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Title: Rick Ross Interview: The Thoughts Of a Boss
Post by: Lunatic on April 19, 2009, 12:54:27 PM
This is a BIG MOMENT for me ;D 8)

http://www.wordofsouth.com/online/?p=1613



WordofSouth.com: Do you feel as if “Deeper Than Rap” is your most personal album yet? The title of the project would suggest so.

Rick Ross: Yes it is.

WordofSouth.com: Why?

Rick Ross: Because I put more into the music.

WordofSouth.com: Ok. You went through a lot of character testing over the past few months. Was that the reason you felt it was necessary to make this album more personal than “Port of Miami” and “Trilla?”

Rick Ross: That could be the reason, that’s a good possibility. But I feel like with the growth of every album, you have to take them somewhere you haven’t been. I feel like to make a classic album and to continue making classic LP’s, you have to conitnue going places you haven’t been.

WordofSouth.com: Would you say that’s the main reasoning behind why you chose to title the album “Deeper Than Rap?”

Rick Ross: Most definitely. It was a lot of things that are deeper than entertainment.

WordofSouth.com: With all the drama going on with the CO photos leaking and the 50 Cent beef during the majority of the recordings for this album, what would you say was the biggest difference between the recording process of this album and your first two?

Rick Ross: I felt more important.

WordofSouth.com: Was that due to the success you are finally seeing?

Rick Ross: No. I just think like anybody else at a certain point, your confidence level goes through the roof and you begin to feel yourself. It’s safe to say I’m feeling myself.

WordofSouth.com: We don’t blame you because the album is in stores April 21st and it’s sure to be another hot seller.

Rick Ross: Yes it is. Make sure you get it and I want to thank everybody for their continued support. I’m gonna’ keep making hot music. I feel like that’s what I’m here for.

WordofSouth.com: No doubt. What’s your favorite song on the album and why?

Rick Ross: One of the funny things about me is I haven’t listened to my mastered album yet. When I make the music, there’s something real finniky with me, I can’t describe it. I make the music and when I love it and am happy with it, I put it away and don’t wanna’ hear it until it hits the stores and the people hear it.

WordofSouth.com: That’s pretty interesting.

Rick Ross: I wanna’ experience it with the fans.

WordofSouth.com: And is that why you do that? So you can experience what they feel?

Rick Ross: Exactly. I don’t wanna’ ride to the album a month before they do everytime I come out. I want it to be exiciting to me as well while I’m hearing it like them and when I perform it. I barely performed any new records off the album yet because I wanna’ wait until it’s out.

WordofSouth.com: I like that. You’re always known to have a great ear for beats, so do you have a particular favorite production on the album?

Rick Ross: When I got “Magnificent”, when I got the track, I thought the music was so beautiful so the title had to be beautiful. I had to make that a beautiful song. The writer in me has to figure out to connect the streets and get everybody on the same accord. I wanted to go in a different direction, I wanted to work with John Legend. I thought the concept would be dope and everything came to life.

WordofSouth.com: That plays perfectly into my next question. Why did you choose “Magnificent” as the lead single and what made you decide to work with John Legend as opposed to any other hook singer?

Rick Ross: Because at the time when I got the beat, I was listening to that “Green Light” record…is that the song John Legend sings?

WordofSouth.com: Yeah, with Andre 3000.

Rick Ross: That shit was so funky to me, I was like man, I felt like he was evolving as an artist and at the same time I felt like he had never really collaborated with a real street artist. I thought in that aspect it would be dope too.

WordofSouth.com: What happened to the collaboration with Mary J. Blige and the rumored diss track titled “Schindler’s List?” Why were they removed from the album?

Rick Ross: “Schindler’s List” is on my group album, the Triple C’s album.

WordofSouth.com: Ok, and what about the collaboration with Mary J. Blige?

Rick Ross: I got that in the vault baby. Whenever I feel like dropping a hit on a motherfucker, hello!

WordofSouth.com: (Laughs) no doubt. How come Lil Wayne was removed from “Valley of Death?”

Rick Ross: Because he was…did you hear ever Lil Wayne on “Valley of Death??

WordofSouth.com: No, but it was documented in certain articles that he was scheduled to appear on it.

Rick Ross: Nah, that was some mis-speculation because he was always on “Maybach Music 2.” I had that recorded for a nice little second now, but [lil] Wayne was never on “Valley of Death.” I keep hearing that in a lot of places so maybe one of these legendary DJ’s put together a classical blend.

WordofSouth.com: It must have been some mis-communication somewhere down the line.

Rick Ross: Yeah it may have.

WordofSouth.com: Are there any plans to release a mixtape with any leftover material?

Rick Ross: You know I’m going to continue to release new music but my priority right now is shifting towards the Carol City Cartel album which will be released soon on Maymach Music/Def Jam. The difference in this group album and other group albums is, I’m pouring everything into this project like it’s my own album. Like I said, “Schindler’s List” is on this album and it’s incredible. You can look for a lot more surprises.

WordofSouth.com: We’re going to get into the label and the Triple C’s album a little later, but first, I want to talk a bit more about the “Deeper Than Rap” album. There was one line that really caught my attention, quite the powerful line so I want you to expand your opinion on the statement you make with just a bit more detail. “I got 2 kids, and to feed ‘em I did 2 gigs, I shoveled shit, I CO’ed, so we can bow our heads over the meatloaf.” That’s a fantastic line so what are your thoughts on that? It’s pretty powerful in my opinion.

Rick Ross: It’s most definitely powerful. It’s talking about when it’s time for you to be a man, and being a man, you have to make sure you provide. That means that if I had to work at a baby circus scooping elephant shit to make sure mine ate, that’s what I’d do. Of course I rather get 100 kilo’s, but if I had to, I’m willing to do that.

WordofSouth.com: Nobody can hate on a mature decision.

Rick Ross: That’s what life is. I gotta’ make decisions so when I get old, I could live. I gotta’ make sure that if something happens to my mom, I can provide for her as she grows old. There’s certain things that we as men have to accept. Don’t look up when it’s time to provide health care for your parents and you have an excuse.

WordofSouth.com: I definitely agree with you on that. Why did you decide to take a shot at 50 [Cent] on “Mafia Music?” That’s where the beef started.

Rick Ross: Because he’s a monkey.

WordofSouth.com: Do you want to expand on that?

Rick Ross: Yeah – he’s a monkey that can’t dress. His music is no longer hot. I feel great being the one that defeated him.

WordofSouth.com:  What’s the current status of the beef? Is it nearing the end or is the hatred for one another still evident?

Rick Ross: I think as he witnessess my success, he’s grown more and more quiet. He used to consider himself the king of New York but by me having so many ties in New York, he’s dwindled it down to “you don’t come to Queens.” He’s a monkey. He’s not real.

WordofSouth.com: I don’t wanna’ waste too much time on the beef but I am going to ask you one more question on it. How do you feel about, and what do you think about all the work he’s doing with your ex-girlfriend and all the stuff he’s been doing on www.thisis50.com?

Rick Ross: I think at this point with his music career being over, he has to find a way to remain relevant and some way to have you guys mention his name in interviews. But we can all agree, he hasn’t been hot in years. We don’t miss him at the Grammy’s. For God sakes he had a reality show on MTV and they didn’t have the decency to allow him to finish one season. They clipped it in the middle. Wow! His poor clothing line. Did your boyfriends or fiancee ever wear those ugly tank tops that he used to wear when was on the ‘roids, the juice?

WordofSouth.com: I would see people wear it here and there.

Rick Ross: Your boys, did they ever wear the monkey shirts? You know what I’m talking about man. I can’t front, there’s a couple of dudes in Miami wearing them. It wasn’t none of my homeboys or none of my homies, but you may have seen a dude that doesn’t know what’s going on, caught one at Marshall’s.

WordofSouth.com: I’d see some here and there of course, you know what I mean?

Rick Ross: Most definitely. I feel like it was fun, but he’s boring me now. I’m moving on to this April 21st release date and then my squad, Triple C’s. I’m still going to disrespect him on all of my projects. You can always expect that.

WordofSouth.com: Tell us about the Maybach Music Group and what’s next in stores for them. Is it the Triple C’s album?

Rick Ross: Yeah, Triple C’s debut album is coming after “Deeper Than Rap.” I have an R&B artist that I’m working with by the name ofMasspike Miles that’s real hot right now. We’re gonna’ continue to make hot music.

WordofSouth.com: You mentioned pouring your all into the Triple C’s album as if it’s your own, does that mean we can expect you to hold a big role on the album and appear on every song?

Rick Ross: Yeah, you can most definitely expect me to have a big role.

WordofSouth.com: What kind of guest appearances and producers are you working with for that project?

Rick Ross: We stay on our grind and you can look for The Inkredibles, Justice League, shout out to Cool & Dre. Most definitely The Runners. The Olympics, look out for them because those boys are on fire. I was just at a party with jay-Z and Timbaland last week and Timbaland, we’re going to collaborate. Look for some surprises.

WordofSouth.com: I’m glad you mentioned Cool & Dre because some people wanted me to ask you about them and how come they’re not on the album. Are you still doing tracks with them? There’s no love lost?

Rick Ross: Nah, those are my brothers forever. The sound I have them making for this project is perfect. When you hear those drums like on “Chevy Ridin’ High”, those certain basses and all that, you can expect to see a lot more Cool & Dre on this project.

WordofSouth.com: The fans will be glad to hear that. What’s next up for Rick Ross? Are you going to be touring anytime soon?

Rick Ross: We’re trying to put a “Deeper Than Rap” tour right now. I was just on the phone with Jadakiss earlier today and a couple of other people. We have more time to orchestrate everything. Everything will fall into place and I’ll be a city near you.

WordofSouth.com: Will it be a worldwide tour or strictly USA?

Rick Ross: Most definitely around September I want to hit the UK like we did on the last album. We did like 12 stops overseas. We went to Germany and so on. I most definitely want to go back there.

WordofSouth.com: Why should people go cop “Deeper Than Rap” on April 21st?

Rick Ross: Because it’s the biggest and best album of the year.

WordofSouth.com: No doubt. Thanks a lot for your time Ross, we really appreciate it. Your on www.WordofSouth.com, do you have any last words or additional statements for us before I let you go?

Rick Ross: I want salute www.WordofSouth.com for being one of the hottest spots online. It’s one of the spots I fucks with. I want y’all to keep doing y’all thing and keep repping that real Hip-Hop music.

WordofSouth.com: We appreciate that Ross. You take care, and good luck with the album.

Rick Ross: Thank you my brother.

– INTERVIEW BY: Justin Melo
Title: Re: Rick Ross Interview: The Thoughts Of a Boss
Post by: Digital Pimpin' on April 19, 2009, 01:01:56 PM
Great interview 8)

Ross is in denial over 50 destroying him tho.
Title: Re: Rick Ross Interview: The Thoughts Of a Boss
Post by: Blood$ on April 19, 2009, 01:34:58 PM
WordofSouth.com: Why did you decide to take a shot at 50 [Cent] on “Mafia Music?”

Rick Ross: Because he’s a monkey.


LMAO... nice interview though, and I thought the new album was dope minus like 2 songs
Title: Re: Rick Ross Interview: The Thoughts Of a Boss
Post by: J.E. on April 19, 2009, 01:39:41 PM
Great interview.

I have to say that eventhough it seemed that 50 was killing Ross with all the videos & shit, music is what kept Ross alive since 50 ain't dropping any good music at the moment. And both of his singles kinda sucked too(except the production). Ross' album isn't great but it's still a good album and has only few weak songs.
Title: Re: Rick Ross Interview: The Thoughts Of a Boss
Post by: 50 on April 19, 2009, 01:41:44 PM
good read.. thanks!

that part about 50 was hilarious
Title: Re: Rick Ross Interview: The Thoughts Of a Boss
Post by: Lunatic on April 19, 2009, 01:43:36 PM
thanks for all the feedback! keep it coming..


ya, the 50 shit was hilarious :laugh:
Title: Re: Rick Ross Interview: The Thoughts Of a Boss
Post by: NillerTheKid on April 19, 2009, 01:53:27 PM
WordofSouth.com: Why did you decide to take a shot at 50 [Cent] on “Mafia Music?”

Rick Ross: Because he’s a monkey.


that had me laughing so hard  :P
Title: Re: Rick Ross Interview: The Thoughts Of a Boss
Post by: Cali Climate on April 19, 2009, 01:54:28 PM
WordofSouth.com: Why did you decide to take a shot at 50 [Cent] on “Mafia Music?”

Rick Ross: Because he’s a monkey.


that had me laughing so hard  :P

yeah me too actually. sort of a 'wtf?'
Title: Re: Rick Ross Interview: The Thoughts Of a Boss
Post by: R1ZE on April 19, 2009, 02:07:59 PM
WordofSouth.com: I definitely agree with you on that. Why did you decide to take a shot at 50 [Cent] on “Mafia Music?” That’s where the beef started.

Rick Ross: He’s a monkey. He’s not real.

WordofSouth.com: How do you feel about, and what do you think about all the work he’s doing with your ex-girlfriend and all the stuff he’s been doing on www.thisis50.com?

Rick Ross: I think at this point with his music career being over, he has to find a way to remain relevant and some way to have you guys mention his name in interviews. But we can all agree, he hasn’t been hot in years. We don’t miss him at the Grammy’s. For God sakes he had a reality show on MTV and they didn’t have the decency to allow him to finish one season. They clipped it in the middle. Wow! His poor clothing line. Did your boyfriends or fiancee ever wear those ugly tank tops that he used to wear when was on the ‘roids, the juice?

Rick Ross: Most definitely. I feel like it was fun, but he’s boring me now. I’m moving on to this April 21st release date and then my squad, Triple C’s. I’m still going to disrespect him on all of my projects. You can always expect that.

do you feel the irony?

and wtf, why did he ask you about your boyfriends or fiancee?  :laugh:
Title: Re: Rick Ross Interview: The Thoughts Of a Boss
Post by: Lunatic on April 19, 2009, 02:13:37 PM
^LMAO there's actually a really funny story that goes along with that :laugh:  let's just say i took that "boyfriends or fiancee" thing the way u did..i cut it out the interview though..
Title: Re: Rick Ross Interview: The Thoughts Of a Boss
Post by: D-Nice on April 19, 2009, 02:52:43 PM
Nice interview. Although I agree on 50 winning this "beef", Ross has continued to put out music. The real proof will be come Tuesday once the album drops if people will support him still and these pics and this bio book comes out. I say if he does 175-250k 1st week then he is doin ok.
Title: Re: Rick Ross Interview: The Thoughts Of a Boss
Post by: Lunatic on April 19, 2009, 03:09:11 PM
^the album will sell 170K at least first week i think
Title: Re: Rick Ross Interview: The Thoughts Of a Boss
Post by: westsiderider323 on April 19, 2009, 03:09:29 PM
i wanna see Eminem kill this bitch ass faggot
Title: Re: Rick Ross Interview: The Thoughts Of a Boss
Post by: dubsmith_nz on April 19, 2009, 03:30:31 PM
Handled the interview real professionaly homie, no dick riding at all. Good shit, specially regarding the clothes "I see them here and there"
Title: Re: Rick Ross Interview: The Thoughts Of a Boss
Post by: R1ZE on April 19, 2009, 03:52:27 PM
if Ross is gonna be concerned with looks to the point of dissing people over it, you'd think he'd lose some weight first
Title: Re: Rick Ross Interview: The Thoughts Of a Boss
Post by: K.Dub on April 19, 2009, 03:56:04 PM
Am I the only one who noticed his arrogance?
Title: Re: Rick Ross Interview: The Thoughts Of a Boss
Post by: Action! on April 19, 2009, 05:49:54 PM
Good interview.  Kept it real professional.


So, Lunatic, I'm interested in your opinion.  What's your take on the beef?  Who do you think won or is winning?  If your opinion changed, how did you view Ross pre-beef and post-beef?
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Post by: Jaydc555 on April 19, 2009, 06:30:41 PM
He's in serious denial 50 has totally destroyed him in this beef.and of course the album will sell over 150 k its on def jam they will make sure of that even if they have to buy 100 k of those albums
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Post by: MontrealCity's Most on April 19, 2009, 07:04:57 PM
Big props on the Rick Ross interview.. Big name, good questions and a good read.

With all these dope interviews... Lunatic should be the one we call BOSS!!!!
Title: Re: Rick Ross Interview: The Thoughts Of a Boss
Post by: Lunatic on April 19, 2009, 07:12:23 PM
Good interview.  Kept it real professional.


So, Lunatic, I'm interested in your opinion.  What's your take on the beef?  Who do you think won or is winning?  If your opinion changed, how did you view Ross pre-beef and post-beef?
I'll be honest. I think it's pretty even. As safe as that sounds, I really think so. 50's stuff has been HILARIOUS but "Mafia Music" (if u wanna call it a diss) is the best diss so far. I truly believe to properly win a beef without any argument, you need to put a halt to that man's mainstream career, meaning we need to see a slide in record sales (it's a mainstream point of view, but it is mine). We can go back and forth all day on which disses are better, but the proof is in the #s. Example: how Lil Flip went 2X platinum and then beefed with T.I. and sold 40K first week on the next album. Can 50 stop Ross from selling? I don't think so. Will see soon that Ross will do big #s. Can Ross stop 50 from selling? I don't think so. Call it a safe opinion, but I think this is pretty even.
Title: Re: Rick Ross Interview: The Thoughts Of a Boss
Post by: R1ZE on April 19, 2009, 07:51:00 PM
Good interview.  Kept it real professional.


So, Lunatic, I'm interested in your opinion.  What's your take on the beef?  Who do you think won or is winning?  If your opinion changed, how did you view Ross pre-beef and post-beef?
I'll be honest. I think it's pretty even. As safe as that sounds, I really think so. 50's stuff has been HILARIOUS but "Mafia Music" (if u wanna call it a diss) is the best diss so far. I truly believe to properly win a beef without any argument, you need to put a halt to that man's mainstream career, meaning we need to see a slide in record sales (it's a mainstream point of view, but it is mine). We can go back and forth all day on which disses are better, but the proof is in the #s. Example: how Lil Flip went 2X platinum and then beefed with T.I. and sold 40K first week on the next album. Can 50 stop Ross from selling? I don't think so. Will see soon that Ross will do big #s. Can Ross stop 50 from selling? I don't think so. Call it a safe opinion, but I think this is pretty even.

logical fallacy

i dont see what winning a beef and sales have to do with one another

and really, flip killed flip, tis just given credit and i dont know why. people buy albums for music not out of loyalty (well... stans do out of loyalty)
Title: Re: Rick Ross Interview: The Thoughts Of a Boss
Post by: The Watcher on April 19, 2009, 07:51:22 PM
Rick Ross: Yeah – he’s a monkey that can’t dress. His music is no longer hot. I feel great being the one that defeated him.

what? this guy is delusional
Title: Re: Rick Ross Interview: The Thoughts Of a Boss
Post by: Jaydc555 on April 19, 2009, 07:51:22 PM
Lloyd banks track was by far the best diss track to come out the beef which isn't surprising because he's on the only emcee.tia told me > mafia music.I don't know how anyone can't think 50 isn't winning.Ross has become a laughing stock.
Title: Re: Rick Ross Interview: The Thoughts Of a Boss
Post by: Lunatic on April 19, 2009, 08:08:02 PM
Good interview.  Kept it real professional.


So, Lunatic, I'm interested in your opinion.  What's your take on the beef?  Who do you think won or is winning?  If your opinion changed, how did you view Ross pre-beef and post-beef?
I'll be honest. I think it's pretty even. As safe as that sounds, I really think so. 50's stuff has been HILARIOUS but "Mafia Music" (if u wanna call it a diss) is the best diss so far. I truly believe to properly win a beef without any argument, you need to put a halt to that man's mainstream career, meaning we need to see a slide in record sales (it's a mainstream point of view, but it is mine). We can go back and forth all day on which disses are better, but the proof is in the #s. Example: how Lil Flip went 2X platinum and then beefed with T.I. and sold 40K first week on the next album. Can 50 stop Ross from selling? I don't think so. Will see soon that Ross will do big #s. Can Ross stop 50 from selling? I don't think so. Call it a safe opinion, but I think this is pretty even.

logical fallacy

i dont see what winning a beef and sales have to do with one another

and really, flip killed flip, tis just given credit and i dont know why. people buy albums for music not out of loyalty (well... stans do out of loyalty)
beef is a popularity contest..the proof is in the pudding or this case, the #s...it's the industry way of thinking

and lol..T.I.'s disses murdered flip..
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Post by: stillinrehab on April 19, 2009, 08:13:58 PM
I like the way you said that about it being even... Entertainment wise and resource wise 50 won all out... but best diss and the fact that he will still sell decent for these times makes me agree with you... We all know Ross is a bit delusional but his beats have made a very listenable album much to my own surprise I have to admit!
Title: Re: Rick Ross Interview: The Thoughts Of a Boss
Post by: Lunatic on April 19, 2009, 08:16:24 PM
I like the way you said that about it being even... Entertainment wise and resource wise 50 won all out... but best diss and the fact that he will still sell decent for these times makes me agree with you... We all know Ross is a bit delusional but his beats have made a very listenable album much to my own surprise I have to admit!
exactly..i know what i'm talking about..ppl think ross ain't gonna sell..quote me on it..he'll sell very well..the streets/south support Ross..the album is great..

last time he dropped most ppl (even me) said "damn ross goin head-to-head with Snoop" and what happened? he beat out Snoop! That made me a believer he wasn't no 1 hit wonder..this album should sell 160K first week at the least and 600-800K overall..
Title: Re: Rick Ross Interview: The Thoughts Of a Boss
Post by: D-Nice on April 19, 2009, 08:25:45 PM
Good interview.  Kept it real professional.


So, Lunatic, I'm interested in your opinion.  What's your take on the beef?  Who do you think won or is winning?  If your opinion changed, how did you view Ross pre-beef and post-beef?
I'll be honest. I think it's pretty even. As safe as that sounds, I really think so. 50's stuff has been HILARIOUS but "Mafia Music" (if u wanna call it a diss) is the best diss so far. I truly believe to properly win a beef without any argument, you need to put a halt to that man's mainstream career, meaning we need to see a slide in record sales (it's a mainstream point of view, but it is mine). We can go back and forth all day on which disses are better, but the proof is in the #s. Example: how Lil Flip went 2X platinum and then beefed with T.I. and sold 40K first week on the next album. Can 50 stop Ross from selling? I don't think so. Will see soon that Ross will do big #s. Can Ross stop 50 from selling? I don't think so. Call it a safe opinion, but I think this is pretty even.

logical fallacy

i dont see what winning a beef and sales have to do with one another

and really, flip killed flip, tis just given credit and i dont know why. people buy albums for music not out of loyalty (well... stans do out of loyalty)
beef is a popularity contest..the proof is in the pudding or this case, the #s...it's the industry way of thinking

and lol..T.I.'s disses murdered flip..

True about TI's disses but on the real people were getting sick of Flip already. Same with the 50/Ja Rule beef.
Title: Re: Rick Ross Interview: The Thoughts Of a Boss
Post by: Lunatic on April 19, 2009, 08:26:42 PM
^for real, it was no contest.."Jackin for Beats" was THE SHIT :o
Title: Re: Rick Ross Interview: The Thoughts Of a Boss
Post by: D-Nice on April 19, 2009, 08:36:01 PM
I still give 50 his due for the work he put it on Ja, and that is why I always check sales. Because 50 ALWAYS makes a point to bring sales into beef and make it relevant in the beef. So if I go by 50's analogy, yes I am looking at Rick Ross' sales and things that in other beefs that don't matter to see if all that shit talking made a impact.

50's beefs other than Ja almost never involve music. It is more shit talking, finding damaging info and quoting soundscan. And cartoons lol. Comical as fuck.
Title: Re: Rick Ross Interview: The Thoughts Of a Boss
Post by: Lunatic on April 19, 2009, 08:37:17 PM
I always check sales. Because 50 ALWAYS makes a point to bring sales into beef and make it relevant in the beef. So if I go by 50's analogy, yes I am looking at Rick Ross' sales and things that in other beefs that don't matter to see if all that shit talking made a impact.
good point. didnt even think of that. so true though.
Title: Re: Rick Ross Interview: The Thoughts Of a Boss
Post by: D-Nice on April 19, 2009, 08:50:21 PM
I always check sales. Because 50 ALWAYS makes a point to bring sales into beef and make it relevant in the beef. So if I go by 50's analogy, yes I am looking at Rick Ross' sales and things that in other beefs that don't matter to see if all that shit talking made a impact.
good point. didnt even think of that. so true though.

beef is not the same as it used to be. The last "beef" that was really about the music was Jay and Nas to me. All this extra shit thrown in now is just for entertainment value IMO. People at the end of the day decide when a artists "15 minutes" is up. Bow Wow did not end Soulja Boy's career, people just decided you know what I ain't supporting him on this one, period. And that is something I at times get sick of with 50. He acts like he can do all these things to sway the people's opinion of artists that he is dissing. He always makes a point to say he knows what the general public wants and when he makes something we the general public do not want he makes excuses.

Both 50 and Ross are dilusional if you ask me but again Ross is making music. Good or bad that is up to the people but he is on his hustle like his song says.
Title: Re: Rick Ross Interview: The Thoughts Of a Boss
Post by: Lunatic on April 19, 2009, 08:53:12 PM
^preach on D, 100% truth. 50 is as guilty as Ross.
Title: Re: Rick Ross Interview: The Thoughts Of a Boss
Post by: D-Nice on April 19, 2009, 09:03:19 PM
I have yet to hear a Back Down type diss track from 50. The whole Jada beef when Jada dropped his diss, 50 got quiet. When 300 Bars came out, 50 got quiet and then dropped a posse cut. I mean he got a couple comical stabs here and there but when he gets it back as bad or worse as he gives it then he wants to pull soundscan out and do all this other outlandish shit.

Ross must be sipping the same shit Wayne is to think he is winning this from a beef standpoint. You resort to recruiting Bang Em Smurf? Come on bro. Ya boy gets knocked the fuck out and 50 posts it on his website. He finds ya baby moms and puts her book out and puts a porno out on ya ex and the best you can come up with is MUNKEY, 50 can't dress and Banks is gay. Man where have I heard this shit before. And now you want it with Eminem? LOL! So for me it boils down to how much if any 50 has damaged his career. Beef wise Ross ain't winning this.
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Post by: Action! on April 19, 2009, 09:34:55 PM
To my understanding, the only real beef 50 had with anyone was with Ja Rule and that all resulted from Rule's, Gotti's, and Preme's connections.  50 almost had his life taken over that shit on numerous occasions so it was the realest beef. 

Basically, every beef he's had since then has been a matter of increasing his profit by decreasing his competitions chance of dollars or if you affiliated with Rule/Gotti/Preme (like Nas did).  For an example of decreasing his competitor's chance of making revnue, Style P "Time Is Money" got held back.  Since then everything's been "smoothed over" as you can see Jada isn't taking part of any beef.  You see now Jadakiss is "cool" with 50. 

I don't even think 50 took Ross serious or most of these beefs serious.  I mean from the get go 50  only played with Ross because
A) he thought his album was tentatively coming out
B) it generated revenue for thisis50.com. 

With all that said, for the most part, I've enjoyed all of 50's music.  But, I do agree the album formula he's used since Get Rich is played out.  He needs to bring the highest quality product back if he uses the same formula or needs to reinvent himself.  He doesn't need to be afraid to releasing music like Hate It or Love It just because he did not blew up on some personal reflective tip and he fears it would alienate his audience.

Once Em's Relapse is released we'll see if Aftermath is out of touch with the modern consumer and quality expectations.
Title: Re: Rick Ross Interview: The Thoughts Of a Boss
Post by: MontrealCity's Most on April 19, 2009, 10:35:25 PM
I like the way you said that about it being even... Entertainment wise and resource wise 50 won all out... but best diss and the fact that he will still sell decent for these times makes me agree with you... We all know Ross is a bit delusional but his beats have made a very listenable album much to my own surprise I have to admit!
exactly..i know what i'm talking about..ppl think ross ain't gonna sell..quote me on it..he'll sell very well..the streets/south support Ross..the album is great..

last time he dropped most ppl (even me) said "damn ross goin head-to-head with Snoop" and what happened? he beat out Snoop! That made me a believer he wasn't no 1 hit wonder..this album should sell 160K first week at the least and 600-800K overall..

If this was 99 Ross would sell a mill and this record would probbaly end up going 3-4 times platinum.. with that said.. im not a big fan of his, he does have a few good tracks.
Title: Re: Rick Ross Interview: The Thoughts Of a Boss
Post by: Jaydc555 on April 19, 2009, 10:43:28 PM
If this album sells it just proves hip hop is dead.A mediocre rapper propped up by beats who had his card pulled and it sells better then someone who can actually rap.smh.
Title: Re: Rick Ross Interview: The Thoughts Of a Boss
Post by: D-Nice on April 19, 2009, 10:50:14 PM
If this album sells it just proves hip hop is dead.A mediocre rapper propped up by beats who had his card pulled and it sells better then someone who can actually rap.smh.

Good point
Title: Re: Rick Ross Interview: The Thoughts Of a Boss
Post by: A1 on April 20, 2009, 12:49:47 AM
The thing is now a days in this rap "beef" the music isnt enough so you have to do this other stuff. That being said 50 has to come right on BISD otherwise that is it for him.....and im a fan of 50 so i hope he comes correct.

On the other hand although i cant denie ross album is well put together, i just cant stand him and cant understand how people have over looked how much of a phoney this guy is. I understand some people just appreciate his music but surely to really appraciate the music you have to believe the artist.....
Title: Re: Rick Ross Interview: The Thoughts Of a Boss
Post by: Sofa_King_Awesome on April 20, 2009, 01:09:33 AM
By far ur best interview Justin Melo 8)
Title: Re: Rick Ross Interview: The Thoughts Of a Boss
Post by: K.Dub on April 20, 2009, 03:12:22 AM
If this album sells it just proves hip hop is dead.A mediocre rapper propped up by beats who had his card pulled and it sells better then someone who can actually rap.smh.

Mediocre? Damn son, don't give him too much credit.
Title: Re: Rick Ross Interview: The Thoughts Of a Boss
Post by: Meho on April 20, 2009, 03:26:39 AM
You can't really take first week sales at Def Jam too serious, look at Jada, he had ZERO buzz and he sold 140.000.
Title: Re: Rick Ross Interview: The Thoughts Of a Boss
Post by: J.E. on April 20, 2009, 05:12:57 AM
You can't really take first week sales at Def Jam too serious, look at Jada, he had ZERO buzz and he sold 140.000.

true, but Jada had 1 platinum album and 1 gold album under his belt before this 3rd album so he's been selling records pretty well. He has a fanbase.
Title: Re: Rick Ross Interview: The Thoughts Of a Boss
Post by: Hatesrats™ on April 20, 2009, 05:34:38 AM
Great interview.
Title: Re: Rick Ross Interview: The Thoughts Of a Boss
Post by: Lunatic on April 20, 2009, 09:11:07 PM
Great interview.
8)
Title: Re: Rick Ross Interview: The Thoughts Of a Boss
Post by: West Coast Veteran on April 20, 2009, 10:47:18 PM
Rick Ross is feeling himself too much even thinks Port Of Miami is a Ready To Die caliber album. For that I ain't spending money on Deeper Than Rap even though I think its a good album.
Title: Re: Rick Ross Interview: The Thoughts Of a Boss
Post by: K.Dub on April 21, 2009, 12:50:15 AM
Rick Ross is feeling himself too much even thinks Port Of Miami is a Ready To Die caliber album. For that I ain't spending money on Deeper Than Rap even though I think its a good album.

Hahhaha, yeah.
Title: Re: Rick Ross Interview: The Thoughts Of a Boss
Post by: Lunatic on April 21, 2009, 01:49:37 PM
Rick Ross is feeling himself too much even thinks Port Of Miami is a Ready To Die caliber album. For that I ain't spending money on Deeper Than Rap even though I think its a good album.
Well the new album is indeed great!
Title: Re: Rick Ross Interview: The Thoughts Of a Boss
Post by: dubsmith_nz on April 21, 2009, 03:03:29 PM
Rick Ross is feeling himself too much even thinks Port Of Miami is a Ready To Die caliber album. For that I ain't spending money on Deeper Than Rap even though I think its a good album.
Well the new album is indeed great!

Ross will never make anything remotely close to ready to die!

Shit probly couldnt even touch "Born Again" lol