By Karu F. Daniels, AOL Black Voices

Next week, hip-hop superstar LL Cool J turns 39 and goes one step closer to the big 4-0.

But judging from his sex symbol looks, one would never tell.

He actually looks 19.

Although there were rumbling about plastic surgery, the soon to be former Def Jam Records rapper has always stood forthright that his physique was man-made, not manufactured.

To drive this point home further, the Hollis, Queens reared lyricist cum actor has released a fitness book, titled 'LL Cool J's Platinum Workout,' as his latest literary offering.

Perfect timing considering the fact that many people take their fitness routines into high gear once the carbohydrate-induced haze known as the holiday season is over.

And with a career --and body-- that seems like it's built to last, he's most likely the only ones that true ubanites can trust to get brolic.

"LL Cool J didn't always have a diesel body-he chiseled it the old-fashioned way, with hard work and discipline," states the accompanying press materials that come with the coffee-table sized hardcover book (published by Rodale Books and retailing at $27.95). "Together with his longtime trainer, Dave "Scooter" Honig, LL developed a revolutionary workout system that not only burns away body fat for good, but also built the amazing muscle and flawless physique you see in every one of his music videos."

The three-time Grammy-winning, 11-time platinum selling rap icon teamed with the noted expert in boxing conditioning to deliver the up, close and personal work out guide, providing readers with an easy-to-follow progression and filled with photos of the star demonstrating the exercises.

'Platinum' is a full circle program, complete with meal plans and recipes that will fuel reader's workouts while promoting fat loss.

LL Cool J previously penned his 1997 best-selling memoir 'I Make My Own Rules.'