With his fourth successful album, Rick Ross has positioned himself as one of the most popular acts under the DefJam umbrella. Unfortunately, it's the same shit on a different record. The theme of "Teflon Don" is about the same as the theme of his last three releases; Cocaine, cash, cars, and violence. In Ross's defense, these are prevailing themes throughout most of the hip-hop genre. Last year's "Deeper Than Rap" was much more compelling lyrically. It was raw. This new album seems forced, like he needed to put out something this year so this is what was thrown together. Rick Ross is the type of bloated brand name rapper that perpetuates the cycle. All the guest appearances that seem to grow exponentially with each album are either by other brand name rappers that serve to validate eachother's fame, or by underground rappers looking to sell out and become brand names themselves. I can't argue with the fact that it sells. I even found his last three albums to be entertaining, but Ross's latest work is not that good.
RedletterDaydream
Past Works:
Port of Miami
Trilla
Deeper Than Rap
RedletterDaydream
Past Works:
Port of Miami
Trilla
Deeper Than Rap
Track:
I'm Not a Star
I'm Not a Star
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