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'''"I Cry"''' is the third and final single from [[Ja Rule|Ja Rule's]] second studio album, ''[[Rule 3:36]]''. The song samples "Cry Together" by [[The O'Jays]]. This was also the final collaborative single by Ja Rule and former associate, [[Lil' Mo]]. It was after this release that [[Irv Gotti]] decided that Ja Rule should work with [[Ashanti (entertainer)|Ashanti]].
"'''I Cry'''" is the third and final single from [[Ja Rule|Ja Rule's]] second studio album, ''[[Rule 3:36]]''. The song samples "Cry Together" by [[The O'Jays]]. This was also the final collaborative single by Ja Rule and former associate, [[Lil' Mo]]. It was after this release that [[Irv Gotti]] decided that Ja Rule should work with [[Ashanti (entertainer)|Ashanti]].


This song became an urban hit during the late spring of 2001, peaking at number 40 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]], number 25 on the [[Hot Rap Songs|Rap Charts]], and number 11 on the [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs|''Billboard'' Hot R&B charts]].<ref>{{cite web|title=''Rule 3:36'' - Ja Rule > Awards|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/rule-336-mw0000099601/awards|work=''[[AllMusic]]''|publisher=[[Rovi Corporation]]|accessdate=May 23, 2013}}</ref>
This song became an urban hit during the late spring of 2001, peaking at number 40 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]], number 25 on the [[Hot Rap Songs|Rap Charts]], and number 11 on the [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs|''Billboard'' Hot R&B charts]].<ref>{{cite web|title=''Rule 3:36'' - Ja Rule > Awards|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/rule-336-mw0000099601/awards|work=''[[AllMusic]]''|publisher=[[Rovi Corporation]]|accessdate=May 23, 2013}}</ref>

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"I Cry" is the third and final single from Ja Rule's second studio album, Rule 3:36. The song samples "Cry Together" by The O'Jays. This was also the final collaborative single by Ja Rule and former associate, Lil' Mo. It was after this release that Irv Gotti decided that Ja Rule should work with Ashanti.

This song became an urban hit during the late spring of 2001, peaking at number 40 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 25 on the Rap Charts, and number 11 on the Billboard Hot R&B charts.[2]

In 2008, the song was used as a sample in LL Cool J's record, "Cry", which also happened to feature Lil' Mo.[3]

References

  1. ^ "I Cry - Ja Rule > Overview". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved May 23, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  2. ^ "Rule 3:36 - Ja Rule > Awards". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved May 23, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  3. ^ "LL Cool J - Exit 13 (Vinyl, LP, Album) at Discogs". Discogs. Discogs.com. Retrieved May 25, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)