Ja Rule discography

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	Released: June 1, 1999 Label: Murder Inc., Def Jam Format: CD, LP, cassette, digital download	3	1	—	20	—	—	—	—	176	—	RIAA: Platinum[10]	US: 1,622,000[11] Worldwide: 2,000,000[12]
Rule 3:36	Released: October 10, 2000 Label: Murder Inc., Def Jam Format: CD, LP, cassette, digital download	1	1	—	8	72	—	—	—	83	17	RIAA: 3× Platinum[10] BPI: Silver[13] MC: Platinum[14]	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	1	1	6	3	38	24	1	28	3	1	RIAA: 3× Platinum[10] BPI: Platinum[13] MC: 3× Platinum[14] RMNZ: Platinum[15]	US: 3,662,000[11] World: 6,000,000[12]
The Last Temptation	Released: November 19, 2002 Label: Murder Inc., Def Jam Format: CD, LP, cassette, digital download	4	2	29	—	50	30	11	27	14	2	RIAA: Platinum[10] ARIA: Gold[16] BPI: Silver[13] MC: Platinum[14]	US: 1,500,000
Blood in My Eye	Released: November 4, 2003 Label: Murder Inc., Def Jam Format: CD, LP, cassette, digital download	6	1	79	—	98	—	—	92	51	13		US: 468,000[11]
R.U.L.E.	Released: November 8, 2004 Label: Murder Inc., Def Jam Format: CD, LP, digital download	7	3	—	—	44	67	—	50	33	—	RIAA: Gold[10] BPI: Silver[13]	US: 660,000[11] (as of 2007)
Pain Is Love 2	Released: February 28, 2012 Label: Mpire, Fontana Format: CD, LP, digital download	197	34	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		US: 3,200[17]
Coup De Grâce	Released: TBA 2016 Label: Mpire, Murder Inc., Fontana Format: CD, LP, digital download	To be released
"—" 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				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	107	23	13	50	US: 99,000[11]
Icon	Released: January 10, 2012 Label: Motown Format: Digital download	—	34	18	—
"—" 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	35	11	2	—	15	—	—	—	—	—		Venni Vetti Vecci
"Between Me and You" (featuring Christina Milian)	2000	11	5	11	—	—	—	—	48	—	26		Rule 3:36
"Put It on Me" (featuring Lil' Mo and Vita)		8	2	11	—	—	—	—	7	—	—
"6 Feet Underground"		—	53	25	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"I Cry" (featuring Lil' Mo)	2001	40	11	25	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Livin' It Up" (featuring Case)		6	4	4	6	—	20	20	29	32	5	BPI: Silver[13]	Pain Is Love
"Always on Time" (featuring Ashanti)		1	1	1	3	2	22	22	11	2	6	ARIA: Gold[26] BPI: Silver[13]
"Down Ass Bitch" (featuring Charlie Baltimore)	2002	21	8	5	37	—	—	—	55	—	91
"Thug Lovin'" (featuring Bobby Brown)		42	16	10	7	10	36	26	21	23	15	ARIA: Gold[27]	The Last Temptation
"Mesmerize" (featuring Ashanti)		2	5	2	5	19	71	19	33	3	3	ARIA: Platinum[27]
"The Reign"	2003	—	—^[A]	—	5	—	4	20	35	—	9	ARIA: Platinum[27]
"Clap Back"		44	17	12	43	—	39	20	—	47	9		Blood in My Eye
"Wonderful" (featuring R. Kelly and Ashanti)	2004	5	3	2	6	—	20	12	15	6	1	RIAA: Gold[10] ARIA: Gold[28]	R.U.L.E.
"New York" (featuring Fat Joe and Jadakiss)		27	14	10	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Caught Up" (featuring Lloyd)	2005	—	65	—	34	—	—	20	80	—	20
"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
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

As featured artist

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
"Grand Finale" (DMX featuring Method Man, Nas and Ja Rule)	1998	—^[B]	63	18	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Belly soundtrack
"Can I Get A..." (Jay-Z featuring Amil and Ja Rule)		19	6	22	—	12	—	30	—	26	24	RIAA: Gold[31]	Vol. 2: Hard Knock Life
"Girlfriend/Boyfriend" (Blackstreet and Janet Jackson featuring Eve and Ja Rule)	1999	47	17	—	16	98	—	41	12	—	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)		1	2	—	3	11	13	2	3	6	4	ARIA: Platinum[32] RIANZ: Gold[33]	J.Lo
"Ain't It Funny" (Murder Remix) (Jennifer Lopez featuring Ja Rule and Caddillac Tah)		1	4	—	—	18	—	7	—	7	3		J to tha L–O! The Remixes
"Rainy Dayz" (Mary J. Blige featuring Ja Rule)	2002	12	8	—	—	58	25	13	29	65	17		No More Drama
"Down 4 U" (Irv Gotti featuring Ja Rule, Ashanti, Charli Baltimore and Vita)		6	3	3	—	54	22	22	—	43	4		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	—	—	—	—	—	74	—	25	—	—
"—" 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]
"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
"—" 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
"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
"Been Around the World"	2003	R. Kelly	Chocolate Factory
"We Fly"		DJ Envy, Lil Mo, Vita	The Desert Storm Mixtape: Blok Party, Vol. 1
"ATL Tales / Ride Wit Me"	2004	Lloyd	Southside
"Turn It Up"		Ashanti	Concrete Rose
"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
"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

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. "Ja Rule Album & Song Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
2. "Ja Rule Album & Song Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
3. 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. "Discography Ja Rule". irish-charts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
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9. 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. "Gold & Platinum: Ja Rule". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
11. Erwin, Jack (November 17, 2009). "XXL Presents Def Jam's Entire Rap Discography". XXL (Harris Publications) (119): 70–72.
12. "Ja Rule Submits To 'Temptation'". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
13. "BPI Certified Awards Search" (insert "Ja Rule" into the "Search" box, and then select "Go"). British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
14. "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.
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19. "Ja Rule Album & Song Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
20. "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. "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)).