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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