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Black Dollar

Rick Ross · 2015

13 min · 17 tracks · trap music · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop

A gritty exploration of wealth and ambition wrapped in lush, atmospheric production and Ross's commanding flow.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • gritty explorations of ambition
  • fragmented pacing keeps attention
  • commanding flow for confidence
  • early morning motivation boost
  • atmospheric beats for reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • avoid complex lyrical themes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2015, 'Black Dollar' came at a time when Rick Ross was cementing his status as a major figure in hip-hop. This was his first project after the highly publicized controversies surrounding his previous album, 'Mastermind,' and showcased a revitalized focus on lyrical content and thematic depth.
Stylistic neighbors
Jeezy· Gucci Mane· T.I.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Foreclosures 4:17
  • 2 Money Dance
  • 3 We Gon Make It
  • 4 Bill Gates
  • 5 Money & Powder
  • 6 Geechi Liberace
  • 7 Icon
  • 8 World’s Finest
  • 9 Drive a Nigga Crazy
  • 10 Turn Ya Back 5:10
  • 11 Knights of the Templar
  • 12 Take Advantage 3:43
  • 13 Beautiful Lie
  • 14 She Wanna Fuck
  • 15 Bel Air
  • 16 2 Shots
  • 17 Dead Rappers

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