explain Ja Rule to me

[martinskidmore.livejournal.com]

I had some time to kill in Kilburn before the Afrirampo gig, and popped into some sort of Costcutters-type shop, and among the CDs on offer at a quid was one by Ja Rule. He'd not come to my attention much, just a vague memory of a gruff voice, but worth a go at a quid. I know this is OT here, probably, but why is he a star? This is all dreadful, and centrally he is a bad enough rapper that I can imagine John Barnes deciding he is too good to wish to be associated with Ja Rule. I am totally mystified how he became a big name.

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[byebyepride.livejournal.com]

Which album was it?

[martinskidmore.livejournal.com]

'Pain Is Love' - are there some others that are much better than this one? He is credited as co-producer, with Irv Gotti. And contrary to my 'you're not good enough to perform with John Barnes' impression, it features guests on the scale of 2pac, J-Lo and Missy.