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Article: Ja, Rule
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Ja Rule
Rap musician, songwriter
Began Solo Career
Composed for Films, Other Artists
The Real Jeff Atkins
Selected discography
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His slick image onstage and unabashed charm offstage have propelled Ja Rule to the forefront of rap, beginning with the release of his first solo album,
Venni, Vetti, Vecci,
in 1999. This East Coast rapper with big dreams and an unmistakable pout delivers heart-wrenching songs in a deep and throaty voice that belies his five-foot-six-inch stature. The intensely emotive quality of Ja Rule
’
s work has positioned him squarely in the spotlight as one of the modern music industry
’
s hottest commodities
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not only as a hip-hop artist, but ...