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 nรฉe 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.
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Yo
[01]
Yooo.. uh
[Ja Rule]
Rule nigga
Ja Rule.. 01
[01]
Yeah
It's our world.. please believe
Niggas ain't real.. please believe
It's murda.. please believe
I-N-C.. niggas what's fuckin with me?
are-you-L-E.. love me or hate me.. baby
Refer to 3:36.. baby
That's the rule.. please niggas don't get it confused
See this game that we playin'.. ya'll playin' to lose
Who's next that want to ride.. (who?)
Spittin.. (who?).. how I do niggas.. (who?)..
knowin they want to ride (who?)
Rule baby.. I've been really outta control lately
If you relatin' let me hear ya say.. yay-yaay.. yay-yaay
Ya'll feelin' my pain?.. I've been runnin' wild time and again
Ya'll swerve in my lane.. I'll pull up and start poppin' ya brain
Fuck knowin' these broads names.. it's [ ] the champagne
Ya'll niggas is lame.. my niggas ain't sane..
Who you fuckin' with?
[Ja Rule] [01]
Ya'll niggas want to dead.. (who?)..
Then want to ride.. (who?)
Ya'll know the niggas that be steady screamin'.. (Fuck you!)
[Vita]
It's murda murda.. you know it's murda murda
We scream it.. we yell it.. we livin' murda murda murda
[Ja Rule] [01]
Ya'll ain't feelin.. (who?)
Ya'll don't like.. (who?)
Ya'll know the niggas that be steady screamin'.. (Fuck you!)
[Vita]
It's murda murda.. you know it's murda murda
We live it.. we breathe it.. we screamin' murda murda murda
[Ja Rule]
Murder INC. is my blood..
We go through the pain together.. by any means
Poppin it hot at whoever.. or so it seems
Niggas that getting hot.. not this hot nigga very hot
See it in your eyes.. niggas ready to die
But as long as I'm alive.. I'm puttin' this on my life
For niggas that ain't right.. they get it upon sight
If ya know me.. then you'll no way.. pop away
Cock and pop again.. baby.. men will be men
I spit off 10.. fuck it give 'em the 16
Like my guns dirty and hands clean..
Loose bitches in tight jeans
Old money and crack fiends.. was a fetish..
Before Guliani got into office and deaded shit
Fuck it.. I'm livin' my life on the edge
Got one in the head.. plus a niggas Fed.. 'nuff said
I'm gonna behead niggas that don't believe this
Rule baby.. 3:36
[Ja Rule] [01]
Ya'll niggas want to dead.. (who?)
Then want to ride.. (who?)
Ya'll know the niggas that be steady screamin'.. (Fuck you!)
[Vita]
It's murda murda.. you know it's murda murda
We scream it.. we yell it.. we livin' murda murda murda
[Ja Rule] [01]
Ya'll ain't feelin.. (who?)
Ya'll don't like.. (who?)
Ya'll know the niggas that be steady screamin'.. (Fuck you!)
[Vita]
It's murda murda.. you know it's murda murda
We live it.. we breathe it.. we screamin' murda murda murda [01] [Ja
Rule]
We are the world's most dangerous.. niggas alive
All of my niggas bang with us.. and let's ride
Muthafuckas will ball but not many survive
Cause 50 shots.. tearin' through the side of ya ride
Cause we are.. (MURDERERS)
Muthafucka you heard.. playa.. (MURDERERS)
Poppin collars in air
Poppin' shots through ya rearview
Bullets, they tear through
Got niggas wonderin' like.. "What the fuck did I do?"
So niggas want to go and get they man cause they can't do this shit
Because they ain't got no heart for this.. bust a gun and body shit
Niggas like you probably snitch.. do a nigga then get rich
Niggas like you always fit.. 6 feet deep inside a ditch
There ain't nothin' fuckin' with this.. ya know why?
Nigga I just came into the game.. "Ready to Die"
Ready to hold heat.. drive-by with Rule
Poppin shots through the sun roof screamin' "Fuck You!"
[Ja Rule] [01]
Ya'll niggas want to dead.. (who?)
Then want to ride.. (who?)
Ya'll know the niggas that be steady screamin'.. (Fuck you!)
[Vita]
It's murda murda.. you know it's murda murda
We scream it.. we yell it.. we livin' murda murda murda
[Ja Rule] [01]
Ya'll ain't feelin.. (who?)
Ya'll don't like.. (who?)
Ya'll know the niggas that be steady screamin'.. (Fuck you!)
[Vita]
It's murda murda.. you know it's murda murda
We live it.. we breathe it.. we screamin' murda murda murda
[Ja Rule] [01]
Ya'll niggas want to dead.. (who?)..
Then want to ride.. (who?)
Ya'll know the niggas that be steady screamin'.. (Fuck you!)
[Vita]
It's murda murda.. you know it's murda murda
We scream it.. we yell it.. we livin' murda murda murda
[Ja Rule] [01]
Ya'll ain't feelin.. (who?)
Ya'll don't like.. (who?)
Ya'll know the niggas that be steady screamin'.. (Fuck you!)
[Vita]
It's murda murda.. you know it's murda murda
We live it.. we breathe it.. we screamin' murda murda murda
In "Murder Reigns" by Ja Rule featuring Vita, the song's lyrics are a boast about his record label Murder Inc. and its power. The song also includes vocabulary about guns, violence, and criminal activities as Ja Rule and Vita take turns spitting over the beat. Throughout the song, they repeat the phrase "Murder Reigns" to assert the dominance of their label.
Ja Rule starts off by announcing his name and his partnership with Murder Inc. He emphasizes that people should believe in them and their authenticity. He then claims that those who play this game of life to lose will do exactly that, as they don't have the same level of dedication to their craft. The chorus is led by Vita, who repeats the phrase "Murder Murda" several times, stating that it's a way of life for them. Ja Rule interjects with another boast, saying that he and his label are the world's most dangerous people. The song continues as they try to intimidate those who oppose them, urging them to ride with them or face the consequences. They also talk about their money, love for champagne, and how taking out their enemies is just a part of their regular routine.
The song ends with both Ja Rule and Vita chanting "Murder Reigns," which is a final reminder of who they are and what they are capable of doing. Overall, the song portrays Ja Rule and Murder Inc. as powerful and feared entities.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo
I have something important to say
Yooo.. uh
I'm getting ready to speak some real stuff
Rule nigga
I'm Ja Rule, from Murder Inc.
Ja Rule.. 01
I'm shouting myself and my crew out
Uh [Ja Rule] (01)
I'm emphasizing who I am
Yeah
I'm affirming what I'm about to say
It's our world.. please believe
We're in charge here, and you need to recognize it
Niggas ain't real.. please believe
Most people are fake, and you need to be aware of that
It's murda.. please believe
We're living in dangerous times and you need to stay alert
I-N-C.. niggas what's fuckin with me?
Murder Inc is a force to be reckoned with, and no one can challenge us
are-you-L-E.. love me or hate me.. baby
People have strong feelings about me, either positive or negative
Refer to 3:36.. baby
Check out my earlier work if you want to know what I'm about
That's the rule.. please niggas don't get it confused
I have a certain way of doing things, and you need to respect that
See this game that we playin'.. ya'll playin' to lose
I'm more skilled in this dangerous lifestyle, and you'll ultimately fail if you try to compete with me
Who's next that want to ride.. (who?)
Who else wants to join me in this dangerous lifestyle?
Spittin.. (who?).. how I do niggas.. (who?)..
Everyone is impressed by my rap skills
knowin they want to ride (who?)
People who are fascinated by gang culture and want to be a part of it
Rule baby.. I've been really outta control lately
I'm living life to the fullest and have been pushing boundaries lately
If you relatin' let me hear ya say.. yay-yaay.. yay-yaay
If you're relating to what I'm saying, make some noise
Ya'll feelin' my pain?.. I've been runnin' wild time and again
I've gone through a lot of struggles and hardships
Ya'll swerve in my lane.. I'll pull up and start poppin' ya brain
If anyone gets in my way, I'm willing to murder them
Fuck knowin' these broads names.. it's [ ] the champagne
I'm living the high life and don't care about anyone else
Ya'll niggas is lame.. my niggas ain't sane..
Most people are basic and boring, but my crew is wild and unpredictable
Who you fuckin' with?
Don't underestimate me or try to cross me
Ya'll niggas want to dead.. (who?)..
Anyone who opposes me or my crew is putting themselves in danger
Then want to ride.. (who?)
Despite the risks, many people are still drawn to the gang lifestyle
Ya'll know the niggas that be steady screamin'.. (Fuck you!)
You're familiar with the type of people who are always angry and lashing out
It's murda murda.. you know it's murda murda
Our lifestyle is violent and dangerous, and everyone knows it
We scream it.. we yell it.. we livin' murda murda murda
We're not afraid to be loud and proud about our criminal activities
Ya'll ain't feelin.. (who?)
Some people are intimidated by us and don't want to get involved
Ya'll don't like.. (who?)
Others are actively opposed to us and our lifestyle
We live it.. we breathe it.. we screamin' murda murda murda
But for us, this way of life is everything and we're not going to change
Murder INC. is my blood..
Being part of this gang is like being part of my family
We go through the pain together.. by any means
We have each other's backs and will do whatever it takes to come out on top
Poppin it hot at whoever.. or so it seems
If anyone crosses us, they'll see just how dangerous we can be
Niggas that getting hot.. not this hot nigga very hot
Most people can't handle the heat of this lifestyle, but I'm thriving in it
See it in your eyes.. niggas ready to die
We can tell who's really committed to this life and who's just pretending
But as long as I'm alive.. I'm puttin' this on my life
I'm dedicated to this lifestyle and won't stop until I'm dead
For niggas that ain't right.. they get it upon sight
Anyone who opposes me or my crew will be dealt with swiftly and aggressively
If ya know me.. then you'll no way.. pop away
Everyone knows that I'm not someone you want to mess with
Cock and pop again.. baby.. men will be men
Sometimes violence is necessary and unavoidable
I spit off 10.. fuck it give 'em the 16
I'm a skilled rapper and can easily come up with great rhymes
Like my guns dirty and hands clean..
I'm good at hiding evidence and avoiding getting caught
Loose bitches in tight jeans
I don't have any respect for women and only see them as objects
Old money and crack fiends.. was a fetish..
I'm attracted to people who are rich or addicted to drugs
Before Guliani got into office and deaded shit
Things were different back in the day and we could get away with more
Fuck it.. I'm livin' my life on the edge
I'm not afraid to take risks, even when it could mean getting killed or arrested
Got one in the head.. plus a niggas Fed.. 'nuff said
I'm always carrying a gun, and I know that the police are watching me
I'm gonna behead niggas that don't believe this
I'm willing to kill anyone who doubts my criminal activities
We are the world's most dangerous.. niggas alive
We're not just any gang, we're the most feared and respected
All of my niggas bang with us.. and let's ride
Everyone who's part of Murder Inc is fully committed to the lifestyle
Muthafuckas will ball but not many survive
Many people are drawn to this life, but few can make it out alive
Cause 50 shots.. tearin' through the side of ya ride
We're not afraid to use violence to take down our enemies
Cause we are.. (MURDERERS)
We're not just criminals, we're killers
Muthafucka you heard.. playa.. (MURDERERS)
We're not trying to hide who we are and what we do
Poppin collars in air
We're living the high life and not afraid to show it
Poppin' shots through ya rearview
We take out our enemies no matter where they're hiding
Bullets, they tear through
Our weapons are deadly and we know how to use them
Got niggas wonderin' like.. "What the fuck did I do?"
Our enemies are always left confused and scared
So niggas want to go and get they man cause they can't do this shit
People who can't handle this life will often try to go get help from someone else
Because they ain't got no heart for this.. bust a gun and body shit
They're not cut out for this life and don't have the bravery to handle violence
Niggas like you probably snitch.. do a nigga then get rich
People who can't handle this life are likely to betray their friends and become informants
Niggas like you always fit.. 6 feet deep inside a ditch
People who can't handle this life are likely to end up dead or in prison
There ain't nothin' fuckin' with this.. ya know why?
We're the baddest and most dangerous gang around, no one can stop us
Nigga I just came into the game.. "Ready to Die"
I'm new to the gang, but I'm ready to die for it if necessary
Ready to hold heat.. drive-by with Rule
I'm always ready to defend myself and my crew
Poppin shots through the sun roof screamin' "Fuck You!"
I'm not afraid to take out any enemies who cross me
Lyrics ยฉ O/B/O DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: IRVING LORENZO, JEFFREY ATKINS, OTHA MILLER, RICHARD WILSON
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