Deeper Than Rap [Explicit Lyrics]

Rick Ross | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 21, 2009)
• Original Release Date: April 21, 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Label: Def Jam
• ASIN: B001T46THE
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #38,294 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

People

"Forget Bruce Springsteen - in the hip-hop world, Ross is the Boss. He lives up to that title with the best rap album of 2009 so far." 4 Stars

"The just-released "Deeper Than Rap", his third album, is unexpectedly fantastic, by far his best...this album is lush, erotic, entitled...Few rap albums have sounded this assured, this sumptuous, in years."

"His progress manifests itself in surprising, and even thrilling ways on Deeper Than Rap, his third album and easily his best."

Product Description

With two successful GOLD albums to his credit Ross is Platinum bound on this third opus poignantly titled DEEPER THAN RAP. On his third effort Ross addresses a lot of the controversy he's encountered since his last release and takes his celebration of life and the finer things to a higher level. The street single "Mafia Music" is already creating a frenzy online and at mixshows across the country And the first single "Magnificent" featuring John Legend is destined for #1 radio success. The concept for "Deeper Than Rap" is cinematic to reflect the class and Boss status that Rick Ross has risen to.

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rick Ross gets sophisticated with it, May 28, 2009

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LT Twalo "Luzh" (Johannesburg, South Africa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Deeper Than Rap (Audio CD)

There's a part towards the end of Trilla (Rick Ross` last album) where Ross has three tracks in a row that present a departure from his standard, Miami bass, trunk rattling sound. The three tracks (Maybach Music, Luxury Tax & Billionnaire) helmed principally by J.U.S.T.I.C.E League presented a more soulful side of Rick Ross. More sample driven and laid back than his hustling anthems and not hurt one bit by some ridiculous guest verses from Lil Wayne, Jay-Z and company. Needless to say, they ended up being the best tracks on the CD.

It must have occurred to Rick Ross that he could make an entire album with `Maybach Music' type tracks, which I believe was a stroke of genius. On Deeper Than Rap, he sticks to the same Drugs, Money and women script but against the backdrop of the nostalgic, soulful and laidback beats, it sounds fresh and almost appropriate. In much the same way that Jay-Z's `American Gangster' sounded so inspired even though it presented nothing new. Unfortunately, in much the same way that `American Gangster' had no obvious singles, `Deeper Than Rap' has very few radio ready joints which means that it will under achieve in the sales department.

The laid back beats really allow him to shine and nowhere is this more evident than on the opener, `Mafia Music' which features a 4 minute chorus free rant from Rick Ross where he even takes jabs at 50 Cent. On `Yacht Club' his raps about swimming in the ocean with a fine lady with his seaside palace in view are almost believable. Every once in awhile Ross gets personal, the emotion is apparent in the autobiographical `Valley of Death', on there he even touches on the CO rumours that nearly destroyed his career (at least his credibility). On `Rich of Cocaine' he raps

Vacation to Haiti
It nearly broke my heart
Seein' kids starve I thought about my Audemar
Sellin dope ain't right

Nothing special about the lyrics but its delivered with a sincerity that makes you wish that makes you wish he could dedicate more time (rhymes) to issues outside himself and his wealth.

To his credit, his only attempts at radio come in the Robin Thicke, The Dream & Ne-Yo assisted tracks. Even here the sound is more polished and sophisticated and less street oriented compared to his previous singles. Especially on the Robin Thicke & Ne-Yo tracks which work really well and are reminiscent of Usher's works with T.I. on Paper Trail. The streets are catered for on the Duet with Trina where Ross and The Baddest B***h trade rhymes on...you can probably guess.

Overall RR has managed to produce an album that the 30 something's such as myself can bump, a clever move since we tend to be less swayed by disparaging smoking gun reports as long as the music is good.

12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 to 5 Mics, April 22, 2009

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Raphael Tucker "Hip Hop Since 1979" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Deeper Than Rap (Audio CD)

Witnessing the evolution of Rick Ross from Port of Miami to Trilla to Deeper than Rap has truly been a pleasurable experience. Sure he still raps about making money, drug deals, and women, but his lyrical content has evolved by leaps and bounds since he first hit the scene. Oddly, enough, his lyrical content takes a backseat to the near flawless production. You can actually bump this CD from beginning to end. The production done by Justice L.E.A.G.U.E. and Incrediblez are instant bangers. Overall Rick did what he needed to do to silence critics and put all the pressure on 50 Cent with his anticipated release of "Before I Self Destuct." 50 has put out some subpar albums since he first hit the scene, it will be interesting to see how he counters Ross, because Ross has officially staked claim at Album of 2009 with Deeper than Rap. Go Cop It!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rick Ross Prevails, April 29, 2009

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music junkie (AZ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Deeper Than Rap (Audio CD)

I am glad to say that Rick Ross hits a home run with this album. Deeper than rap is a future classic and is hands down one of the best albums of this year. The production is great and it is really a album you must listen to. This 50 cent and Rick Ross beef has no relation to his album just because you see 50 cent bringing in his baby momma and putting out videos of his past doesn't mean his album is garbage. Every track has great lyrics and are all catchy songs. If i had to choose a favorite track it will definitely usual suspects Nas kills Ross but rick Ross has never been a bad rapper so he does his thing in the track but usual suspects is my favorite song and i definitely recommend you to get his album.