M.I.Yayo" features a gritty yet polished production style that blends urban and R&B influences, characterized by heavy basslines and crisp percussion. The instrumentation is layered, with synths and samples creating a rich sonic landscape that supports the confident vocal delivery. The album maintains a mid-tempo energy, allowing for both reflective tracks and high-energy anthems. Songs like "Hustler's Anthem" and "Down & Out" showcase a dynamic interplay between smooth melodies and hard-hitting beats, while freestyles add a raw edge to the overall sound. The distinctive textures throughout the album create a cohesive listening experience that resonates with the themes of ambition and resilience.

Album: M.I.Yayo by Rick Ross (2006)
Genre: Hip-Hop | Style: Urban/R&B
Format: Album

Artist Background: William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976), known by his stage name Rick Ross (often stylized as RICK RO$$), is an American rapper. Ross founded the record label Maybach Music Group, on which he released his studio albums Deeper Than Rap (2009) Teflon Don (2010) and God Forgives, I Don't (2012). Ross was also the first artist signed to Diddy's management company Ciroc Entertainment. In early 2012, MTV named Ross as the Hottest MC In The Game. Part of the  	January 28, 1976 (age 38) Coahoma County, Mississippi music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Related Artists: Jeezy, Meek Mill, T.I., 2 Chainz

Music Scene: Part of the  	January 28, 1976 (age 38) Coahoma County, Mississippi music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: Hip-Hop, Urban/R&B, 2000s, Album


Album: Mastermind by Rick Ross (2014)
Genre: Hip-Hop | Style: Urban/R&B
Format: Album

Description: Mastermind is the sixth studio album by American rapper Rick Ross. It was released on March 3, 2014, by Maybach Music Group, Slip-n-Slide Records, and Def Jam Recordings. The album features guest appearances from Jay Z, Jeezy, The Weeknd, Kanye West, Big Sean, Meek Mill, Lil Wayne, French Montana, Diddy, Scarface, Sizzla, Mavado, and Z-Ro. The album was supported with the official singles "The Devil Is a Lie", "War Ready" and "Thug Cry", in addition to the promotional singles "Box Chevy", "No Games" and "Nobody".

Upon its release, Mastermind was met with generally positive reviews from music critics. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, with first-week sales of 179,000 copies in the United States.

Artist Background: William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976), known by his stage name Rick Ross (often stylized as RICK RO$$), is an American rapper. Ross founded the record label Maybach Music Group, on which he released his studio albums Deeper Than Rap (2009) Teflon Don (2010) and God Forgives, I Don't (2012). Ross was also the first artist signed to Diddy's management company Ciroc Entertainment. In early 2012, MTV named Ross as the Hottest MC In The Game. Part of the  	January 28, 1976 (age 38) Coahoma County, Mississippi music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Related Artists: Jeezy, Meek Mill, T.I., 2 Chainz

Music Scene: Part of the  	January 28, 1976 (age 38) Coahoma County, Mississippi music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: Hip-Hop, Urban/R&B, 2010s, Album

Additional Context: Rating score: 7. Based on 2 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


Mastermind is the sixth studio album by American rapper Rick Ross. It was released on March 3, 2014, by Maybach Music Group, Slip-n-Slide Records, and Def Jam Recordings. The album features guest appearances from Jay Z, Jeezy, The Weeknd, Kanye West, Big Sean, Meek Mill, Lil Wayne, French Montana, Diddy, Scarface, Sizzla, Mavado, and Z-Ro. The album was supported with the official singles "The Devil Is a Lie", "War Ready" and "Thug Cry", in addition to the promotional singles "Box Chevy", "No Games" and "Nobody".

Upon its release, Mastermind was met with generally positive reviews from music critics. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, with first-week sales of 179,000 copies in the United States.

"Walking On Water 2" by Rick Ross, released in 2011, encapsulates the quintessential sound of early 2010s hip-hop with its robust urban and R&B influences. The album's production is characterized by heavy, bass-driven beats that create a commanding presence throughout. Tracks like "Hustle Hard" and "Welcome to My Hood" feature aggressive tempos and layered synths, providing a gritty backdrop for Ross's authoritative delivery. The instrumentation often includes orchestral elements and cinematic strings, as heard in "The Movie" and "Black Man Dream," adding a grandiose texture. The album's energy is relentless, with a polished yet raw sound that emphasizes luxury and ambition, making it a distinctive entry in Rick Ross's discography.

Album: Walking On Water 2 by Rick Ross (2011)
Genre: Hip-Hop | Style: Urban/R&B
Format: Album

Artist Background: William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976), known by his stage name Rick Ross (often stylized as RICK RO$$), is an American rapper. Ross founded the record label Maybach Music Group, on which he released his studio albums Deeper Than Rap (2009) Teflon Don (2010) and God Forgives, I Don't (2012). Ross was also the first artist signed to Diddy's management company Ciroc Entertainment. In early 2012, MTV named Ross as the Hottest MC In The Game. Part of the  	January 28, 1976 (age 38) Coahoma County, Mississippi music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Related Artists: Jeezy, Meek Mill, T.I., 2 Chainz

Music Scene: Part of the  	January 28, 1976 (age 38) Coahoma County, Mississippi music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: Hip-Hop, Urban/R&B, 2010s, Album


Album: God Forgives, I Don't by Rick Ross (2012)
Genre: Hip-Hop | Style: Urban/R&B
Format: Album

Description: God Forgives, I Don't is the fifth studio album by American rapper Rick Ross, released on July 30, 2012, by Mercury Records. It was produced by several record producers, including Cool & Dre, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Pharrell, Jake One, and Rico Love, among others.

Upon its release, God Forgives, I Don't received generally positive reviews from music critics, who complimented its opulent production style and Ross' performance. It debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 218,000 copies in its first week, and charted in several other countries. As of October 2012, the album has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America and has sold 438,000 copies in the United States. The album was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album, set to be presented at the 2013 Grammy Awards.

Artist Background: William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976), known by his stage name Rick Ross (often stylized as RICK RO$$), is an American rapper. Ross founded the record label Maybach Music Group, on which he released his studio albums Deeper Than Rap (2009) Teflon Don (2010) and God Forgives, I Don't (2012). Ross was also the first artist signed to Diddy's management company Ciroc Entertainment. In early 2012, MTV named Ross as the Hottest MC In The Game. Part of the  	January 28, 1976 (age 38) Coahoma County, Mississippi music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Related Artists: Jeezy, Meek Mill, T.I., 2 Chainz

Music Scene: Part of the  	January 28, 1976 (age 38) Coahoma County, Mississippi music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: Hip-Hop, Urban/R&B, 2010s, Album


God Forgives, I Don't is the fifth studio album by American rapper Rick Ross, released on July 30, 2012, by Mercury Records. It was produced by several record producers, including Cool & Dre, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Pharrell, Jake One, and Rico Love, among others.

Upon its release, God Forgives, I Don't received generally positive reviews from music critics, who complimented its opulent production style and Ross' performance. It debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 218,000 copies in its first week, and charted in several other countries. As of October 2012, the album has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America and has sold 438,000 copies in the United States. The album was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album, set to be presented at the 2013 Grammy Awards.

Album: Rich Forever by Rick Ross (2012)
Genre: Hip-Hop | Style: Urban/R&B
Format: Album

Description: Rich Forever is a free mixtape by American rapper Rick Ross. It was released on January 6, 2012. It used to be the most downloaded hip hop mixtape ever, breaking records on websites such as DatPiff and Live Mixtapes, until later in the year, other artists, such as Ross's protégé Meek Mill on Dreamchasers 2, received more downloads later on in the year. The mixtape spawned only one commercial single but it was very successful, "Stay Schemin'". The mixtape is notable for its large amount of high profiled guest features, featuring Diddy, Nas, Pharrell, Drake, John Legend and Kelly Rowland.

Artist Background: William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976), known by his stage name Rick Ross (often stylized as RICK RO$$), is an American rapper. Ross founded the record label Maybach Music Group, on which he released his studio albums Deeper Than Rap (2009) Teflon Don (2010) and God Forgives, I Don't (2012). Ross was also the first artist signed to Diddy's management company Ciroc Entertainment. In early 2012, MTV named Ross as the Hottest MC In The Game. Part of the  	January 28, 1976 (age 38) Coahoma County, Mississippi music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Related Artists: Jeezy, Meek Mill, T.I., 2 Chainz

Music Scene: Part of the  	January 28, 1976 (age 38) Coahoma County, Mississippi music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: Hip-Hop, Urban/R&B, 2010s, Album

Additional Context: Rating score: 6. Based on 2 votes


Rich Forever is a free mixtape by American rapper Rick Ross. It was released on January 6, 2012. It used to be the most downloaded hip hop mixtape ever, breaking records on websites such as DatPiff and Live Mixtapes, until later in the year, other artists, such as Ross's protégé Meek Mill on Dreamchasers 2, received more downloads later on in the year. The mixtape spawned only one commercial single but it was very successful, "Stay Schemin'". The mixtape is notable for its large amount of high profiled guest features, featuring Diddy, Nas, Pharrell, Drake, John Legend and Kelly Rowland.

Album: Street Runnaz: Tha Trilla Edition by Rick Ross (2008)
Genre: Hip-Hop
Format: Album

Artist Background: William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976), known by his stage name Rick Ross (often stylized as RICK RO$$), is an American rapper. Ross founded the record label Maybach Music Group, on which he released his studio albums Deeper Than Rap (2009) Teflon Don (2010) and God Forgives, I Don't (2012). Ross was also the first artist signed to Diddy's management company Ciroc Entertainment. In early 2012, MTV named Ross as the Hottest MC In The Game. Part of the  	January 28, 1976 (age 38) Coahoma County, Mississippi music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Related Artists: Jeezy, Meek Mill, T.I., 2 Chainz

Music Scene: Part of the  	January 28, 1976 (age 38) Coahoma County, Mississippi music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: Hip-Hop, 2000s, Album


Album: Port of Miami by Rick Ross (2006)
Genre: Hip-Hop | Style: Urban/R&B
Format: Album

Description: Port of Miami is the debut studio album by Miami rapper Rick Ross. Originally titled Career Criminal, the album was renamed, in reference to Miami being a major arrival destination for cocaine shipments to America. The album was released August 8, 2006 on Slip-n-Slide Records, Def Jam Recordings and Poe Boy Entertainment. The album was engineered by Miami based songwriting and production team The Monsters & The Strangerz. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, with 187,000 copies sold in the first week of sales. In 2010, Rhapsody called it one of the best "coke rap" albums of all time.

The album's first single, "Hustlin' ", has received an exorbitant amount of airplay. The remix version features Jay-Z and Young Jeezy. The album's second single, "Push It", produced by J. R. Rotem. This track samples the song "Push It to the Limit" from the movie Scarface. Port of Miami was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on November 8, 2006 with over 500,000 copies. According to Soundscan, the album has sold 857,000 copies to date.

Artist Background: William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976), known by his stage name Rick Ross (often stylized as RICK RO$$), is an American rapper. Ross founded the record label Maybach Music Group, on which he released his studio albums Deeper Than Rap (2009) Teflon Don (2010) and God Forgives, I Don't (2012). Ross was also the first artist signed to Diddy's management company Ciroc Entertainment. In early 2012, MTV named Ross as the Hottest MC In The Game. Part of the  	January 28, 1976 (age 38) Coahoma County, Mississippi music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Related Artists: Jeezy, Meek Mill, T.I., 2 Chainz

Music Scene: Part of the  	January 28, 1976 (age 38) Coahoma County, Mississippi music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: Hip-Hop, Urban/R&B, 2000s, Album

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


Port of Miami is the debut studio album by Miami rapper Rick Ross. Originally titled Career Criminal, the album was renamed, in reference to Miami being a major arrival destination for cocaine shipments to America. The album was released August 8, 2006 on Slip-n-Slide Records, Def Jam Recordings and Poe Boy Entertainment. The album was engineered by Miami based songwriting and production team The Monsters & The Strangerz. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, with 187,000 copies sold in the first week of sales. In 2010, Rhapsody called it one of the best "coke rap" albums of all time.

The album's first single, "Hustlin' ", has received an exorbitant amount of airplay. The remix version features Jay-Z and Young Jeezy. The album's second single, "Push It", produced by J. R. Rotem. This track samples the song "Push It to the Limit" from the movie Scarface. Port of Miami was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on November 8, 2006 with over 500,000 copies. According to Soundscan, the album has sold 857,000 copies to date.

Album: Rather You Than Me by Rick Ross (2017)
Genre: Hip-Hop | Style: Urban/R&B
Record Label: Epic
Format: Album

Description: "Rather You Than Me"   is the ninth studio album by American rapper Rick Ross. It was released March 17, 2017 through Maybach Music Group and Epic Records.
 It features guest appearances from Anthony Hamilton, Dej Loaf, Jeezy, Yo Gotti, Nas, Future, Gucci Mane, Meek Mill, Raphael Saadiq, Ty Dolla Sign, Wale, and Young Thug, among others.

Artist Background: William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976), known by his stage name Rick Ross (often stylized as RICK RO$$), is an American rapper. Ross founded the record label Maybach Music Group, on which he released his studio albums Deeper Than Rap (2009) Teflon Don (2010) and God Forgives, I Don't (2012). Ross was also the first artist signed to Diddy's management company Ciroc Entertainment. In early 2012, MTV named Ross as the Hottest MC In The Game. Part of the  	January 28, 1976 (age 38) Coahoma County, Mississippi music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Related Artists: Jeezy, Meek Mill, T.I., 2 Chainz

Music Scene: Part of the  	January 28, 1976 (age 38) Coahoma County, Mississippi music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: Hip-Hop, Urban/R&B, 2010s, Album, Epic

Additional Context: Rating score: 7. Based on 2 votes


"Rather You Than Me"   is the ninth studio album by American rapper Rick Ross. It was released March 17, 2017 through Maybach Music Group and Epic Records.
 It features guest appearances from Anthony Hamilton, Dej Loaf, Jeezy, Yo Gotti, Nas, Future, Gucci Mane, Meek Mill, Raphael Saadiq, Ty Dolla Sign, Wale, and Young Thug, among others.

Album: Deeper Than Rap by Rick Ross (2009)
Genre: Hip-Hop | Style: Urban/R&B
Format: Album

Description: Deeper Than Rap is the third studio album by American rapper Rick Ross, released April 21, 2009 on his label Maybach Music Group and Slip-n-Slide Records, with distribution from Def Jam Recordings. The album debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, selling 158,000 copies its first week. Upon its release, Deeper Than Rap received generally positive reviews from most music critics.

Artist Background: William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976), known by his stage name Rick Ross (often stylized as RICK RO$$), is an American rapper. Ross founded the record label Maybach Music Group, on which he released his studio albums Deeper Than Rap (2009) Teflon Don (2010) and God Forgives, I Don't (2012). Ross was also the first artist signed to Diddy's management company Ciroc Entertainment. In early 2012, MTV named Ross as the Hottest MC In The Game. Part of the  	January 28, 1976 (age 38) Coahoma County, Mississippi music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Related Artists: Jeezy, Meek Mill, T.I., 2 Chainz

Music Scene: Part of the  	January 28, 1976 (age 38) Coahoma County, Mississippi music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: Hip-Hop, Urban/R&B, 2000s, Album

Additional Context: Rating score: 7. Based on 2 votes


Deeper Than Rap is the third studio album by American rapper Rick Ross, released April 21, 2009 on his label Maybach Music Group and Slip-n-Slide Records, with distribution from Def Jam Recordings. The album debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, selling 158,000 copies its first week. Upon its release, Deeper Than Rap received generally positive reviews from most music critics.

Album: Too Good To Be True by Rick Ross (2023)
Format: Album

Artist Background: William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976), known by his stage name Rick Ross (often stylized as RICK RO$$), is an American rapper. Ross founded the record label Maybach Music Group, on which he released his studio albums Deeper Than Rap (2009) Teflon Don (2010) and God Forgives, I Don't (2012). Ross was also the first artist signed to Diddy's management company Ciroc Entertainment. In early 2012, MTV named Ross as the Hottest MC In The Game. Part of the  	January 28, 1976 (age 38) Coahoma County, Mississippi music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Related Artists: Jeezy, Meek Mill, T.I., 2 Chainz

Music Scene: Part of the  	January 28, 1976 (age 38) Coahoma County, Mississippi music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: 2020s, Album


For a certain kind of rap fan, the sound of an Australian woman giggling, “What is this? I like this Maybach Music…” is like hearing from an old friend. In the early 2010s, Rick Ross’ MMG label was a serious contender for the hottest squad in hip-hop. While the Teflon Don barked about Big Meech over earth-shaking Lex Luger beats, Meek Mill was bellowing fire-and-brimstone missives in all caps. In the decade since, the two have traded the occasional guest verse, but when they hinted at a full-length collaboration in the fall of 2023, it seemed, well, too good to be true. (To be fair, the project was written in the stars, Meek’s real name being Robert Williams and Rozay’s William Roberts II.)

There are a few hints across Too Good to Be True signalling that the year is not, in fact, 2012: “This bandemic infectious,” the Jamaican singer BEAM warbles on the Tears for Fears-sampling “Go to Hell”, a sentiment that might be lost on early-2010s time travellers. But for the most part, it’s a glorious return to peak form. Meek sounds as hungry as ever, though these days the former Philly battle rapper is power-lunching with Tom Brady. (“Talking ’bout his girl problems—I can’t lie, I related.”) 

As for Rozay, he’s as iconically ostentatious as he was in his prime, sailing over grown-and-sexy beats like a mega-yacht on Biscayne Bay and boasting about his pet buffaloes. (No, seriously, look it up.) Thunderous anthems like the French Montana-featuring “Millionaire Row” and Future collab “In Luv With the Money” are direct portals to the strip club circa 2012. But the bosses’ biggest coup is the remix of lead single “SHAQ & KOBE”, which tags in Dame D.O.L.L.A., the rap alter ego of the Bucks’ Damian Lillard, and snags a verse from fellow NBA rap G.O.A.T. Shaq Diesel where he promises to “bring the drama ’til he’s with the Mamba”.

Album: Renzel Remixes by Rick Ross (2015)
Format: Album

Artist Background: William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976), known by his stage name Rick Ross (often stylized as RICK RO$$), is an American rapper. Ross founded the record label Maybach Music Group, on which he released his studio albums Deeper Than Rap (2009) Teflon Don (2010) and God Forgives, I Don't (2012). Ross was also the first artist signed to Diddy's management company Ciroc Entertainment. In early 2012, MTV named Ross as the Hottest MC In The Game. Part of the  	January 28, 1976 (age 38) Coahoma County, Mississippi music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Related Artists: Jeezy, Meek Mill, T.I., 2 Chainz

Music Scene: Part of the  	January 28, 1976 (age 38) Coahoma County, Mississippi music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: 2010s, Album


If Black Market represented a nostalgic Ricky Rozay, Rather You Than Me reverses course. A-list rappers are all over this, with Chris Rock even adding a touch of comic relief. Moments of vengeance are embellished by a clarity that comes from experience. Ross paints a vivid picture—the brown bags, ankle monitors, pulling the ragtop back at a red light. “Apple of My Eye” and “Game Ain’t Based on Sympathy” contemplate the trap life as smoke twirls in the air. Rather You Than Me is the Bawse’s Michael Corleone moment: “Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in".

Album: Richer Than I Ever Been by Rick Ross (2021)
Format: Album

Artist Background: William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976), known by his stage name Rick Ross (often stylized as RICK RO$$), is an American rapper. Ross founded the record label Maybach Music Group, on which he released his studio albums Deeper Than Rap (2009) Teflon Don (2010) and God Forgives, I Don't (2012). Ross was also the first artist signed to Diddy's management company Ciroc Entertainment. In early 2012, MTV named Ross as the Hottest MC In The Game. Part of the  	January 28, 1976 (age 38) Coahoma County, Mississippi music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Related Artists: Jeezy, Meek Mill, T.I., 2 Chainz

Music Scene: Part of the  	January 28, 1976 (age 38) Coahoma County, Mississippi music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: 2020s, Album


Album: Hood Billionaire by Rick Ross (2014)
Genre: Hip-Hop | Style: Urban/R&B
Format: Album

Description: Hood Billionaire is the seventh studio album by American hip hop recording artist Rick Ross. The album was released through Maybach Music Group, Def Jam Recordings and Slip-n-Slide Records on November 24, 2014. The album features guest appearances from Jay-Z, K. Michelle, French Montana, Project Pat, Yo Gotti, Boosie Badazz, Big K.R.I.T., Whole Slab, R. Kelly, and Snoop Dogg. The album was supported by the singles "Elvis Presley Blvd.", "Keep Doin' That (Rich Bitch)" and "Nickel Rock".

Artist Background: William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976), known by his stage name Rick Ross (often stylized as RICK RO$$), is an American rapper. Ross founded the record label Maybach Music Group, on which he released his studio albums Deeper Than Rap (2009) Teflon Don (2010) and God Forgives, I Don't (2012). Ross was also the first artist signed to Diddy's management company Ciroc Entertainment. In early 2012, MTV named Ross as the Hottest MC In The Game. Part of the  	January 28, 1976 (age 38) Coahoma County, Mississippi music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Related Artists: Jeezy, Meek Mill, T.I., 2 Chainz

Music Scene: Part of the  	January 28, 1976 (age 38) Coahoma County, Mississippi music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: Hip-Hop, Urban/R&B, 2010s, Album

Additional Context: Based on 2 votes


Hood Billionaire is the seventh studio album by American hip hop recording artist Rick Ross. The album was released through Maybach Music Group, Def Jam Recordings and Slip-n-Slide Records on November 24, 2014. The album features guest appearances from Jay-Z, K. Michelle, French Montana, Project Pat, Yo Gotti, Boosie Badazz, Big K.R.I.T., Whole Slab, R. Kelly, and Snoop Dogg. The album was supported by the singles "Elvis Presley Blvd.", "Keep Doin' That (Rich Bitch)" and "Nickel Rock".

Album: Trilla by Rick Ross (2008)
Genre: Hip-Hop | Style: Urban/R&B
Format: Album

Description: Trilla is the second studio album by American rapper Rick Ross. The album was released on March 11, 2008, through Def Jam Recordings, Slip-n-Slide Records and Poe Boy Entertainment. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, with 198,000 copies in its first-week of sales. The album has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America and has sold over 700,000 copies in the United States.

Artist Background: William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976), known by his stage name Rick Ross (often stylized as RICK RO$$), is an American rapper. Ross founded the record label Maybach Music Group, on which he released his studio albums Deeper Than Rap (2009) Teflon Don (2010) and God Forgives, I Don't (2012). Ross was also the first artist signed to Diddy's management company Ciroc Entertainment. In early 2012, MTV named Ross as the Hottest MC In The Game. Part of the  	January 28, 1976 (age 38) Coahoma County, Mississippi music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Related Artists: Jeezy, Meek Mill, T.I., 2 Chainz

Music Scene: Part of the  	January 28, 1976 (age 38) Coahoma County, Mississippi music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: Hip-Hop, Urban/R&B, 2000s, Album

Additional Context: Based on 2 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


Trilla is the second studio album by American rapper Rick Ross. The album was released on March 11, 2008, through Def Jam Recordings, Slip-n-Slide Records and Poe Boy Entertainment. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, with 198,000 copies in its first-week of sales. The album has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America and has sold over 700,000 copies in the United States.

Album: Teflon Don by Rick Ross (2010)
Genre: Hip-Hop | Style: Urban/R&B
Format: Album

Description: Teflon Don is the fourth studio album by American rapper Rick Ross, released July 20, 2010, on Maybach Music Group and Def Jam Recordings. Production for the album took place during 2009 to 2010 and was handled by several record producers, including Clark Kent, No I.D., The Olympicks, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Lex Luger, Danja, The Inkredibles, The Remedy, and Kanye West.

The album debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 176,300 copies in its first week. It attained some international charting and produced three singles with moderate Billboard chart success. Upon its release, Teflon Don received generally positive reviews from most music critics, earning praise for its cinematic production and Ross's lyrical persona.

Artist Background: William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976), known by his stage name Rick Ross (often stylized as RICK RO$$), is an American rapper. Ross founded the record label Maybach Music Group, on which he released his studio albums Deeper Than Rap (2009) Teflon Don (2010) and God Forgives, I Don't (2012). Ross was also the first artist signed to Diddy's management company Ciroc Entertainment. In early 2012, MTV named Ross as the Hottest MC In The Game. Part of the  	January 28, 1976 (age 38) Coahoma County, Mississippi music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Related Artists: Jeezy, Meek Mill, T.I., 2 Chainz

Music Scene: Part of the  	January 28, 1976 (age 38) Coahoma County, Mississippi music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: Hip-Hop, Urban/R&B, 2010s, Album

Additional Context: Based on 3 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


Teflon Don is the fourth studio album by American rapper Rick Ross, released July 20, 2010, on Maybach Music Group and Def Jam Recordings. Production for the album took place during 2009 to 2010 and was handled by several record producers, including Clark Kent, No I.D., The Olympicks, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Lex Luger, Danja, The Inkredibles, The Remedy, and Kanye West.

The album debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 176,300 copies in its first week. It attained some international charting and produced three singles with moderate Billboard chart success. Upon its release, Teflon Don received generally positive reviews from most music critics, earning praise for its cinematic production and Ross's lyrical persona.

Album: Black Market by Rick Ross (2015)
Format: Album

Artist Background: William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976), known by his stage name Rick Ross (often stylized as RICK RO$$), is an American rapper. Ross founded the record label Maybach Music Group, on which he released his studio albums Deeper Than Rap (2009) Teflon Don (2010) and God Forgives, I Don't (2012). Ross was also the first artist signed to Diddy's management company Ciroc Entertainment. In early 2012, MTV named Ross as the Hottest MC In The Game. Part of the  	January 28, 1976 (age 38) Coahoma County, Mississippi music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Related Artists: Jeezy, Meek Mill, T.I., 2 Chainz

Music Scene: Part of the  	January 28, 1976 (age 38) Coahoma County, Mississippi music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: 2010s, Album

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Album: Port of Miami 2 by Rick Ross (2019)
Genre: Hip-Hop
Format: Album

Description: Port of Miami 2 is the tenth studio album by American rapper Rick Ross. It was released on August 9, 2019, by Epic Records and Maybach Music Group. The album features guest appearances from Meek Mill, Nipsey Hussle, Drake, Swizz Beatz, Wale, Teyana Taylor, Jeezy, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, and Denzel Curry. Port of Miami 2 serves as the sequel to Ross' debut album, Port of Miami, released in 2006.

It was supported by three singles: "Act a Fool", "Big Tyme" and "Gold Roses".

Background
On July 16, 2019, the album's release date was announced.

On July 31, 2019, Rick Ross was featured in an interview on Big Boy's Neighborhood Radio show in which he said:

“	"Releasing two albums, it was a statement that was made. I hope I made that statement, coming back full circle to my 10th album. Port of Miami 1 being everything I built the empire on, just me coming back. And I wanna have that challenge of comparing it because to me, ultimately, I just wanna be even sharper than I was back then."	”
Ross shared the album's tracklist on August 1, 2019.

Artwork
The artwork, an homage to the original Port of Miami cover depicts, Ross holding an icy pendant filled with a picture of Black Bo, his late friend, and manager, who died in December 2017.

Singles
The album's lead single, "Act a Fool", featuring Wale was released on June 21, 2019.

The second single, "Big Tyme", featuring Swizz Beatz was released on July 2, 2019. The music video for the song was released on July 30, 2019.

The third single, "Gold Roses" featuring Drake was released on July 26, 2019.

Promotional singles
"Turnpike Ike" was released as a promotional single on August 6, 2019.

Artist Background: William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976), known by his stage name Rick Ross (often stylized as RICK RO$$), is an American rapper. Ross founded the record label Maybach Music Group, on which he released his studio albums Deeper Than Rap (2009) Teflon Don (2010) and God Forgives, I Don't (2012). Ross was also the first artist signed to Diddy's management company Ciroc Entertainment. In early 2012, MTV named Ross as the Hottest MC In The Game. Part of the  	January 28, 1976 (age 38) Coahoma County, Mississippi music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Related Artists: Jeezy, Meek Mill, T.I., 2 Chainz

Music Scene: Part of the  	January 28, 1976 (age 38) Coahoma County, Mississippi music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: Hip-Hop, 2010s, Album


Port of Miami 2 is the tenth studio album by American rapper Rick Ross. It was released on August 9, 2019, by Epic Records and Maybach Music Group. The album features guest appearances from Meek Mill, Nipsey Hussle, Drake, Swizz Beatz, Wale, Teyana Taylor, Jeezy, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, and Denzel Curry. Port of Miami 2 serves as the sequel to Ross' debut album, Port of Miami, released in 2006.

It was supported by three singles: "Act a Fool", "Big Tyme" and "Gold Roses".

Background
On July 16, 2019, the album's release date was announced.

On July 31, 2019, Rick Ross was featured in an interview on Big Boy's Neighborhood Radio show in which he said:

“	"Releasing two albums, it was a statement that was made. I hope I made that statement, coming back full circle to my 10th album. Port of Miami 1 being everything I built the empire on, just me coming back. And I wanna have that challenge of comparing it because to me, ultimately, I just wanna be even sharper than I was back then."	”
Ross shared the album's tracklist on August 1, 2019.

Artwork
The artwork, an homage to the original Port of Miami cover depicts, Ross holding an icy pendant filled with a picture of Black Bo, his late friend, and manager, who died in December 2017.

Singles
The album's lead single, "Act a Fool", featuring Wale was released on June 21, 2019.

The second single, "Big Tyme", featuring Swizz Beatz was released on July 2, 2019. The music video for the song was released on July 30, 2019.

The third single, "Gold Roses" featuring Drake was released on July 26, 2019.

Promotional singles
"Turnpike Ike" was released as a promotional single on August 6, 2019.

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