He is best-known for hits "Put It On Me", "Between Me And You", "Wonderful" and for being associated with Jay-Z as a part of The Murderers. Ja Rule has sold over 20 Million albums worldwide and has released six albums with one on the way. His best-selling albums are Pain Is Love and Rule 3:36. Ja Rule has beefed with rappers DMX, 50 Cent, The Game, Busta Rhymes, Dr. Dre, and Eminem.
Early life:
He attended Junior High School in Floral Park, New York, where he met his future wife Aisha Murray and they graduated in 1991. They attended Martin Van Buren High School together but he did not graduate. When Atkins was five years old, his sister died from respiratory problems. Growing up in a strict religious home, Atkin's family did not celebrate birthdays and Christmas, and as a child, was not allowed to listen to rap music. When he first heard it, he decided to be a rapper. He would sneak the music into his house and played it on his CD player when his mother wasn't around. Atkins is married to his high school sweetheart, Aisha Atkins nΓ©e Murray.They have three children: Brittney (11), Jeffrey Junior (6) and Jordan (3).He and his family live in a mansion in New Jersey.
Rise to Fame:
At age 15, Atkins appeared with 0-1 and Chris Black as part of Cash Money Click. This would lead to him being signed by TVT Records in 1994. He would end up being heard by a young DJ who called himself DJ Irv, then later Irv Gotti. Gotti, was a friend of Jay-Z's and he was also a DJ for Def Jam Recordings. During the mid 90s his main priority was meeting Ja Rule. He wanted to sign Ja to his new label Murder Inc. Records. He wanted Ja because of his distinct deep voice. After Irv was able to sign Ja along with DMX and Jay-Z to Def Jam. He began to have an idea that they all work together. They formed a group named The Murderers. They recorded many songs together. Friction tore the group apart, DMX, a rapper that sounds very similar to Ja accused him of trying to steal his style with the deep voice, by saying that before the three were signed Ja tried to make his voice sound lighter but heard him embrace the deep voice and tried to imitate it. They had planned to release an album together, but this idea was scrapped and they all made appearances on their respective albums. Still, around this time, Ja Rule was still fairly unknown. Jay-Z, at the time a young star and new to Def Jam, was the most popular rapper in hip hop. Russell Simmons had the idea that in order to build hype around Ja Rule and capitalize on Jay's popularity that Ja Rule do a verse on Jay-Z's 1998 single Can I Get A..., which also featured Amil. Ja's performance of the verse made him a household name and he became an instant star and by the release of his album a year later he was one of Def Jam Recordings premier acts.
4 Life
Ja Rule Lyrics
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What y'all niggas want
Street shit Memph Bleek shit Ja rule shit
You heard nigga
It's all real in the field nigga
Niggas live wit it money drugs and murdah for life
Bitches deal with it only lovin them hoes for the night
But you can't get it until the day of our demise
Niggas live wit it money drugs and murdah for life
Bitches deal with it only lovin them hoes for the night
If your feeling it get high its alright
But you can't get it until the day of our demise
You can holler at the dog haters want to see me fall
Bitches want to too see me ball killers they don't want to see me at all
If I wasn't rolling with the rock
Will you niggas pass rock share birds or flash glocks
I walk around wit two Mac's, razors and icepicks
Just cause you niggas want to see me hurtin' like them
Its all about the Benjamins money cash hoe's
Livin' through this shit I'm in nigga stack doe
Street scholar, eight figure nigga white collar cat
Ain't the M-E-M-P-H man, bitch holla back
I'm a creature smoking on hay since it was reefer
Drug ass flow like I was cut wit ether
Mark ass nigga don't want a part of this nigga spark with this nigga
Blaze bark wit this niga
Me and Ja Rule fuckin' you hoe's is what these guys do
Ain't the type to buy you, mommy how you, slide cock inside you
Supply you with ten bitches times two, I'm a motherfuckin' animal
Niggas live wit it money drugs and murdah for life
Bitches deal with it only lovin them hoes for the night
If your feeling it get high its alright
But you can't get it until the day of our demise
Niggas live wit it money drugs and murdah for life
Bitches deal with it only lovin them hoes for the night
If your feeling it get high its alright
But you can't get it until the day of our demise
Fuck the world cause it ain't quite ready me
I'm living my life niggas take a look at these eyes
Witness what it is to be real niggas
Guns, drugs, hot slugs, coke runs, want some, get some
Bad enough buy some nigga
Fucking around with Ja and Bleek and get hit up
Tearing your whole clique then we clip up
Nigga that's what these Murderers nigga that's us
What the fuck, is you ready to die right now nigga?
Know you feelin' my style nigga
Run wit nothing but wild Brooknam and Queens Isle niggas
Hit em any nigga that breath rule riddel 'em wit hot one
Ain't nigga like me, who you riding wit?
Rolling nothing but hot shit your bitch my bitch
Only difference is bitches on my dick blow dick
How I cock spread hit ho's love that shit, you celibate
I'll turn you into the freakest bitch
Have you topless dancing in bars naked for dollars
Y'all bitches know what my style is
Always on some foul shit, Rule bitch
Let the world know
When I spit nothing but that murderous live wit it
Niggas live wit it money drugs and murdah for life
Bitches deal with it only lovin them hoes for the night
If your feeling it get high its alright
But you can't get it until the day of our demise
Niggas live wit it money drugs and murdah for life
Bitches deal with it only lovin them hoes for the night
If your feeling it get high its alright
But you can't get it until the day of our demise
Holla! What you think of that, bitch where we freakin at
Bum chick don't speak to that, fly momma creep wit that
Live with it nigga hit it, don't stop get it get it
Don't tricking bitching, would you fuck with it
Brooknam and Queens
Yo, it means more killin', more guns, more drugs, more real ass niggas
Holla don't give a fuck, dollas niggas what you want get it
Crump blaze skunk, what the fuck y'all want nigga!
None of me cause, I hit em wit to much style
And my energy got these niggas creatin' lil me's
I'm a lock and squeeze know that its my time
If I leave air breath niggas haten on mines
I'm a nightmare niggas better prepare to die
And deal wit Ja hollerin' Murda 4 life!
Niggas live wit it money drugs and murdah for life
Bitches deal with it only lovin them hoes for the night
If your feeling it get high its alright
But you can't get it until the day of our demise
Niggas live wit it money drugs and murdah for life
Bitches deal with it only lovin them hoes for the night
If your feeling it get high its alright
But you can't get it until the day of our demise
Uh yeah
Ja Rule, Memph Bleek
Holla back, Roc-a-Fella
Its Mur-da,
Its Mur-da uh uh
We out
The lyrics of Ja Rule and Memphis Bleek's "Murda 4 Life" describe the harsh realities of life as a member of the street. The song emphasizes the idea that the lifestyle of violence and crime is inescapable, with the chorus stating "Niggas live wit it money drugs and murdah for life, bitches deal with it only lovin them hoes for the night." The verses delve deeper into the violence of the lifestyle, with threats of violence towards anyone who tries to test the rappers or cross them.
The song is a commentary on the dangers and challenges of living as a member of the street, and the harsh realities that come with it. It touches on themes of loyalty, violence, and the struggle to survive in a world that seems intent on destroying those who live within it.
Overall, "Murda 4 Life" is a dark and powerful song that highlights the difficulties of life on the streets, and the struggles that individuals face in order to survive in the midst of violence and crime.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
The beginning of the song with an exclamation to get the listener hype.
What y'all niggas want
Asking the audience what they want to hear in terms of their preferred rap content.
Street shit Memph Bleek shit Ja rule shit
Referring to the type of rap material they will be presenting in their verses, with emphasis on street and gangsta style.
You heard nigga
Reaffirming that Ja Rule and Memphis Bleek are respected and well-known in the rap game.
It's all real in the field nigga
Acknowledging the harshness of life on the streets and how they are representing it in their lyrics.
Niggas live wit it money drugs and murdah for life
Living the street life with emphasis on getting money and drugs and being a killer for life.
Bitches deal with it only lovin them hoes for the night
Objectifying women and stating that they only use them for temporary satisfaction.
If your feeling it get high its alright
Encouraging the listener to indulge in drugs if it makes them feel good.
But you can't get it until the day of our demise
Stating that the drugs and street life are only available to those who are living it and will continue to live it until the end.
You can holler at the dog haters want to see me fall
Addressing the haters who wish for their downfall.
Bitches want to too see me ball killers they don't want to see me at all
Explaining that women only want them for money and not for their violent nature, whereas those who they have wronged or think they're 'soft' don't want to see them at all.
If I wasn't rolling with the rock
Referring to their association with Roc-a-Fella records, if they weren't associated with the label they would have to share 'birds' or flash 'glocks' with others while trying to make ends meet on the street.
Will you niggas pass rock share birds or flash glocks
Asking rhetorically if they would have the opportunities they have now without the success of their careers.
I walk around wit two Mac's, razors and icepicks
Boasting about how they carry weapons on them to protect themselves from rival gangs.
Just cause you niggas want to see me hurtin' like them
Claiming that their enemies wish to inflict pain upon them.
Its all about the Benjamins money cash hoe's
Expressing that life on the streets is about getting as much money as possible and objectifying women.
Livin' through this shit I'm in nigga stack doe
Referring to the success they have already achieved and continuing to stack dollars.
Street scholar, eight figure nigga white collar cat
Boasting about their street smarts and financial success.
Ain't the M-E-M-P-H man, bitch holla back
Claiming that they are not just anyone, specifically Memphis Bleek, and people should recognize them.
I'm a creature smoking on hay since it was reefer
Claiming that they have been smoking weed for a long time.
Drug ass flow like I was cut wit ether
Complimenting themselves on their flow and saying it's so smooth that it's like they have been cut with an anesthetic.
Mark ass nigga don't want a part of this nigga spark with this nigga
Warning those who cross them that they are not to be messed with and they will retaliate with violence.
Blaze bark wit this niga
Saying that they will smoke weed and 'bark' which means start trouble with people who cross them.
Me and Ja Rule fuckin' you hoe's is what these guys do
Boasting about how they are successful ladies men.
Ain't the type to buy you, mommy how you, slide cock inside you
Stating that they don't pay for sexual encounters, but they still are sexual with women who are interested.
Supply you with ten bitches times two, I'm a motherfuckin' animal
Saying that they have an abundance of women to choose from and are sexually active with all of them without any remorse.
But you can't get it until the day of our demise
Reiterating that the drugs and street life are only available to those who are living it and will continue to live it until the end.
Fuck the world cause it ain't quite ready me
Expressing that they are misunderstood and do not fit in with mainstream society.
I'm living my life niggas take a look at these eyes
Boasting about their success and saying that people should recognize their dominance.
Witness what it is to be real niggas
Saying that they are true to the streets and are validated by the realities they discuss.
Guns, drugs, hot slugs, coke runs, want some, get some
Listing off all the elements of street life that they are involved in and are encouraging others to partake in.
Bad enough buy some nigga
Saying that if someone wants something bad enough they will go out and get it without hesitation.
Fucking around with Ja and Bleek and get hit up
Warning people not to mess with them or they will retaliate with violence.
Tearing your whole clique then we clip up
Saying that they will take out any gang or group who opposes them and then reload their guns for the next round.
Nigga that's what these Murderers nigga that's us
Announcing that they are the ones who engage in murder and violence and that's just who they are.
What the fuck, is you ready to die right now nigga?
Asking if someone is willing to put their life on the line because they are capable of dealing out lethal consequences.
Know you feelin' my style nigga
Saying that people should find what they do stylish and trendsetting.
Run wit nothing but wild Brooknam and Queens Isle niggas
Running with a group of wild and dangerous people from Brooklyn and Queens.
Hit em any nigga that breath rule riddel 'em wit hot one
Saying that if someone comes across them or opposes them, they will be shot and killed without hesitation.
Ain't nigga like me, who you riding wit?
Saying that they are one of a kind and questioning who would be foolish enough to oppose them.
Rolling nothing but hot shit your bitch my bitch
Saying that they and the people they run with only deal with the highest quality drugs and women.
Only difference is bitches on my dick blow dick
Making a crude comment that they are more successful with women compared to those who criticize them.
How I cock spread hit ho's love that shit, you celibate
Saying that women love how they perform sexually and that those who don't must be celibate.
I'll turn you into the freakest bitch
Saying that they will sexually dominate and change anyone who opposes them.
Have you topless dancing in bars naked for dollars
Saying that they will take away someone's autonomy and have them become a stripper or sex worker.
Y'all bitches know what my style is
Saying that people who follow them are aware of how outrageous they are and they intend to keep it that way.
Always on some foul shit, Rule bitch
Referencing Ja Rule and saying that they are always doing something controversial or outrageous in their life.
Let the world know
Making a bold statement to make sure the message is heard.
When I spit nothing but that murderous live wit it
Saying that when they rap, it's full of violent content and substance.
Holla!
Another closing statement to capture the listener's attention and leave a lasting impact.
What you think of that, bitch where we freakin at
Asking where they will end up after listening to their music and what they think of it.
Bum chick don't speak to that, fly momma creep wit that
Saying their music is not for the weak-minded who wouldn't understand, only for those who relish the gangsta lifestyle.
Live with it nigga hit it, don't stop get it get it
Encouraging people to embrace and live the lifestyle they preach, and keep hustling for their goals.
Don't tricking bitching, would you fuck with it
Saying that they will not take any BS from anyone while they are laying out their life lessons and experiences.
Brooknam and Queens
Where they are from and the hard streets from which they draw their inspiration.
Yo, it means more killin', more guns, more drugs, more real ass niggas
Explaining that living their lifestyle involves more than just the street life activities, it also includes dealing with real people and real situations.
Holla don't give a fuck, dollas niggas what you want get it
Instructing people to hustle and get what they want out of life while embracing the street life.
Crump blaze skunk, what the fuck y'all want nigga!
Saying that regardless of what people want in life, it all boils down to getting, drugs and money from living the street life.
None of me cause, I hit em wit to much style
Claiming that they are one of a kind and nobody can compete with their success and style.
And my energy got these niggas creatin' lil me's
Boasting that people emulate them because of their success and style.
I'm a lock and squeeze know that its my time
Saying that they are at the peak of their career and are taking full advantage of it.
If I leave air breath niggas haten on mines
Saying that if they die, their haters will only get louder.
I'm a nightmare niggas better prepare to die
Claiming that they are and will continue to be a force to be reckoned with and anyone who opposes them must be ready to die.
And deal wit Ja hollerin' Murda 4 life!
Closing statement to emphasize the lyrical content and to expect violence at all times.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEFFREY ATKINS, MALIK N COX, TAI N GREEN, IRVING N LORENZO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SirCalloway
'Venni Vetti Vecci' is a classic album
@justinstewart1828
It went platinum while x and jay z were killing it try again
@blankchannel7656
@@justinstewart1828 that has what to do with the album being classic?
@lowlyfebutgivemlyfe
Ya daddy too cute and ya brother ll too the great days the energy when tired and pissed off be well ja talkn u tryn be Pac don't think so tryn get my health back takn time that bull too nuch why in my younger days couldn't see that lol and few others lol it is what it is OK itπππ₯°ππ€©πππ
@EveryDayLifeChannel9777
One of the best albums ever made!
@thacosmoswahnted3320
Ja was his own hypeman. Raw energy!
@glenwoodedwards9539
This is what we call β Hip-Hopβ not βRap.β Salute Ja
@waqstar7067
What's the difference
@good-Vibes0nly
you dont see videos like that no more. People were so hyped about the hip hop movement. When this shit came out everybody was like "ouuu shit what is thissss??!" New Style, new beatz, everything was fresh
@DerHalbeEuro
People had more liberties in the 80s and 90s. Society was more free