Deeper Than Rap
Rick Ross · 2009
58 min · 14 tracks · trap music
A luxurious blend of gritty street tales and polished production, embodying the essence of Southern hip-hop's mainstream crossover.
Top tracks — play these first
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Mafia Music Start here — Opening with a haunting beat, this track sets the tone for the album, revealing Ross’s lyrical prowess and storytelling abilities within the context of his lifestyle.
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Maybach Music 2 — Featuring guest appearances from prominent artists, this track showcases Ross's ability to curate collaborations while delivering anthemic hooks that resonate with listeners.
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Rich Off Cocaine — The song combines vivid imagery of luxury and crime, encapsulating the core themes of ambition and excess that permeate throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases polished production and strong collaborations but lacks a cohesive narrative flow.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong, bass-heavy track that sets a confident tone, followed by a series of collaborations that feature multiple guest artists.
- Several tracks incorporate lush instrumentals and layered production, creating a polished sound that contrasts with the gritty themes of the lyrics.
- The pacing varies throughout, with mid-tempo tracks interspersed with slower ballads, allowing for moments of reflection amidst the more aggressive beats.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- rich, atmospheric listening experience
- confident storytelling and themes
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Follow-up to a successful debut, further solidifying his influence in hip-hop.
- Career context
- Deeper Than Rap is Rick Ross's fourth studio album, released in early 2009. Following the commercial success of his breakthrough album, Port of Miami, this record further solidified his presence in the hip-hop landscape. It marked a pivotal moment as he began to gain recognition beyond the underground scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jeezy· Gucci Mane· T.I.
Tracklist
- 1 Mafia Music Start here 4:16
- 2 Maybach Music 2 5:00
- 3 Magnificent 4:17
- 4 Yacht Club 5:14
- 5 Usual Suspects 5:15
- 6 All I Really Want 4:17
- 7 Rich Off Cocaine 4:25
- 8 Lay Back 4:03
- 9 Murda Mami 3:34
- 10 Gunplay 3:34
- 11 Bossy Lady 3:53
- 12 Face 3:14
- 13 Valley of Death 3:55
- 14 In Cold Blood 3:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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