Ja Rule & Ashanti Delivered A Classic With "Always On Time"

Ja Rule and Ashanti always had great chemistry.

BYAlexander Cole
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Ja Rule is an artist who dominated the late 90s and early 2000s. Overall, he is someone who appreciated r&b and merged it with his brand of rap. Ultimately, this proved to be commercially successful, and it led to iconic tracks and albums. In 2001, he dropped Pain Is Love which is an album that is still discussed to this day. Within the tracklist are some true gems that showcase Ja's talent for songwriting and collaboration. Of course, one of the songs that still gets a ton of plays is "Always On Time," with Ashanti.

This is a classic song of that era that still stands the test of time. Although Ja Rule's career eventually fizzled out a few years after this project, the fans still remember fondly. Furthermore, the artist is thinking of making a comeback and dropping a new album. Consequently, songs like "Always On Time" are being remembered with a sense of fondness and nostalgia.

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Ja Rule In His Prime

The track, produced by Irv Gotti, has some gorgeous guitar samples that compliment Ashanti and Ja Rule nicely. Ashanti's hook on the song is iconic and it makes you want to sing along. Meanwhile, Ja comes through with solid verses that are quite raunchy in nature. The chemistry here is off the charts, and there is no doubt that these two knew how to make hits together.

With Ja Rule looking to drop an album soon, let us know what your expectations are for his new music, in the comments section below. Also, tell us which Ja Rule songs and projects are your favorites. Lastly, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on your favorite artists and all of their upcoming releases.

Quotable Lyrics:

Girl, get a grip, c'mon, pull it together
It's only a sunshower, we been through worse weather
Like, the stormy nights you wrote a Dear Ja letter
And took my Benz and keyed and cut the leather

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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.