Pet Rock: The Pop Culture Blog

We're still not sure how these things keep happening to us, but Pet Rock scored an interview Wednesday night with LL Cool J. He was promoting his new line of clothing and we just happened to show up with a video camera and microphone.

I'll post the video later on Thursday, just as soon as I can finish up the edit and soundtrack. I've interviewed LL Cool J before and nothing I'll ever write will top that "report." It was quite rich. So sad to have peaked so early in life.

But at least this time around, you'll be able to listen to the Pet Rock exclusive LL Cool J freestyle!

During our 8-minute chat, I asked LL about his favorite song to perform. "Rock the Bells!" he said. Hard to dispute that. But is it his best song?

This week's edition of Top 5 Thursday looks at what we believe to be LL Cool J's five songs that will stand the test of time. With more than 20 years and 13 albums (his latest effort, "Exit 13," dropped on Sept. 9), it's no easy task. Here goes:

5) "I Can't Live Without My Radio"

If they still existed, his JVC would no doubt vibrate the concrete.

4) "Around the Way Girl"

The first cassingle I ever bought. Still have it. No word on the whereabouts of my Fendi bag and a bad attitude.

3) "Mama Said Knock You Out"

Back in my college DJ days, I broke this one out on vinyl for the first time in years and the party erupted.

2) "Rock the Bells"

Such a strong song in every regard, and when you're starvin' like Marvin for a Cool J song, you can't go wrong with letting your ears eat this.

1) "I'm Bad"

No rapper can rap quite like he can. He'll take a muscle bound jerk and put his face in the sand.