"To da Break of Dawn" is a single from both LL Cool J

LL Cool J

James Todd Smith , better known as LL Cool J , is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and actor...

's fourth album, Mama Said Knock You Out, and the soundtrack to the Kid 'n Play

Kid 'n Play

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 movie House Party

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House Party is a 1990 American comedy film released by New Line Cinema. It stars Kid and Play of the popular hip hop duo Kid 'n Play, and also stars Paul Anthony, Bow-Legged Lou, and B-Fine from Full Force, and Robin Harris . The film also starred Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, A.J...

. It was released on June 17, 1990 by Motown Records

Motown Records

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 and Def Jam Recordings

Def Jam Recordings

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 and was produced by LL Cool J and Marley Marl

Marley Marl

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. The song was a diss to LL's rivals at the time, MC Hammer

MC Hammer

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, Ice-T

ICE-T

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 and Kool Moe Dee

Kool Moe Dee

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 and was ranked #11 on XXL magazine

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's Top 20 diss songs of all time. The song peaked at #17 on the Hot Rap Singles chart.

B-Side

1. "To Da Break Of Dawn" (LP Version)- 4:27
2. "To Da Break Of Dawn" (Instrumental)- 4:28