What does Trilla sound like?

Opulent beats and polished production showcase Rick Ross's confident flow, embodying the glamor of southern hip-hop. Rooted in trap music and gangsta rap. Start with "All I Have in This World (Japanese Denim)".

Is Trilla a good place to start with Rick Ross?

Yes, Trilla is recommended as a starting point for new Rick Ross listeners. Opulent beats and polished production showcase Rick Ross's confident flow, embodying the glamor of southern hip-hop. Released on January 1, 2007, Trilla was Rick Ross's second studio album following his debut, Port of Miami. By this point in his career, Ross had established himself as a prominent figure in the southern hip-hop scene, building on the momentum from his breakthrough debut which featured chart-topping hits.

Trilla works well if you're into lavish narratives for celebration, steady pacing for focused listening and confident anthems for motivation.

How many songs are on Trilla?

Trilla has 15 tracks, running approximately 55 minutes.

Trilla

Rick Ross · 2007

55 min · 15 tracks · trap music

Opulent beats and polished production showcase Rick Ross's confident flow, embodying the glamor of southern hip-hop.

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Top tracks — play these first

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All I Have in This World (Japanese Denim) Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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The Boss — This track features an infectious hook and showcases Ross's authoritative delivery, encapsulating the themes of power and success that run throughout the album.
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Speedin’ — The driving beat and reflective lyrics about ambition highlight Ross's knack for blending bravado with introspection, making it a standout moment on the record.
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Maybach Music — As a defining track of the Maybach Music brand, it emphasizes luxury and lifestyle while showcasing collaborations with other notable artists, setting a precedent for future projects.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

60 /100

Treeline

Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

Trilla showcases polished production and confident delivery, solidifying Rick Ross's place in southern hip-hop.

What we noticed

The album opens with a brief intro track that sets a luxurious tone, followed by several tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace.
Several tracks incorporate interludes or skits, which serve to break up the flow and add context to the themes of wealth and success.
The final three tracks shift slightly in tone, with more introspective lyrics contrasting the earlier braggadocio.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 7/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 6/10

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

lavish narratives for celebration
steady pacing for focused listening
confident anthems for motivation
immersive storytelling with depth

Maybe skip if you

prefer instant gratification tracks
seek experimental sonic shifts

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Solidified Rick Ross's status in mainstream hip-hop after his debut.
Career context: Released on January 1, 2007, Trilla was Rick Ross's second studio album following his debut, Port of Miami. By this point in his career, Ross had established himself as a prominent figure in the southern hip-hop scene, building on the momentum from his breakthrough debut which featured chart-topping hits.
Stylistic neighbors: Jeezy· Gucci Mane· T.I.