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.