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 | Title : Pain Is Love
Author : Ja Rule
Release Date : 20011002
Binding : Audio CD
Regular Price : $19.98
Amazon.com Price : $6.49
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Editorial Reviews :
Like rapper DMX, Ja Rule's scratchy vocal delivery is an acquired taste. But given the success of his Lil' Mo-aided hits 'Put It on Me' and 'I Cry,' it's no surprise that his third album follows the same formula as its predecessor, as midtempo grooves mix with thugged-out beats and rhymes. On 'Lost Little Girl,' a coming-of-age tale that charts the struggles of an urban hottie, Rule's gift for storytelling shines bright. While 'I'm Real (Murder Remix),' featuring Jennifer Lopez, is almost worth the purchase price alone, one must conclude that Rule is best appreciated in small doses. On 'So Much Pain' Rule apes 2Pac's flow, rhyme patterns, and introspection to an annoying T. Likewise, 'Down Ass Bitch' sadly sounds like another thematic take-off on Apache's 'Gangsta Bitch' anthem. At least 'Livin' It Up' doesn't bastardize Stevie Wonder's gem 'Do I Do' too much, and the beats cooked up on 'Pain Is Love' and the guitar-fuelled 'Always on Time' saves this release from losing all of those cool points he's earned for being a great writer. This one's strictly for the Ja Rule-initiated.
Buyer Reviews :
Ja Rule has changed a lot since his first album, Vinni Vetti Vicci. It was real rap - no singing, R&B, or J. Lo/Missy Elliot collaborations. 'Holla Holla' was the song that got me into Ja Rule. After that, Ja released Rule 3:36. I could tell he was getting more 'pop' on this album. On Pain Is Love, he comes out with an even more pop-strung CD. He features J. Lo and Missy Elliot. 'Always On Time' is overplayed and I don't even like it very much. It is nothing like Ja Rule. 'Never Again' would be a cool song if he didn't sing it. 'Pain Is Love' ft. 2pac is a remake of the 'Pain' song on the Above the Rim Soundtrack. Ja Rule tries to rap like 2pac, and he does a decent job of it, but let me tell you, he is no 2pac. The only really good songs on this cd are 'Pain Is Love' and 'Livin It Up.' Ja is turning more 'pop' every album. Well, I guess it sells. =( If you like pop rap, then buy this, but if you like gangsta rap, buy Ja's first CD, Venni Vitti Vicci.
(by Tim)
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