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Pain Is Love 2
Hip-Hop · 2012 · 13 tracks · 44m

Pain Is Love 2

Ja Rule

A weathered, introspective sequel trading radio-ready duets for stadium-sized synths and heavy self-reflection. Gritty, melodic, and surprisingly somber.

February 28, 2012

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A defiant and somber reflection on fame and downfall, wrapped in heavy, cinematic production.

Tracklist · 13 Tracks · 44m
01
Fuck Fame (intro)
2:53
02
Real Life Fantasy
3:38
03
Parachute
3:23
04
Superstar (intro)
0:16
05
Superstar
4:54
06
Black Vodka
5:01
07
Drown
4:40
08
Never Had Time
3:15
09
Strange Days
2:44
10
To the Top
3:26
11
Pray 4 the Day
3:12
12
Believe
2:56
13
Spun a Web
3:51
Moments Worth Listening For
The cinematic, soaring synth lead on Real Life Fantasy that provides a triumphant but weary backdrop for his return.
The stark contrast between the aggressive verses and the desperate, melodic plea in the chorus of Drown.
The way the beat drops into a heavy, guitar-tinged groove on Black Vodka, matching the lyrical spiral.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Pain Is Love 2 sound next to the rest of Ja Rule's catalogue?

Self Examination+1.6σ

The writing leans notably further into self examination than the rest of the catalogue.

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