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Rick Ross - Magnificent ft. John Legend
Artist: Rick Ross
Featuring: John Legend
Producer: J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League
Album: Deeper Than Rap
Label: Maybach Music/Def Jam
We’re just one month into 2009 and Rick Ross is already making brand new headlines. Following the announcement that his forthcoming third studio album, Deeper Than Rap, would not be released through his second label home at Slip-N-Slide Records (instead being delivered via his own label, Maybach Music, and its parent label, Def Jam), the self-proclaimed “Boss” openly dissed fellow emcee 50 Cent on his previously-featured street single, Mafia Music. With his career approaching a potential apex and his buzz at an all-time high, Ross has wisely leaked the first official single off Deeper, entitled Magnificent. Featuring the smooth, laid-back boardwork of Floridian production team J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League and a silky hook from R&B superstar John Legend, the record seems destined for radio success. In fact, it has the potential to work in the streets as well – how else can you explain Legend’s decision to subtly shout out “We The Best” behind the song’s chorus? We see you, Khaled.
This song first appeared on the
Rap Chart
on February 2, 2009
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Another sure fire hit. the beat is fantastic, ross does need to switch up the flow though. John kills it as usual.
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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This is a definite banger. Same old Rick Ross but its still nice. Great production and great chorus. Is anyone feeling a Jeezy-Rick Ross collaboration album? I think that would be insane.
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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not the same rick i know and love but decent
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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Lyrics are on point and I love the chill mellow beat.....
John on this is jus Perfect .... this finally puts me on the Ross bandwagon too .... |
| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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Same ross but this beat and the lyrics are on point
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 908 |
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I don't think it's possible to hop on a bad track, so I knew I could expect something when I saw this. I still think Ross has that potentional, even with all the chaos that went on for him late last year.
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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straight banger. i dig tha production, ross did his thing, john legend killed tha hook.
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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possible for John Legend to hop on a bad track*
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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its pretty smooth... but i just cant get down with ross.. everytime i see him interviewed, hes always acting so tough, even after he got exposed for being a CO. its hard to root for a guy that is obviously not even comfortable in his own skin..
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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Ross is average but I cant lie the beat is perfect for his slow deep flow! Legend makes any song hot and I can chill to this in the ride. This is the Ross music I dig..I think he does better on these slow tracks instead of those hard rapping ones. This is banger!
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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This definately sounds like a radio joint... I love this smooth production, and you cant go wrong wit the Legend on the hook. Ross does his usual, which is pretty average, but it actually works for me on this particular track... I could definitely get wit this track. Great choice of a single for Ricky. Banger...
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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I thought this was a pretty sweat sounding song, Legend delivers on this (Im surprised he dosnt get used more often on hooks). The beat from Justice League is pretty good & Ross does what's expected of him by delivering a good performance with the mic
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11662 |
@MuzzieBoi - No, because if he is on the track, it cannot be "bad". :-)
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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So hot! Ross with his smooth, cool voice over the grand production by J.U.S.T.I.C.E League. I mean is that a xylophone in the background?!?!
John Legend is matched perfectly with Ross and the production for the overall vibe of the song. Excellent!!! |
| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 332 |
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ross is so smooth,and this track def' headed for good status..legend complements this track to a "T"
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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fif just came out wit a diss to ross.... sorry to say but its rip to officer ross
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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damn.....
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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this is a certified banger, this song is absolutely magnificent
but his beef with 50 could bury him |
| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1642 |
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what's up with this? i mean, i never was a fan of rick ross but he keeps comin out with this songs that are like.. ok im feelin this, i think he softin up just a LIL bit. which is why he's more marketable to more listeners, not just "hustlers" lol hustl'n hustl'n :D
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 76 |
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hot song from ricky ross. john legend holds it down!
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 433 |
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Not only is the production hot, but you have John Legend on the hook...what could be better. And what they did with his voice doesn't hurt the track either. I like this one better than his other single out now.
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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MY bwoy Double R.. goes in always!
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 1622 |
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This is much better than Mafia Music. This one sounds a lot more structured and Ross was actually interesting on here. I just heard 50's response track today, "Officer Ricky" so I'm gonna stay tuned for a response. John Legend was nuts on here, pure smooth.
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 555 |
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WOW john Legends... did it here... MAgnificnet right here! I think the beat is a little off for ross
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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I am a HUGE rick ross fan...Trust me! I have all his music and mixtapes...but this song was kinda corny from the start. I am not feeling the production on here. Rick Ross rocks the mic right, but John Legend just sounds boring to me on here. This is just OK to me...Good lyrics, but for a song to be great, it needs a better production and chorus...
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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DA BOSS!!!!!
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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DJ Blaze has a point, it does sound corny for a little bit, especially on the hook. But, I LOVE how Ross always has beats that just sound like Miami, Scarface music. And thats where this song works, on the verses. if they tweaked the hook, this would be a classic.
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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Banger! Sounds like we might be hearing this song on the radio. At least i think it sounds like it should b. Good stuff here. 4/5
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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I love John Legend, but this song didn't really spark any interest from my ears...
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| Posted on Jan 31, 2009 |
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This song isn't alive enough to be on the radio. The beat is smooth but kind of dull... It might escape being a track that gets skipped on the playlist in my car but its doubtful
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| Posted on Jan 31, 2009 |
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I'm normally not a big Ross Fan. This is beautiful though. Not just lengend, but Ross flow is smoother
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| Posted on Jan 31, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 613 |
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Best word to describe it is "smooth"... but then again 99.9% of John Legend songs are smooth so this is no suprise
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| Posted on Jan 31, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1309 |
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It's a good thing not to vote immediately after first listen, cuz some songs might grow on you... this one did!
I wasn't feelin the chorus, it's half bland (beginning), half exciting (middle). Ross and Legend both performed well but their respective parts could be better (lyrics and melody). Production stole the show! |
| Posted on Jan 31, 2009 |
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this is pretty good im feelin it
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| Posted on Feb 01, 2009 |
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The beginning was sort of bland, but overall this song is tight! John kills it like he does for just about everything, and Ross was pretty good. The production was great!
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| Posted on Feb 01, 2009 |
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wow,I like this..yea almost every johnlegend song iz smooth
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| Posted on Feb 01, 2009 |
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John legend is Real smooth on this one and kills it and i never did really like rick ross but he nails it for me on this track
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| Posted on Feb 01, 2009 |
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Production: 4/5
Lyrics: 3/5 Chorus: 5/5 Average Rick Ross lyrics to me but the production and chorus really gives this song a lot of replay value. It reminds me a lot of Get Away off of Port Of Miami |
| Posted on Feb 01, 2009 |
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5 star simply
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| Posted on Feb 01, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 904 |
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Very unexpected combination, but somehow it works.
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| Posted on Feb 01, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 736 |
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hmm... i guess this is in rotation... thought Legend was a little boring in the hook... ross was just ross lol
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| Posted on Feb 02, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 385 |
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I'm very on the fence with Rick Ross now. Started out loving his music, but was slightly disappointed by his first album which he claimed would be a "classic". His second album recovered him and his "boss" look and sound is always great. But I just keep seeing pictures of him being a cop and hearing him being a complete ass in interviews. "I have a beef with 50 because he looked at me weird back stage". 50 will bury him, he has taken down everyone hes tried. If Rick Ross was as much of a boss as he claims, I'd be a huge fan, but I'm really starting to think hes fake. Still in rotation because I'm sure Deeper Than Rap will be agood album.
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| Posted on Feb 02, 2009 |
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frozilla idk what the hell you sayin "50 will bury him, he has taken down everyone hes tried." no way haha i The Game Buried him in life and the afterlife. Camron even buried him and half the time we cant understand what cam is sayin lolz but yes i think 50 will out do Ross, wrong time to choose a fight Officer Ricky...
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| Posted on Feb 03, 2009 |
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Solid Track. Don't feel the beat at all. But Rick Ross and Legend fit together.
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| Posted on Feb 03, 2009 |
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Magnifica...!
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| Posted on Feb 04, 2009 |
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NICE!!
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| Posted on Feb 04, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 725 |
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I heard that this one isn't doing so well with the radio stations. Why beef with 50 cent, sorry Ricky but he is going to end your career.
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| Posted on Feb 04, 2009 |
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Ross went in on this one. He makes that real crusin S***
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| Posted on Feb 08, 2009 |
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Excellent Beat..
AWESOME |
| Posted on Feb 09, 2009 |
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aint nuttin betta dan da boss an a legend
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| Posted on Feb 11, 2009 |
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