Ep.276 - Ja Rule

The story of Ja Rule is one that can only be described as a contextual nightmare. Whilst we can boil it down to "He had hits then 50 took his soul" and call it a day, there's so much under that surface that deserves a look, including music that perfectly exemplifies how fucking weird the 00s were.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:07)Ben:Mustard - Faith of a Mustard SeedRakim - G.O.Ds NETWORK - REB7RTHIce Spice - Y2k!Vic Spencer - The Apes That Was Left BehindDJ Muggs x Raz Fresco - The Eternal NowFlee Lord - Raised in the SandC Stunna x DJ Drama - Still StuntinCharlie:Splurgeboys - LOW MAINTENANCEMoses Ideka - Working OrderBrandee Younger - Serenity: A Collection Of Mindful MeditationsJayahadadream & Zoutr - Redemption SongsRakim - G.O.Ds NETWORK - REB7RTHDaniel Casimir - BalanceVic Spencer - The Apes That Was Left BehindTopic Intro/Ben's Research House - (14:12)Venni Vetti Vecci - (22:27)Rule 3:36 - (32:15)Pain Is Love - (44:07)The Last Temptation - (57:00)Blood in My Eye - (1:02:54)R.U.L.E. - (1:09:55)Pain Is Love 2 - (1:17:25)Lighter Note - (1:28:28)Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved.Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use)HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @The5thElementUKChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence