Rule 3:36

1	Intro 1:14
2	Watching Me 1:55
3	Between Me and You / Christina Milian 4:10
4	Put It on Me / Vita 4:22
5	6 Feet Underground 5:05
6	Love Me, Hate Me 4:44
7	Die / Dave Bing 4:36
8	F*** You 4:13
9	I'll F***k U Girl (Skit) 1:34
10	Grey Box (Skit) / Black Child 0:15
11	Extasy / Black Child 5:06
12	It's Your Life / Shade Sheist 4:30
13	I Cry / Lil' Mo 5:17
14	One of Us 5:56
15	Chris Black (Skit) 2:33
16	The Rule Won't Die 2:18

Barnes & Noble

With his dominating presence and characteristically gruff voice, Ja Rule has become a ubiquitous and commanding talent, ripping guest shots on Jay-Z's "Can I Get A..." "Gangster Shit" from DJ Clue?'s The Professional, and "Murdergram" from the Streets Is Watching soundtrack. Now the Hollis, Queens, rapper who brought us the rowdy club anthem "Holla, Holla" follows up his platinum-selling debut, Venni, Vetti Vecci, with Rule 3:36, his latest combination of rugged, explosive beats and well-timed, angst-riddled rhymes. The infectious first single, "Between Me and You," is a melodic, pulsating tribute to the dating game featuring singer Christina Milian. Other upbeat tracks include "Extasy," a jazzy tune featuring Tah Murdah, Black Child, and Jayo Felony; the rolling, flute-accented "I Cry" featuring Lil' Mo; and the laid-back, Caribbean-influenced "It's Your Life," featuring Shade Shiest. Edgier cuts such as "6 Feet Underground" and "Love Me, Hate Me" showcase Ja's booming voice and raw delivery. With the high-energy, jeep-ready Rule 3:36, Ja upholds his reputation as one of hip-hop's most animated MCs. Abby Addis

All Music Guide

On his second album, Rule 3:36, Ja Rule includes a few radio-friendly rap-R&B hybrids ("Between You and Me," "Put It on Me," "I Cry"), which are then filled out with the same style of Ruff Ryder-style hardcore rap that characterized his debut album, Venni Vetti Vecci (1999). Whereas that album had featured some prominent guests from the Def Jam stable (Jay-Z, DMX, Erick Sermon, Memphis Bleek), Rule 3:36 is primarily an in-house affair, featuring the extended Murder Inc. roster. The result is an uneven album comprised of crossover-R&B singles and hardcore rap filler; even though the commercial prospects are improved, Rule 3:36 isn't any more satisfying than Venni Vetti Vecci had been. Jason Birchmeier

Entertainment Weekly

Where his debut was a barking homage to mentor DMX, this solid follow-up is a soft-focus close-up of Ja's sensitive side. Josh Tyrangiel