Born and raised in New York City, Ja Rule became known for blending gangsta rap with pop and 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".

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Nov 6, 2023 · Memorable songs like "Mesmerize" and "Put It On Me" make Ja Rule's catalog of music remarkable compared to his peers, and that's just scratching the surface. Without further ado, let's kick off our list of the 18 best Ja Rule songs to ever be released.

Jun 16, 2023 · Ja Rule has been a rap superstar since the late 90s. His signature style of heartfelt lyrics and smooth beats have earned him a place in hip-hop history. For those who love Ja Rule’s music, there are some tracks that stand out as his greatest hits.

Apr 8, 2024 · Ja Rule was a prominent rapper in the late '90s and early '00s, known for hits like "Holla Holla" and collaborations with artists like Ashanti, Jennifer Lopez, and Christina Milian. However, his reign at the top of the charts was followed by a decline in popularity, leaving many wondering what…

Feb 29, 2024 · A member of New York’s elite cadre of superstar rappers, Ja Rule's best songs made him an iconoclastic figure during rap’s second Golden Era.

Aug 31, 2024 · Rounding off our list of the 10 best Ja Rule songs of all time is Holla Holla, Ja Rule’s debut single and one of the defining moments in ’90s hip hop. With its edgy rhymes, stunning instrumentation, and Ja Rule’s trademark stutter flow, it was a major declaration of intent from a young artist who’d soon become one of the brightest stars ...

Feb 20, 2025 · Ja Rule and Juvenile, two pillars of late ’90s and early 2000s hip-hop, recently sat down for an intimate and revealing conversation, offering fans a deeper look into the genre’s golden era.

Jun 10, 2023 · Rough yet lovable Ja Rule emerged during hip-hop’s late-’90s boom and evolved into a pop phenomenon for nearly all platforms. Born Jeffrey Bruce Atkins in Queens, New York, in 1976, the gravel-voiced MC kicked off his career making boom-bap with Cash Money Click.

Aug 21, 2013 · For the older underground heads, it might have been during the mid-’90s, when he emerged as the standout member of Queens crew Cash Money Click and rhymed alongside Mic Geronimo. Or maybe Ja won...