth-talking braggadocio that followed. Released November 18, 1985, on Def Jam Recordings in the United States,[20] Radio earned a significant amount of commercial success and sales for a hip hop record at the time. The Marley Marl produced album received critical acclaim and eventually went double Platinum, selling over two million copies according to the RIAA. His father, James Smith, and mother, Ondrea Smith are of all-American ancestry. 1 on Billboard's R&B albums chart. In March 2011 at South by Southwest, LL Cool J was revealed to be Z-Trip's special guest at the Red Bull Thre3Style showcase. Mama Said Knock You Out marked a turning point in LL Cool J's career, as he proved to critics his ability to stay relevant and hard-edged despite the misgivings of his previous album. Watch LL Cool J, Ratchet Now. This page was last edited on 13 May 2021, at 09:43. Biography. In January 2012, the pair released the track "Super Baller" as a free download to celebrate the New York Giants Super Bowl victory. 1990), Samaria (b. LL Cool J extends his reach during Gray Line New York's "Ride Of Fame" induction ceremony, which honored the native New Yorker Monday at Manhattan's Pier 78. "[11] In an episode of Finding Your Roots, Smith learned that his mother was adopted by Eugene Griffith and Ellen Hightower. Classic albums including Bigger and Deffer and Mama Said Knock You Out are well represented here. LL Cool J's second album was 1987's Bigger and Deffer, which was produced by DJ Pooh and the L.A. 2016 – LL Cool J was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. "It represents the collective energy in the room. [59] Later that year, he starred as Julian Washington—a talented but selfish running back on fictional professional football team the Miami Sharks—in Oliver Stone's drama Any Given Sunday. It includes collaborations with 112, Ginuwine, Juelz Santana, Teairra Mari and Freeway. LL Cool J was born as James Todd Smith on January 14, 1968, in Bay Shore, New York, the United States. and the Beastie Boys. Separated from girlfriend Simone Smith sometime after the birth of their second child. Regarded as one of the most succesful rap artists of all time. His twelfth album Exit 13 (2008), was his last for his long-tenured deal with Def Jam Recordings. Smith's biological great-uncle was Hall of Fame boxer John Henry Lewis. In this Dutch TV documentary LL Cool J is one of the many hip-hop artists being interviewed. James Todd Smith (born January 14, 1968), known professionally as LL Cool J (short for Ladies Love Cool James),[1] is an American rapper, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur from Queens, New York. [47] LL stated that "the concept behind the album was to give upcoming artists an opportunity to shine, and put myself in the position where I have to spit bars with some of the hardest rhymers in the game"; however, the album was put on hold. On NCIS: LA, LL Cool J takes on notorious criminals as the beloved Sam Hanna. The album was originally scheduled to be executively produced by fellow Queens rapper 50 Cent. The album debuted at No. James Todd Smith (born January 14, 1968), better known by his stage name LL Cool J (short for Ladies Love Cool James), is an American rapper, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur from Queens, New York. Performance Rights ASCAP. DON’T CALL IT A COMEBACK. He appeared as Queen Latifah's love interest in the 2006 movie Last Holiday. 1989), Italia (b. [52], While LL Cool J first appeared as a rapper in the movie Krush Groove (performing "I Can't Live Without My Radio"),[53] his first acting part was a small role in a high school football movie called Wildcats. Hosted The 28th Annual American Music Awards (2001) with Britney Spears. When 4-year-old LL found them, blood was everywhere. He has been nominated in 2010, 2011, 2014, 2018, 2019, and 2021 as a performer. LL Cool J Expands Classic Hip Hop "Rock The Bells" Brand With $8Mil Investment By Erika Marie May 06, 2021 19:37. LL Cool J starred in In the House, an NBC sitcom, before releasing Mr. Smith (1995), which went on to sell over two million copies. They shot the video for "Control Myself" on January 2, 2006 at Sony Studios, New York. [56], In 1998, LL Cool J played security guard Ronny in Halloween H20, the seventh movie in the Halloween franchise. Sign Up Now. [22] The CBS show is about to enter its 11th season, and it definitely wouldn’t be the same without the suave special agent.. Acting is only one of LL’s many talents, though. [39] Both artists have promised future collaborations down the road, with LL Cool J calling the duo "organic"[40] One early track to feature LL's talents was Z-Trip's remix of British rock act Kasabian's single "Days Are Forgotten", which was named by influential DJ Zane Lowe as his "Hottest Record In The World"[41] and received a favorable reception in both Belgium and the United Kingdom. [81] In contrast to the lengthy, jam-like form predominant throughout early hip hop ("King Tim III", "Rapper's Delight", "The Breaks"), new school artists tended to compose shorter songs that would be more accessible and had potential for radio play, and conceive more cohesive LPs than their old school counterparts; the style typified by LL Cool J's Radio. [12] The single was a hard-hitting, streetwise b-boy song with spare beats and ballistic rhymes. He toured with Janet Jackson on her Rock Witchu tour, only playing in Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, and Kansas City. Gigs at larger venues were offered to LL as he would join the 1986-'87 Raising Hell tour, opening for Run-D.M.C. It's like speaking Spanish if you grow up in an all-Spanish house. [12] Smith later discussed his search for a label, stating "I sent my demo to many different companies, but it was Def Jam where I found my home. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100. The hall will also welcome LL Cool J, Billy Preston and Randy Rhoads with musical excellence awards, and honor Kraftwerk, Gil Scott Heron and … [54] He landed the role of Captain Patrick Zevo in Barry Levinson's 1992 film Toys. Shortly after its release, the album sold over 500,000 copies in its first five months, eventually selling over 1 million copies by 1988, according to the Recording Industry Association of America. LL Cool J has been nominated 6 times for induction into The Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame. Its singles included "Doin' It" and "Loungin". The album is titled Exit 13. The album featured the singles "I'm Bad", the revolutionary "I Need Love" - LL's first #1 R&B and Top 40 hit, "Bristol Hotel", and "Go Cut Creator Go". “I am what I am, I’m doing very well in my life, and I’m thankful to God for that.” – LL … His grandfather bought him a mixing table and LL began to record tapes in his home. By using the mixer he had received from his grandfather, Smith produced and mixed his own demos and sent them to various record companies throughout New York City, including Def Jam. LL Cool J made it big with Def Jam Records in the 1980s and '90s with albums like 'Mama Said Knock You Out.' Following that, on November 3, 2012, LL collaborated with Joe and producers Trackmasters with his 2nd single, "Take It". [23] It entered the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart on December 28, 1985, and remained there for forty-seven weeks, while also entering the Pop Albums chart on January 11, 1986,[23] remaining on that chart for thirty-eight weeks. "I Can't Live Without My Radio" and "Rock the Bells" were singles that helped the album go platinum. [2] With the breakthrough success of his single "I Need a Beat" and the Radio LP, LL Cool J became an early hip-hop act to achieve mainstream success along with Kurtis Blow and Run-DMC. But The lessons you taught me live on in my heart. [21][22] Radio peaked at number 6 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and at number 46 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. 's debut album, to combine the vocal approach of hip hop and rapping with the musical arrangements and riffing sound of rock music, pioneering the rap rock hybrid sound. In an [34] LL won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance in 1992 for the title track. LL Cool J stands for "Ladies Love Cool James." [64], In 2005, he returned to television in a guest-starring role on the Fox medical drama House; he portrayed a death row inmate felled by an unknown disease in an episode entitled "Acceptance". LL Cool J Privatleben. LL Cool J launched a clothing line (called "Todd Smith"). [42] At around the same time, it was announced that LL Cool J had collaborated with Van Halen guitarist Eddie Van Halen on two tracks on the album. His debut album, I Can't Live Without My Radio, (which went platinum) was recorded in 1985 after LL left high school to pursue a career in music. Tracks that the two worked on were leaked to the internet and some of the tracks produced with 50 made it to Exit 13. The commercial success of "I Need a Beat", along with the Beastie Boys' single "Rock Hard" (1984), helped lead Def Jam to a distribution deal with Columbia Records the following year. [citation needed] The song also earned him a Grammy Award. The couple had one son and one daughter together and married in 1995. Mit Songs wie … "[17] LL's debut single sold over 100,000 copies and helped establish both Def Jam as a label and Smith as a rapper. R'n'B-Legende R. Kelly unterstützt LL Cool J auf "I'm About To Get Her". 6 on the Billboard 200 and was LL Cool J's second #1 R&B Album where it spent four weeks. Despite commercial appeal, the album was often criticized by the hip-hop community as being too commercial and materialistic, and for focusing too much on love ballads. born James Todd Smith on January 14, 1968, in Bay Shore, New York, the son of Ondrea Griffeth (born January 19, 1946) and James Louis Smith, Jr. A track entitled "Hi Haterz" was leaked onto the internet on June 1, 2008. The show is a spin-off of NCIS, which itself is a spin-off of the naval legal drama JAG. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced the inductees of its class of 2021 inductees yesterday (Wednesday). LL Cool J, born James Todd Smith, is a rapper, producer, and actor who achieved mainstream success in the mid-80s, when he was just 16 years old. [85] As the album served as an example of an expansion of hip hop music's artistic possibilities, its commercial success and distinct sound soon led to an increase in multi-racial audiences and listeners, adding to the legacy of the album and hip hop as well. It eventually reached 1,500,000 copies sold in the US.[24]. He is considered to be one of the first hip hop acts reach the mainstream alongside Run-D.M.C., and he has released 13 albums and several compilation records, going on to win two Grammy Awards. [3], A two-time Grammy Award winner, LL Cool J is known for hip hop songs such as "Going Back to Cali", "I'm Bad", "The Boomin' System", "Rock the Bells", and "Mama Said Knock You Out", as well as R&B hits such as "Doin' It", "I Need Love", "All I Have", "Around the Way Girl" and "Hey Lover". With the Rock The Bells label, he had artists such as Amyth,[75] Smokeman, Natice, Chantel Jones and Simone Starks. [78], With the breakthrough success of his hit single "I Need a Beat" and the Radio LP, LL Cool J became an early hip-hop act to achieve mainstream success along with Kurtis Blow and Run-DMC. LL Cool J worked behind the scenes with the mid-1980s hip-hop sportswear line TROOP. [67], Since 2009, LL Cool J has starred on the CBS police procedural NCIS: Los Angeles. Best of LLCoolJ: https://goo.gl/eTijajSubscribe here: https://goo.gl/TD6AA9Music video by LL Cool J performing I'm Bad. Another of the album's singles, "Hey Lover", featured Boyz II Men, and sampled Michael Jackson's "The Lady in My Life"; it eventually became an early hip-hop music video to air on VH1. In 2000, LL Cool J released the album G.O.A.T., which stood for the "Greatest of All Time." LL Cool J thanked Canibus in the liner notes of the album, "for the inspiration". LL Cool J also is the host of Lip Sync Battle on Paramount Network. LL Cool J's next album 10 from 2002, was his 9th studio (10th overall including his greatest hits compilation All World), and included the singles "Paradise" (featuring Amerie), "Luv U Better", produced by Pharrell and the Neptunes, and the 2003 Jennifer Lopez duet, "All I Have". LL Cool J, Actor: Deep Blue Sea. [27][28] Rubin's production credit on the back cover reads "REDUCED BY RICK RUBIN", referring to his minimalist production style, which gave the album its stripped-down and gritty sound. The first single was the Jermaine Dupri-produced "Control Myself" featuring Jennifer Lopez. LL Cool J partnered with DJ Kay Slay to release a mixtape called "The Return of the G.O.A.T.". This marked the beginning of a creative collaboration between the rap and DJ superstars. [79] This period of hip hop was marked by the end of the disco rap stylings of old school, which had flourished prior to the mid-1980s, and the rise of a new style featuring "ghetto blasters". ", "NAACP Image Awards 2014: Complete winners list", "EIC Announces Nominations For 18th Annual PRISM Awards- Nods for Julia Roberts, Meryl Streep, Oprah, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Edie Falco, Allison Janney, LL Cool J, Jewel", "Television - 'Creed,' 'Empire' Top NAACP Image Award Nominations; Full List", "People's Choice Awards 2017: Full List Of Nominees". The actor & musician is married to Simone Johnson, his starsign is Capricorn and he is now 53 years of age. LL Cool J (born James Todd Smith; his stage name is an acronym for "Ladies Love Cool James") had already been rapping since the age of nine. LL Cool J's tenth album The DEFinition was released on August 31, 2004. The two have been touring together since 2011, with future dates planned through 2012 and beyond. After six nominations, LL COOL J will finally be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on October 30. [12] His grandfather, a jazz saxophonist, bought him $2,000 worth of equipment, including two turntables, an audio mixer and an amplifier. [82] A leading example of the new school sound is the song "I Can't Live Without My Radio", a loud, defiant declaration of public loyalty to his boom box, which The New York Times described as "quintessential rap in its directness, immediacy and assertion of self". (Power Of God) and formed the company Rock The Bells to produce music. LL Cool J portrays NCIS Special Agent Sam Hanna, an ex–Navy SEAL who is fluent in Arabic and is an expert on West Asian culture. The series' genetic genealogist CeCe Moore identified Smith's biological grandparents as Ethel Mae Jolly and Nathaniel Christy Lewis through analysis of his DNA. 3 on the Billboard's Pop albums chart. [88] In 2003, LL Cool J spoke in support of P2P file-sharing at a U.S. Senate Committee hearing, stating that he wished "music could be downloaded legitimately. [65] He also guest-starred on 30 Rock in the 2007 episode "The Source Awards", portraying a hip-hop producer called Ridikulous who Tracy Jordan fears may kill him. ... As soon as it was over there were girls screaming and asking for autographs. [35] Rufus "Scola" Waller was also signed to the label, but was released when the label folded. LL Cool J wurde seit den 80er Jahren zu den Pionieren seines Fachs und war lange Zeit einer der erfolgreichsten Rapper der USA. [77], In March 2015, LL Cool J also appeared in an introduction to WrestleMania 31. Recording … Rock the Bells Records was also responsible for the Deep Blue Sea soundtrack for the 1999 movie of the same name. [76] The single sold more than 100,000 copies and established LL Cool J in the rap industry. LL Cool J founded and launched Boomdizzle.com, a record label / social networking site launched in September 2008. was born in Bay Shore, New York, United States. He currently plays NCIS Special Agent Sam Hanna in the CBS crime drama television series NCIS: Los Angeles. The official second single from Phenomenon was "4, 3, 2, 1", which featured Method Man, Redman & Master P and introduced DMX and Canibus. These elements contrasted sharply with the 1970s P-Funk and disco-influenced outfits, live bands, synthesizers and party rhymes of acts prevalent in 1984, rendering them old school. Two-time Grammy Award-winner and NAACP Image Award winner LL COOL J is an entertainment icon who has championed every possible field, from music, film, television, author, fashion designer and philanthropist. 1987 marked the release of his second album Bigger and Deffer, which soared to the No. [5] In 2021, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with an award for Musical Excellence. LL Cool J - Authentic Hip Hop - Coming Soon. He portrayed an ex-Oakland Raiders running back who finds himself in financial difficulties and is forced to rent part of his home out to a single mother and her two children, one of whom moves out with her before the third season. Right then and there I said 'This is what I want to do'. [50] LL hosted the Grammy Awards Show for five consecutive years, from the 54th Grammy Awards on February 12, 2012 through the 58th Grammy Awards on February 15, 2016. It debuted at number one on the Billboard album charts,[36] and went platinum. Find LL Cool J discography, albums and singles on AllMusic. It also reached No. In this neighborhood, the kids grow up in rap. [31] It spent 11 weeks at No. On 14-1-1968 LL Cool J (nickname: LL Cool J, Luv, The G.O.A.T.) [8][9][10] According to the Chicago Tribune, "[As] a kid growing up middle class and Catholic in Queens, life for LL was heart-breaking. [80], The emerging new school scene was initially characterized by drum machine-led minimalism, often tinged with elements of rock, as well as boasts about rapping delivered in an aggressive, self-assertive style. [30] This stands as one of his biggest-selling career albums, having sold in excess of two million copies in the United States alone. [72] He made his 100 million dollar fortune with Ladies Love Cool James, Mama Said Knock You Out & Authentic. While Bigger and Deffer, which was a big success, was produced by the L.A. Posse (at the time consisting of Dwayne Simon, Darryl Pierce and, according to himself the most important for crafting the sound of the LP, Bobby "Bobcat" Ervin), Dwayne Simon was the only one left willing to work on producing LL Cool J's third album Walking with a Panther. Cool J was born James Todd Smith on January 14, 1968, in Bay Shore, Long Island, New York, the son of Ondrea Griffith and James Louis Smith, Jr. Todd, as he was called, did not have a very happy childhood. [73] The brand produces popular urban apparel. The song contains LL Cool J rapping over the instrumental to Maino's "Hi Hater". [80][86], In 2017, LL Cool J became the first rapper to receive Kennedy Center Honors. LL Cool J. LL Cool J. Bürgerl. You passed away yesterday. In image as in song, the artists projected a tough, cool, street b-boy attitude. LL Cool J. ][11][9], In 2002, LL Cool J supported George Pataki's bid for a third term as Governor of New York. Two more daughters followed. "This song is the musical interpretation of what I felt after meeting with NCIS agents, experienced Marines and Navy SEALs," LL Cool J said. The album reached platinum status. Arranger George Karras. [2001] Has four children (one boy and three girls): Najee (b. LL Cool J has appeared in numerous films, including In Too Deep, Any Given Sunday, Deep Blue Sea, S.W.A.T., Mindhunters, and Edison. [citation needed], In October 2018, LL Cool J was nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. and the Beastie Boys. [13] It was featured in the film Krush Groove (1985), which was based on the rise of Def Jam and new school acts such as Run-D.M.C. [66] LL Cool J appeared in Sesame Street's 39th season, introducing the word of the day--"Unanimous"—in episode 4169 (September 22, 2008) and performing "The Addition Expedition" in episode 4172 (September 30, 2008). LL Cool J has written four books, including 1998's I Make My Own Rules, an autobiography cowritten with Karen Hunter. [LL Cool J] Right, I'm in the zone One of a kind when it's time to do mine Camcorder and the whole shit [LeShaun] Press rewind Let it flow on the screen while we puffs the L Layin back in the cut while we're under the spell [LL Cool J] Word life, I like the way the ep went down Go to sleep, tomorrow I'll take you back downtown We'll be [Chorus (repeat 3X)] Submit Corrections. [69], In 2013, LL co-starred as a gym owner in the sports dramedy Grudge Match. "[13] This was at the same time that NYU student Rick Rubin and promoter-manager Russell Simmons founded the then-independent Def Jam label. Airing on SiriusXM Channel 43, LL COOL J’s Rock the Bells Radio features a wide range of classic Hip-Hop content, music, interviews, and in-depth retrospectives curated and presented by LL, as well as other innovators of Hip-Hop music.LL COOL J’s Rock The Bells Radio celebrates classic Hip-Hop, featuring exclusive shows from Roxanne Shante, Biz Markie, and DJ Mister Cee, and interviews with OGs like Dr. Dre, Eminem, Ice Cube and the Beastie Boys. LL Cool J's interpretation of "Ain't Nobody" was particularly successful in the United Kingdom, where it topped the UK Singles Chart in early-1997. Designs include influences from LL's lyrics and tattoos, as well as from other icons in the hip-hop community. [46], In October 2014, LL announced that his 14th studio album would be called G.O.A.T. Radio served as one of the earliest records, along with Run-D.M.C. The second video, directed by Hype Williams, was "Freeze" featuring Lyfe Jennings. The bona fide Hip Hop legend has been nominated six times. In September 2009, LL Cool J released a song about the NCIS TV series. [60] During the next two years, LL Cool J appeared in Rollerball,[61] Deliver Us from Eva,[62] S.W.A.T.,[63] and Mindhunters. Listen to music from LL Cool J like Mama Said Knock You Out, Around The Way Girl & more. Production came from Timbaland, 7 Aurelius, R. Kelly, and others. 4 on the Billboard charts. The album had four singles ("How I'm Comin'", "Back Seat (of My Jeep)", the strangely titled "Pink Cookies in a Plastic Bag Getting Crushed by Buildings", "Stand By Your Man") and guest-featured labelmates Lords of the Underground on "NFA-No Frontin' Allowed". [43][44][45], On October 16, 2013, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced LL Cool J as a nominee for inclusion in 2014. [33] As a result, his audience base began to decline due to the album's bold commercial and pop aspirations. [68] In 2013, LL received a Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actor: Action for his work on the show. I’VE BEEN HERE FOR YEARS. [6], James Todd Smith was born on January 14, 1968 in Bay Shore, New York to Ondrea Griffith (born January 19, 1946) and James Louis Smith Jr,[7] also known as James Nunya. was the first rap act to produce cohesive, fully realized albums, and LL Cool J was the first to follow in their footsteps. LL Cool J, original name James Todd Smith, (born January 14, 1968, Bay Shore, Long Island, New York, U.S.), American rapper and actor, a leading exponent of mid-1980s new-school rap and one of the few hip-hop stars of his era to sustain a successful recording career for more than a decade. His father was Jimmy Nunya. In March 1984, sixteen-year-old Smith was creating demo tapes in his grandparents' home. The album's success also helped in contributing to Rick Rubin's credibility and repertoire as a record producer. in Bay Shore, New York, United States geboren. [19] LL Cool J: Age, Parents Ethnicity, Education. [26], Radio's release coincided with the growing new school scene and subculture, which also marked the beginning of hip-hop's "golden age" and the replacement of old school hip hop. At the age of four, he saw his mother and grandfather shot by his own father. He and co-star Jamie Foxx allegedly got into a real fistfight while filming a fight scene. [91] In a February 10, 2012 televised interview with CNN host Piers Morgan, LL Cool J expressed sympathy for President Obama and ascribed negative impressions of his leadership to Republican obstruction designed to "make it look like you have a coordination problem." LL Cool J explained the reason for it, saying, "It was good but I didn't feel like it was ready yet. LL Cool J und Timbo machen es hier wieder wie beim Vorgänger: coole Rhymes von Uncle L und der Hook kommt von Tim Mosley. The new track is based on his experiences playing special agent Sam Hanna. and the Fat Boys. [49], In March 2016, LL announced his retirement on social media, but quickly walked back his announcement and indicated that a new album was on the way. 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It is a single and is available on iTunes. [7], Smith began rapping at the age of 9, influenced by the hip-hop group The Treacherous Three. His fourth book, LL Cool J (Hip-Hop Stars) was cowritten in 2007 with hip-hop historian Dustin Shekell and Public Enemy's Chuck D. LL Cool J started his own businesses in the music industry such as the music label in 1993 called P.O.G. 1: The Genesis", "About.com ... 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