Rick Ross: Trilla

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Artist: Rick Ross

Album: Trilla

Label: Poe Boy/Slip N Slide/Def Jam

Trilla is the pinnacle of Miami Hip-Hop; Ross' second coming is definitely a more subtle and mature approach from his debut Port of Miami. The Boss Rick Ross has taken his music to a whole new level using different elements from diverse producers with their own unique sound. With this album Ross took a route that he knew would differ from the sound that Port of Miami brought, however he still stuck to his roots when it came down to subject matter, still keeping it Trill as suppose to. Everything from the lyrical matter to the beat production is impressive. The lyrics have always detailed a storyline taking you on a journey into the evolution of the song and its origins.

With production, he incorporated the sound of the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League for the back to back tracks, Maybach Music, Billionaire, and Luxury Tax; they even put together his trilla intro. They provided him with a softly choir themed development on the highly anticipated duo of The Jiggaman and the Boss' Maybach Music this beat was made for both of them. The verse "Realest shit I ever wrote chillin' in my Maybach, 8 track episodes, been doing this since way back, since way back," perfectly fits the description on the song exclusively. On Billionaire, the League provided a more uptempo eclectic beat that gave that head nod appeal, something you can definitely ride to while increasing the volume letting the bass rattle the trunk. Luxury Tax supplied a smoother orchestrated beat that allowed maturity to be respectively written all over it. Lil Wayne lends his vocal talents to the track's catchy hook with additional verses from Young Jeezy and Trick Daddy. Realistically this ensemble blends together flawlessly, there's no denying this is the perfect collaboration at its best.

The first official single off the album, Ross went to The Runners for a second go around, as they were responsible for spawning the 2006 hit Hustlin' which eventually lead to the remix with Young Jeezy and Jay-Z. Speedin' added another fast-paced club hit that proved that Ross and the Runners have always made a good team when they worked together. With the assistance of R. Kelly on the hook and the bridge, it gave birth to the introduction of Trilla. Beluga Heights West Coaster, J.R. Rotem assisted with the second single, The Boss, basically speaking for itself, as T-Pain anecdotes "that it's just another day in the life of the goddamn Boss." Ross makes it apparent that he's the biggest boss that you've seen thus far.

For the ladies, Rick Ross reached out to Drumma Boy and put together both Money Make Me Come and Here I Am. Money Make Me Come is a new anthem for the ladies which includes the talents of EbonyLove, while Here I Am incorporated the likes of Avery Storm on the hook and Nelly featured on the track.

Former Cash Money inhouse producer, Mannie Fresh hits you with a major pivotal track in All I Have in this World, this is definitely a certifiable hit in my belief. The composition of the track is just that good. Mannie just so happens to also add his talents on the hook adding "Japanese Denim with money stuffed in them." All I got to say is pay attention to them violins, they murdering the track ruthless.

The last track, I'm Only Human, also adds a different flare to the album. The subject matter is reminiscent to that of Prayer on his debut. Ross incorporates  the sounds of the Nasty Beatmakers as they add a distorted guitar to major parts of the song. His own Poe Boy brethren Rodney vocals the hook as Ross gets personal letting you more into his history. The hook speaks for itself, "I'm only human, I'm a man I make mistakes."

On the real, I would give you notable tracks, but I would basically be giving you the whole album. Do yourself a favor, get the album, pop it in the CD player, and enjoy the journey, you will not be disappointed.