Ja Rule discography

Ja Rule discography
Studio albums 7
Compilation albums 2
Singles 18

The discography of Ja Rule, an American rapper. He has released seven studio albums and seventeen singles.

Albums

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions, sales figures and certifications
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications Sales
US
[1]		 US
R&B
[2]		 AUS
[3]		 CAN
[4]		 GER
[5]		 IRE
[6]		 NZ
[7]		 SWI
[8]		 UK
[9]		 UK
R&B
[9]
Venni Vetti Vecci 31—20————176—
Rule 3:36
  • Released: October 10, 2000
  • Label: Murder Inc., Def Jam
  • Format: CD, LP, cassette, digital download
 11—872———8317
  • US: 3,365,000[11]
  • Worldwide: 4,000,000[12]
Pain Is Love
  • Released: October 2, 2001
  • Label: Murder Inc., Def Jam
  • Format: CD, LP, cassette, digital download
 1163382412831
The Last Temptation
  • Released: November 19, 2002
  • Label: Murder Inc., Def Jam
  • Format: CD, LP, cassette, digital download
 4229—50301127142
  • US: 1,500,000
Blood in My Eye
  • Released: November 4, 2003
  • Label: Murder Inc., Def Jam
  • Format: CD, LP, cassette, digital download
 6179—98——925113
R.U.L.E.
  • Released: November 8, 2004
  • Label: Murder Inc., Def Jam
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download
 73——4467—5033—
  • US: 660,000[11] (as of 2007)
Pain Is Love 2
  • Released: February 28, 2012
  • Label: Mpire, Fontana
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download
 19734————————
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Compilation albums

List of compilation albums, with selected chart positions and sales figures
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications Sales
US
[1]		 US
R&B
[2]		 US
Rap
[18]		 UK
[9]
Exodus
  • Released: December 6, 2005
  • Label: Murder Inc., Def Jam
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download
 107231350
Icon
  • Released: January 10, 2012
  • Label: Motown
  • Format: Digital download
 —3418—
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Mixtapes

Title Album details
The Mirror
  • Released: July 31, 2009
  • Label: Mpire
  • Format: Digital download

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[19]		 US
R&B
[20]		 US
Rap
[21]		 AUS
[3]		 CAN
[22]		 GER
[23]		 IRE
[6]		 NL
[24]		 NZ
[7]		 UK
[25]
"Holla Holla" 1999 35112—15————— Venni Vetti Vecci
"Between Me and You"
(featuring Christina Milian)		 2000 11511————48—26 Rule 3:36
"Put It on Me"
(featuring Lil' Mo and Vita)		 8211————7——
"6 Feet Underground" —5325———————
"I Cry"
(featuring Lil' Mo)		 2001 401125———————
"Livin' It Up"
(featuring Case)		 6446—202029325 Pain Is Love
"Always on Time"
(featuring Ashanti)		 1113222221126
"Down Ass Bitch"
(featuring Charli Baltimore)		 2002 218537———55—91
"Thug Lovin'"
(featuring Bobby Brown)		 4216107103626212315 The Last Temptation
"Mesmerize"
(featuring Ashanti)		 25251971193333
"Reign" 2003 ——[A]—5—42035—9
"Clap Back" 44171243—3920—479 Blood in My Eye
"Wonderful"
(featuring R. Kelly and Ashanti)		 2004 5326—20121561 R.U.L.E.
"New York"
(featuring Fat Joe and Jadakiss)		 271410———————
"Caught Up"
(featuring Lloyd)		 2005 —65—34——2080—20
"Exodus" —————————— Exodus
"Uh-Ohhh!"
(featuring Lil Wayne)		 2007 —69———————— The Mirror
"Body"
(featuring Ashley Joi)		 —71————————
"Real Life Fantasy"
(featuring Anita Louise)		 2011 —————————— Pain Is Love 2
"Encore"
(with Ashanti)		 2018 —————————— TBA
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[29]		 US
R&B
[30]		 US
Rap		 AUS GER IRE NL NZ SWI UK
"Can I Get A..."
(Jay-Z featuring Amil and Ja Rule)		 1998 19622—12—30—2624 Vol. 2: Hard Knock Life
"Grand Finale"
(DMX featuring Method Man, Nas and Ja Rule)		 —[B]6318——————— Belly soundtrack
"Girlfriend/Boyfriend"
(Blackstreet and Janet Jackson featuring Eve and Ja Rule)		 1999 4717—1698—4112—11 Finally
"Bad Boy"
(Shae Jones featuring Ja Rule)		 ——[C]———————— Talk Show
"Damn (Should've Treated U Right)"
(So Plush featuring Ja Rule)		 —41———————— Blue Streak soundtrack
"Get Da Money"
(Erick Sermon featuring Ja Rule)		 2000 ——48——————— Erick Onasis
"Live My Life"
(N.O.R.E. featuring Ja Rule)		 2001 —95———————— God's Favorite
"I'm Real" (Murder Remix)
(Jennifer Lopez featuring Ja Rule)		 12—311132364 J.Lo & Pain Is Love
"Ain't It Funny" (Murder Remix)
(Jennifer Lopez featuring Ja Rule and Caddillac Tah)		 2002 14——18—7—73 J to tha L–O! The Remixes, Irv Gotti Presents: The Inc. and Exodus
"Rainy Dayz"
(Mary J. Blige featuring Ja Rule)		 128——582513296517 No More Drama
"Down 4 U"
(Irv Gotti featuring Ja Rule, Ashanti, Charli Baltimore and Vita)		 633—542222—434 Irv Gotti Presents: The Inc.
"Too Fine"
(Cristian Alexander featuring Ja Rule)		 2008 ———38—————— Urban Nature
"Fly"
(Wanessa featuring Ja Rule)		 2009 —————————— Meu Momento
"She Tried" (Remix)
(N.O.R.E. featuring Lil Wayne, Ja Rule and Birdman)		 2013 —————————— Non-album singles
"Old Thing Back"
(Matoma and The Notorious B.I.G. featuring Ja Rule and Ralph Tresvant)		 2015 —————747525——
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Other charted songs

List of songs, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
R&B
[20]
"It's Murda"
(featuring Jay-Z and DMX)		 1999 — Venni Vetti Vecci
"Kill 'Em All"
(featuring Jay-Z)		 —
"Daddy's Little Baby"
(featuring Ronald Isley)		 —
"How Many Wanna" 2000 72 Light It Up soundtrack
"Never Again" 2001 68 Pain Is Love
"Murder Reigns" 2003 —[D] The Last Temptation
"The Crown"
(featuring Sizzla)		 67 Blood in My Eye
"Streets Raised Me"
(featuring Mary J. Blige)		 2005 —[E] Non-album single
"Free"
(featuring Ashley Joi)		 2006 — The Mirror
"Superstar" 2014 — Pain Is Love 2
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Get Tha Fortune" 1994 Cash Money Click none
"Time to Build" 1995 Mic Geronimo, Jay-Z, DMX The Natural
"Usual Suspects" 1997 Mic Geronimo, The Lox, DMX, Tragedy Khadafi Vendetta
"Gangsta Shit" 1998 DJ Clue, Jay-Z The Professional
"4 Seasons" 1999 Method Man, Redman, LL Cool J Blackout!
"How Many Wanna" none Light It Up
"The Girl Is Mine" Jagged Edge, Jermaine Dupri J.E. Heartbreak
"Represent" none Black Gangster
"WherDaPaperAt" Cha Cha Dear Diary
"25 to Life" Xzibit, Juvenile, Nature & Reptile Life (soundtrack)
"Back Where I Belong" 2000 LL Cool J G.O.A.T.
"Sacrifice" 1 Life 2 Live, Black Rob, Nature 1 Life 2 Live
"Back Up" Da Brat, Tamara Savage Unrestricted
"How Can I Be Down" TQ The Second Coming
"Get Da Money" Erick Sermon Def Squad Presents Erick Onasis
"Life Ain't a Game" Damizza Where I Wanna Be
"Ride for This" 2001 Fabolous Ghetto Fabolous
"If We" Mariah Carey, Nate Dogg Glitter
"Get Away" Christina Milian Christina Milian
"We Did It Again" 2002 Metallica, Swizz Beatz Presents G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories and Biker Boyz soundtrack
"Leaving (Always on Time Part II)" Ashanti Ashanti
"Live My Life" N.O.R.E. God's Favorite
"What's Luv?" Fat Joe, Ashanti Jealous Ones Still Envy
"Been Around the World" 2003 R. Kelly Chocolate Factory
"We Fly" DJ Envy, Lil Mo, Vita The Desert Storm Mixtape: Blok Party, Vol. 1
"Sweet Baby" Ashanti Chapter II
"ATL Tales / Ride Wit Me" 2004 Lloyd Southside
"Turn It Up" Ashanti Concrete Rose
" U Already Know (Murder Inc Remix) 112 & Harry O
"Rakata" (Remix) 2005 Wisin & Yandel Pa'l Mundo
"One Blood" (East Coast Remix) 2006 The Game, Jim Jones, Fabolous, Clipse, Juelz Santana, Nas, Jadakiss, Styles P, Fat Joe, N.O.R.E. none
"Cuchi" N.O.R.E., Big Mato N.O.R.E. Y La Familia... Ya Tu' Sabe
"Gameface" 2007 Benzino, Lil Dev Antidote
"New York Is Back" DJ Khaled, Jadakiss, Fat Joe We the Best
"Where I From" 2008 Trae, Lloyd Against Everything
"Still Murder" Newz, Young Life Still Murder
"Boy Looka Here (Remix)" Rich Boy, Harry O
"Who Wants to Fuck Tonight?" 2009 Crooked I, Ray J, Eastwood none
"Mafia Music" (Remix) Rick Ross, The Game, Fat Joe
"Meu Momento" Wanessa Meu Momento
"Jump Off" 2010 Game none
"Stay Flawless" N.O.R.E., DMX, Yummy Bingham
"I'm Here" Mariya none
"Helpless" 2016 Ashanti The Hamilton Mixtape

Notes

  • A ^ "The Reign" did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number 2 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.[34]
  • B ^ "The Grand Finale" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 17 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot 100.[35]
  • C ^ "Bad Boy" did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number 1 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.[36]
  • D ^ "Murder Reigns" did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number 8 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.[37]
  • E ^ "Streets Raised Me" did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number 1 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.[38]

References

  1. 1 2 "Ja Rule Album & Song Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
  2. 1 2 "Ja Rule Album & Song Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
  3. 1 2 Peak chart positions for albums and singles in Australia:
    • All except Blood in My Eye: "Discography Ja Rule". australian-charts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
    • Blood in My Eye: "The ARIA Report: Issue 718 (Week Commencing 24 November 2003)" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. p. 2. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
  4. ↑ "Ja Rule Album & Song Chart History: Canadian Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
  5. ↑ "Chartverfolgung / Ja Rule / Longplay". musicline.de (in German). Media Control Charts. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
  6. 1 2 "Discography Ja Rule". irish-charts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
  7. 1 2 "Discography Ja Rule". charts.org.nz. Hung Medien. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
  8. ↑ "Discographie Ja Rule". hitparade.ch (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
  9. 1 2 3 Peak chart positions for albums in the United Kingdom:
    • All except Venni Vetti Vecci and Rule 3:36: "Ja Rule" (select "Albums" tab). The Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
    • Venni Vetti Vecci and Rule 3:36: Zywietz, Tobias (February 6, 1997). "Chart Log UK: Candy J. – JX". Zobbel.de. Tobias Zywietz. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
  10. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Gold & Platinum: Ja Rule". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
  11. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Erwin, Jack (November 17, 2009). "XXL Presents Def Jam's Entire Rap Discography". XXL. Harris Publications (119): 70–72. |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  12. 1 2 3 "Ja Rule Submits To 'Temptation'". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
  13. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "BPI Certified Awards Search". British Phonographic Industry. Archived from the original (insert "Ja Rule" into the "Search" box, and then select "Go") on September 24, 2009. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
  14. 1 2 3 "Gold and Platinum Search (Ja Rule)". Music Canada. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
  15. ↑ "Top 50 Albums Chart: Chart #1300 (Sunday 17 March 2002)". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
  16. ↑ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2003 Albums". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
  17. ↑ http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.18926/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-3-4-2012
  18. ↑ "Ja Rule Album & Song Chart History: Rap Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
  19. ↑ "Ja Rule Album & Song Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
  20. 1 2 "Ja Rule Album & Song Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
  21. ↑ Peak chart positions for singles on the Hot Rap Singles and Hot Rap Songs charts in the United States:
    • All except "Holla Holla", "Between Me and You", "Put It on Me", "6 Feet Underground", "I Cry" and "Livin' It Up": "Ja Rule Album & Song Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
    • "Holla Holla", "Between Me and You", "Put It on Me", "6 Feet Underground", "I Cry" and "Livin' It Up": "Ja Rule > Awards". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
  22. ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/artist/ja-rule-mn0000120675/awards
  23. ↑ Peak chart positions for singles in Germany:
    • "Always on Time" and "Mesmerize": "Chartverfolgung / JA RULE FEAT.ASHANT/ Single". musicline.de (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
    • "Thug Lovin'", "The Reign", "Clap Back" and "Wonderful": "Chartverfolgung / Ja Rule / Single". musicline.de (in German). Media Control Charts. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
  24. ↑ "Discografie Ja Rule". dutchcharts.nl (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
  25. ↑ Peak chart positions for singles in the United Kingdom:
    • All except "Down Ass Bitch": "Ja Rule Featuring Case" (select "Singles" tab). The Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
    • "Down Ass Bitch": Zywietz, Tobias (February 6, 1997). "Chart Log UK: Candy J. – JX". Zobbel.de. Tobias Zywietz. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
  26. ↑ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2002 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
  27. 1 2 3 "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2003 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
  28. ↑ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2005 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
  29. ↑ Peak chart positions for guest appearances in the United States:
    • "Can I Get A...": "Jay-Z Album & Song Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
    • "Girlfriend/Boyfriend": "Girlfriend/Boyfriend – Blackstreet". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
    • "I'm Real" (Murder Remix) and "Ain't It Funny" (Murder Remix): "Jennifer Lopez Album & Song Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
    • "Rainy Dayz": "Fat Joe Album & Song Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
    • "Down 4 U": "Irv Gotti Album & Song Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
  30. ↑ Peak chart positions for guest appearances on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in the United States:
    • "The Grand Finale": "DMX Album & Song Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
    • "Can I Get A...": "Jay-Z Album & Song Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
    • "Girlfriend/Boyfriend": "Girlfriend/Boyfriend – Blackstreet". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
    • "Damn (Should've Treated U Right)": "So Plush Album & Song Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
    • "Live My Life": "N.O.R.E. Album & Song Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
    • "I'm Real" (Murder Remix) and "Ain't It Funny" (Murder Remix): "Jennifer Lopez Album & Song Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
    • "Rainy Dayz": "Mary J. Blige Album & Song Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
    • "Down 4 U": "Irv Gotti Album & Song Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
  31. ↑ "American single certifications – JAY Z – Can I Get A..." Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 27, 2012. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
  32. ↑ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2001 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
  33. ↑ "Top 50 Singles Chart: Chart #1284 (Sunday 4 November 2001)". Recording Industry Association of New Zealand. Retrieved August 20, 2012.
  34. ↑ "Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles – Issue Date: 2003-04-12". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 1, 2012. (Registration required (help)).
  35. ↑ "Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles – Issue Date: 1998-11-14". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 1, 2012. (Registration required (help)).
  36. ↑ "Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles – Issue Date: 1999-04-17". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 1, 2012. (Registration required (help)).
  37. ↑ "Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles – Issue Date: 2003-04-05". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 1, 2012. (Registration required (help)).
  38. ↑ "Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles – Issue Date: 2005-04-30". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 1, 2012. (Registration required (help)).
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