Rapper Jadakiss (born Jason Phillips) became a member of the Ruff Ryders in 1999. Five years earlier, he joined the Lox (who started their saga as a group called the Warlocks) and has remained a member of both groups since. The Lox gained national exposure in 1997 with their multi-platinum tribute to the Notorious B.I.G., "We'll Always Love Big Poppa." Jadakiss released his debut solo album, Kiss tha Game Goodbye, in August of 2001 on the Ruff Ryders/Interscope label. The guest stars who joined him for his solo project are Naz, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, DMX, Eve, and the entire Ruff Ryders crew. The Ruff Ryders MCs, Eminem, Dr. Dre, the Neptunes, and Swizz Beats worked as producers for the album. The first single from the album is "Put Your Hands Up." Jadakiss released the 12" single "Got It All" in 2000 on Interscope Records. He is featured on the single "WWIII," which also features Snoop Dogg. Jadakiss appears on rapper Angie Martinez's 2001 debut album, Up Close and Personal and on Mary J. Blige's 1999 release.