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R.U.L.E.
''R.U.L.E.'' is the sixth studio album by American rapper Ja Rule; it was released on November 9, 2004, by The Inc. and Island Def Jam Music Group. The album debuted at number 7 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200 chart, selling 165,000 units in its opening week. The album was certified Gold and sold over 658,000 copies in the United States. Singles from the album include " Wonderful" featuring R. Kelly and Ashanti; the top 20 song "New York" featuring Jadakiss and Fat Joe, and the song "Caught Up" featuring Lloyd. The album was also made in a heavily edited version removing profanities, drugs and violent content: it removes the skits "Weed" and "Stripping Game". This version of the album became the most edited album other than his previous album ''Blood in My Eye'' (2003). Critical reception ''R.U.L.E.'' garnered favorable reviews from music critics but some questioned if this was a return to form after the disappointing ''Blood in My Eye''. K.B. Tindal of ''HipHopDX'' called the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ja Rule
Jeffrey Bruce Atkins (born February 29, 1976), better known by his stage name Ja Rule (), is an American rapper and actor. Born and raised in New York City, he debuted in 1999 with '' Venni Vetti Vecci'' and its lead single " Holla Holla". During the 2000s, Ja Rule was signed to Irv Gotti's Murder Inc. Records, formerly known as The Inc. From 1999 to 2005, Ja Rule had multiple hits that made the top 20 of the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, including " Between Me and You" (featuring Christina Milian), " I'm Real (Murder Remix)" and " Ain't It Funny" (both with Jennifer Lopez)—which both topped the Hot 100—the number 1 hit " Always on Time" (featuring Ashanti), "Mesmerize" (featuring Ashanti), and " Wonderful" (featuring R. Kelly and Ashanti). Rule has been nominated for two American Music Awards and four Grammy Awards with respective collaborators Lil' Mo, Vita, Ashanti and Case. Following the release of his platinum-selling debut ''Venni Vetti Vecci'' (1999), he re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Exodus (Ja Rule Album)
''Exodus'' is a 2005 greatest hits album by rapper Ja Rule. He had released an album every year since 1999, but in 2005, with no new album planned The Inc. released this greatest hits album featuring songs such as " Mesmerize" and " Wonderful". Irv Gotti was forced to release one more album from Ja and Ashanti to honor his contract with Def Jam. Universal did not want to support a full LP by either artist so 2 greatest hits sets were released. The version of It's Murda on this album is shortened and not the original. The album was also made in an edited version, which has some lacks of censorship in songs due to different times the songs were edited at. The album debuted on the ''Billboard'' 200 at number 107 and peaked at number 50 on the UK albums chart. Track listing Credits adapted from the album's liner notes. Notes * signifies a co-producer. Sample credits * "Exodus (Intro)" contains samples from "Lyin'", written by Anthony Hawkins, Charles Hawkins, and Veesee Veasey, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wonderful (Ja Rule Song)
"Wonderful" is a song by American rapper Ja Rule. It was released on September 27, 2004, as the lead single from his sixth studio album, '' R.U.L.E.'' (2004), through Island Def Jam and Irv Gotti's The Inc. Records. The song features American pop- R&B singers R. Kelly and Ashanti. "Wonderful" topped the UK Singles Chart, reached number five on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaked at number six in both Australia and New Zealand, and became a top-20 hit in Denmark, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. A remix is available on Ashanti's fourth studio album, '' Concrete Rose'' (2004), featuring an extended verse from the singer and omitting Kelly's verse. A video directed by Hype Williams was made for this single. Commercial performance In the United States, "Wonderful" peaked at number five on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in November 2004, making it Ja Rule's fourth top-five hit on the chart. In the United Kingdom, it topped the UK Singles Chart, also making it his fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Murder Inc Records
Murder Inc. Records, LLC. (formerly The Inc. Records) is an American record label founded by brothers Chris and Irv Gotti in 1998. The label's flagship artist is Ja Rule. According to Chris Gotti, Murder Inc. had sold over 30 million units worldwide and grossed over $500 million. History Formation and success (1999–2003) After helping Def Jam with the success of DMX, Jay-Z, and Ja Rule, Russell Simmons gave Irv Gotti his own label under Def Jam. While watching ''Biography'' on A&E during gangster week, a Murder, Inc. logo appeared on the screen, inspiring Irv to name his label after the organized crime group, paralleling his desire to put out hit records to the crime group's purpose of putting out contract hits. Murder Inc.'S first set of artists were Ja Rule, Black Child, Tah Murdah and Nemesis. On June 1, 1999, Murder Inc. released its first studio album, '' Venni Vetti Vecci'' by Ja Rule. Featuring production from Irv Gotti (who also executive produced the album) as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caught Up (Ja Rule Song)
"Caught Up" is the third single by American rapper Ja Rule featuring Lloyd, from his sixth studio album '' R.U.L.E.'' and was released on May 25, 2005 by The Inc. Records and Def Jam Recordings Def Jam Recordings (also simply known as Def Jam) is an American multinational record label owned by Universal Music Group. It is based in Manhattan, New York City, specializing predominantly in hip hop, contemporary R&B, soul and pop. The l .... Charts References 2004 songs 2004 singles Ja Rule songs Lloyd (singer) songs Def Jam Recordings singles Songs written by Ja Rule Songs written by Irv Gotti {{2000s-hiphop-song-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New York (Ja Rule Song)
"New York" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Ja Rule, released October 27, 2004 as the second single from his sixth studio album '' R.U.L.E.'' (2004). The track, produced by Cool & Dre, features fellow New York rappers Fat Joe and Jadakiss. The song's chorus is based on Boogie Down Productions' 1990 song, "100 Guns". The music video was directed in New York City, and features cameo appearances by many local artists. The song peaked at number 27 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, number 14 on US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, and number 10 on Hot Rap Songs charts respectively. Background Cool & Dre produced the track for rapper Fat Joe, who initially turned it down. Jadakiss was said to be interested in the track; however, Ja Rule grabbed it almost immediately. When Irv Gotti learned of the history behind who was to have the track, he mentioned it to Ja Rule, and then they offered for both Fat Joe and Jadakiss to be featured on the track. The song contains a sample ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blood In My Eye
''Blood in My Eye'' is the fifth studio album by American rapper Ja Rule Jeffrey Bruce Atkins (born February 29, 1976), better known by his stage name Ja Rule (), is an American rapper and actor. Born and raised in New York City, he debuted in 1999 with '' Venni Vetti Vecci'' and its lead single " Holla Holla". Dur ..., released on November 4, 2003, by Murder Inc Records, Murder Inc. and Island Def Jam Music Group. The album was originally planned to be released as a mixtape. The release took place during the feud with Shady Records, Shady/Aftermath Records, Aftermath rappers 50 Cent, G-Unit, Eminem, D12, Dr. Dre, Obie Trice, along with artists including DMX (rapper), DMX and Busta Rhymes and was entirely dedicated to dissing them. The album was named after George Jackson (Black Panther), George Jackson's radical Blood in My Eye (book), book of the same name. Hussein Fatal, Hussein Fatal of Outlawz, Caddillac Tah (rapper), Cadillac Tah, James Gotti, Sizzla, Black Child, Young ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cool & Dre
Cool & Dre are a record production and songwriting duo from North Miami, Florida, consisting of Marcello "Cool" Antonio Valenzano and Andre "Dre" Christopher Lyon. The duo are best known for their work with Terror Squad founder Fat Joe, first collaborating on the albums ''Jealous Ones Still Envy'' and ''Loyalty'' in 2001 and 2002 respectively, Lil Wayne's ''Tha Carter II'', ''Tha Carter III'', ''Tha Carter IV'', and ''Tha Carter V'', and more recently their work with Jay-Z and Beyonce on their collaborative album, ''Everything Is Love'', 2018. History The duo have also worked extensively with rappers The Game, Nas, Queen Latifah, Ja Rule, Rick Ross, Remy Ma, Kendrick Lamar and many others. Their hits include The Game and 50 Cent's Grammy-nominated 2005 hit, " Hate It or Love It", Juvenile's " Rodeo", Ja Rule's "New York", Fat Joe's Grammy-nominated 2016 hit, “ All the Way Up", and Lil Wayne's " On Fire". To date, their work has sold over 75 million records worldwide. Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lloyd (singer)
Lloyd Polite Jr. (born January 3, 1986), is an American R&B singer. Born in New Orleans and raised in Decatur, he initially began his musical career as a member of the preteen-boy band N-Toon. The band disbanded in 2001 and Polite embarked on a solo career in 2003. He subsequently signed a record deal with American music executive Irv Gotti's Murder Inc. Records, under the aegis of Def Jam Recordings. In 2004, Polite released his solo debut single " Southside" (featuring Ashanti), the title-track from his debut album, '' Southside'' (2004). The single quickly charted on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and became a top 40 hit. His second album ''Street Love'', was released in 2007 and featured the top 20 hits " You" (featuring Lil Wayne) and "Get It Shawty". Polite's third album '' Lessons in Love'' (2008), gave the singer his second top 10 album on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart. Polite's career received an enormous boost in 2009–10, after being featured on hip hop record ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AllMusic
AllMusic (previously known as All-Music Guide and AMG) is an American online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on musicians and bands. Initiated in 1991, the database was first made available on the Internet in 1994. AllMusic is owned by RhythmOne. History AllMusic was launched as All-Music Guide by Michael Erlewine, a "compulsive archivist, noted astrologer, Buddhist scholar and musician". He became interested in using computers for his astrological work in the mid-1970s and founded a software company, Matrix, in 1977. In the early 1990s, as CDs replaced LPs as the dominant format for recorded music, Erlewine purchased what he thought was a CD of early recordings by Little Richard. After buying it, he discovered it was a "flaccid latter-day rehash". Frustrated with the labeling, he researched using metadata to create a music guide. In 1990, in Big Rapids, Michigan, he founded ''All Music Guid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Entertainment Weekly
''Entertainment Weekly'' (sometimes abbreviated as ''EW'') is an American digital-only entertainment magazine based in New York City, published by Dotdash Meredith, that covers film, television, music, Broadway theatre, books, and popular culture. The magazine debuted on February 16, 1990, in New York City. Different from celebrity-focused publications such as '' Us Weekly'', '' People'' (a sister magazine to ''EW''), and '' In Touch Weekly'', ''EW'' primarily concentrates on entertainment media news and critical reviews; unlike '' Variety'' and '' The Hollywood Reporter'', which were primarily established as trade magazines aimed at industry insiders, ''EW'' targets a more general audience. History Formed as a sister magazine to ''People'', the first issue of ''Entertainment Weekly'' was published on February 16, 1990. Created by Jeff Jarvis and founded by Michael Klingensmith, who served as publisher until October 1996, the magazine's original television advertising solic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Album
An album is a collection of audio recordings issued on compact disc (CD), Phonograph record, vinyl, audio tape, or another medium such as Digital distribution#Music, digital distribution. Albums of recorded sound were developed in the early 20th century as individual Phonograph record#78 rpm disc developments, 78 rpm records collected in a bound book resembling a photograph album; this format evolved after 1948 into single vinyl LP record, long-playing (LP) records played at revolutions per minute, rpm. The album was the dominant form of recorded music expression and consumption from the mid-1960s to the early 21st century, a period known as the album era. Vinyl LPs are still issued, though album sales in the 21st-century have mostly focused on CD and MP3 formats. The 8-track tape was the first tape format widely used alongside vinyl from 1965 until being phased out by 1983 and was gradually supplanted by the cassette tape during the 1970s and early 1980s; the populari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
