{"id":470,"date":"2018-06-12T11:01:59","date_gmt":"2018-06-12T17:01:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hiphopnewsjournal.com\/?p=470"},"modified":"2018-07-19T10:40:21","modified_gmt":"2018-07-19T16:40:21","slug":"rick-ross-giving-pioneers-that-maybach-music-shine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hiphopnewsjournal.com\/staging\/rick-ross-giving-pioneers-that-maybach-music-shine\/","title":{"rendered":"Rick Ross: Giving Pioneers that Maybach Music Shine"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p>Throughout his career there have been moments where Rick Ross has put pioneers back in the spotlight.\u00a0 Giving \u00a0\u00a0them that \u201cMaybach Music\u201d shine.\u00a0 Artists who trailblazed paths but in recent years had kept a quiet profile.\u00a0 Rick Ross truly understands and respects the hip hop culture.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The first track to mention is \u201cMurda Mami\u201d off of Rick Ross\u2019s 2009 album <strong><em>Deeper Than Rap<\/em><\/strong>.\u00a0 It featured none other than Foxy Brown.\u00a0 Foxy Brown had a run from 1996 to 2001 as one of the top female emcees in the game.\u00a0 After that time period prior to appearing on Rick Ross\u2019s album she had several albums that were shelved, legal problems, and a hearing issue.\u00a0 She had a mixtape, Brooklyn\u2019s Don Diva released the prior year and a couple tracks here and there.\u00a0 Being on Rick Ross\u2019s album was her biggest look in nearly a decade.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Rick Ross feat. Foxy Brown -Murda Mami<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DWNxA3oC3R4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The second track to discuss is the remix to \u201cMafia Music\u201d.\u00a0 The original was the lead single from the same album, <strong><em>Deeper Than Rap<\/em><\/strong>. Along with Rick Ross, the track consisted of Fat Joe, The Game, and Ja Rule.\u00a0 All the artists at the time had beef with 50 Cent. The song served as one huge diss track towards him.\u00a0 Ja Rule had the most history of going back and forth with him.\u00a0 Most fans agreed that Ja Rule stood out the most.\u00a0 It served as an official comeback for him.\u00a0 Prior to that he had been relatively quiet since 2005 when he left Def Jam Records and Murder Inc.\u00a0 He had released an album independently, <strong><em>The Mirror<\/em><\/strong> with little fanfare in 2007.<\/p>\n<h3>Rick Ross feat. The Game,Ja Rule &amp; Fat Joe &#8211; Mafia Music (Remix)<\/h3>\n<p><iframe width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KR3OU-iz5Y0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The next track to bring up is the remix to \u201cThe Magnificent\u201d which was off the same album.\u00a0 Rick Ross was accompanied by Big Boi and Special Ed.\u00a0 Special Ed was one of the most promising artists from the late 80s early 90\u2019s.\u00a0 His last major label album had dropped in 1995.\u00a0 Beyond that he had released an album independently in 2004 which went unnoticed.\u00a0 He had been a casualty of record label politics.\u00a0 It was only fitting that he was Rick Ross\u2019s track since one of his classic songs was \u201cI\u2019m The Magnificent\u201d.\u00a0 Fans were excited to hear from him.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Rick Ross feat. Big Boi &amp; Special Ed &#8211; Magnificent (Remix)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wsulgmhcxxE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Special Ed \u2013 I\u2019m The Magnificent<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vEMDWdhyrz0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>On Rick Ross\u2019s next album 2010\u2019s <strong><em>Teflon Don<\/em><\/strong> he had the track \u201cMC Hammer\u201d which featured Gucci Mane.\u00a0 It was a nod to MC Hammer during his prime, living larger than life.\u00a0 Rick Ross brought him out to open the 2010 BET Hiphop Awards.\u00a0 Hammer would pop up here and there but really had not been in the limelight for quite some time.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Rick Ross \u2013 MC Hammer feat. Gucci Mane<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe frameborder=\"0\" width=\"1080\" height=\"621\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dailymotion.com\/embed\/video\/xf6isf\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The last track to mention is \u201cCan\u2019t Say No\u201d form the 2015 album <strong><em>Black Market<\/em><\/strong>.\u00a0 The track has Mariah Carey singing the hook.\u00a0 A remake of \u201cCan\u2019t Let Go\u201d off her sophomore album 1991\u2019s Emotions.\u00a0 Mariah Carey always remained in the spotlight due to her persona and extensive track record.\u00a0 However, music wise other than one top twenty minor hit with Miguel with \u201cBeautiful\u201d back in 2013 she had not had a smash since 2009.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Rick Ross \u2013 Can\u2019t Say No feat. Mariah Carey<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GQUvd2BAKV0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>These artists Rick Ross brought back to the forefront are legendary and timeless.\u00a0 Rick Ross himself has been in the game for almost twenty years at this point.\u00a0 Once his career winds down, years later I am sure someone will want to bring him back with that \u201cMaybach Music\u201d shine. Always great to see artists give the respect to those who came before them.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"VXP0s2Rhbp\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/hiphopnewsjournal.com\/pusha-t-and-rock-ross-talks-of-a-collaboration-project\/\">Pusha T and Rock Ross: Talks of a Collaboration Project<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" src=\"https:\/\/hiphopnewsjournal.com\/pusha-t-and-rock-ross-talks-of-a-collaboration-project\/embed\/#?secret=VXP0s2Rhbp\" data-secret=\"VXP0s2Rhbp\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;Pusha T and Rock Ross: Talks of a Collaboration Project&#8221; &#8212; Hip Hop News Journal\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Throughout his career there have been moments where Rick Ross has put pioneers back in the spotlight.\u00a0 Giving \u00a0\u00a0them that \u201cMaybach Music\u201d shine.\u00a0 Artists who trailblazed paths but in recent years had kept a quiet profile.\u00a0 Rick Ross truly understands and respects the hip hop culture. The first track to mention is \u201cMurda Mami\u201d off [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":346,"featured_media":479,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"<blockquote><p>Throughout his career there have been moments where Rick Ross has put pioneers back in the spotlight.\u00a0 Giving \u00a0\u00a0them that \u201cMaybach Music\u201d shine.\u00a0 Artists who trailblazed paths but in recent years had kept a quiet profile.\u00a0 Rick Ross truly understands and respects the hip hop culture.<\/p><\/blockquote><p>The first track to mention is \u201cMurda Mami\u201d off of Rick Ross\u2019s 2009 album <strong><em>Deeper Than Rap<\/em><\/strong>.\u00a0 It featured none other than Foxy Brown.\u00a0 Foxy Brown had a run from 1996 to 2001 as one of the top female emcees in the game.\u00a0 After that time period prior to appearing on Rick Ross\u2019s album she had several albums that were shelved, legal problems, and a hearing issue.\u00a0 She had a mixtape, Brooklyn\u2019s Don Diva released the prior year and a couple tracks here and there.\u00a0 Being on Rick Ross\u2019s album was her biggest look in nearly a decade.<\/p><h3><strong>Rick Ross feat. Foxy Brown -Murda Mami<br \/><\/strong><\/h3><p>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=DWNxA3oC3R4<\/p><p>The second track to discuss is the remix to \u201cMafia Music\u201d.\u00a0 The original was the lead single from the same album, <strong><em>Deeper Than Rap<\/em><\/strong>. Along with Rick Ross, the track consisted of Fat Joe, The Game, and Ja Rule.\u00a0 All the artists at the time had beef with 50 Cent. The song served as one huge diss track towards him.\u00a0 Ja Rule had the most history of going back and forth with him.\u00a0 Most fans agreed that Ja Rule stood out the most.\u00a0 It served as an official comeback for him.\u00a0 Prior to that he had been relatively quiet since 2005 when he left Def Jam Records and Murder Inc.\u00a0 He had released an album independently, <strong><em>The Mirror<\/em><\/strong> with little fanfare in 2007.<\/p><h3>Rick Ross feat. The Game,Ja Rule & Fat Joe - Mafia Music (Remix)<\/h3><p>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KR3OU-iz5Y0<\/p><p>The next track to bring up is the remix to \u201cThe Magnificent\u201d which was off the same album.\u00a0 Rick Ross was accompanied by Big Boi and Special Ed.\u00a0 Special Ed was one of the most promising artists from the late 80s early 90\u2019s.\u00a0 His last major label album had dropped in 1995.\u00a0 Beyond that he had released an album independently in 2004 which went unnoticed.\u00a0 He had been a casualty of record label politics.\u00a0 It was only fitting that he was Rick Ross\u2019s track since one of his classic songs was \u201cI\u2019m The Magnificent\u201d.\u00a0 Fans were excited to hear from him.<\/p><h3><strong>Rick Ross feat. Big Boi & Special Ed - Magnificent (Remix)<\/strong><\/h3><p>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wsulgmhcxxE<\/p><h3><strong>Special Ed \u2013 I\u2019m The Magnificent<\/strong><\/h3><p>https:\/\/m.youtube.com\/watch?v=vEMDWdhyrz0<\/p><p>On Rick Ross\u2019s next album 2010\u2019s <strong><em>Teflon Don<\/em><\/strong> he had the track \u201cMC Hammer\u201d which featured Gucci Mane.\u00a0 It was a nod to MC Hammer during his prime, living larger than life.\u00a0 Rick Ross brought him out to open the 2010 BET Hiphop Awards.\u00a0 Hammer would pop up here and there but really had not been in the limelight for quite some time.<\/p><h3><strong>Rick Ross \u2013 MC Hammer feat. Gucci Mane<\/strong><\/h3><p>https:\/\/www.dailymotion.com\/video\/xf6isf<\/p><p>The last track to mention is \u201cCan\u2019t Say No\u201d form the 2015 album <strong><em>Black Market<\/em><\/strong>.\u00a0 The track has Mariah Carey singing the hook.\u00a0 A remake of \u201cCan\u2019t Let Go\u201d off her sophomore album 1991\u2019s Emotions.\u00a0 Mariah Carey always remained in the spotlight due to her persona and extensive track record.\u00a0 However, music wise other than one top twenty minor hit with Miguel with \u201cBeautiful\u201d back in 2013 she had not had a smash since 2009.<\/p><h3><strong>Rick Ross \u2013 Can\u2019t Say No feat. Mariah Carey<\/strong><\/h3><p>https:\/\/m.youtube.com\/watch?v=GQUvd2BAKV0<\/p><p>These artists Rick Ross brought back to the forefront are legendary and timeless.\u00a0 Rick Ross himself has been in the game for almost twenty years at this point.\u00a0 Once his career winds down, years later I am sure someone will want to bring him back with that \u201cMaybach Music\u201d shine. 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