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.
Let's Ride
Ja Rule Lyrics
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Where my bitches that would freak wit me (cum' on let's Ride)
How many my niggas that would row wit me (cum' on let's Ride)
Where my bitches that would lie for me (cum' on let's Ride)
How many niggas that would die for me, die for me, die for me
Where the fuck my thugs at ready or not nigga ain't no turnin' back
Where the fuck my hoes at who I pimp hard when they want to get to a tap
Want you want baby roll it or what while you think about
Twist me a douche you holdin' me up how many bitches want to ride wit me
Or cum true wit the top down like
Where my bitches at hop in make it fast don't slow me down
Where the fuck my killers at end of the light
Weight now pop a gun wit them now
Where the fuck them clowns at kickin' the dough for the pussy by the hour
Where the them hoers at get your dough mama
I'm ride till the end of the baby this life gonna drive me crazy
Been getting high lately wonderin' where the lord gonna take me
Where the fuck my gangsters at coo never sweat under the gun
Where the fuck my Mistress at at cock back ready to pop something
Since you niggas all about frontin let's how and when you want
Ya don't want my thugs to get up on it
Leave it alone 'cause we bought our liquor, now
[Chorus: x2]
Bitch niggas better smarten up
Before I bring out the toast and touch you up
Fuckin' wit Ja you know you got a lot of luck
But nowadays you ain't gettin' out as much
What the fuck is up baby boy you scared or what
I Swiss nothin' but the hot shit
So I hear you want to pop shit you don't know who you
Fuckin' wit let me show how life's a Bitch
I went through drug money hustlin' every day to get a taste
Through gun or blood money Killin' niggas back then for a small face
Got in the hot money wish yours was mine in every case
Now it's cream money spelt the raw and if more get chased
Holla out my niggas be the word of mouth
My bitches bang head like the dirty south nigga bounce
Row my niggas ride my bitches if you ain't heard nigga ride out wit us
Where the fuck all my murderers hit up wit the heat nigga just because
Got the whole world wonderin' what the motive was, let's ride
[Chorus]
(The Lord is callin' me) recently but ain't got time to speak
(Lord what you want from me) hope it ain't my time for the glen to reap
(niggas be killin' me) turn around look them mud eye gun 'em down
(That's how I hit 'em and) cool 'em off what the fuck is you hollin' bout
Niggas be run-in wild) paid to strip what ever happened to the sun hit
(Will never calm down) deal wit a lot of niggas get killed for this
(Especially my niggas) rest in peace to my dogs wit love till death
(For When I die niggas)never to hell I've been down wit some of the best yeah nigga
[Chorus]
The song "Let's Ride" by Ja Rule features a bold and aggressive tone throughout the lyrics. The chorus repeats the lines "Where my bitches that would freak with me, how many my niggas that would row with me, where my bitches that would lie for me, how many niggas that would die for me, die for me, die for me." These lyrics set the tone for the rest of the song, where Ja Rule talks about his life as a hustler, drug dealer, and gangster. He talks about how he has been getting high lately and he is wondering where the lord is going to take him. He also mentions that he has gone through drug money hustling every day to get a taste, and he has been killing niggas back then for a small face.
The song's message is clear: Ja Rule is not someone to be messed with, and anyone who tries to cross or betray him will face severe consequences. The lyrics are written in a bold and confident tone, with Ja Rule communicating his message directly and without hesitation. The chorus is particularly catchy, with the repetition of the lines creating a memorable and distinct hook. Overall, "Let's Ride" is a song that is aimed at those who are confident, bold, and unapologetic.
Line by Line Meaning
Where my bitches that would freak wit me (cum' on let's Ride)
Looking for girls who are willing to be adventurous with me
How many my niggas that would row wit me (cum' on let's Ride)
Asking how many of his close male friends would stand by him
Where my bitches that would lie for me (cum' on let's Ride)
Asking for loyal girls who would protect him and cover for him
How many niggas that would die for me, die for me, die for me
Asking for loyal male friends who would sacrifice themselves for him
Where the fuck my thugs at ready or not nigga ain't no turnin' back
Looking for his tough and daring friends who are not afraid of anything
Where the fuck my hoes at who I pimp hard when they want to get to a tap
Looking for his female companions who he can control and make money from
But you know you can do that that love I'm just hear to fuck you know that love
Telling the girls he is not looking for love, but just casual sex
Want you want baby roll it or what while you think about
Asking the girl if she wants to smoke marijuana while she thinks about his proposition
Twist me a douche you holdin' me up how many bitches want to ride wit me
Asking the girl to roll a cigar and join him on a ride
Or cum true wit the top down like
Asking the girl to ride with the roof down
Where my bitches at hop in make it fast don't slow me down
Telling the girls to quickly hop in and not delay their journey
Where the fuck my killers at end of the light
Looking for his dangerous acquaintances at the end of the street
Weight now pop a gun wit them now
Asking his killer friends to show their guns in preparation for danger
Where the fuck them clowns at kickin' the dough for the pussy by the hour
Looking for the men who pay for sex regularly
Where the them hoers at get your dough mama
Encouraging the prostitutes to make money
I'm ride till the end of the baby this life gonna drive me crazy
Promising to keep going until the end despite the risks
Been getting high lately wonderin' where the lord gonna take me
Feeling lost and wondering about his fate
Where the fuck my gangsters at coo never sweat under the gun
Looking for his gangster friends who keep calm under pressure
Where the fuck my Mistress at at cock back ready to pop something
Looking for his female friend with a gun ready to shoot
Since you niggas all about frontin let's how and when you want
Challenging those who are pretending to show their true intentions
Ya don't want my thugs to get up on it Leave it alone 'cause we bought our liquor, now
Warning others to stay away from him and his tough friends as they have already consumed alcohol and might act recklessly
Bitch niggas better smarten up Before I bring out the toast and touch you up
Warning others to be careful not to cross him
Fuckin' wit Ja you know you got a lot of luck But nowadays you ain't gettin' out as much
People should be grateful for previously getting away with wronging him as now they won't
What the fuck is up baby boy you scared or what I Swiss nothin' but the hot shit
Challenging someone who is afraid and showing that he is always in control
So I hear you want to pop shit you don't know who you Fuckin' wit let me show how life's a Bitch
Challenging someone who is trying to provoke him, reminding them that the outcome will not be in their favor
I went through drug money hustlin' every day to get a taste
Describing his past struggles of drug dealing and the need for money
Through gun or blood money Killin' niggas back then for a small face
Describing how he had to kill others to make money
Got in the hot money wish yours was mine in every case
Describing his success in making more money, and comparing it to others who are not as fortunate as him
Now it's cream money spelt the raw and if more get chased
Revealing his current success in making more money and expressing that he will chase after even more
Holla out my niggas be the word of mouth
Praising his male friends who speak about him positively
My bitches bang head like the dirty south nigga bounce
Praising his female friends for their energetic dancing
Row my niggas ride my bitches if you ain't heard nigga ride out wit us
Inviting his friends (both male and female) to ride with him
Where the fuck all my murderers hit up wit the heat nigga just because
Asking his killer friends to carry their weapons wherever they go, just in case
Got the whole world wonderin' what the motive was, let's ride
Expressing that others don't understand him, but he will continue to ride with his tough friends
(The Lord is callin' me) recently but ain't got time to speak
Suggesting he might be reflecting on his actions and faith, but does not have time to talk about it
(Lord what you want from me) hope it ain't my time for the glen to reap
Reflecting on his possible death and hoping he still has time to live
(niggas be killin' me) turn around look them mud eye gun 'em down
Feeling frustrated with those who wrong him and wanting to take revenge
(That's how I hit 'em and) cool 'em off what the fuck is you hollin' bout
Suggesting that he can handle dangerous people and wants someone to stop complaining
(Niggas be run-in wild) paid to strip what ever happened to the sun hit
Expressing disappointment in how strip clubs have evolved from being fun places to now being paid for illegal activities
(Will never calm down) deal wit a lot of niggas get killed for this
Describing the stressful lifestyle he has, as he has to deal with many dangerous people who want to harm him
(Especially my niggas) rest in peace to my dogs wit love till death
Remembering his deceased friends with love
(For When I die niggas)never to hell I've been down wit some of the best yeah nigga
Expressing that when he dies, he has no fear of going to hell as he had a life with the best friends possible
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ATKINS, LORENZO, MAYS
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