Rule 3:36 | ||||
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Studio album by Ja Rule | ||||
Released | October 10, 2000 | |||
Recorded | 1999–2000 | |||
Genre | East Coast hip hop, gangsta rap, R&B | |||
Length | 57:48 | |||
Label | Murder Inc., Def Jam | |||
Producer | Irv Gotti, Ty Fyffe, Lil' Rob, Self Service, Damizza, Tru Stylze, Dat Nigga Reb | |||
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Singles from Rule 3:36 | ||||
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Professional ratings | |
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Aggregate scores | |
Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 56/100 |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
Allmusic | |
Entertainment Weekly | (B) |
HipHopDX | |
RapReviews | (4/10) |
Robert Christgau | |
Rolling Stone | |
Vibe | |
USA Today |
Rule 3:36 is the second studio album by American rapper Ja Rule; it was released on October 10, 2000, by Murder Inc. and Def Jam.
Rule 3:36 contains the song titled "F**k You", which is titled "Furious" as a clean version for radio play. The song received average airplay, and is also on the soundtrack to The Fast and the Furious (where it is titled "Furious") and has featured its trailers from the first three film series, with using the word "too fast, too furious". It is considered one of the album's highlights despite its non-radio and offensive tone. The disc is still mostly radio-friendly pop-themed music unlike his other albums, which contain disses of a more dark tone. The album still contains explicit material, and was made in a clean version which only removes profanity and drug/violent lyrics are left in, although some profanity like the words "hoes" and "ass" are also left in.
Rule 3:36 has sold 276,000 during its first week. Initial critical response to Rule 3:36 was average. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album has received an average score of 56, based on 5 reviews. The album has become a certified three-time platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Between Me and You
Extasy
I Cry
I'll F*** You Girl (Skit)
6 Feet Underground
*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone