Ja Rule sets June 7 release date for "Renassiance Project"

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Last week, Ja Rule made news when he was able to have his prison sentencing moved back. With so much on his plate, Ja Rule was unable to report in March. Lil Wayne had similar delays last year, when he was taken to the same prison.

Ja Rule is trying to tie up all of his loose ends, mainly his comeback album. Aside from music, Rule also has to pay late taxes. He was given two more months to get everything back together. During this time, Ja Rule will finish recording his album and start his next one.

Already in the studio, Ja Rule is putting the finishing touches on The Renaissance Project. Rule has released three singles off the album. The official release date has been set for June 7, 2011. Ja Rule will release the album through his own Mpire label and Fontana Distribution. The next day, June 8, 2011, Ja Rule will head off to prison.

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Ja Rule staging comeback before Prison Sentence

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

The past seven years have not gone the way Ja Rule has expected, but he has not given up. In 2007, he reiled on the powerhouse, Universal Records, to stage his comeback. But, once he realized he was a backburner with them, Rule took control of his career.

While still representing Murder Inc., Ja Rule is focusing on building his Mpire label. Ever since 2008, he has been working on projects with them. Now, Ja Rule has plans of returning to the music industry. Currently, the Queens rapper is working on his eighth studio album, The Renaissance Project.

On this album, Ja Rule is growing up, saying what he feels, but in a different manner. Aside from the album, he is also filming for a reality show before he goes to prison. Rule is hoping the project gets picked up by a network. However, if the show does not get picked up, he intends to broadcast through his Rule York website.

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Ja Rule working on "Pain is Love 2"

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

The past few years have been an incredible journey for Ja Rule, the former focal point of the game. After being away for three years, Ja Rule announced his comeback album. The album was initially titled Love is Pain, a sequel to his 2001 classic, Pain is Love album.

However, due to changes, Ja Rule released Love is Pain as a mixtape. He changed the focus of his album and changed the title to The Mirror. Due to label issues, the album was released digitally in 2009. In the time since the album's botched release, Rule has been working hard on his comeback.

Seven years have passed since Ja Rule last released and promoted an album. His latest album has gone through many changes. The album was initially called Venni Vetti Vecci 2010, but he changed the title of the album because he was tired of the sequel albums. Later, the album was titled The Renaissance Project. After numerous delays, he promised no more changes and no more delays.

Recently, Ja Rule announced he may end up releasing two albums in 2011. The Renaissance Project will be released as planned, but Ja Rule is already focusing on his next project. He will reunite with the producers on the original Pain is Love album and attempt to recreate magic.

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Ja Rule hopes the Third Time is a Charm

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Ten years ago, Ja Rule owned the rap game. At the time, it was not uncommon for him to have three hit singles out at the same time. He was putting the finishing touches on his third album, Pain is Love, and cruising while fans played his songs. His breakout hit, "Between Me and You" had just fizzled away and his next single, "Put it on Me," had just began to rise.

Ja Rule was seemingly invincible because the radio stations would play his music repeatedly. Not even major players like Jay-Z and Snoop Dogg received radio play like Ja Rule. For a short period of time, they were not selling like him either. Rule's second album sold three million copies and his third sold six million.

Before long, film companies were reaching out to Ja Rule hoping to cast him in movie roles. The rapper appeared in The Fast and the Furious, but turned down a role in the entire franchise. By 2002, Ja Rule was the biggest rapper in the game, having accomplished more than most rappers could in ten or fifteen years. Looking back on his success, Ja Rule said he dreamed of selling a gold album so he could afford to take care of his mother and his young daughter. But, he never expected to become the highest-selling artist on Def Jam.

Ja Rule has experienced major highs and he has experienced major lows. As fast as his career rose, it fell even faster. Ever since his fall from grace, it has been hard for him to remain relevant. He released a successful album in 2004, but Murder Inc. was dropped from Def Jam immediately after. The label suffered from possible ties to organized crime and Ja Rule's career hung in the balance. Despite all of this, Ja Rule still felt as if he could stage a comeback. In 2007, he had everyone convinced he could stage a comeback with a new deal with Universal Records.

However, Universal Records was uninterested in properly promoting Ja Rule and they eventually shelved his comeback album, The Mirror. In 2009, Ja Rule independently released the album and tried to land his comeback as an independent artist. Even with a slight change in his style, Ja Rule could not regain the fans that he once had. No matter how hard he tried, Ja Rule could not get one of his singles to stick. Two years later, he remains confident he will be able to make a comeback. If he does not receive credit for anything else, Ja Rule is the most persistent rapper in the game.

Things are not looking good for the rapper as he will soon be headed to prison for a two year stay. Before he heads to prison, Ja Rule plans to release his eighth album, The Renaissance Project and he also plans to return to the big screen. He understands he will not be exposed the way he was ten years ago, but Ja Rule does hope to become relevant in the game again. This will be his third time trying to stage a comeback and many fans have lost hope. Some of the fans may have lost hope, but Ja Rule remains highly confident in his chances with his back against the wall.

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Ja Rule and the Comeback, the Saga Continues

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Three years ago, Ja Rule convinced the world he could return to the beast form he was in during the beginning of the 21st century. Having released an album each year since his 1999 debut, Rule was knocked off his throne by 50 Cent. But, karma came back to bite the G-Unit general in a major way as he was battling Fat Joe, Cam’ron, and Jadakiss all at one time. It appeared as if it was as good of a time as any for Ja Rule to battle his way back into the game.

Due to circumstances with Universal Records, the Ja Rule comeback did not happen. The label was unwilling to promote his music, so they let shelved his album. In order to properly advance his career, Ja Rule released the album for free last summer. Three years have passed since Ja Rule planned his comeback and the game has evolved. Lil Wayne, a collaborator of Ja Rule’s, was rising to the top then, now he and his crew share the top.

Despite all the bad luck Ja Rule has run into with his music, he is still confident he can give the people what they want. Treating 2010 as if it is 2000, Ja Rule plans to over saturate the game. He has plans for a reality show, a new studio album, and a compilation album to support his new movement. Aside from being the flagship artist of Murder Inc. Records, Ja Rule is also the boss of his own Mpire Records.

While Ja Rule remains confident in his abilities, there are plenty of supporters who have heard his big talk and it is coming a little bit too late. Rule was in the game for five years and released an album each year. However, six years have passed since his last release. Had the comeback been staged in 2007, Rule promoting a new album may not come off as such a joke. Again, though, due to circumstances, there is no real reason to believe he is going to return.

The “new album” is currently set for a November release date.

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Ja Rule remains confident in Major Comeback

It may be hard to believe now, but Ja Rule was the biggest rap star on the planet. But, when 50 Cent emerged into the game, he made it his personal mission to end the career of Ja Rule. The hit from 50 was not too hard, though. He would release a platinum album the next year, but a federal investigation of his record label ruined him.

During his time with Def Jam, Ja Rule released an album every year. But, when Def Jam ridded themselves of Murder Inc., no other label openly signed them to another deal. It would take two years for a new deal to be made for the label. Because Ja Rule had already fallen off, a bit, a comeback was hard to come by.

In 2007, he was supposed to make his big comeback. But, because his music did not receive a strong response, the album never came. It would soon be revealed that Universal was not confident in releasing an album from Ja Rule. Because of that, the deal lapsed without a new Ja Rule album.

Three years have passed since Ja Rule attempted to make a comeback. In the years since that attempt, Rule has remained confident in making a comeback. Despite everything being thrown in his direction, Ja Rule has landed big roles in some new films. There is a strong possibility that he will also contribute to the soundtracks of these movies. With his new album only two months away, Ja Rule has a new single, "The Life," in rotation and it is gaining airplay.

Ja Rule plans to release two albums before the end of this year. The first album, Venni Vetti Vecci 2010, will be released in June, but no official date has been slated.

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