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.
Down for You
Ja Rule Lyrics
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Ashanti [Ja Rule]
I want to be your chick
I want to be down for you
[ Do ya trust me? ] Yeah
[ Love me? ] Yeah
[ You're puttin' it on me Ya must be ]
Ya down a** chick
[ It ain't only for the RULE baby ]
I ride for you, Down for you
Do anything ya want me to
I be ya down a** chick
[ Verse 1 - Ja Rule ]
This chick no intentions of bein' offensive
The women by callin ya'll b****es
My down a** b****es
Still my queen b****'s cut look clean
On ya finger next to the finger ya flipped at me
And this no in between me and you
Only me and you
Who else gon' put it on me like the RULE
God only looks after children and foo's
And you not so who gon' look after you
It's RULE baby
[ Verse 2 - Vita ]
True baby
It's only for you baby
Vita thighs only divide if you beside
'cause I love the way you touch me
Nobody can get it
And if it's comin' and gunnin'
Just come in it and spit it
So when ya gone for a minute
I just fantasize like if it's you It's all in it
Then I'm satisfied til' you come back to me
Holdin stack and jewels
V-i-t-a and my n**** J-a RULE baby
[Chorus]
Ashanti [Ja Rule]
I want to be your chick
I want to be down for you
[ Do ya trust me? ] Yeah
[ Love me? ] Yeah
[ You're puttin' it on me Ya must be ]
Ya down a** chick
I want to be your chick
[ It ain't only for the RULE baby ]
I ride for you, Down for you
Do anything ya want me to
I be ya down a** chick
[ Verse 3 - Ashanti ]
I'm gonna be here when ya need
RULE baby can always count on me
No you don't ever have to worry
You know I'll make it in a hurry
I'm here for ya
And I won't never leave tears for ya
'cause boy ya got to me
Nobody ever come before me
You'll always be my one and only
Ja Rule [ Ashanti ]
Babygirl would ya bust ya gun with me? [ Yeah yeah ]
Lie to the feds to come get me? [ Yeah Yeah ]
And if I died Kill for me? [ Yeah Yeah ]
Are you trustin me? [ Yeah Yeah ]
Are you lovin me? [ Yeah Yeah Yeah ]
Yeah let's get it grinnin
Like we asked for the Simpsons or Ike and Anna Mehoe
On one their good days
You smile like sun rays 5'5 with brown eyes and thick legs
Only for the RULE baby
[Chorus]
Ashanti [Ja Rule]
I want to be your chick
I want to be down for you
[ Do ya trust me? ] Yeah
[ Love me? ] Yeah
[ You're puttin' it on me Ya must be ]
Ya down a** chick
I want to be your chick
[ It ain't only for the RULE baby ]
I ride for you, Down for you
Do anything ya want me to
I be ya down a** chick
[ Verse 4 - Charli Baltimore ]
Now baby I told you I can show you better than I can tell you
Don't try to bring conversey and mail
Just sweet words and naked photos
I'm still that pretty down down a** 2 cars behind ya 6
And I diss any clown a** rockin my brown a** only a down a**
And it's all for you
I'm grown a tad bit since we been at like rare b****es
To move a little bumper and it's
( Ja Rule - AND IT'S ALL FOR RULE )
S*** Who gon' love you like that?
Thug with you wit a stack to the ceilin
And spilt in the dub with you
'cause I played my position with KO-D's, O G's
Until that blood shed blood red and we O-Ded
Remember every word that ya told me
( Ja Rule - SHOWED ME HOLD ME )
All you need in your life is Chuck, drugs, and dubs on 22's
Now tell me who the hunny for you
CHUCK
[Chorus]
Ashanti [Ja Rule]
I want to be your chick
I want to be down for you
[ Do ya trust me? ] Yeah
[ Love me? ] Yeah
[ You're puttin' it on me Ya must be ]
Ya down a** chick
I want to be your chick
[ It ain't only for the RULE baby ]
I ride for you, Down for you
Do anything ya want me to
I be ya down a** chick
Ashanti [Ja Rule]
I want to be your chick
I want to be down for you
[ Do ya trust me? ] Yeah
[ Love me? ] Yeah
[ You're puttin' it on me Ya must be ]
Ya down a** chick
I want to be your chick
[ It ain't only for the RULE baby ]
I ride for you, Down for you
Do anything ya want me to
I be ya down a** chick
The song "Down for You" is a duet between Ja Rule and Ashanti featuring additional verses from rappers Vita and Charli Baltimore. The song is about being a loyal and devoted partner in a romantic relationship. The chorus sets the tone for the theme of the song: "I want to be your chick, I want to be down for you. Do ya trust me? Yeah. Love me? Yeah. You're puttin' it on me. Ya must be. Ya down a** chick. I ride for you, Down for you. Do anything ya want me to. I be ya down a** chick." Throughout the song, each artist adds a verse and convey their willingness to do absolutely anything to show loyalty to their partner.
Ja Rule's verse reinforces the idea that only he and his partner really know what they share intimately, and therefore he trusts her implicitly. Vita's verse plays off the theme of "ride or die" relationships, promising to lie, cheat, and even kill for the one she loves. Ashanti's verse is about her unwavering support for her lover and how her love is unconditional. Charli Baltimore's verse emphasizes that she is down for her partner for life and that no competitor could ever replace her loyalty.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to be your chick
I want to be your committed partner
I want to be down for you
I want to support and stand by you through thick and thin
[ Do ya trust me? ] Yeah
Do you have faith in me? Yes
[ Love me? ] Yeah
Do you have affection for me? Yes
[ You're puttin' it on me Ya must be ]
You are giving your all to me, you must be truly invested
Ya down a** chick
You are a loyal and committed partner
It ain't only for the RULE baby
My love and commitment is not just for show, it's genuine
I ride for you, Down for you
I am willing to go to great lengths to support and be there for you
Do anything ya want me to
I am willing to do anything to make you happy and support you
I be ya down a** chick
I am committed and devoted to you as a partner
This chick no intentions of bein' offensive
I am not trying to be disrespectful or cause harm
The women by callin ya'll b****es
I refer to my loyal female partners as strong, independent women
My down a** b****es
My loyal female partners who support me through anything
Still my queen b****'s cut look clean
My partner still looks flawlessly beautiful and wears my gifts well
On ya finger next to the finger ya flipped at me
You wear my gift, the ring, next to the finger you used to show me disrespect
And this no in between me and you
It's just me and you, no one else involved
Only me and you
Our relationship is exclusive to just the two of us
Who else gon' put it on me like the RULE
Who else will love and support me like I do for you
God only looks after children and foo's
God only provides protection and care for the innocent and foolish, we must take care of ourselves
And you not so who gon' look after you
Since you are not foolish, who will protect and look after you?
True baby
That's the truth, my love
It's only for you baby
My love and loyalty is directed solely towards you
Vita thighs only divide if you beside
I will only allow another person into my intimacy if you are involved
'cause I love the way you touch me
I love the way you physically express your affection towards me
Nobody can get it
Only you have access to my intimacy and love
And if it's comin' and gunnin'
If there's any threat or danger approaching
Just come in it and spit it
I will face it with confidence and determination, no matter the consequences
So when ya gone for a minute
When you are away for a short period
I just fantasize like if it's you It's all in it
I imagine intimate moments with you, as if you were there with me
Then I'm satisfied til' you come back to me
These fantasies satisfy me until you return to my arms
Holdin stack and jewels
Carrying wealth and luxury items
V-i-t-a and my n**** J-a RULE baby
Me and my partner Ja Rule will always stand together
I'm gonna be here when ya need
I will always be available for you when you need me
RULE baby can always count on me
You can always rely on me when it comes to our relationship
No you don't ever have to worry
You don't need to worry about me straying from our relationship
You know I'll make it in a hurry
I will quickly respond and be there for you if you need me
And I won't never leave tears for ya
I won't make you upset or cry due to my actions
'cause boy ya got to me
You have a deep emotional impact on me
Nobody ever come before me
I am the most important person in your life, no one else can replace me
Babygirl would ya bust ya gun with me? [ Yeah yeah ]
Would you be willing to support me in dangerous or violent situations? Yes
Lie to the feds to come get me? [ Yeah Yeah ]
Would you lie to the authorities in order to protect me? Yes
And if I died Kill for me? [ Yeah Yeah ]
Would you avenge me if I were to die? Yes
Are you trustin me? [ Yeah Yeah ]
Do you have faith in me? Yes
Are you lovin me? [ Yeah Yeah Yeah ]
Do you have strong affection and devotion towards me? Yes
Yeah let's get it grinnin
Let's get our love and happiness flowing
Like we asked for the Simpsons or Ike and Anna Mehoe
Like we wished for happiness in our relationship; reference to couple goals
On one their good days
On an ideal or positive day for them
You smile like sun rays 5'5 with brown eyes and thick legs
You are a beautiful woman with an attractive figure
Only for the RULE baby
My love and loyalty are only for Ja Rule
Now baby I told you I can show you better than I can tell you
I can prove my love and devotion through actions rather than just words
Don't try to bring conversey and mail
Don't bring drama and negativity into our relationship
Just sweet words and naked photos
I'll show my affection through loving words and intimate pictures
I'm still that pretty down down a** 2 cars behind ya 6
I am still a gorgeous woman who stands by and supports Ja Rule
And I diss any clown a** rockin my brown a** only a down a**
I won't tolerate any disrespectful people trying to come between us
And it's all for you
All my love and devotion is directed towards Ja Rule
I'm grown a tad bit since we been at like rare b****es
I have matured and grown since we first started our relationship
To move a little bumper and it's
To dance and move sensually
( Ja Rule - AND IT'S ALL FOR RULE )
My love and dedication is for Ja Rule only
S*** Who gon' love you like that?
Who else will love and support you like I do?
Thug with you wit a stack to the ceilin
I will stand by you with my wealth and power
And spilt in the dub with you
I will share my luxury with you
'cause I played my position with KO-D's, O G's
I have been loyal and supportive of my partner and his friends/associates
Until that blood shed blood red and we O-Ded
Until we are in danger and facing serious consequences
Remember every word that ya told me ( Ja Rule - SHOWED ME HOLD ME )
I remember and cherish every word of love, support and comfort that Ja Rule has given me
All you need in your life is Chuck, drugs, and dubs on 22's
All you need in your life is me, drugs, and expensive cars
Now tell me who the hunny for you
I am the perfect partner for you, who else could it be?
CHUCK
A reference to Charli Baltimore's name
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Charli Baltimore, Jeffrey Atkins, Ashanti Douglas, Roger Troutman, Larry Troutman, Irving Lorenzo, Seven Marcus Aurelius, Andre L. Parker
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