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.
Life Goes On
Ja Rule Lyrics
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Life Goes on (Life, Life)
Lil Tone, Lil Loc Half Dead ken folk
Papa Loc, gun smoke, beer bottles & dope
Remines twist shit blaze it up and spit this real shit
For the homies that R.I.P.
Don't trip on crip we keep ya'll alive
Like bub Scarface, T-Loc 1 & 2
Big 40 mick dogg this ones for you
Sammy Parker we ain't forgot about you O.G. cuzz
I'ma show these niggas how it's supposed to be done
G-Bo gator, you know I ain't no hater
I'ma holla at you later
Tic toc don't stop big East slap rock
Remember Boot, Murf & Dale - I miss the homies a lot
D-O-Dubb you the realest nigga I feel it dogg
Man my love ones I miss yall (miss yall)
Life Goes on (Life, Life, Life)
Life Goes on (Life, Remember, Remember Ya'll)
Remember tha G'z that were, here now there gone
Life goes on (Life, Life, Life)
Pancake Lil man, Lil Tray & Jay dogg
God bless ya'll souls and listem may ya'll
Kids live a long life, live a strong life,
Not the wrong life, let em live they own life
G'dub, Jeff hogin we keep it rollin
Pancho loc & my homeboy Nollan
Big blue from the rear block
You keep it real wit a nigga since the pop loc, you bought me soda pop
My nigga cartoon, Lil Noock & Pete Both from the north
We meet in 7th grade on the B-Ball court
Just like the homie Demon Loc
Damn too many of my homies got smoked
Before I lost 2Pac I lost my Grand Pa
Tha Raw dogg, I called him pa pa, aah naw
Not Reverend Harris too
Dear God, tell me what our church gone do
Life Goes on (Life, Life, Life)
Life Goes on (Life, Life, Life, Remember, Remember)
Remember your loved ones that were, here now there gone
Life goes on (Life, Life, Life)
If you think that's bad, well that ain't all
I gotta give a couple of shouts out to my doggz
Eazy E
Roger Troutman & The Notorious, B.I.G.
My Big Homeboy Mooch you know I love your moms to death
In Heaven she rest
H.D. - Mary was your pride & Joy
& Warren G ya'll my Mutha Phukkkin homeboyz
He lost Ola Mae the same way
See I be lookin at yall, & wantin to touch my momma everyday
I don't know what I'm goin through but I'm there for you
See on some real shit homie I care for you
Rough times, Rough Rhymes, Heart-ache
Man I ease the pane with a glass of bacarda
But how could I, & why should I
Cause on the real folks it's hard to say good-bye (good-bye)
Life Goes on (Life, Life, Life)
Life Goes on (Life, Remember, Remember Ya'll)
Remember tha G'z that were, here now there gone (Life, Life, Life)
Life goes on (Life, Life, Life) Ooh
Life Goes on (Life, Life, Life)
Life Goes on (Life, Remember)
Remember tha G'z that were, here now there gone (Life)
The lyrics to Ja Rule's song "Life Goes On" pay homage to his deceased friends and loved ones. He names various individuals who have passed away, such as Lil Tone, Lil Loc, Half Dead Ken Folk, Papa Loc, Meech dogg, Bigg Ernest, Sammy Parker, and many others. He provides their names and nicknames, indicating his close relationship with them. The lyrics show the pain and sorrow that Ja Rule has experienced due to the loss of these individuals. However, he also highlights the value of "remembering" the deceased and keeping their memories alive.
Ja Rule urges his audience to live their life to the fullest and focus on living a fulfilling life in memory of those who have passed. He encourages people to allow others to live their own life, not the "wrong life." The song's repetitive chorus, "Life Goes On," reiterates the fact that people must accept the inevitability of life but also hold onto the memories of those who are no longer around. The song shows that death does not mean the end of the relationship and serves as a source of hope for those who are grieving.
Overall, "Life Goes On" is a thoughtful reflection on the impermanence of life and the importance of cherishing the memories of those who have passed away.
Line by Line Meaning
Lil Tone, Lil Loc Half Dead ken folk
Mentioning some friends and acquaintances from the past who are no longer alive.
Papa Loc, gun smoke, beer bottles & dope
Describing the rough life-related activities that some of the acquaintances were engaged in.
Remines twist shit blaze it up and spit this real shit
Tribute to those who made an impact in Ja Rule's life through sharing valuable things with him.
For the homies that R.I.P.
Remembering and paying tribute to friends who have passed away.
Don't trip on crip we keep ya'll alive
Paying tribute and assuring his past acquaintances that their memories are still strong and present in his mind.
Meech dogg bigg Ernest, Fred dogg 3 times
Naming other people who have passed away, emphasizing that their memories are still alive.
Like bub Scarface, T-Loc 1 & 2
Continuing to list and remember friends who are no longer here.
Big 40 mick dogg this ones for you
A tribute to friends giving relevance to their lives in Ja Rule's memory.
Sammy Parker we ain't forgot about you O.G. cuzz
Remembering and paying tribute to an older acquaintance and honoring him.
I'ma show these niggas how it's supposed to be done
Paying homage to his friends and making a promise to honor their memory by living up to their ideals.
G-Bo gator, you know I ain't no hater
Expressing respect towards an acquaintance who is still alive.
I'ma holla at you later
A promise to keep in touch and remember the good times.
Tic toc don't stop big East slap rock
Moving on to reminiscing about other people from his past and their favorite pastimes.
Remember Boot, Murf & Dale - I miss the homies a lot
Recalling and paying tribute to friends who have passed away and making it clear that their memories still hold relevance.
D-O-Dubb you the realest nigga I feel it dogg
Paying tribute to an acquaintance who is loyal and reminisces on the goodness he brought to Ja's life.
Man my love ones I miss yall (miss yall)
Tribute to and expression of love for friends who have passed away.
Remember tha G'z that were, here now there gone
Life inevitably moves forward, and it's important to remember those who were once with us and made a profound impact on our lives.
Kids live a long life, live a strong life,
Wishing long and healthy lives for children, while celebrating the memories and lives of our beloved deceased.
Not the wrong life, let em live they own life
Guiding and teaching children to live a good and decent life, devoid of bad and unhealthy habits.
Pancho loc & my homeboy Nollan
Recalling and paying tribute to other friends who have passed away, reminding listeners that their memories still hold meaning.
Big blue from the rear block
Mentioning another friend who has passed away.
You keep it real wit a nigga since the pop loc, you bought me soda pop
Recreating parts of his childhood by letting the listeners know the kind of experiences that he had with Big Blue.
My nigga cartoon, Lil Noock & Pete Both from the north
Honoring and recounting good memories with other friends who have passed away.
Just like the homie Demon Loc
Mentioning and paying tribute to still more friends who have passed away.
Damn too many of my homies got smoked
Frustration with the number of friends who have passed on before they could have lived their full lives.
Before I lost 2Pac I lost my Grand Pa
Remembering other people who were important in his life.
Tha Raw dogg, I called him pa pa, aah naw
Sharing an anecdote about an intimate and personal moment of grief from his life.
Not Reverend Harris too
Expressing sadness for a recent loss.
Dear God, tell me what our church gone do
Pleading to God and asking for guidance and support in times of grief.
I gotta give a couple of shouts out to my doggz
Moving on and acknowledging friends who are still alive.
Eazy E, Roger Troutman & The Notorious B.I.G.
Mentioning and paying tribute to famous figures who have passed away.
My Big Homeboy Mooch you know I love your moms to death
Expressing affection and fondness for his friend and their family.
In Heaven she rest
Remembering a friend's mother who has passed away.
H.D. - Mary was your pride & Joy
Paying tribute to an acquaintance and recognizing someone else's loss.
& Warren G ya'll my Mutha Phukkkin homeboyz
Remembering and paying tribute to friends who are still alive.
He lost Ola Mae the same way
Making connections and sympathizing with friends who have experienced loss like himself.
See I be lookin at yall, & wantin to touch my momma everyday
Expressing his own struggles with grief and loss.
I don't know what I'm goin through but I'm there for you
Despite his own struggles, he promises to support and be there for his living friends.
See on some real shit homie I care for you
Reaffirming his love and care for his friends even in the face of loss and grief.
Rough times, Rough Rhymes, Heart-ache
Acknowledging that life can be difficult and painful sometimes.
Man I ease the pane with a glass of bacarda
Coping and finding some relief from pain and grief through drinking.
But how could I, & why should I
Confronting his own coping mechanism and wondering if it's ultimately healthy and helpful for him.
Cause on the real folks it's hard to say good-bye (good-bye)
Paying tribute to the experiences of others and the difficulty of saying goodbye.
Life goes on (Life, Life, Life)
An acknowledgement of the onward march of life even in the face of death and loss.
Life Goes on (Life, Life, Life, Remember, Remember)
Remembering those who have passed away and keeping them present in memory.
Remember tha G'z that were, here now there gone (Life, Life, Life)
A reminder to remember the dead even as life continues to move forward.
Life goes on (Life, Life, Life) Ooh
A refrain that underlines the message that life continues despite loss and grief.
Life Goes on (Life, Life, Life)
A reiteration of the theme that life moves on in the face of death and loss.
Life Goes on (Life, Remember)
Life moves on, but grief and remembrance are still important.
Remember tha G'z that were, here now there gone (Life)
Tying it all together and summarizing the importance of remembering those that have passed.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, CECIL WOMACK, JERRY B. LONG
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