Livin' It Up
Ja Rule
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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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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.
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Songwriting CreditsJa 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.
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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.
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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.
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CollaborationThe song features R&B singer Case, who lends his smooth vocals to the upbeat and club-friendly track.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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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.
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Grammy NominatedIn 2002, the "Pain is Love" album, which houses the "Livin' it Up" single, was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album.
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Platinum StatusThe 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.
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Summer AnthemDue 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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