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Rule 3:36
11/01/2000 5:00 PM, Yahoo! Music
Kim Osorio
Ja Rule's sophomore album Rule 3:36 will impress the biggest hater. Though he is not known for his lyrical skills or appealing voice, there is no doubt that Ja Rule knows how to make hit records. And after "Holla, Holla" scored him a platinum debut album, listeners should give Ja Rule a little more credit.
Rule 3:36 is as solid as, if not better than, Ja RuleÆs first joint. Produced by Murder Inc. (Irv Gotti and company), the tracks vary from pop-influenced to hardcore rap--so there's a little something for everybody. "Between Me And You" is that summer-sounding jam that will have ladies on the dance floor. And there are other songs ("Put It On Me" and "Do I Do" featuring Case) with that same feel. But even though it's the production that makes this album worthwhile, Ja Rule proves he's got the rhymes to hang with the big dogs, on songs like "Love Me Hate Me" and "6 Feet Underground."
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