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Exodus (Ja Rule Album)
''Exodus'' is a 2005 greatest hits album by rapper Ja Rule. He had released an album every year since 1999, but in 2005, with no new album planned, Murder Inc Records, The Inc. released this greatest hits album featuring songs such as "Mesmerize (Ja Rule song), Mesmerize" and "Wonderful (Ja Rule song), Wonderful". Irv Gotti was forced to release one more album from Ja and Ashanti (singer), Ashanti to honor his contract with Def Jam. Universal did not want to support a full LP by either artist, so two greatest hits sets were released. The version of "It's Murda" on this album is shortened and not the original. The album was also made in an edited version, which lacks some censorship in songs due to different times the songs were edited. The album debuted on the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 at number 107 and peaked at number 50 on the UK albums chart. Track listing Credits adapted from the album's liner notes. Notes * signifies a co-producer. Sample credits * "Exodus (Int ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ja Rule
Jeffrey Bruce Atkins (born February 29, 1976), better known by his stage name Ja Rule (), is an American rapper, singer, and actor. Born and raised in New York City, Ja Rule became known for blending gangsta rap with pop rap, pop and contemporary R&B, R&B sensibilities. He signed with Irv Gotti's Murder Inc Records, an imprint of Def Jam Recordings to release his debut studio album ''Venni Vetti Vecci'' (1999), which spawned his first hit single, "Holla Holla". In 2001, he peaked the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 on three occasions with his single "Always on Time" (featuring Ashanti (singer), Ashanti) and his guest appearances on Jennifer Lopez's songs "I'm Real (Murder Remix)" and "Ain't It Funny (Murder Remix), Ain't It Funny". Commercially successful, ''Venni Vetti Vecci'' received RIAA certification, platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and was followed by his second and third albums, ''Rule 3:36'' (2000) and ''Pain Is L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DMX (rapper)
Earl Simmons (December 18, 1970 – April 9, 2021), known professionally as DMX, was an American rapper and actor. The recipient of various accolades, he won an American Music Award, a ''Billboard'' Music Award, and was nominated for six Grammy Awards. Regarded as an influential figure in the late 1990s and one of the greats of hip hop, his music is characterized by his "aggressive" rapping style, with lyrical content varying from hardcore themes to prayers. His violent lyricism helped popularize the horrorcore genre. DMX began rapping in the early 1990s. After an unsuccessful tenure on Columbia Records, he signed with Ruff Ryders Entertainment in a joint venture with Def Jam Recordings to release his debut studio album, '' It's Dark and Hell Is Hot'' (1998), which was met with critical and commercial success—selling 251,000 copies in its first week and spawning the ''Billboard'' Hot 100-top 20 single, " Ruff Ryders' Anthem". His second album, '' Flesh of My Flesh, Blood ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ain't It Funny (Murder Remix)
"Ain't It Funny (Murder Remix)" is a song by American singer Jennifer Lopez for her remix album '' J to tha L–O! The Remixes'' (2002). The song was marketed as a remix of " Ain't It Funny", but is actually an entirely different song with the same title. It features guest vocals from Ja Rule (Jeffrey Atkins) and Caddillac Tah (Tiheem Crocker). It was written by Lopez, Atkins, Tah, Cory Rooney, Irving Lorenzo, and Ashanti. Over a reworking of the beat to Craig Mack's " Flava in Ya Ear" (produced by Easy Mo Bee), Lopez sings about "dropping a boyfriend who keeps messing up". Background In July 2001, Jennifer Lopez's number-one album '' J.Lo'' (2001) was reissued with a Murder Inc. remix of one of its original singles, " I'm Real". The R&B Murder remix of "I'm Real" was written by Ja Rule, who also features on the track. According to Rule, he initially was "just f ckng around" with the track after Lopez's team gave it to him to remix, but it turned out to be "a hell of a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashanti (entertainer)
Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas (born October 13, 1980) is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She was discovered as a teenager by record producer Irv Gotti, and signed with his label Murder Inc. Records, an imprint of Def Jam Recordings in 2002. That same year, Ashanti guest appeared on the singles "What's Luv?" by Fat Joe, and "Always on Time" by Ja Rule, which peaked at numbers two and one on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100, respectively; the latter, with her 2002 debut single "Foolish (Ashanti song), Foolish", made her the first female artist to occupy the top two positions the chart simultaneously. "Foolish" served as lead single for Ashanti's Ashanti (album), eponymous debut album (2002). Despite mixed reviews, it debuted atop the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200, received RIAA certification, triple platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), won Best Contemporary R&B Album at the 45th Annual Grammy Awards, and spawned t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Always On Time
"Always on Time" is a song by American rapper Ja Rule from his third studio album, ''Pain Is Love'' (2001). Produced by Irv Gotti, the song was written by Ja Rule, 7 Aurelius, and Gotti. Originally set to feature Brandy, it features guest vocals from singer-songwriter and labelmate Ashanti. The song was released as the album's second single on November 27, 2001, through Island Def Jam Music Group, Def Jam Recordings and Gotti's Murder Inc. Records. "Always on Time" spent two weeks atop the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart in February and March of 2002, becoming Ja Rule's highest-charting single as lead artist. It was Ashanti's first mainstream number-one and Ja Rule's second after he was featured on Jennifer Lopez's "I'm Real (Murder Remix)". In 2009, "Always on Time" was named the 33rd-most successful song of the 2000s on the ''Billboard'' Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and the 82nd-most successful song of the 2000s on the Hot 100. Background The beat for "Always on Time" was creat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stevie Wonder
Stevland Hardaway Morris (; Judkins; born May 13, 1950), known professionally as Stevie Wonder, is an American and Ghanaian singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer. He is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Wonder is credited as a pioneer and influence by musicians across a range of genres that include rhythm and blues, R&B, Pop music, pop, Soul music, soul, Gospel music, gospel, funk, and jazz. A virtual one-man band, Wonder's use of synthesizers and other electronic musical instruments during the 1970s reshaped the conventions of contemporary R&B. He also helped drive such genres into the album era, crafting his LP record, LPs as cohesive and consistent, in addition to socially conscious statements with complex compositions. Visual impairment, Blind since shortly after his birth, Wonder was a child prodigy who signed with Motown's Tamla label at the age of 11, where he was given the professional name Little Stevie Wonder. Wonder's s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pain Is Love
''Pain Is Love'' is the third studio album by American rapper Ja Rule, released on October 2, 2001 under Murder Inc. Records and distributed by Def Jam Recordings. The entirety of the album (excluding skits) was executive produced by Murder Inc. co-founder and record producer Irv Gotti. Although the album received a mixed reception from critics, ''Pain Is Love'' debuted at number one on the ''Billboard'' 200 and was supported by four singles: " Livin' It Up", "I'm Real (Murder Remix)", " Always on Time" and " Down Ass Bitch". It was certified triple-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over 3,000,000 copies in the United States. ''Pain is Love'' received numerous awards and nominations including a nomination for Best Rap Album at the 44th Grammy Awards. The album's first two singles "Livin' It Up" featuring Case and "Always on Time" featuring Ashanti collected nominations for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration in 2002 and 2003. Critical recepti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Case (singer)
Case Woodard is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and actor. He is best known for the 1990s hits " Touch Me, Tease Me", " Happily Ever After" and " The Best Man I Can Be" with Ginuwine, R.L. and Tyrese, as well as the early 2000s hits " Missing You" and " Livin' It Up" with Ja Rule. The latter two earned him two Grammy Award nominations. Music career After stints with R&B group 'Future' and a duo called 'Black', Case got work co-writing and singing background for artists including Usher, Christopher Williams and Al B. Sure. Armed with a song written by Faith Evans, Case was discovered by Russell Simmons who signed him to Def Jam Records. Case's solo career took off in 1996 with the release of " Touch Me, Tease Me" featuring a then up-and-coming rapper Foxy Brown and R&B singer Mary J. Blige from '' The Nutty Professor'' soundtrack, going gold and reaching #4 on the R&B Songs chart and #14 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. It also found success across ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Livin' It Up (Ja Rule Song)
"Livin' It Up" is a song by American rapper Ja Rule featuring singer Case. It was officially serviced to US urban radio on September 10, 2001, as the lead single from Ja Rule's third studio album, ''Pain Is Love'' (2001), following several weeks of early airplay. The song, produced by Lil' Rob and Irv Gotti, samples Stevie Wonder's 1982 song " Do I Do". Issued through Def Jam Recordings and Irv Gotti's Murder Inc. Records, "Livin' It Up" peaked at number six on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart and entered the top 10 in Australia, where it peaked at number six. In 2002, "Livin' it Up" received a re-issue in the United Kingdom and reached a new peak of number five on the UK Singles Chart after initially reaching number 27 in late 2001. Retired NBA All-Star Baron Davis and former pornographic actress Sunny Leone make appearances in the video. Track listings UK CD single (2001) # "Livin' It Up" (LP version) – 4:20 # "Livin' It Up" (instrumental) – 4:20 # " Put It on Me" (re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gamble And Huff
Kenneth Gamble (born August 11, 1943, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) and Leon A. Huff (born April 8, 1942, Camden, New Jersey) are an American songwriting and production duo credited for developing the Philadelphia soul music genre (also known as Philly sound) of the 1970s. In addition to forming their own label, Philadelphia International Records, Gamble and Huff have written and produced 175 gold and platinum records, earning them an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the non-performer category in March 2008. History Early years Gamble's childhood in Philadelphia shaped his adult life: he recorded himself on various arcade recording machines, assisted the morning show DJs on WDAS, operated a record store, and sang with The Romeos. In 1964, before there was "Gamble & Huff" there was "Gamble & Ross". Gamble was discovered and managed by Jerry Ross when Gamble was only 17 years old and they collaborated for many years. Gamble teamed up with Leon Huff (keyboards) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lil' Mo
Cynthia Karen Loving (born November 19, 1978), known professionally as Lil' Mo, is an American singer and songwriter. She is best known for her 2001 single "Superwoman Pt. II" (featuring Fabolous), which peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and is credited with launching Fabolous' career. Regarded as Missy Elliott's protégé, Elliott guest appeared on Lil Mo's 1998 debut single "5 Minutes (Lil' Mo song), 5 Minutes", which was released for the ''Why Do Fools Fall in Love (film), Why Do Fools Fall in Love'' film soundtrack. The following year, Lil' Mo appeared alongside Nas, Eve (rapper), Eve, and Q-Tip (musician), Q-Tip on Elliott's 1999 single "Hot Boyz (song), Hot Boyz". She guest performed alongside Vita (rapper), Vita on Ja Rule's 2000 singles "Put It on Me (Ja Rule song), Put It on Me", as well as his 2001 single "I Cry (Ja Rule song), I Cry", the former of which was nominated for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 44th Annual Grammy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Cry (Ja Rule Song)
"I Cry" is the fourth and final single from Ja Rule's second studio album, '' Rule 3:36''. The song samples "Cry Together" by The O'Jays. This was also the final collaborative single by Ja Rule and former associate, Lil' Mo. It was after this release that Irv Gotti decided that Ja Rule should work with Ashanti. This song became an urban hit during the late spring of 2001, peaking at number 40 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, number 25 on the Rap Charts, and number 11 on the ''Billboard'' Hot R&B charts. In 2008, the song was used as a sample in LL Cool J James Todd Smith (born January 14, 1968), known professionally as LL Cool J (short for Ladies Love Cool James), is an American rapper and actor. He is one of the earliest rappers to achieve commercial success, alongside fellow new school hip ho ...'s record, " Cry", which also happened to feature Lil' Mo. Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts References 2000 songs 2001 singles Ja Rule songs Lil' Mo songs S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
