I had taped LL Cool J before but he was particularly charismatic and powerful during his rendition of “Momma Said Knock You Out”

on The Party Machine With Nia Peebles, syndicated by Paramount

as a companion to the successful Arsenio Hall show. I staged the performance with the audience all around him and he was lifted by the energy. We got some great audience reaction shots as they really enjoyed being up there on stage with the artist.