When Fat Joe dropped his fourth studio album, Jealous Ones Still Envy (J.O.S.E.) , in late 2001, he was transitioning from a Bronx street legend to a global powerhouse. While "What’s Luv?" and "We Thuggin’" dominated the charts, the —featuring a lethal Jadakiss and a then-rising Remy Ma—remains the purist’s favorite. The Production: A D.I.T.C. Standard
Produced by the legendary of the D.I.T.C. crew, the track is built on a soulful yet menacing loop from Lou Donaldson’s "Ode To Billie Joe". The beat provides a gritty, stripped-back canvas that perfectly captures the "lifestyle" of the New York underworld they describe. The Collaboration: A Tri-State Power Trip Fat Joe (Feat. Jadakiss & Remy Ma) My Lifestyle (Remix)
Reaffirms his status as the Don, anchoring the track with his signature Bronx bravado. When Fat Joe dropped his fourth studio album,
