Venni Vetti Vecci

Venni Vetti Vecci is the debut studio album by American rapper Ja Rule, released on June 1, 1999 by Def Jam Recordings and Irv Gotti's Murder Inc. Records as the latter label's inaugural release. 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, and its 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.