Nine albums removed from anonymity, Rather You Than Me secures Rick Ross’ slot within the list Top 5 of rap soloists to emerge from the South over the last 20 years, and is among his more cohesive bodies of work to date.
Neither timeless nor immediately disposable, Rather You Than Me is an above average outing that displays why he’s steadily remained within the public eye without having a long line of record-breaking hits.
It isn't without its flaws, but Rather You Than Me positions Rick Ross as the boss he's always claimed to be, his raps reinforced by lofty, gold-plated production and added lyrical depth that's as refreshing as a glass of Belaire Rose.
Musically, he's drifting through a mid-career malaise. The beats he uses are the same worn poles of yacht-rap luxury and trap bangers that he's relied on since his 2010 watermark Teflon Don. Lyrically, he's still capable of speaking truth to power with remarkable clarity.
DAMN! He really goes hard in this album, i never thought i would enjoy Rick Ross this much... his flow is outstanding, and i like how he wentDAMN! He really goes hard in this album, i never thought i would enjoy Rick Ross this much... his flow is outstanding, and i like how he went really personal in this, but still managed to maintain consistent beats, honestly this is some good rap that simple as that
Best Songs: Santorini Greece, Maybach Music V, Summer Seventeen…Full Review »
While not the most prolific rapper, Rick Ross keeps the fire burning by adding proper layers to his tracks and providing a nice balance ofWhile not the most prolific rapper, Rick Ross keeps the fire burning by adding proper layers to his tracks and providing a nice balance of easygoing and sharpness, which made for a well-organized and cool album. My Score: 124/180 (Good) = 6.9/180…Full Review »