Livin' It Up

It was recorded at The Crackhouse in New York City for Ja Rule’s Pain Is Love sessions, with Case on featured vocals and production by Lil’ Rob and Irv Gotti. The finished track was mixed by Irv Gotti and Supa Engineer DURO, with Milwaukee Buck handling recording and Brian Gardner mastering. Released as the lead single from Pain Is Love, it arrived on September 10, 2001 and quickly became a top ten hit in the United States and a number five single in the UK. It helped define Ja Rule’s early-2000s crossover run, pairing his rap verses with Case’s sung hook. The song remains one of Ja Rule’s best-known hits and a durable part of his singles catalog. Its continued recognition is reinforced by its top-ten Hot 100 placement and frequent retrospective mention alongside his biggest records.