Pil 2

Determination 2 succeed results in Pil 2. Like Ja said "Tough times don't last Tough ppl do." Pil 2 has landed in order to fill in that void. Smart artist + Smart producer = Surreal Project. For ppl in doubt, never look back, it distracts from the now. Ja is no longer young. He is in that grown man lane now. For those who still haven't quite grasped the concept that Ja is back just give Pil 2 a listen. The nursery rhymes other rappers spit don't compare. Pil 2 is real Rap/Hip-Hop album. They say to present your findings to the world even if what you find seems impossible to explain... well I found Pil 2. An artist is supposed to get lost with his music but easily find his way out and that is what Ja managed to do with Pil 2. Cons: Too Short, only 13 tracks.

Simply put, this album has an amazing vibe and it's definitely my most favorite album to date. No wonder - with 7 Aurelius (producer) on board, you can only get hits and classic material. There are no filler tracks, just play and enjoy the ride! What artist would spend his last days and hours of freedom in the studio, recording an album? This definitely shows Ja Rule's love for his fans and his dedication to music. The concept of this album is truly amazing. It's like art. If you don't know Ja's story before this album, then I'd recommend you to listen some of his past albums to get a better view of PIL2's lyrics. This album brings back a lot of precious memories, especially for those like me who grew up with Ja Rule's music. In other words: Definitely a MUST-HAVE!

Even if people don't care this is one of the best Rap albums of the last years. "Black Vodka" is some classic material.

I have been an avid listener of hip hop for over 15 years now, so I know all about Ja's back story: the rise and the fall. Now considering majority of the hip hop world has written him off, you wouldnt think listening to PIL2 would change your mind. Think again. Not only does Ja still have the ability to make a bonafide hip hop crossover banger, this time he does it with pure honesty and depth. This is not your typical floss and flaunt it rap album. With tales of the dark side of fame and longings for better times, Ja Rule has never sounded so refreshing as an artist. Gone is the youthful womanizing thug. In its place stands a mature man who prior to finishing this album, faced his last moments of freedom before serving a 2 year prison bid. If you really do your research on where Ja was at in his life prior to this album, it makes the experience all the more believable. There is a dark undertone throughout PIL2, despite the extravagant production from 7 Aurelius. No high profile guest features here...just Ja. It's crazy how different this album is to the original Pain is Love, but definitely different in a good way. There are no faults that I can think of, other than it being slightly short overall. This one's made me fan all over again.

Well where do I start allways been a fan of JA and this album is a long time coming for his fans to me its not a comeback album people forget about R.U.L.E album with hits such as new york and wonderful to me its a return to the hip op scene and a welcome one at that. I would have too say that it delivers on all levels from his hardcore rap Venni Vetti Vecci days to his soft or melodic songs like on pain is love, Personally its a fresh album very mature album as things have changed in his life he shares the experiences on his songs you can feel the passion he has I hope he gets a good charting single because he deserves it my favourites are superstar,strange days,and black vodka get this album JA RULE IS BACK

Havent heard Ja Rule in a couple years and i must say this is a grown up RULE. Definitely has a new sound to fit the times and it works. Album has a lot of songs describing his mental state before doing his time which is understandable. Wish Ja was out to promote the album, almost went by unnoticed! If you have grown with Ja I definitely recommend this album.

Not a great album. But it's a decent comeback album and I'd bump this over some Lil Wayne or Tyga ish.

If you born after 85 your probably thinking Ja Rule is new or is trying to sound like Drake, or Kanye. Ja Rule created the ballet style rapping that has taken over the airwaves now. If you remember listening to any Rule albums pick this up you will not be disappointed.