Ja Rule pushes "Pain is Love 2" back to 2012

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

For four years, Ja Rule has been on the comeback trail. In 2007, Murder Inc. Records made a strong comeback. The label established a deal with Universal Records and Irv Gotti accepted an executive role with the label. Ja Rule was to be the top priority of Universal Records.

Irv Gotti recently discussed what happened at Universal, revealing he and Ja Rule pulled the plug. Ja Rule was making daily appearances on BET and MTV as if it were 2004. But, this ended when his album was continiously delayed. Ja Rule announced his own independent move in 2009.

While Ja Rule has become independent, he said he will always be a part of Murder Inc. This summer, Ja Rule had hoped to release his album. Despite being in prison, Rule intended to release his album on October 11. The official video for "Spun a Web" was released, but nothing further came from Ja Rule.

Now, Ja Rule revealed his Pain is Love 2 album will be released in 2012. Next month, Ja Rule will release both "Real Life Fantasy" and "Superstar" to iTunes and radio. Around the time of the album's release, Rule will release his "Black Vodka" single.

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Ja Rule to release "Spun a Web" video on October 11

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

It has been a tough comeback trail for Ja Rule, as he tries to regain footing in the rap game. A decade ago, Ja Rule was on top of the world, releasing hit after hit. But, feuds with several high profile rappers left Ja Rule struggling to get back in the game.

In 2007, it appeared as if Ja Rule were truly going to make a comeback. Rule had a new deal with Universal Records and a marketing team. However, as his album release date neared, the album was delayed for no reason.

By 2009, Ja Rule decided to release his comeback album, free, and work on new material. Earlier this year, it was revealed Ja would be serving time in prison. This summer, he began his prison sentence and he wanted to drop his albums before he left.

While this did not happen, Ja Rule is still focused on releasing new music. Despite not releasing his new album, Pain is Love 2, Ja Rule decided to release an EP. The new collection of songs will be called Pre-Pain is Love 2. Last week, Ja Rule released several songs to the internet. It seems as if those songs will be a part of his new EP.

Yesterday, Ja Rule released a track called "Spun a Web." Apparently, "Spun a Web" is a new single and the official video for this song will have a video. The music video for "Spun a Web" will be released on October 11.

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Can Ja Rule pull off an Eminem?

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

In 1999, hip hop was introduced to two of the biggest artists of the 21st century when Eminem and Ja Rule debuted. Eminem was the first artist signed to Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment and Ja Rule was Jay-Z's sidekick, signed to Def Jam. Because of their connections, hip hop quickly embraced the two rappers.

For years, Ja Rule and Eminem coexisted, even having mutual respect. But, when Eminem opened the door for 50 Cent to enter the game, Ja Rule waged an all-out war with Em. Sadly, the war was lost badly by Rule's team. Eminem was also affected by the feud, taking time off from rap. Ja Rule also took time off.

Ja Rule returned in 2007 intending on taking the game back over, having the support of the media. But, for unknown reasons, Universal Records refused to release the comeback album from Ja Rule. Soon, he decided to leave the label and he began putting the comeback together, himself. Meanwhile, Eminem returned after a five year break and was back on top of the game, from a commercial standpoint. A year later, Eminem would win the critics back over and now he is dominating the rap world.

Of course, Ja Rule's break from the game was not like Eminem's. But, years have passed since Ja ruled the rap game. His break has lasted longer than his actual run on the top. The same was the case for Eminem two years ago, but he was able to return to the game and dominate. Ja Rule is planning to finally release his new album this summer, will he be able to rebuild his career the way Eminem did?

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Chamillionaire makes plans for Major Comeback

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Houston rapper, Chamillionaire refuses to go down in history as a one hit wonder. In 2005, he released his debut album and the album nearly became a flop. But, Universal Records gave him one more chance when they released "Ridin'" off The Sound of Revenge. The song quickly became the biggest hit of 2006.

Chamillionaire was soon the biggest new artist on the planet. He won several awards for his music. Due to his popularity, Universal Records tried to make him record another album. The goal was for the album to be release before the end of 2006. But, Chamillionaire turned them down, as he wanted to let his creative juices flow.

In 2007, he released Ultimate Victory, a sharp turn in his style and the fans rejected him. Chamillionaire was forgotten before the end of the year and Universal Records stopped promoting him. They agreed to allow Chamillionaire to record his next album, Venom. But, Universal delayed his album for nearly three years and Cham soon decided to leave the label.

After many false starts, Chamillionaire has decided to take matters into his own hands in 2011. Chamillionaire announced he will release multiple mixtapes here in the next few months. Sometime this spring or this summer, Chamillionaire will definitely release his long-awaited third album, putting his career back on track without anyone's help but his own.

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Busta Rhymes plans Major Comeback

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

After taking four years off, Busta Rhymes felt 2006 would be the start of a new part of his career. He had plans of releasing a new album each year. But, with label-mates like Eminem and 50 Cent, it is hard trying to have enough attention to release so much material.

Being third fiddle was not good enough for Busta Rhymes, so he eventually left Aftermath/Interscope. The process took three years and he released Back on my BS in 2009. Despite some popular songs, the album did not do very well because it was rushed together.

Finally back in control of his career, Busta Rhymes decided he would release another album in 2009. But, he did not want to rush to put together another album, so he planned a 2010 release. However, a reunion with Reek da Villain pushed him back again.

Now, with the launch of Conglomerate Records and a new roster and Universal Records' support, things are back on track with Busta Rhymes. The rapper is putting together his next album, E.L.E. 2, and working hard in the studio to make sure this album is perfect. Initially, he said this would be his final album, but it appears as if Busta Rhymes has more left in the tank.

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Drake discusses New Album and Universal Records

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Last month, Drake announced he was back in the studio working on his second album, Take Care. The album will be released sometime in the summer of 2011 on Young Money. After the success of his last album, Young Money wants him to put together an album similar to Thank Me Later.

Drake, however, has different plans for his next album. He is an artist and he wants to continue growing. The label wants to keep him in a box, wanting 14 to 15 songs on the album. But, Drake wants to follow his own creative process. Drake does not want to limit himself for anyone.

The Toronto rapper wants to do interludes and other breaks on his next album and what Universal wants will not be enough for him. For his next album, Drake is taking it back to his mixtape days because he hears fans complain about how they miss that Drake. Wanting to stay true to himself, Drake is going out and doing Take Care for his fans, not for his label.

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