I Cry

Ja Rule, Snoop Dogg

About I Cry

"I Cry" is the fourth and final single from Ja Rule's second studio album, Rule 3:36. The song samples "Cry Together" by The O'Jays. This was also the final collaborative single by Ja Rule and former associate, Lil' Mo. It was after this release that Irv Gotti decided that Ja Rule should work with Ashanti. This song became an urban hit during the late spring of 2001, peaking at number 40 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 25 on the Rap Charts, and number 11 on the Billboard Hot R&B charts. In 2008, the song was used as a sample in LL Cool J's record, "Cry", which also happened to feature Lil' Mo. 


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2010
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[Lil' Mo] (Chorus) 
When I cry, you cry
We cry, together
Said I cry, you cry 
We cry, together
Said I cry, you cry 
We cry, together
Said I cry, you cry 
We cry, together 

[Ja Rule]
I love my life, I love my wife
A bad time to prevail, it overwhelmed me
I'm livin in hell but livin wealthy 
And know these hoes love me
Because I'm a star
I can't even cop a drink at the bar
Get me some bottles of that Remi Mar-tin
Let's get the party
Cracking right here f*ck V.I.P
Now when my baby loves me
Home wit tears in her eyes
And when I get in, I hurt her more by tellin her lies
She ain't surprise at me
Just surprised that we 
Been together for this long
And I can be 
The one to mistreat her
Thought it last forever
'cause if I cry, you cry
We cry together

[Chorus]
[Ja Rule]
From, what I recall we was little niggas
Cuttin school gettin high wit da hottest bitches
Livin, life so free
That we ain't fearin 
The, ills of the world
In heat of drug dealin 
You and I then made a killin
And tuck together
I this land of forbidden treasure
Love is the only evil seed that could sever
A tied this close
Not the love between us but your love for the dough
You went O.T started makin M-O-N-E-Why
All my good niggas gotta die
But shit could last forever
I wish death was pleasure
'cause when you die
I cried, we cried together

[Chorus]
[Ja Rule]
Wash away your tears (my love)
You ain't gotta cry no more (my love)
I'm putting on everything out (my love)
And my pain it's my love
And I want 
This world to smile for me
Don't shed a tear 'cause the nigga died happily
My momma warned me life was a muthafucka
But I ignored the warning and kept on hustlin
And every night she just looked at me
Tears in her eyes and they be saying shit like
"I don't want me baby to die"
Brought so much pain into a life
Gotta make it better
'cause when ma cried I cried 
We cried together

[Chorus]
[Lil' Mo]
Oooooohhhh
You cry, then I cry
Then we cry
When he cries
I cry together, together
When I cry, then you cry
Then we'll cry, together
Baby, 'cause when 
Ja cries, Mo cries 
We'll cry, together
If he cry, I'll cry
Then we'll cry, together

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Ja Rule

Jeffery Atkins(born February 29, 1976), better known by his stage name Ja Rule is an American rapper, singer, and actor from Queens, New York City. Born in Hollis, Queens, he debuted in 1999 with Venni Vetti Vecci and its single "Holla Holla". From 1999 to 2005, Ja Rule had several hits that made the top 20 of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, including "Between Me and You" with Christina Milian, "I'm Real (Murder Remix)" with Jennifer Lopez, "Always on Time" with Ashanti, "Mesmerize" also with Ashanti, and "Wonderful" with R. Kelly and Ashanti. During the 2000s, Ja Rule was signed to The Inc. Records, which was formerly known as Murder Inc. and was led by Irv Gotti. Ja Rule has sold over 30 million records worldwide and was the best selling rapper in 2001.[cit… more »

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Written by: ROBIN MAYS, IRVING LORENZO, KENNETH GAMBLE, LEON HUFF, JEFFREY ATKINS, CYNTHIA LOVING

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"I Cry" by Ja Rule was released on June 5, 2001, as part of his second album "Rule 3:36".
Chart Performance
Despite not being released as a single, the song managed to reach number 40 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 11 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Featured Artist
The song features rapper Lil' Mo who also appears in Ja Rule's other famous song, "Put It on Me."
Production Team
"I Cry" was produced by prominent producer Irv Gotti, who worked on many of Ja Rule's biggest hits.
Album Success
The album "Rule 3:36" which features "I Cry," debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, and was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for shipping over 3 million copies.
Thematic Material
The lyrics of the song express deep emotional pain and heartache, with Ja Rule rapping about his struggles in the ghetto
Musical Style
"I Cry" highlights Ja Rule's signature rap style that seamlessly blends elements of hip-hop and R&B.
Trivia
Ja Rule and Lil Mo had a close working relationship due to several collaborations, but in recent years, they reportedly have a strained relationship. Despite this, tracks like "I Cry" helped solidify their status in early 2000s hip-hop.
Popularity
Although it wasn't released as a single, "I Cry" has remained one of Ja Rule's most loved tracks, with fans often praising its raw emotion and lyrical depth.
Sample Material
The song samples "Cry Together" by The O'Jays, a classic R&B group. The sampled track adds a soulful and nostalgic touch to "I Cry."

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