Immediately diving into raw flows about pistols and kilos, the “I’m Not a Star” intro is Ross’s facetious proclamation against what we know is the obvious. With first week projected sales of 180,000, Rick Ross plans to dominate this summer’s rap game with his latest release, Teflon Don.
“M.C. Hammer” is one of the album’s better tracks where Ross boasts about having Porsches, mansions, and money. In “B.M.F.,” Ross sucks you in with the contagious first line, “I think I’m Big Meech. Larry Hoover.” I’m not positive who Big Meech and Larry Hoover are, but I am sure that line will be coming to a Facebook status near you.
Jay-Z, Diddy, and T.I. are a few hip hop heavyweights guest appearing on The Boss’s 4th album. And in true Kanye fashion, Mr. West does on ”Live Fast, Die Young” what he so infamously does best- he steals the show with the tightest verse on the song.
With beats not nearly as bold as hits from Port of Miami, Trilla, or Deeper Than Rap, Ross’s rhymes, set over more melodious tempos, create the tone for a very mellow listening experience.
How likely is it, though, that Teflon Don can dethrone Eminem’s Recovery?
On 2009’s Relapse, Em failed to meet fans’, critics’, and even his own expectations. In ”Talkin 2 Myself,” Mr. Mathers acknowledges falling short of his rapping potential declaring “the last two albums didn’t count…I feel like I let ‘em down.” Slim Shady, you left no one disappointed with Recovery.
From the self-deprecating “W.T.P.” to the unlikely but lively duet with Pink on “Won’t Back Down,” if it wasn’t for censorship, every song could be a radio hit. You cheer for Eminem on “Cinderella Man” where he raps about maximizing second chances. You smile when you see the most gangster of them all singing Rihanna’s hook on “Love The Way You Lie.” You pat yourself on the back for buying Recovery when Em ”peaces” out at the end of the ”Untitled” track.
Eminem proves that he’s more quick-witted than ever. So clever is his flow, you find yourself rewinding tracks because you can’t believe he said whatever you thought you just heard. Believe it. His flow is really that sick.
Which album – Teflon Don or Recovery – comes out on top in this battle?
The undisputed winner is Recovery.
A die hard, buy-the-album-at-midnight, Rick Ross fan since 2006, it pains me to say that Ross left the boss at home on his latest effort. You quickly become bored of the monotonous money, jewelry, women lyrics, and because each track sounds like the one before (and after), non-existent is a standout song from Teflon Don. Recovery, in contrast, keeps you guessing, is colorful, and is the kind of album you can ride out to.
Eminem keeps his crown for now. Rick Ross, take notes from Slim Shady, recover your skills, and try again next summer.
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