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 née 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.
Caught Up
Ja Rule Lyrics
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Holla back
My nigga Terry, he gon' be the big boy
You know what I'm sayin'?
Ayo, ayo, Jody
Ayy, you can tell somebody to go downstairs to the car and shit
Get that bottle of Veuve out the back of the 'Bach for me, baby
I need to get right before I do this here
(Why me and you)
Had to meet, talk, fuck and get caught up?
(What we been through)
It's enough to get any man caught up
(I'm feelin' you)
And I'm feelin' we should both be free
(If we were through)
Just imagine what life be without me
Mami, I put my best foot forward, though it's kinda awkward
'Cause I'm pigeon-toed and bow-legged
But you ain't too proud to beg
First time we got alone, you gave me some head
And been callin' me ever since to do it again
When we met you was a seven, just creepin' to ten
And now your my lucky quarter
The days get shorter, nights get longer
You know when the weather is cold feelin's grow stronger
What a performer, the pussy feel like walkin' pneumonia
Got me snifflin' and sneezin', coughin' and achin' and shit
And I'm startin' to think I'm fallin' in love with this bitch
I'm havin' dreams about her jeans and how they fit
In that Erving Geoffrey baby tee
She's wearin' my name already, so you know she's fuckin' me
I'm a G like that, but for you I fell backwards
The only question I ask myself is-
Shit
(Why me and you)
Had to meet, talk, fuck and get caught up?
(What we been through)
It's enough to get any man caught up
(I'm feelin' you)
And I'm feelin' we should both be free
(If we were through)
Just imagine what life be without me
Why me? Better yet why you and I?
Why I always pick the ones not in they right mind and crazy?
Singin' "Dangerously In Love"
This a dangerous broad I'm fuckin'
Like Al, it's the "Scent of a Woman"
That got me playin' hardball like Doc Gooden
Excuse my intrudin', I don't mean to be rude
But our situation is kinda amusin'
'Cause we both like each other, but scared of each other
It's like we more than friends, but less than lovers
And my niggas can't tell us what we been doin' is wrong
And your girls gettin' jealous 'cause we been gettin' along
Hold on, this is how it all begins
You call your friends, I'll call my friends, we'll all be friends
And hang out at the mansion in the Hamptons on weekends
Then it all ends, and the question is
(Why me and you)
Had to meet, talk, fuck and get caught up?
(What we been through)
It's enough to get any man caught up
(I'm feelin' you)
And I'm feelin' we should both be free
(If we were through)
Just imagine what life be without me
Have you even been touched like I touch ya?
Been held like I hold ya?
Been loved like I love ya?
Be real, be real
Have you ever been seen like I see you?
Been heard how I hear you?
Been felt how I feel you?
Be real, be real
Girl, you're my sunshine
But sometimes it gets a little cloudy don't it?
Them sunny days, I see the sunrise, and wish that it could hit ya
Face, it'd be great to get up every mornin'
To eggs and steak, but you can't relate
So we separated on good terms, no one's concerned
About who ya been fuckin', and who ya fucked last
But when I see you, still the question I ask is
(Why me and you)
Had to meet, talk, fuck and get caught up?
(What we been through)
It's enough to get any man caught up
(I'm feelin' you)
And I'm feelin' we should both be free
(If we were through)
Just imagine what life be without me
(Why me and you)
Had to meet, talk, fuck and get caught up?
(What we been through)
It's enough to get any man caught up
(I'm feelin' you)
And I'm feelin' we should both be free
(If we were through)
Just imagine what life be without me
In "Caught Up," Ja Rule sings about a complicated romantic relationship in which he and his partner are "caught up" with each other. The opening lines of the song show Ja Rule talking to his producer, Buck 3000, indicating that he's about to begin a musical journey. Then, he goes on to talk to his romantic interest, Mami, and conveys his thoughts and feelings about their relationship. The two of them have had sex, and it seems to be a physical connection that has deepened into a full-fledged relationship. However, Ja Rule expresses doubts about the relationship, stating that they should both be free.
Throughout the song, Ja Rule touches on many themes, including love, sex, and friendship. He talks about how their relationship is not a conventional one, but it's something they both enjoy. He also mentions how he's not perfect, but he can't resist this girl no matter how hard he tries. Furthermore, Ja Rule talks about separation, and how even though they parted ways on good terms, he still can't help but wonder why they ever had such a deep attraction to each other. In the end, Ja Rule asks Mami if anyone has ever treated her like he has, implying that their relationship was uniquely special.
Line by Line Meaning
Word to mother to my nigga buck 3000 on the boards!
Acknowledging the efforts of the music composer throughout the song.
Holla back!
Expression of greeting or acknowledgement to the audience.
They be killing it know what I mean big boy!
Expressing appreciation for the music and its effects on people.
Know what I'm sayin' hey yo!
Seeking validation or agreement from the audience for his statements.
Hey yo jodi!
Addressing a person named Jodi, perhaps for emotional support.
Hey you can tell somebody to go downstairs to the car and she get that bottle of vouth
Out the back of the back for me baby I needa get right before I do dis hea!
Requesting someone to bring alcohol to him, to gear up before performing the song.
Why me and you
Had to meet, talk, fuck and get caught up
What we been through
It's enough to get any man
Caught up
I'm feelin' you
And I'm feeling we should both be free
If we were through
Just imagine what life be without me
Looking back at the time spent with a woman, struggling to balance their desire for each other with their need for freedom, and admitting being confused about their relationship.
Mami, I put my best foot forward though it's kinda awkward
'Cause ya pigeon-toed and bold-legged
But you ain't too proud to beg
First time we got alone, you gave me some head
And been callin' me ever since
To do it again
When we met you was a seventy straight with a ten
And I am ya lucky quarter
And the days get shorter the nights get longer
You know when the weather is cold feelings grow stronger
Wanna perform her pussy feel like walking pneumonia
Got me snifflin', sneezing, coughin', and aching and shit
And I'm startin' to think I'm fallen in love with this bitch
I'm having dreams about her jeans and how they fit
And the urban jeffrey baby tee
And she's wearing my name already
So you know she's fuckin' me
I'm a g like that but for you I fell backwards
The only question I ask myself is
Bragging about his sexual prowess with the woman, and admitting he has developed feelings for her despite his player persona.
Beta yet why
You and i?
Why I always pick the ones not in they right minds
And crazy
Singing dangerously in love this a dangerous broad I'm fuckin'
Like al is the scent of a woman
That got me playin' hardball
Like y'all couldn't
Excuse my intruding
I don't mean to be rude
But our situation is kinda amusing
'Cause we both like each other
But scared of each other
I's like we more than friends
And less than lovers
And my niggas can't tell us
What we been doin' is wrong
And ya girls getting jealous
'Cause we been getting along
Hold on!
This is how it all begins
You call your friends
I'll call my friends
We'll all be friends
And hang out at the mansion
At the hamptons on weekends
Then it all ends
And the question is
Expressing confusion and wonder about his relationship with the woman, acknowledging that they are both scared to take the next step and expressing concern that their fling could soon come to an end.
Girl ya my (sunshine)
But sometimes it gets a little cloudy
Don't it?
Them sunny days
See the sunrise
And wish that it could hit ya face it
I'd be great
To get up every morning
To eggs and steak
But you can't be late
So we separated on good terms
And no ones concerned
About who ya been fuckin'
And who ya fucked last
But when I see ya still my question to ask is
Reflecting on the relationship and how it ended on good terms, but still regretful and longing for their past intimacy.
Have you even been touched like I touch ya?
Been held like I hold ya?
Been loved like I love ya?
Be real
Be real
Have you ever been seen like I see ya?
Been heard how I hear ya?
Been felt how I feel ya?
Be real.
Be real
Expressing his unmatched passion and emotional connection with the woman and questioning if she has ever felt the same.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network
Written by: Irving Lorenzo, Jeffrey Atkins, Kendred Smith, Brian Miguel Attmore
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-zf5zq9gj9y
Who's here in 2024 for this?
@iamkashkay
👋🏽👋🏽 sexy red ,chrisean, finesse 2x etc make it stop 🛑 😬😬lol my ears bleed from the radio now
@edwardnewgate2870
I feel sad we didn't give Ja the props and recognition he deserved he literally owned the early 2000 era
@ericparham4781
So true
@teelavish5157
50
@musiclover-cn7tb
@@ericparham4781 yes we did give him the respect his run from 99 - 2001 was huge.
@natemickens88
Why you ain't give Ja his flowers yet...what you waiting on 🔥
@dscientist1262
Dats true
@Musicaccountsrn
why don't they make music like this anymore 😭 really miss the 2000s..
@mzb0ricua
I know i cry smh