Livin' It Up

Ja Rule

About Livin' It Up

"Livin' It Up" is the lead single by American rapper Ja Rule featuring singer Case, released in July 2001 from the album Pain is Love. The song samples Stevie Wonder's 1982 song "Do I Do". Retired NBA All-Star, Baron Davis, makes an appearance in the video. Former pornographic actress, Sunny Leone, also makes an appearance in the video. The song was featured on the 2002 film, Friday After Next. It received a re-issue in the United Kingdom in 2002, and peaked at number five on the UK Singles Chart. In the United States, it peaked at number six on the US Billboard Hot 100.  


Year:
2005
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Yea, yea, yea
Where all my...
Uhh, yea.. c'mon, c'mon uhh
To all my ladies that be givin' it up, uh
To everybody that be livin' it up, we say...
To all my ladies that be givin' it up, ah
C'mon, baby

This ain't your typical, everyday, one night thing
It's a physical, I'mma love you tonight thing
Love , callin' your name, put your phone in the Range
And roll over, I just really wanted to hold ya
Time get to know ya, that's a good chick
Before it's all over, I'mma meat this chick
Probably treat this chick, mo' betta
'Cause if you ain't, know, thugs and ladies go together
Poppin' my collar, patnah, who in the spot?
Baby, Rule in the spot, and the mug and the watch ugly
Half of y'all hate me, half y'all love me
The ones that hate me only hate me 'cause they don't trust me
And they say I'm lucky, you think I got time
To blow all this dough and do all these shows?
Or flight in the llama chargin' white Rolls
Uh-oh, another episode

What, do I do?
To everybody that be livin' it up, we say
What, I do
And all my ladies that be givin' it up, uhh
What, you do
To everybody that be livin' it up, we say
What, do I do?
And all my ladies that be givin' it up, uhh
My love's for you
C'mon

Ladies, just wanna hold a name Miss Atkins
That's why they show love with mo' passion than average
And I ain't mad at' never leave you alone
'Cause the song when I'm home, like the song when I'm gone
We both grown, both got minds of our own
Plus we hit it off like first sight in "Love Jones"
Been in, many zones, baby love it all hate it all
From, prissy women to women that go to shadows
But you know, the Rule be livin' it up
And got all y'all, givin' it up
I like a, little ooh baby, how cute are you?
With a body that rides on sexual
I got a stick, I'll ride right next to you
Doin' doughnuts, and cut, then I'll open it up
On the freeway, hand on the wheel, foot on the clutch
Rule baby, not givin' it up

What, do I do?
To everybody that be livin' it up, we say
What, I do
And all my ladies that be givin' it up, uhh
What, you do
To everybody that be livin' it up, we say
What, do I do?
And all my ladies that be givin' it up, uhh
My love's for you

C'mon, we get right
C'mon, we get live
C'mon, we get right
Live yo' life

Love you so sexy, I just want you next to me
Your whole vibe's like a sign in ecstasy
'Cause it ain't nuttin' but a 'E' thang, bay-bay
I know the World is goin' crazy
I wanna, feel your passion, come when you askin'
Laugh when you cryin', cry when you laughin'
But ain't nothing happenin', a girl got a little uptight
Turned off the light and then started crashin'
The radio blastin' "Between Me and You"
But, you ain't on the low with that freaky thing you do
Girl I thought you knew (what I do), know I know
(What you do)
'Cause it ain't a good night if you don't act right
Like, Teddy P let's "Turn Off the Lights"
And, grind it out, takin' no times out
'Til the sun come out, let me find out

What, do I do?
To everybody that be livin' it up, we say
What, I do
And all my ladies that be givin' it up, uhh
What, you do
To everybody that be livin' it up, we say
What, do I do?
And all my ladies that be givin' it up, uhh
My love's for you
C'mon

To everybody that be livin' it up, we say
What, I do
And all my ladies that be givin' it up, uhh
What, you do
To everybody that be livin' it up, we say
What, do I do?
And all my ladies that be givin' it up, uhh
My love's for you

C'mon, we get right
C'mon, we get live
C'mon, we get right
It's my time
Rule, baby

Yeah
Do a roll
What do I do
Low key
We out, we out

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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: Jeffrey Atkins, Irving Lorenzo, Robin Mays, Stevie Wonder, Frederick Knight, Leon Haywood, Calvin Broadus

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, ENTERTAINMENT ONE U.S. LP, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Album
"Livin' It Up" is a song from Ja Rule's third studio album called "Pain Is Love." The album was released in 2001 under the Def Jam Records, known for housing hip-hop artists like Jay-Z, Kanye West, and Rihanna.
Songwriting Credits
Ja Rule, also known as Jeffrey Atkins, co-wrote the song with Irving Lorenzo, also widely recognized as Irv Gotti, who is a well-known record producer and co-founder of the record company Murder Inc.
Sampling
"Livin' It Up" samples the popular 80's R&B hit "Do I Do" by Stevie Wonder. Stevie Wonder's music has influenced many contemporary artists across different genres.
Chart Success
"Livin' It Up" was a hit single that peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Hot Rap Songs chart. The song’s success further solidified Ja Rule’s prominence in the early 2000s rap scene.
Collaboration
The song features R&B singer Case, who lends his smooth vocals to the upbeat and club-friendly track.
Music Video
The song's music video received regular airplay on MTV. The video depicts Ja Rule and Case partying at lavish pool parties and living a luxurious lifestyle, aligning with the song's lyrics about enjoying life.
Signature Song
"Livin' It Up" has since gone on to be considered a signature song of Ja Rule, highly representing his style of blending pop elements with hip hop and rapping about enjoying the finer things in life.
Grammy Nominated
In 2002, the "Pain is Love" album, which houses the "Livin' it Up" single, was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album.
Platinum Status
The album "Pain is Love" was certified triple Platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), indicating that it had sold three million copies in the United States alone.
Summer Anthem
Due to its upbeat tempo and feel-good lyrics, "Livin' It Up" is often described as a summer anthem, commonly played at outdoor parties and barbeques.

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