Ja Rule - New York (official Music Video) Ft. Fat Joe, Jadakiss 90%

The track was produced by Cool & Dre , who initially offered the beat to Fat Joe before Ja Rule secured it.

The video was directed by Juan Carlos and filmed on location across various neighborhoods in New York City. The track was produced by Cool & Dre

released on October 27, 2004, is a defining East Coast hip-hop anthem that served as a street-centric tribute to the city and a pivotal moment in mid-2000s rap rivalries. As the second single from Ja Rule's sixth studio album, R.U.L.E. , the track features powerhouse collaborations with Fat Joe and Jadakiss, representing the Bronx and Yonkers respectively. Production and Musical Style As the second single from Ja Rule's sixth studio album, R

50 Cent viewed Fat Joe and Jadakiss’s participation as siding with Ja Rule, leading him to release the retaliatory diss track "Piggy Bank" in 2005, which targeted all three artists. Many critics view this as one of the

Many critics view this as one of the last major hits of Ja Rule's career before his legal issues and the federal investigation into Murder Inc.. Controversy and Cultural Impact

The single peaked at #27 on the US Billboard Hot 100 . It reached #10 on the Hot Rap Songs and #14 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts.