Venni Vetti Vecci

Venni Vetti Vecci
Studio album by
ReleasedJune 1, 1999
StudioElectric Lady Studios (New York City, New York)
Genre
Length76:17
Label
Producer
Ja Rule chronology
Venni Vetti Vecci
(1999)
Rule 3:36
(2000)
Singles from Venni Vetti Vecci
  1. "Holla Holla"
    Released: March 2, 1999

Venni Vetti Vecci is the debut studio album by American rapper Ja Rule. It was released on June 1, 1999, by Def Jam Recordings and Irv Gotti's Murder Inc. Records. It was the first album to be released on Murder Inc. Production was mostly handled by Irv Gotti (who also executive produced the album), with additional work provided by Lil Rob, Ty Fyffe, Erick Sermon and Self Service. The album features guest appearances from Jay-Z, DMX, Case, Memphis Bleek, Black Child, Ronald Isley and Erick Sermon, among others. The album title alludes to the Latin phrase "veni, vidi, vici", meaning "I came, I saw, I conquered".

Venni Vetti Vecci debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200, selling 184,000 copies in its first week. The album was supported by one successful single, "Holla Holla," which peaked at number 35 on the US Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.