Rise to Power
Rick Ross · 2007
57 min · 16 tracks · trap music · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop
A confident blend of Southern swagger and lyrical bravado, underscored by lush production and hard-hitting beats.
Why this album works
'Rise to Power' debuted at number 6 on the Billboard 200, solidifying Ross's presence in mainstream hip-hop. The album's themes of ambition and street life resonated with listeners, contributing to the rise of the trap music genre that would dominate the late 2000s and beyond.
- Best for
- steady flow with gradual intensity confident anthems for motivation background energy for social settings
- Context
- Released on September 18, 2007, 'Rise to Power' is Rick Ross's second studio album, following his debut 'Port of Miami' which set the stage for his burgeoning career. This album reflects his growing influence in the Southern hip-hop scene as he established himself as a prominent artist with a signature sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Scarface· Lil Wayne· Gucci Mane
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 It's On 3:36
- 2 Hold Me Down 3:56
- 3 Get That Bread Standout 4:08
- 4 Skit 1 1:09
- 5 Street Love Standout 4:15
- 6 Strapped 3:32
- 7 Prove Me Wrong 4:00
- 8 Bird Bath 4:18
- 9 B.L.O.W. 4:14
- 10 Realest Niggas 3:51
- 11 Simple and Plain 3:48
- 12 Dear Lord 3:03
- 13 Skit 2 0:28
- 14 Been 4:19
- 15 Breathe In, Breathe Out Standout 4:31
- 16 737 4:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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