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Rather You Than Me

Rick Ross · 2017

62 min · 14 tracks · trap music · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop

Slick production meets hard-hitting lyrics, blending introspection with the bravado of Southern hip-hop's finest.

Why this album works

'Rather You Than Me' received critical acclaim, debuting at number three on the US Billboard 200 and solidifying Ross's status within contemporary hip-hop. The track 'Idols Become Rivals,' which critiqued fellow artists and industry practices, spurred discussions about authenticity and rivalry in rap culture, further establishing Ross as a voice of integrity.
Best for
wave-like pacing with intensity bravado mixed with introspection dynamic flow through varied themes
Context
Released on March 17, 2017, 'Rather You Than Me' marked Rick Ross's ninth studio album and a return to form after a period of mixed commercial success. Following his 2014 album 'Hood Billionaire', this record demonstrated Ross's resilience in an evolving hip-hop landscape, showcasing his signature mafioso rap style while embracing new sounds.
Stylistic neighbors
Scarface· Lil Wayne· Gucci Mane

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Apple of My Eye 4:51
  • 2 Santorini Greece Standout 5:32
  • 3 Idols Become Rivals Standout 5:41
  • 4 Trap Trap Trap Standout 4:35
  • 5 Dead Presidents 4:27
  • 6 She on My Dick 3:45
  • 7 I Think She Like Me 4:02
  • 8 Powers That Be 4:29
  • 9 Game Ain't Based on Sympathy 3:44
  • 10 Scientology 2:35
  • 11 Lamborghini Doors 4:23
  • 12 Triple Platinum 6:12
  • 13 Maybach Music V 5:22
  • 14 Summer Seventeen 3:13

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