“Ain’t It Funny (Murder Remix)” by Jennifer Lopez (ft. Ja Rule and Caddillac Tah)
Dealing with an ex-lover post-breakup can be a funny experience, especially when one has undergone a positive transformation or found someone better. In this case, Lopez seems to have done both. This brings Rule to try to get back with her.
He first sexualizes her by saying her behind is what got his attention and, in a way, commands her to get back with him as he says he calls the shots.
Obviously, it doesn’t make Lopez cave in but instead, allows her to call him out by stating facts that if he hadn’t played her, things wouldn’t have come to this. Furthermore, she sees him as “kind of lame” now.
She goes on to say how she tried to prevent the breakup, but he chose to walk away. It can be seen as a form of pay-back/karma that Rule is trying to call out to Lopez but she’s walking away from him. The loneliness he faces is evident but it’s not going to change Lopez’s mind.
He ultimately tries the next best move – buying gifts and making her reminisce the good ol’ times. Lopez drops a connection to one of her other hits “Love Don’t Cost a Thing” in her basically telling him that he can’t buy love. All his tries end up looking nothing more like a comedy as she can sit back and laugh at his newfound commitment, albeit it being too late now.
In the end, Lopez tries to reach a middle ground in wanting to form friendships between the four of them – Lopez, Rule, and their respective partners. It’s funny how this simple last bridge shows us that Rule remains a player as while he’s probably seeing someone, he’s trying to get back with Lopez.
When was “Ain’t It Funny (Murder Remix)” released?
“Ain’t It Funny (Murder Remix)” is an R&B track performed by US music icon, Jennifer Lopez. Ja Rule and Caddillac Tah both supplied additional vocals to the song.
January 7 of 2002 is the official issuance date for this song. It was issued as the first single from Lopez’s remix album entitled “J to tha L–O! The Remixes”.
Awards and Accolades
Commercially, “Ain’t It Funny (Murder Remix)” was a huge success. It got to number one in America and peaked at number four in the UK. In addition, this R&B tune peaked within the top-ten on the music charts of multiple nations. And said nations include Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Australia.
As a number one song in the US, it is not surprising that this track earned Lopez several accolades. It was nominated, in 2002, for multiple awards at the Teen Choice Awards. It ended up winning the “Choice Music: R&B/Hip-Hop Track” award.
“Ain’t It Funny (Murder Remix)” has also been certified Platinum by the ARIA.
Credits for “Ain’t it Funny”
Cory Rooney and Lopez co-authored this song. They were assisted by other songwriters including Ja Rule, Tah, Ashanti, and Irv Gotti, who also co-produced it. The song’s other co-producer is 7 Aurelius.
Jennifer Lopez’s “J to tha L–O! The Remixes” Album
“J to tha L–O! The Remixes” is an album consisting of rerecorded songs by Lopez. It was officially put out by Epic Records on February 5 of 2002.
Three singles were formally released to accompany this album. In addition to this track, “I’m Gonna Be Alright (Track Masters Remix)” and “Alive” are the two other singles that were released from the project. They were both released in April of 2002.
Like its first single, this album also secured the number one spot in the US and enjoyed a top-ten spot in many other regions including the UK, where it got to number four. It peaked at number five in Germany and the Netherlands.
This remix album is Platinum-certified in the US, the UK, and Canada. It has also been certified Gold in multiple countries including Australia and France.
In 2003 it was nominated for “International Album of the Year” during the NRJ Music Awards.
The project set a record, in 2003, as the first remix album to debut at number one in the US. To note, this achievement has been recognized by the Guinness World Records.
