{"id":1583,"date":"2018-12-12T23:03:46","date_gmt":"2018-12-13T06:03:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hiphopnewsjournal.com\/?p=1583"},"modified":"2020-03-11T18:14:13","modified_gmt":"2020-03-12T00:14:13","slug":"jay-z-with-dmx-and-ja-rule-murder-inc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hiphopnewsjournal.com\/staging\/jay-z-with-dmx-and-ja-rule-murder-inc\/","title":{"rendered":"Jay-Z with DMX and Ja Rule: Murder Inc"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text]It was just two years ago backstage at a Beyonc\u00e9 concert hip hop heavyweights Jay-Z, DMX, and Ja Rule were in the same room reminiscing about old times together. They were on the cusp in the late 90\u2019s putting together the greatest hip hop super group Murder Inc, orchestrated by Irv Gotti. Although an album would be totally out of the question, just one more track together would be monumental for the culture.\n<h3><strong>Murder Inc. Reunion<\/strong><\/h3>\n<iframe width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oyNIqaMJOkU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Funkmaster Flex- Interview with Irv Gotti (29:00 mark for ties with Jay-Z, DMX, &amp; Ja Rule)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<iframe width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qscV-SbAlM4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\nJay-Z still garners great attention with the music he puts out today as evident with his appearance on Meek Mill\u2019s \u201cWhat\u2019s Free\u201d from his just released album <strong><em>Championships<\/em><\/strong>. Swizz Beatz at every opportunity has promised that DMX will rise again to prominence. In the famous untitled track Swizz played in a battle against Just Blaze did illustrate that he still has the hunger and desire. Ja Rule has been touring the last few years with Ashanti and a few months ago put out the track \u201cEncore\u201d which serves as a teaser for their upcoming collaborative project.\n<h3><strong>Meek Mill \u2013What\u2019s Free feat. Rick Ross &amp; Jay-Z<\/strong><\/h3>\n<iframe width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FpNWvxE9nXY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Swizz Beatz \u2013 Untitled Track feat. Nas, Jay-Z, Jadakiss &amp; DMX<\/strong><\/h3>\n<iframe width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QPjWq6RngRs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Ja Rule &amp; Ashanti \u2013 Encore<\/strong><\/h3>\n<iframe width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SOdjGQQ8b8Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\nIrv Gotti, who was instrumental in all three artists development and success early on put them on the track \u201cTime to Build\u201d from Mic Geronimo\u2019s 1995 album <strong><em>The Natural<\/em><\/strong> under the moniker Murder Inc. The plan was to have them signed to the TVT label that Mic Geronimo was tied to but it did not come into fruition. Ja Rule had been briefly signed to TVT via his first group Cash Money Click but had been dropped. In 1996 a track surfaced from the defunct Cash Money Click that featured Jay-Z and DMX titled \u201cIf It\u2019s On It\u2019s On\u201d.\n<h3><strong>Mic Geronimo \u2013 Time to Build feat. Murder Inc.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<iframe width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Qp_t75KYkWs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>VladTV \u2013 Ja Rule Interview discussing TVT Records.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<iframe width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-zWpq5rXnpQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Cash Money Click \u2013 If It\u2019s On It\u2019s On feat. Jay-Z &amp; DMX<\/strong><\/h3>\n<iframe width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EFpetj-sA9k?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\nEventually Irv Gotti landed a role as A&amp;R for Def Jam and helped facilitate record deals for Jay-Z, DMX &amp; Ja Rule. To help raise awareness of the Murder Inc. brand, a track labeled \u201cGotti Style\u201d had Ja Rule and DMX rapping over LL Cool J\u2019s \u201cWho Shot Ya\u201d remix instrumental in 1997.\u00a0 The song was part of a promo mix tape showcasing Def Jam artists. Later that year Ja Rule and DMX would pop up on \u201cUsual Suspects\u201d from Mic Geronimo\u2019s <strong><em>Vendetta<\/em><\/strong> album as well as Def Jam\u2019s <strong><em>How to Be a Player<\/em><\/strong> (soundtrack).\n<h3><strong>Ja Rule and DMX \u2013 Gotti Style<\/strong><\/h3>\n<iframe width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RPAeHo_wPvU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<h3><strong>Mic Geronimo \u2013 Usual Suspects feat. DMX, Ja Rule, The Lox &amp; Tragedy Khadafi<\/strong><\/h3>\n<iframe width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/saAFrBI0e84?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n1998 was the year that the buzz truly started for Murder Inc.\u00a0 On May 12<sup>th<\/sup> both DMX\u2019s debut album <strong><em>It\u2019s Dark and Hell Is Hot<\/em><\/strong> and Jay-Z\u2019s <strong><em>Streets Is Watching <\/em><\/strong>(soundtrack) were released. DMX\u2019s first album would go on to sell close to 5 million records. Jay-Z\u2019s soundtrack would include \u201cMurdergram\u201d.\u00a0 It was the first song to include all three members of Murder Inc. since their first song together back in 1995.\n<h3><strong>Murder Inc. \u2013 Murdergram<\/strong><\/h3>\n<iframe width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DBRUsLEXU8o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\nLater that year Jay-Z put out his best-selling album to date <strong><em>Vol.2\u2026 Hard Knock Life<\/em><\/strong> which went on to sell 5 million plus. The lead single \u201cCan I Get A\u2026\u201d featured Ja Rule.\u00a0 Originally the track was meant for Ja Rule\u2019s debut album. DMX appeared on \u201cMoney Cash Hoes\u201d. That November DMX made his acting debut on the film <strong><em>Belly <\/em><\/strong>starring alongside Nas. All three Murder Inc members appeared on the accompanying soundtrack including \u201cGrand Finale\u201d featuring DMX, Ja Rule, Method Man, and Nas. Jay-Z appeared on \u201cCrew Love\u201d alongside with Beanie Sigel and Memphis Bleek.\n<h3><strong>Jay-Z \u2013 Can I Get A\u2026 feat. Ja Rule &amp; Amil<\/strong><\/h3>\n<iframe width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SoqZutsd1m0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Jay-Z \u2013 Money, Cash, Hoes feat. DMX<\/strong><\/h3>\n<iframe width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/31xa0CLbcls?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>DMX \u2013 Grand Finale feat. Nas, Method Man, &amp; Ja Rule<\/strong><\/h3>\n<iframe width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/o4yU8Pr70nc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Jay-Z \u2013 Crew Love feat. Beanie Sigel &amp; Memphis Bleek<\/strong><\/h3>\n<iframe width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AJiw6177spw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\nRight before the end of the year Jay-Z and Ja Rule collaborated on \u201cGangsta Sh*t\u201d off of DJ Clue\u2019s <strong><em>The Professional<\/em><\/strong>. Literally after that DMX put out his sophomore album <strong><em>Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood<\/em><\/strong>. He was the second hip hop artist after 2Pac to put out two number one albums within a year. Jay-Z showed up on \u201cBlackout\u201d with The Lox.\n<h3><strong>DJ Clue &#8211; Gangsta Sh*t feat. Jay-Z &amp; Ja Rule<\/strong><\/h3>\n<iframe width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/T6L2fra3nYg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>DMX &#8211; Blackout feat. Jay-Z &amp; The Lox<\/strong><\/h3>\n<iframe width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IixWVoR-jSA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\nIn 1999 Ja Rule released his debut solo album <strong><em>Venni Vetti Vecci<\/em><\/strong>. By this time talk of a full-fledged Murder Inc. album reached a fever pitch. The trio were featured on the track \u201cIt\u2019s Murda\u201d. In addition, Jay-Z showed up on the remix to \u201cHolla Holla\u201d and \u201cKill \u2018Em All\u201d. However, the album never came into fruition. Jay-Z was featured with DMX on \u2018Why We Die\u201d off of Busta Rhymes 2000 album <strong><em>Anarchy<\/em><\/strong>. Then lastly in 2010 N.O.R.E put out the track \u201cStay Flawless\u201d which reunited DMX and Ja Rule.\n<h3><strong>Ja Rule \u2013 It\u2019s Murda feat. DMX &amp; Jay-Z<\/strong><\/h3>\n<iframe width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mmJQzohUhog?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Ja Rule \u2013 Holla Holla (remix) feat. The Murderers, Jay-Z, Memphis Bleek &amp; Busta Rhymes<\/strong><\/h3>\n<iframe width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1PcyaFRi_IM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Ja Rule \u2013 Kill \u2018Em All feat. Jay-Z<\/strong><\/h3>\n<iframe width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Tl5djNcB-2I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Busta Rhymes \u2013 Why We Die feat. DMX &amp; Jay-Z<\/strong><\/h3>\n<iframe width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LPTJWCY0LlU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>N.O.R.E \u2013 Stay Flawless feat. DMX, Ja Rule &amp; Yummy Bingham<\/strong><\/h3>\n<iframe width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZlSgdOWIr1Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\nUltimately it was egos that got in the way of the Murder Inc. album from happening. Irv Gotti in a span of less than five years helped brand DMX, Ja Rule, &amp; Jay-Z as the biggest hip-hop artists of the late 90\u2019s. Even though the album did not happen, the trio left classic material they worked together for fans to enjoy. 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They were on the cusp in the late 90\u2019s putting together the greatest hip hop super group Murder Inc, orchestrated by Irv Gotti. Although an album would be totally out of the question, just one more track together would be monumental for the culture.\n<h3><strong>Murder Inc. Reunion<\/strong><\/h3>\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=oyNIqaMJOkU\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Funkmaster Flex- Interview with Irv Gotti (29:00 mark for ties with Jay-Z, DMX, &amp; Ja Rule)<\/strong><\/h3>\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qscV-SbAlM4\n\nJay-Z still garners great attention with the music he puts out today as evident with his appearance on Meek Mill\u2019s \u201cWhat\u2019s Free\u201d from his just released album <strong><em>Championships<\/em><\/strong>. Swizz Beatz at every opportunity has promised that DMX will rise again to prominence. In the famous untitled track Swizz played in a battle against Just Blaze did illustrate that he still has the hunger and desire. Ja Rule has been touring the last few years with Ashanti and a few months ago put out the track \u201cEncore\u201d which serves as a teaser for their upcoming collaborative project.\n<h3><strong>Meek Mill \u2013What\u2019s Free feat. Rick Ross &amp; Jay-Z<\/strong><\/h3>\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FpNWvxE9nXY\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Swizz Beatz \u2013 Untitled Track feat. Nas, Jay-Z, Jadakiss &amp; DMX<\/strong><\/h3>\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/QPjWq6RngRs?list=RDQPjWq6RngRs\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Ja Rule &amp; Ashanti \u2013 Encore<\/strong><\/h3>\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/SOdjGQQ8b8Y\n\nIrv Gotti, who was instrumental in all three artists development and success early on put them on the track \u201cTime to Build\u201d from Mic Geronimo\u2019s 1995 album <strong><em>The Natural<\/em><\/strong> under the moniker Murder Inc. The plan was to have them signed to the TVT label that Mic Geronimo was tied to but it did not come into fruition. Ja Rule had been briefly signed to TVT via his first group Cash Money Click but had been dropped. In 1996 a track surfaced from the defunct Cash Money Click that featured Jay-Z and DMX titled \u201cIf It\u2019s On It\u2019s On\u201d.\n<h3><strong>Mic Geronimo \u2013 Time to Build feat. Murder Inc.<\/strong><\/h3>\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Qp_t75KYkWs\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>VladTV \u2013 Ja Rule Interview discussing TVT Records.<\/strong><\/h3>\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-zWpq5rXnpQ\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Cash Money Click \u2013 If It\u2019s On It\u2019s On feat. Jay-Z &amp; DMX<\/strong><\/h3>\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EFpetj-sA9k\n\nEventually Irv Gotti landed a role as A&amp;R for Def Jam and helped facilitate record deals for Jay-Z, DMX &amp; Ja Rule. To help raise awareness of the Murder Inc. brand, a track labeled \u201cGotti Style\u201d had Ja Rule and DMX rapping over LL Cool J\u2019s \u201cWho Shot Ya\u201d remix instrumental in 1997.\u00a0 The song was part of a promo mix tape showcasing Def Jam artists. Later that year Ja Rule and DMX would pop up on \u201cUsual Suspects\u201d from Mic Geronimo\u2019s <strong><em>Vendetta<\/em><\/strong> album as well as Def Jam\u2019s <strong><em>How to Be a Player<\/em><\/strong> (soundtrack).\n<h3><strong>Ja Rule and DMX \u2013 Gotti Style<\/strong><\/h3>\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RPAeHo_wPvU\n<h3><strong>Mic Geronimo \u2013 Usual Suspects feat. DMX, Ja Rule, The Lox &amp; Tragedy Khadafi<\/strong><\/h3>\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=saAFrBI0e84\n\n1998 was the year that the buzz truly started for Murder Inc.\u00a0 On May 12<sup>th<\/sup> both DMX\u2019s debut album <strong><em>It\u2019s Dark and Hell Is Hot<\/em><\/strong> and Jay-Z\u2019s <strong><em>Streets Is Watching <\/em><\/strong>(soundtrack) were released. DMX\u2019s first album would go on to sell close to 5 million records. Jay-Z\u2019s soundtrack would include \u201cMurdergram\u201d.\u00a0 It was the first song to include all three members of Murder Inc. since their first song together back in 1995.\n<h3><strong>Murder Inc. \u2013 Murdergram<\/strong><\/h3>\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=DBRUsLEXU8o\n\nLater that year Jay-Z put out his best-selling album to date <strong><em>Vol.2\u2026 Hard Knock Life<\/em><\/strong> which went on to sell 5 million plus. The lead single \u201cCan I Get A\u2026\u201d featured Ja Rule.\u00a0 Originally the track was meant for Ja Rule\u2019s debut album. DMX appeared on \u201cMoney Cash Hoes\u201d. That November DMX made his acting debut on the film <strong><em>Belly <\/em><\/strong>starring alongside Nas. All three Murder Inc members appeared on the accompanying soundtrack including \u201cGrand Finale\u201d featuring DMX, Ja Rule, Method Man, and Nas. Jay-Z appeared on \u201cCrew Love\u201d alongside with Beanie Sigel and Memphis Bleek.\n<h3><strong>Jay-Z \u2013 Can I Get A\u2026 feat. Ja Rule &amp; Amil<\/strong><\/h3>\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=SoqZutsd1m0\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Jay-Z \u2013 Money, Cash, Hoes feat. DMX<\/strong><\/h3>\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=31xa0CLbcls\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>DMX \u2013 Grand Finale feat. Nas, Method Man, &amp; Ja Rule<\/strong><\/h3>\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=o4yU8Pr70nc\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Jay-Z \u2013 Crew Love feat. Beanie Sigel &amp; Memphis Bleek<\/strong><\/h3>\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=AJiw6177spw\n\nRight before the end of the year Jay-Z and Ja Rule collaborated on \u201cGangsta Sh*t\u201d off of DJ Clue\u2019s <strong><em>The Professional<\/em><\/strong>. Literally after that DMX put out his sophomore album <strong><em>Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood<\/em><\/strong>. He was the second hip hop artist after 2Pac to put out two number one albums within a year. Jay-Z showed up on \u201cBlackout\u201d with The Lox.\n<h3><strong>DJ Clue - Gangsta Sh*t feat. Jay-Z &amp; Ja Rule<\/strong><\/h3>\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=T6L2fra3nYg\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>DMX - Blackout feat. Jay-Z &amp; The Lox<\/strong><\/h3>\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IixWVoR-jSA\n\nIn 1999 Ja Rule released his debut solo album <strong><em>Venni Vetti Vecci<\/em><\/strong>. By this time talk of a full-fledged Murder Inc. album reached a fever pitch. The trio were featured on the track \u201cIt\u2019s Murda\u201d. In addition, Jay-Z showed up on the remix to \u201cHolla Holla\u201d and \u201cKill \u2018Em All\u201d. However, the album never came into fruition. Jay-Z was featured with DMX on \u2018Why We Die\u201d off of Busta Rhymes 2000 album <strong><em>Anarchy<\/em><\/strong>. Then lastly in 2010 N.O.R.E put out the track \u201cStay Flawless\u201d which reunited DMX and Ja Rule.\n<h3><strong>Ja Rule \u2013 It\u2019s Murda feat. DMX &amp; Jay-Z<\/strong><\/h3>\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mmJQzohUhog\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Ja Rule \u2013 Holla Holla (remix) feat. The Murderers, Jay-Z, Memphis Bleek &amp; Busta Rhymes<\/strong><\/h3>\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/1PcyaFRi_IM\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Ja Rule \u2013 Kill \u2018Em All feat. Jay-Z<\/strong><\/h3>\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Tl5djNcB-2I\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Busta Rhymes \u2013 Why We Die feat. DMX &amp; Jay-Z<\/strong><\/h3>\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LPTJWCY0LlU\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>N.O.R.E \u2013 Stay Flawless feat. DMX, Ja Rule &amp; Yummy Bingham<\/strong><\/h3>\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/ZlSgdOWIr1Y\n\nUltimately it was egos that got in the way of the Murder Inc. album from happening. Irv Gotti in a span of less than five years helped brand DMX, Ja Rule, &amp; Jay-Z as the biggest hip-hop artists of the late 90\u2019s. Even though the album did not happen, the trio left classic material they worked together for fans to enjoy. 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