Control Myself (Feat. LL Cool J)

The music video for Jennifer Lopez and LL Cool J’s “Control Myself” was directed by Hype Williams and filmed at Sony Studios in New York City on January 2, 2006. Known for his distinctive visual style, Williams incorporated a widescreen format in which additional footage appears within the black letterbox bars, allowing several scenes to unfold simultaneously. This technique, previously used in his video for Ashanti’s “Only U,” gives the video a dynamic, multi-layered presentation that encourages viewers to focus on different parts of the screen. LL Cool J praised the innovative approach, describing the finished video as different and exciting for both artists. Released in the United States on February 13, 2006, and in Europe on February 19, the video received a positive response on music television, reaching number two on MTV’s Total Request Live, number three on BET’s 106 & Park, and number eighteen on VH1’s VSpot Top 20 Countdown.