Ja Rule featuring Ashley Joi - Free

Ja Rule featuring Ashley/Joi - Free

Discography
Main article: Ja Rule discography
1999: Venni Vetti Vecci
2000: Rule 3:36
2001: Pain Is Love
2002: The Last Temptation
2003: Blood in My Eye'
2004: R.U.L.E.
2005: Exodus Greatest Hits
2007: The Mirror

Career

Atkins appeared with 0-1 and Chris Black as part of Cash Money Click (not to be confused with Cash Money Records).

In 1998, he was signed to Def Jam Recordings, with his first major appearance alongside Jay-Z on the song "Can I Get A...". In 1999, he released his solo debut, Venni Vetti Vecci, and had a hit single "Holla Holla". The album went on to platinum status.

In 2000, Atkins was also featured on Irv Gotti's successful album, Irv Gotti Presents... The Murderers. This album featured other Murder Inc. record label artists as well as DMX, Jay-Z and Busta Rhymes.

In 2000 Atkins released Rule 3:36, his second album. The first released single was "Between Me & You" featuring Christina Milian, which proved to be a hit and was followed by another successful single, "Put It On Me" featuring Lil' Mo and Vita. The album received an unexpected level of support, and went on to go triple platinum.

On October 2, 2001, Atkins released his third album, Pain Is Love. The first single, "Livin' It Up", was a hit. It featured guest vocals by R&B singer Case and sampled Stevie Wonder's "Do I Do". The follow up single, "Always On Time", was released in December of the same year and was yet another success. The song introduced the public to singer Ashanti, who performed the chorus. The album also featured the successful remix "I'm Real" with Jennifer Lopez. Finally, the album included the song "So Much Pain", a tribute to Tupac Shakur, and also went on to become triple platinum.

His fourth studio album, The Last Temptation, was released on November 19 2002. Although the album was fairly successful (it was certified platinum), it failed to carry the momentum brought by his previous album. Lead singles, "Thug Lovin" (featuring Bobby Brown) and "Mesmerize" (featuring Ashanti) were successful.

In 2002, Atkins appeared on Irv Gotti Presents The Inc and Irv Gotti Presents: the Remixes. Both albums were successful, spawning such hits as "Down 4 U" and "Ain't It Funny Remix."

Atkins' fifth album, Blood in My Eye, was known for tracks which were aimed at rappers 50 Cent, Eminem, Dr. Dre, Busta Rhymes, Diddy, and Snoop Dogg.

Atkins released R.U.L.E. on November 9, 2004, and had hits with "Wonderful" (featuring R. Kelly), "New York" (featuring Fat Joe and Jadakiss), and "Caught Up" (featuring Ashanti & Lloyd). The album was certified gold in the U.S.

Atkins recently released new tracks from his upcoming mixtape on his myspace page. The mixtape features contributions from artists such as Ashanti, Fat Joe, Nas, Black Child, Caddillac Tah and 0-1, as well as brand new signees Harry O, Young Life and The Gift. He also is releasing his first single from his upcoming album, The Mirror, titled "Free".

He appeared on the remix of "Rakata" by Wisin Y Yandel.

Atkins is rumored to be in the upcoming movie Saw IV. It's being filmed as of April 16, 2007 in Toronto and is scheduled to be released October 26, 2007.

Produced & Directed by Xavier Thompson

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[queens2nd2none]

This. Shit. Is. Fire! I think he's talkin about hip hop. How it was his, he had her in his grasp but something changed and she left him and had to do her thing. He's hoping she's gonna come back to him... the hook is hip hop talkin back to Ja saying "You gotta let me do me" kinda like reassuring him... this shit is clever as fcuk!!! Ja is an emcee, always has been. Ashame this song didnt get more spins than the garbage I hear on the radio. "It's Murder I N C babe..."

[gulliollias]

ja rule is fuckin best

[46frantz]

AMAZON IS SELLING PIL2 AND THE MIRROR ALBUM WITH NO SHIPPING COST.

[46frantz]

this song got no air time, and hits milions? hummmm!!!! Ja Rule is the man no matter fucken what. That beef is just a set-up, we all knew it.

[ShaviroReut]

nice

[macG521]

i can remember listening to this back in 07 powerful tune im suprise it took so long to reach a millons views ja has sum classics 1 of the best to do it

[YinYangRA]

Make sure yall check out the official videos "Real life fantasy","never had time", and "Spun a web" by Ja Rule from his new album "Pain is Love 2" which will be released an in stores on 2-28-2012

Spread the word peoples ☺☺☺☺

[iknow1902]

this is one of my favorite songs!

[blappinOncoppaz]

JA RULE RUNS THE EAST COAST

[atone1945]

i'm a new artist trying to make it and id app it if u took a min outta your day to check me out just search atone1945 thank u hope u become a fan

[Truegenius23]

@ALilMartian Exactly. Ja Rule made music we could vibe to, or relax to. He also told the truth about how life was in the streets. He worked his way up in the business and was very loved by everyone until 50 Cent came. Such a shame how 50 was able to turn people against Ja. 50 never worked his way up like Ja, all he did was diss everyone to get attention. But years after that, everyone now can see 50 was the real bitch. Free Ja Rule!