Lopez's second album, "J.Lo" (2001) debuting at the top spot of the "Billboard" 200 in the United States, followed by a successful re-release on July 24, 2001 (Lopez's 32nd birthday). Following the success of "J.Lo", Lopez and Epic Records announced plans to create a remix album. On December 18, 2001, MTV News reported that Lopez had teamed up with Ja Rule (who was featured on her song "I'm Real (Murder Remix)" which topped the "Billboard" Hot 100) and other artists for her remix album, which would be released in February.