Rise to Power
Rick Ross · 2007
57 min · 16 tracks · trap music
Bold beats and lush production underpin Rick Ross's commanding flow, creating an atmosphere of opulence and resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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It's On Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Street Love — This track highlights Rick Ross's ability to blend themes of romance with his signature bravado, showcasing emotional depth within a hard-hitting production.
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B.L.O.W. — With its infectious hook and energetic beat, this song captures the essence of Ross's lifestyle narrative, emphasizing the hustle and ambition that define his artistry.
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Dear Lord — A reflective moment on the album, this track allows Ross to express vulnerability amidst his usual bravado, providing a compelling contrast to the rest of the work.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid production and lyrical themes but lacks standout tracks that elevate it significantly.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of heavy bass and layered synths, creating a rich soundscape that supports Ross's vocal delivery.
- Tracks often incorporate interludes or skits that break up the flow, with two skits placed strategically in the middle of the tracklist.
- Lyrically, the album focuses on themes of success and resilience, with many tracks containing repetitive hooks that emphasize key phrases.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- steady flow with gradual intensity
- confident anthems for motivation
- background energy for social settings
- lyrical bravado for self-empowerment
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Rick Ross's reputation after his debut, gaining significant attention.
- Career context
- Released on September 18, 2007, 'Rise to Power' is Rick Ross's second studio album, following his breakthrough debut 'Port of Miami.' At this point in his career, Ross was solidifying his presence in the Southern hip-hop scene and beginning to establish his distinct persona as a larger-than-life figure in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jeezy· Gucci Mane· T.I.
Tracklist
- 1 It's On Start here 3:36
- 2 Hold Me Down 3:56
- 3 Get That Bread 4:08
- 4 Skit 1 1:09
- 5 Street Love 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 4:31
- 16 737 4:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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