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Rick Ross’s 50 Best Songs

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Rick Ross's 50 Best Songs

Not everyone can be a Boss, but Rick Ross certainly has that undertaking under control. In the five years since he first marked his territory with “Hustlin’,” Rozay has slowly built his personal and professional empire. Ross’s success is highlighted on the October cover of XXL, where Ricky splits covers—shining solo on one, and rocking with his Maybach Music Group brethren in the other. Andfor anyone who thought the Miami native’s career would be over shortly after his 2006 smash, he’s been steadily proving his skeptics wrong with quality music.With each passing year and chart-topping album, Ross’s stature in the game has been growing. His consistency and improved lyrical skills have placed himamong hip-hop’s elites. Yes. Face it. Rick Ross is one of the best rappers out. Now, with the new cover hitting newsstands and God Forgives, I Don’t on the way, XXL takes a look at Ross’s 50 best songs.—XXL Staff
summers mine

50. “The Summer's Mine” (2010)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/jcEvYLv6laM?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/jcEvYLv6laM?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>In the midst of his subliminal jousting match with former collaborator Young Jeezy, Rick Ross dropped this track to let everyone know who ran everyone’s favorite season. There’s no direct name-calling here, but it’s pretty clear who the Boss wanted to fire.
money maker

49. “Money Maker” (The Albert Anastasia EP, 2010)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/xYEopcOsqsE?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/xYEopcOsqsE?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>The Boss snagged a Boi-1da produced track for what was the first leak off of The Albert Anastasia EP. 1da, who’s from Toronto like Drake and had produced for Lil Wayne, used a Weezy vocal sample (“And it don't make sense if it don't make that money”) for the hook.
white sand

48. “White Sand” (The Albert Anastasia EP, 2010)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/e/16711680/wshhiZrC9fJmmj9J8fbu"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/e/16711680/wshhiZrC9fJmmj9J8fbu" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullscreen="true" width="620" height="25"></embed></object>In line with his bread and butter of repetitive hooks, this track finds Rick Ross choosing a theme and carrying it throughout. Whether it’s White prosecutors, white Maseratis or that white stuff that Rozay is so fond of, it’s all white everything on this Albert Anastasia banger.
black mans dream

47. “Black Man’s Dream” ft. Ludacris (Ashes to Ashes, 2010)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FOZkxOUqyEs?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FOZkxOUqyEs?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>Off of Ashes to Ashes, this joint offering from Ross and fellow Southern star Ludacris finds them bragging about “making White man money” while supplying other boasts about diamond rocking, gun-toting, hater-dismissing and more.
the transporter

46. "The Transporter" (2011)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/i2t00aG99hY?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/i2t00aG99hY?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>Before they teamed up for “Reebok Back,” Ross and Swizz Beatz got together for this song from early 2011. The track was one of a string of releases in Swizzy’s weekly “Monsta Mondays” series, and is a smoothed out jam that employs a vocal sample from The Notorious B.I.G. to kick things off.
blow

45. “Blow” (Port of Miami, 2006)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/lZV7HvqEagM?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/lZV7HvqEagM?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>On track three from Port of Miami, Ross uses a Cool & Dre beat to flaunt how much money he makes and, consequently, how much money he can “Blow.” In the five years since the track’s release, Ricky’s definitely gone on plenty mo’ trips, gotten plenty mo’ cars, mo’ clothes and, probably, blown plenty mo’ money.
cross that line

44. “Cross That Line” ft. Akon (Port of Miami, 2006)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/6lcB0h9_lIU?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/6lcB0h9_lIU?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>Backed by dark strings, this Port of Miami threat-riddled joint featured a vintage Akon hook talking about coming from a life of crime, and Ross promising, “Don’t push me, nigga/I ain’t pussy, nigga.” Surprising that this wasn’t an official single, as it dropped near the height of Akon’s radio stranglehold.
veterens day

43. “Veterans Day” ft. Lil Wayne & Birdman (2010)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/oy4GrgmF8-U?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/oy4GrgmF8-U?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>The tag team of Rick Ross and Lil Wayne shot a video for this track in early 2010, before Weezy went to jail, but Ricky didn’t liberate the recording until his homie came home in November. The organ filled cut, which also features Birdman, was left off of Teflon Don. Also, Ross calls himself “that fat mothafucka.”
speedin

42. “Speedin” ft. R. Kelly (Trilla, 2008)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/kCeEN-VVSac?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/kCeEN-VVSac?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>Trilla’s initial single finds Ross parasailing over The Runners’ searing bass lines. Within the R. Kelly collabo, the Bawse gets braggadocios, spitting, “It ain’t nothing doing 100 in the Maybach/Throwin’ money out the roof motherfuckin’ brake pads.”
10 bricks

41. “10 Bricks” ft. Birdman (Ashes to Ashes, 2010)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/fWpdMshxADI?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/fWpdMshxADI?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>With just one verse from each, Rozay and Birdman cook something up for all the dealers and hustlers. They each pull double duty as businessmen and rappers, and this was an opportunity for the allies to brag about their accomplishments.
lay back

40. “Lay Back” ft. Robin Thicke (Deeper Than Rap, 2009)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/2RpKt9JAsUQ?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/2RpKt9JAsUQ?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>Though this wasn’t a single from Rozay’s well-received Deeper Than Rap, it certainly could have been since it came fully equipped with an accessible beat and a catchy Robin Thicke sung hook. It’s also one of the relatively few standouts in Ross’s catalog that’s a joint specifically dedicated to the ladies. Minimal drug talk here.
trilla intro

39. "Trilla (Intro)" (Trilla, 2008)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/f8wu9iFgijg?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/f8wu9iFgijg?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>Although it was only an intro, the thunderous J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League produced opener to Ross’ sophomore album Trilla provided a diesel set-up. As he roll calls through a slew of names from Gunplay (of Triple Cs) to Trick Daddy (“I got love fool/We both millionaires/Let’s make some thug moves”) Ross certifies that he’s here to stay.
free spirit

38. “Free Spirit” (2011)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vhlNG5qJy8I?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vhlNG5qJy8I?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>Earlier this month, Drake liberated this track that again features the winning pair of Drizzy and Ross. Already well tatted himself, Rozay pledges to his female partner that he wants to “Tat my fuckin’ name on you so I know it’s real.” This is slated to be on Drake’s Take Care, and also may appear on God Forgives, I Don’t.
mafia music 2

37. “Mafia Music 2” ft. Chrisette Michele (2010)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/kL2mZak2r8Y?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/kL2mZak2r8Y?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>This early single from Teflon Don didn’t end up making the final cut on the 2010 album, but it was a prelude to the musical mob talk of the album. As the song comes to a close, Ross shows his sense of humor, spitting, “We all go when we gotta go/My glock hole bigger than Nicki Minaj camel toe,” before shouting out a handful of organized crime bosses.
fire hazard

36. “Fire Hazard” (The Albert Anastasia EP, 2010)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/OAJKBe45v-Y?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/OAJKBe45v-Y?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>One of the many stan-out cuts from Ross’s excellent 2010 EP, The Albert Anastasia EP, “Fire Hazard” finds the Bawse commanding a trombone-heavy beat produced by the Runners. On the menacing track, Rozay warns competitors not to be fooled by his newfound success. “Never Hollywood even though I got it good, I ain’t gotta goon but fuck it somebody gotta do it.”
maybach music 2.5

35. “Maybach Music 2.5” ft. Pusha T, Fabolous, Birdman, T-Pain & DJ Khaled (Deeper Than Rap, 2009)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Qs5tVL6jTA0?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Qs5tVL6jTA0?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>The remix to “Maybach Music 2”—and thus using the same J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League beat and T-Pain hook—“2.5” brought Pusha T, Fabolous and Birdman on board and also included a new verse from the Boss himself. Push and Ricky shot a video for their parts.
all the money in the world

34. “All The Money in the World” (Teflon Don, 2010)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/5lasNkDLH08?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/5lasNkDLH08?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>Ross enlisted Raphael Saadiq to help him close Teflon Don with a bang. On the song, Ricky gets surprisingly revealing, emotional and personal—he talks about crying, missing his father, his mother’s health and more.
here i am

33. “Here I Am” ft. Nelly and Avery Storm (Trilla, 2008)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/PHn4BaDv_mQ?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/PHn4BaDv_mQ?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>Ross’s second Top 50 entry on the Billboard Hot 100, finds him laying plush rhymes alongside Nelly and Avery Storm, who delivers the hook.
pandemonium

32. “Pandemonium” ft. Meek Mill & Wale (Self Made, Vol. 1, 2011)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/TUeLNimOjmk?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/TUeLNimOjmk?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>One of Self Made, Vol. 1’s strongest offerings, this Meek Mill and Wale collaboration was an early indicator that Maybach Music Group would be causing pandemonium throughout the summer. Ricky held down one of the three verses, as well as the chorus.
all i really want

31. "All I Really Want" ft. The-Dream<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/SVUbxCXDyaI?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/SVUbxCXDyaI?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>Rick Ross recruited the vocal stylings of The-Dream for this female-centric joint. With suave, convincing bars like, “Who can hit it mo’ faster? I’m talkin’ authentic orgasms,” it’s safe to assume this tune won him some points in the bedroom.
shittin on em

30. “Shittin’ on Em” ft. Birdman and Busta Rhymes (2009)This easy going, orchestral joint leaked in 2009 but never made it on an official Rick Ross project. Still, Ricky decided to enlist two established vets who had been shittin’ on the game for quite some time for this one.
the boss

29. “The Boss” ft. T-Pain (Trilla, 2008)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/78hT0H8nt_E?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/78hT0H8nt_E?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>Ross certifies his “Boss” moniker on the J.R. Rotem produced heater. Scoring his first Top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, Rozay balances his dope boy demeanor with the song’s bubbly, radio-friendly production.
maybach music 3

28. “Maybach Music III” (Teflon Don, 2010)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/evnTKHZcu8I?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/evnTKHZcu8I?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>Though this is the weakest of the “Maybach Music” trilogy of cuts (which isn’t a shot—that’s some tough company), the symphonic, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League produced creation offered a nice surprise as Erykah Badu sung the hook that bridged together verses from Ross, T.I. and Jadakiss.
play your part

27. “Play Your Part” ft. Meek Mill, Wale & DA of Chester French (Self Made, Vol. 1, 2011)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/SySinpnkU6M?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/SySinpnkU6M?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>A lighter, R&B infused track first featured on a project full of street anthems, this Ashes to Ashes track was the first to feature the Maybach Music Group head honcho’s new team, as Meek Mill and Wale showcased their skills. The cut was also included on Self Made, Vol. 1.
push it

26. “Push It” (Port of Miami, 2006)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/qk2jeE1LOn8?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/qk2jeE1LOn8?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>Featuring a sample of Paul Engemann’s 1983 tune “Scarface (Push it to the Limit),” Ross fittingly serves up his coke-manifesto over J.R Rotem’s production. The second single off 2006’s Port Of Miami would peak on the Billboard Hot 100 at no. 57.
gotti family

“Gotti Family” (The Albert Anastasia EP, 2010)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/GReYIoIeRiQ?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/GReYIoIeRiQ?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>Over a catchy sample of The Isley Brothers’ classic soul tune, “Work To Do,” Ross and Yo Gotti re-appropriate the song’s chorus as a metaphor for selling coke. Staying true to the mafia theme of the song, the Teflon Don oddly even shouts out “fuckin’ Mooleys,” the derogatory Italian slang term for Blacks, in the beginning of the track.
john doe

24. “John Doe” (Ashes to Ashes, 2010)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/zUg-36fO-Qs?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/zUg-36fO-Qs?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>The heavy-bass block warmer off Ross’ 2010 Ashes to Ashes mixtape is an irresistible anthem where Ross polishes his D-Boy swagger. Though he loves features and often brings friends along for the ride, Ross held court on his own for this one.
hustlin remix

23. “Hustlin’ (Remix)” ft. Jay-Z and Young Jeezy (Port of Miami, 2006)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/niphK0oEXFA?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/niphK0oEXFA?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>As if the original wasn’t enough of an introduction, Ross enlisted the duties of then Def Jam boss Jay-Z and trapstar Young Jeezy to hop on the remix to his 2006 bonafide block anthem. Too bad, things would end up sour between the Bawse and Jeezy five years later.
in cold blood

22. “In Cold Blood” (Deeper Than Rap, 2009)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/IWMytpwgP3Y?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/IWMytpwgP3Y?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>Ross sequenced this track to close his stellar Deeper Than Rap. The slow-building song proved to be another notch on the timeline of Ross’s feud with 50 Cent. “50 you better watch it,” the rotund rhymer kicks. The official music video was an extended funeral, probably for Fif.
yacht club

21. "Yacht Club" (Deeper Than Rap, 2009)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/fsyE9iycA8g?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/fsyE9iycA8g?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>Ross’ knack for securing great production is proven on this swanky Caribbean-laden cut off the critically acclaimed Deeper Than Rap. Featuring MMG’s Magazeen, the piano-laced backdrop allows Ross to paint vivid pictures of the good life while sending shots toward clothing line, Greedy Genius. “I’m a greedy genius, no reference to the ugly clothes.”
im not a star

20. “I’m Not a Star” (Teflon Don, 2010)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/VY1DE0mpDlU?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/VY1DE0mpDlU?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>Before it became reinvigorated as Lil Wayne’s “John,” “I’m Not A Star” was a proper opener Teflon Don. The short, anthemic jam established Ross’ approach to the album with a crisp sound, outlandish boasts and gritty wordplay. And what he claims in that title—yeah, it’s not true.
made men

19. “Made Men” (2011)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/zl1KS5KOoV0?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/zl1KS5KOoV0?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>Just weeks after releasing his mixtape Ashes to Ashes, Rozay came through with this track to start 2011 off right. Released in conjunction with the announcement of the title of his upcoming album, God Forgives, I Don’t, there’s no word if it will still make the project. Like they have done multiple times, Ross and Drake prove they can make some magic together.
luxury tax

18. "Luxury Tax" ft. Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy, Trick Daddy (Trilla, 2008)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/brhF2erp9eM?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/brhF2erp9eM?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>On this exceptional posse cut within his catalog, Ross secures his own version of Jay-Z’s revered “Reservoir Dogs,” lining up some of the South’s finest to get taxing over the blazing J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League production. Wayne’s chorus would foresee future events for the Boss including his past beef with Trick Daddy and current subliminal squabble with Jeezy. “This is classic, some shit you might not see again.”
cigar music

17. “Cigar Music” ft. Masspike Miles (Deeper Than Rap, 2009)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/NhxCbWwja6k?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/NhxCbWwja6k?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>On this Bink! produced track that was initially intended for Deeper Than Rap (and ended up being an iTunes bonus), Ross purports plenty of boss-back shit talk. This was an early release in his trend of calling songs “[Insert word] Music.” He also decides to call himself the “down South Nas.”
rich off cocaine

16. “Rich Off Cocaine” (Deeper Than Rap, 2009)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/p4KbzTPmxkc?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/p4KbzTPmxkc?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>This Deeper Than Rap, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League produced banger once again paired Ross with singer Avery Storm. Whether or not Ricky was really rich off cocaine, this strong album cut was another notch that secured the Bawse riches off rap.
super high

15. “Super High” ft. Ne-Yo (Teflon Don, 2010)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/xtY2wHs44qI?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/xtY2wHs44qI?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>This lead single to Teflon Don (and an inclusion on the previously released The Albert Anastasia EP) helped get the buzz going for the summer album. Although it didn’t come close to the success of the next singles from the project, it was a choice appetizer.
mafia music

14. "Mafia Music” (2009)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FyJ-I88nFdo?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FyJ-I88nFdo?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>Ross keeps his lyrical guns loaded on the first delivery from 2009’s Deeper Than Rap. Dropping a four-minute concoction of hard-hitting bars and clever wordplay—sending some shots toward 50 Cent—Ricky ultimately hard-bodies the hookless opener. “That boy had it hard, no facade it's the truth/So now when I menage and get massaged it's the proof.”
aston martin music

13. “Aston Martin Music” ft. Drake and Chrisette Michele (Teflon Don, 2010)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/a35rNEBNiO4?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/a35rNEBNiO4?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>The breezy cut off Teflon Don results in an irresistible smash. Although the Toronto rapper only appears on the album version’s hook, this would go on to produce a couple of other Ross and Drake collaborations.
free mason

12. "Free Mason" ft. Jay-Z (Teflon Don, 2010)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/kw8SyaFXOqw?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/kw8SyaFXOqw?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>Rozay again holds his own alongside Jigga on the perfectly laid-back vibe crafted by the Inkredibles. Featuring R&B crooner John Legend on the hook, the Boss and Hov deliver a gem as they both acknowledge their success and tell illuminati-speculators to go to hell, respectively.
9 piece

11. “9 Piece” ft. T.I. (Ashes to Ashes, 2010)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/09T2g7yqAZE?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/09T2g7yqAZE?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>The beastly bass lines behind this dope boy ode provides the perfect appetizer for Rozay’s upcoming God Forgives, I Don’t LP. Once enemies, Ross and Tip offer up a hard-hitting collaboration—which originally appeared on the Ashes To Ashes mixtape—to hold fans over.
magnificent

10. “Magnificent” ft. John Legend (Deeper Than Rap, 2009)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/XIWEbmQt8EQ?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/XIWEbmQt8EQ?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>An opulent backdrop by the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League gives way for Ross to deliver lavish rhymes on the first single off Deeper Than Rap. The swagger-equipped track was the album’s first official single.
maybach music 2

9. “Maybach Music 2” ft. Kanye West, T-Pain and Lil Wayne (Deeper Than Rap, 2009)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/RHRWvaj35FM?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/RHRWvaj35FM?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>The J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League returns for the first sequel in the “Maybach Music” series, this time featuring Weezy, Yeezy, and T-Pain, who supplies the hook. Despite the star-studded features, Rozay holds his own delivering lines, “I’m a boss and I’m riding like a small vault/Niggas make your wheels and ride ’til they fall off.”
life fast die young

8. “Live Fast Die Young” ft. Kanye West (Teflon Don. 2010)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZocrHzjjwVU?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZocrHzjjwVU?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>Though this cut wasn’t the first on Kanye’s 2010 comeback tour (that distinction goes to “Power”), this collab was instrumental in re-establishing his spot. He made an epic beat, snapped for his minute long verse, and even spit that fans told him “Yeezy, always knew you’d be on top again.” Oh, and Ross definitely held his own, too.
valley of death

7. “Valley of Death” (Deeper Than Rap, 2009)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/VQs6hBXnnmk?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/VQs6hBXnnmk?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>This soul-sampling penultimate track from Deeper Than Rap was originally intended for Jay-Z, according to co-producer DJ Toomp. Instead, Ricky took it and made it his own, using his raspy flow to kick bars about the come up, dismiss C.O. accusations, and fire shots at rival 50 Cent.
tears of joy

6. "Tears Of Joy" ft. Cee Lo (Teflon Don, 2010)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/sj_eYRMac04?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/sj_eYRMac04?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>Ross’ moment of clarity is found over No I.D.’s soulful-production on Teflon Don, where he looks in the mirror acknowledging his rights and wrongs. “Everybody know that I’m a lotta people’s threat/Biggie Smalls in the flesh livin’ life after my death.” With Cee-Lo crooning on the hook, the introspective track is one of the many highlights within the 2010 album.
usual suspects

5. "Usual Suspects" ft. Nas (Deeper Than Rap, 2009)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ndCQsJrJ6SE?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ndCQsJrJ6SE?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>Featuring Nasir Jones, the summery production on “Usual Suspects” allows the Bawse to cook up a lyrical offering filled with sparring lines like, “If you follow physics nigga, money never float/Meaning every day I’m living, try to stay afloat.”
mc hammer

4. "MC Hammer" ft. Gucci Mane (Teflon Don, 2010)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/G4OGoIoOero?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/G4OGoIoOero?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>Originally appearing on his 2010 mixtape The Albert Anastasia EP—the prequel to Teflon Don—Ross delivers another summer scorcher of a track. Powered by Lex Luger’s raging synths and bass-heavy production, the Bawse roars through, boasting lines like, “Limousines, I did that/Two Door Coupes, boy I live that…”
maybach music

3. "Maybach Music" ft. Jay-Z (Trilla, 2008)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Issz4hAqmno?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Issz4hAqmno?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>The plush J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League production provides the proper stage for Ross and Jay to lyrically flaunt their big dog status. Despite Jay’s sly witted show-stealing verse (“True story, my closet is like two stories”), Ross defiantly holds his own spewing, “They pinchin’ pennies, while I’m muscling for meals/And the muscle be that muzzle, when I stuff it in your grill.”
hustlin

2. "Hustlin" (Port of Miami, 2006)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/JU9TouRnO84?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/JU9TouRnO84?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>The track that introduced Rick Ross to the world, “Hustlin” put forth a mantra that the Bawse still seems to follow five years later. From viral videos to official leaks to scene-stealing features, whether in rain, hail, sleet, snow or beautiful Miami sun, everyday, this man is hustlin’.
bmf

1. “B.M.F. (Blowin’ Money Fast)” ft. Styles P (Teflon Don, 2010)<object width="620" height="25"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/n2MVzP4MaJ0?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/n2MVzP4MaJ0?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="620" height="25" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>The brooding street anthem off Teflon Don, quickly solidified Rozay’s stance as one of the game’s heavyweights. Featuring turbulent drum patterns and sinister synths from Lex Luger, the incarcerated gangster’s ode gave way for the Teflon Don to vanquish the criticism of his former life before rap (“Talking plenty capers, nothing’s been authenticated…”) while dishing up a huge summer smash.

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rick ross doesn’t have any good songs
- IIrebekah
  
  Then why u on this page
  - JOMIAYO
    
    HAHAH ! you just killed that nigga !
    rozay on top !
- wah lay
  
  you are fool,,,,
yo yo

Not everyone can be a Correctional Officer turned Fake Drug Dealer, but Rick Ross certainly has that undertaking under control.
xxl writers blow

you don’t even include rozay’s super high remix ft. curren$y and wiz khalifa in the top 50….come on guys, get a grip
http://www.facebook.com Giga

WHY DON’T U KILL YOURSELF. WHAT IS WRONG WITH BEING A COP? ASSHOLE. ROSS CRUSHED UR FAVORITE RAPPER. HE IS THE HOTTEST RAPPER RIGHT NOW. SO KILL YOURSELF UGLY FOOL
- Yo Fav Rapper
  
  There’s nothin wrong with bein a cop. There is somethin very very wrong with denying you were a cop and rapping about how you are the biggest drug dealer in the history of traffikin. SMH
  
  Ross ain’t crushin no rapper, unless he sits on em.
  I’ll admit he has good beats, but subject matter….let me see….money, food, money, jewellery, money, food, food, money. WOAH! check out the versatility!!! what a beast of a rapper!!!!
  
  Callin anyone ugly, especially when your favourite rapper looks like he does….is wrong…..stop it.
  
  ur wasting webspace.
  - Notdumb
    
    Rick Ross was a corrections officer in the early 90′s….its now 2011… id say 15-20 years is plenty of time to get into drug-trafficking… but hey, haters gunna hate
    - just stupid
      
      a snitch gon be a snitch, whether he’s ur fat fa**ot hero or not.
BIGa$$$

smh look at these haters, stop hating on ppl with more money than you & go out there & get a life! MMG on top!
bawse

love the rozay haters…keep the bitchin to the hood
josh

How can you justify calling this 50 best Rick Ross songs when all but a few are full of features. Nonsense.
Uh oh

“Yes. Face it. Rick Ross is one of the best rappers out.”

^^^When you have to say that, it shows that you’re force feeding us his wackness. Take away those beats and see how much you remember Rick Ross.
dj khaled is an arab

never listened to this guy since he got exposed 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 how many times as a fake fraud from the burbs
doncarly

rick ross is the best rapper alive
ScaRFACE

yOUR D Boss…rozay is jst ur nickname
CZ

rick ross really ruins rap
ROBD916

how is speedin not top 5
josh

I wasn’t aware he had 50 songs…
destroy and rebuild

i cosign the guy who said rick ross doesnt have any good songs
http://topbillion.wordpress.com Top Billion

It’s My Time is the best Rick Ross song of all time..

Pots & Pans is the second best…

Then comes Mafia Music 2
Rick Ross

lmao i made this comment name for you haters. but fact of the matter is Ross has a lot of songs that are ALOT better then you would think, just give him a chance. And all the CO bull Sh!t, yall niggas do realize that not all CO’s are good, some bring drugs in, move drugs threw the cells and etc. But this is about his music, he brings great beats every time and 4/5 times his lyrics match. his been starten to sound the same lately but he knows he cant let MMG so he will change up his flow AGAIN and will still drop hits on you bitches. BTW These are no where near his best songs in my opinion
RONALD

HIS #1 SONG FEATURED A DBLOCK SOLDIER! RITE!!!!!!!!!!!!
RONALD

actually Mafia Music 1 is a top 10. “burn da house down/gotta buy another/dont forget the gas can….jealous stupid muthafucka!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! gotta love it
Tunechi

Rozay knws how 2 rap,but dere is a lot of space.
FUck XXL

no one here is hating, just telling the truth, saying you like rick ross’s music and trying to defend it is like saying the special ed kid in little league is amazing just becuase he hits the ball barely. Rick Ross is horrible, i dont give a shit how much money his has, the fact that he works with jay or any of that shit, he can barely rap and has practically no artistic range. You can go and be on mainstream shit and like him and the whole swag movement and pretend lil wayne is still good and all that shit but keep it to yourself.
El Tico Loco

The Rozay fans that are calling his critics haters, were probably d the same people that were defending Soulja boy a few years back, the same is about to happen with Gucci mane you already see it happening slowly, right G Unit fans? Murder Inc. fans? No Limit fans? I say give him 10 years first to see if his career goes Jay Z or Craig Mack.
- ANGRYBIRD
  
  Don’t envy. Few years in the industries he’s already erect Maybach music, He signs Artist get sponsor from Warner Bros, This Bawse guy is getting big. He’s doing his thing and investing movies endorsement e.t.c, Sometimes take your time and listen to his responds he is learned unlike 50 & G Unit Pussy Niggers, only Curtis is making the paper, if G Unit was an enclosure for animals. I think Yayo is holding the mangers and Banks with no Customer have no money
The realest Hip Hop head you know

There is no thing such as 50 great Rick Ross songs!

If you been down with this South shit since its creation and new beginning 2006 (yes it was really then the new beginning started and Southern rap took over) you know he def aint one of the best at anything. His height was on Know What Im Doin off of Lil Wayne & Birdman – Like Father, Like Son album. That was in 2006. He hasnt done alot of great shit besides that Real Talk!!

XXLMag need to pay homage to great music and artists. Yes they always do but they keep paying homage to shit that isnt any good or worthy of a single post. That 2Pac month shit wasnt a success, neither will this Rick Ross dickriding shit be. 2Pac hated the whole east coast even though he was born on the east coast. He would hate XXLMag too which is sad. But XXL need to recognize Rick Ross is mostly or almost always Wack!
The realest Hip Hop head you know

When the new Genesis came, the whole new era in music 2006…

Rick Ross wasnt a big or key part of that!

The South took over the whole shit when 2006 started. But still never forget… Rick Ross wasnt a key part of that. Even Brisco is a bigger reason and key factor why the South been on top and killed 50 cent and G-unit when 2006 came.
Mr. Uda

FUCK ricky rozay (notice i didn’t capitalize his name)…..he is a CO and lied…..but I can tell you one thing is he make great music…..so fuck the haters
nowjustwaitaminute

After pondering on many comments about Rick Ross a lightbulb began to shine. I ask, what makes Rick Ross so different from IceCube, Dr Dre, Eazy E(rip) or Scarface, who in the upstart of their rap careers boasted about things(murder, rape, and drugs) that were untrue, but we(hiphop) call those cats legends and stone Rick Ross for stories of the dope game. By the the way Im a seasoned hiphop head(Born to Mack and Section 80 in rotation), Ok the guy had a job as a CO in the pass, so what……..Cube grew up in a middle class enviornment, with both parents who had values and such…….Dre, DJed in the mid 80s, not killed etc.. I mean yall get where Im going right? These are just stories from great writers that rap. Hell……. Dre doesnt write raps!, but somehow is known for classic albums/good rapper(go figure). Again I ask, why do we give others a pass, or believe the 3 16s of the so-called greats(the ones with shootem up bang bang images) yet crucify Ross?
Portia

Rick Ross has 50 songs? LOL
SMH

F*ck this fat azz nigga …. dude is garbage … hes the epitome of why black people shouldn’t have money… rims on a wheel chair..smh… i hope that nigga gains a little more weight so he’ll be confined to his wheelchair for good…. says he wants to go at Em .. dumbass nigga they dont let children play with professionals and you aint gettin at or with him
Trevel

where is RETROSUPERFUTURE?????
Richmond

Should Have Been

1. Aston Martin Music
2. Tattoo Tears Of Joy
3. Free Mason
4. Hustling
5. Maybach Music Part I
http://gmail Terry Lewis

he is spittin fire..he z th best
Tre’von

Maybach Music III aint on here WHAT!!!
Tre’von

Ok I see it but it’s too low
http://www.thulas.synthasite.com Thulas

Rozay is da best f*ck y’all haters.
ANGRYBIRD

Well I don’t know how to argue. Looking at the present rap stars I think the Bawse is the best. His Rhymes are Super Good. To cut it short am starting to believe in Reincarnation. He’s Biggie small, living his Life after death. Presently no comparison to Mafia Muzik
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ASHLEY

I TRULY LOVE RICK ROSS … BUT I HATE THESE FAKE ASS PEOPLE THAT ALWAY SAY BUL SHIT LIKE THEY DO
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wheres mmg untouchable

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