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▪ RICK ROSS "PORT OF MIAMI" ALBUM REVIEW

RICK ROSS "PORT OF MIAMI" Rating: by: Krown [an error occurred while processing this directive] Alot of fans have been impatiently awaiting the very anticipated release of "Port Of Miami" by Rick Ross. You cant go anywhere without hearing his smash hit single "Hustlin" either bangin in a Cadillac driving by or on somebody's ringtone, in fact his ringtone was certified a blingtone having had over 1 million downloads. But the question is, 1-Hit wonder or the real deal? Down-South.com will let you know. "Push it" ( Win Hi | Win Lo | Real ) is Rick Ross' newest single and the first track off "Port Of Miami" the beat is sampled from "To The Limit" which is from the movie Scarface. It was played when they showed Tony Montana's massive wealth. This song is like Rick Ross' portrayal of himself as Scarface. The beat is perfect and his lyrics are top notch. You've already heard "Hustlin" in my mind, its the official summer anthem for 2006. It may be a perfect song its in niche. Southern / Drug rap. Ross discusses his career in distribution of caine. He lets it be known his click aint changed with lines like "I aint petty nigga / We buy the whole thang / See most of my niggas still deal cocaine" "Cross The Line" features a hook by Akon. It's heavily layed over with strings, gives it a little bit of an ochestra feeling to it. This song is more slow paced than the previous few. "I'm Bad" is different from most rap from the South you've heard before, the production is incredible. It's almost like an 80's disco type track, it has that feel to it, but updated to suit the dirty south with a throwed bassline. The hook is realy catchy "I'm bad / I'm back / I'm mad / I'm strapped! / Nigga What you want / Nigga Who you wit / Came wit my dogs / Leavin wit a bitch" Jazze Pha produced "For Da Low" and its almost perfect. My only complaint of this track is the snaps in it. Should've used a snair, other than that its one the best beats I've ever heard. It's got some trumpets in it, synthesizers and strings. "For Da Low" is a dope term and thats the basis of this track. Ross drops 3 verses explaining this. If you liked "Hustlin" than you'd probably like "Where My Money" also. The hook is sampled and repeated on this track and the beat features some organs. It's got a real smooth bassline and some great verses by Ross wonderin "Where my money, I need Cash" Rick Ross continues his dope theme on this album with "White House" on such lines as: "36 O-Z's, Got me ridin Lexus / Chevy at the crib, Get the weed shipped from Texas / Dade county D-Boy, deals on the Yayo / Triple C the Mafia, they kill when I say so" Much like other songs on this album, this track has a dark feel to it and great production. I'm A G" features Lil Wayne, you'll find some more synthesizers, rapid hi-hats and a low bassline on this track. Brisco is also featured on this song and they drop some real hard verses. The hook is performed by Lil Wayne and its the only down side to this track. The album has 19 tracks which includes the remix of "Hustlin" featuring Jay-Z and Young Jeezy. "Port Of Miami" is a breath of fresh air for the rap game, it's one of the best albums released in years from the dirty south and is a must own. Even though this album has a few tracks that you might consider fillers, it's still going to receive 5-stars from of us for its originality on productions, clever samples and great lyrics from Rick Ross. This is the first time in 10 years of reviewing CD's that Down-South.com has given an album 5 stars, pick it up.

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