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As I’ve mentioned in numerous editorials, I’m not a big fan of southern rap music (excluding Lil’ Wayne, OutKast). It’s often far to cookie cutter for a diverse listener. With that being said, when I picked up the ‘Trilla’ album, I expected to hear a mixture of Jeezy’s lyrics and adlibs over 15 Mannie Fresh beats, despite the fact that I loved every leaked track I had heard up to that point. Fortunately I was dead wrong.
Rick Ross’s ‘Trilla’ is hands down the best album for hustlers since Jay-Z’s ‘Black Album’. Yes, I understand that we’ve had pretty good projects from the Game, 50 Cent, and even Jay-Z himself since then. Yet, I say ‘Trilla’ drops them all a Dade County swamp for the gators to chew on.
The Music
Let’s start by discussing the numerous collabos featured on the album. In true ‘Boss’ fashion Ross hooked up some of the hottest and most successful artist in the music industry: ‘Jay-Z, R. Kelly, T-Pain, Lil Wayne, Nell, Trey Songz, Young Jeezy, Trick Daddy and more. Mentioning a cast like that virtually guarantees you’re going to here incredible music. And you do!
R. Kelly has recently fallen out of rotation in my mp3 player for numerous reasons. When I saw his name on the credits next to ‘Speedin’ I just assumed that track was going to fall short of its potential and deliver another sappy sex-in-the-club type song. But the track produced by the Runners was big. It was true boss music. You can almost see the video in your head as it plays. Over all it’s a good song.
The Real Shit
There are 3 maybe 4 songs on the album that really stand out. First up is “The Boss” featuring T-Pain. I believe this was the first single off the album and it serves as an excellent example of the type of music you’ll find on the album. So, if you’ve heard that song… it only gets better from there.
Next up is “Maybach Music” featuring Jay-Z. Once again as he has done with many artists in the past, Jay-Z shines on the track but doesn’t steal the show. Not to say Hova is losing his touch at all, but because Rick’s lyrics very much hold up with Jay’s on this track. This is my second favorite track on the album.
Then there’s the super track “Luxury Tax” featuring Lil Wayne, Jeezy and Trick Daddy. I really feel this song. The beat is ridiculous. Rick’s lyrics hit hard. Wayne’s flow is as vicious and clever as ever. On the hook Weezy delivers: “Yeah, you gotta pay for this. I remember when I used to pray for this. Dis, dis is classic, some shit you might not see again…”
Jeezy did his thing. And Trick wraps the track up, with a nice verse that seems to throw subliminal at someone and gives you some serious intrigue.
If there are any filler tracks on the album, I would say it’s Reppin’ My City where Ross features his boys, Triple C and Brisco. But even that song isn’t too bad.
Overall, the tracks on the album really make the album big. It has a movie feel to it. And by design Rick Ross delivers songs that live up to the music. Yes, it is ‘bling’ music. Yes it is ‘dope’ music. But it’s done the right way. The entire project flows. All of the tracks mesh with the theme, yet almost every one holds up on it’s on individually.
I give this album a 4.00/5.00. If you like hustler music, I this album is a must have.
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This CD is sick!!! Ross definitely brought it!!!
Posted on May-27-2008, 5:02 PM