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Rick Ross - Usual Suspects ft. Nas & Kevin Cossom
Artist: Rick Ross
Featuring: Nas , Kevin Cossom
Producer: Inkredibles
Album: Deeper Than Rap
Label: Maybach Music/Def Jam
On Trilla, Rick Ross took inspiration from the best-selling album of all time, and it seems that the Boss may be modeling the follow-up after his former boss Jay-Z‘s debut album, Reasonable Doubt. In addition the similar suits they sport on their respective LP covers, most Booth-heads (and many hip-hop fans across the world) will immediately recognize similarities between Doubt lead single Dead Presidents and this newly-released cut off Deeper. On Usual Suspects, Ross continues Hova’s tradition of big-money talk, even bringing the rapper sampled on its hook (Nas) in for a memorable second verse. Frequent SoFlo hookwriter Kevin Cossom (whose exclusive interview is now live on the Booth) adds to the mood, and The Inkredibles renovate Ski‘s original beat, but add a modern Southern touch. Since Usual Suspects should have no problem picking up strong reviews (and high chart status) from the Booth, we can’t help but wonder if Deeper Than Rap will be the first 5-spin “Classic” album in DJBooth.net history. We’ll find out soon after it drops on April 21.
This song first appeared on the
Rap Chart
on April 6, 2009
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 This is a pretty tight track. I listenend to the interview and started wonderin about Cossom's work because I had never heard him sing. He was very good on here, I was impressed. Ross was pretty good and Nas was dope as always. The production was very solid as well.
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| Posted on Apr 01, 2009 |
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Damn never been a fan of Ross but Im gonna start checking out his music because of this. This track is executed to perfection. The hook sounds hot and Rick Ross's laid back flow is dope. Nas brings a hot verse this shit is fire!
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| Posted on Apr 01, 2009 |
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damn listen to Nas's verse. This dude still amazes me!
And still my talent is yet to be challenged Had no jet with my own pilot No blastin?, or flexin? off of DJ Kaled My mom?s stressed in college But my crude sense of logic Did elude to my empty wallet Tried spendin? on a green tinted Accord Which could mean they sent us up north Where the homies was But back then real was like a whore that Goldie loves It didn?t exist and Officer Foley?s cuffs Was after my wrist It was not Beverly Hills where we chilled Imagine this, the Nazareth Had to get from rags to rich I used to stand on rooftops with too glocks Figuring how do I turn my Timberlands to crocs Now reptiles is left out, I?m ?bout a watch What is you thinking Merk you, plus the muscle that you bringing Is nothing to me if you thuggin? or fakin? Shanked on Cubans, shot at by ?Ricans Dealt with all you gangsters From the roughest Jamaicans and Haitians |
| Posted on Apr 01, 2009 |
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Absolutely amazing, can't find anything wrong wit the track: besides the tired lyrical material (from Ross)
It is amazing to me that Ricky might actually have a classic on his hands, something I would have never have thought possible from him. Every track that's brought to us here on DJ booth is smooth and perfectly formated to fit Ricky's vocals. His voice just works on these tracks, whereas his vocals and flow cadence just anoyed me on other tracks. Nas's verse is straight Nas and this track is fire. Nice catchy, but street-worthy hook: lets hear some more of this! |
| Posted on Apr 01, 2009 |
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this is def a sick track, nas,beat,and chorus are insane. ross is decent.
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| Posted on Apr 01, 2009 |
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Rosses Album is going to be great it sucks that 50 Cent has basically destroyed any chances of Ross selling well.
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| Posted on Apr 01, 2009 |
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Man, Ricky Ross. If this is indeed the follow-up single to Magnificent I don't see how a single to follow this can even come close to matching up.
Ultimate Hip Hop: "But my crude sense of logic Did elude to my empty wallet" The word play in this line was sick. This dude may have the most vicious word play I've ever seen or heard. I usually don't throw out 5 stars myself but this is the second joint I have heard tonight on here that gets 5 from me. |
| Posted on Apr 01, 2009 |
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what Dj Herbie said. These tracks lately are @*#$! sick.
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| Posted on Apr 01, 2009 |
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I am a huge 50-Cent fan, but Rick Ross may just have a VERY GOOD, if not GREAT album on his hands when it is all said and done. Since this beef started, Ross has been on his grind (well, before that too), and every song since has sounded even better. Rick Ross RIPPED This from the start and just continues with that Miami Flow!!! Still da boss! The chorus is hot, the beat is even better, and NAS GOES NUTS! This is a CLA$$IC!!!
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| Posted on Apr 01, 2009 |
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Never been a huge fan of Ross ... so i wont be givin this a Classic Status(will wait for Maybach Pt.2) ...
but I can't front, Rick Ross has been puttin' out BANGERS after BANGERS!!! Cossom's hook is a HITT , His vocals are pretty good ... Nas killed it,lyrically his flow is mad crazy... |
| Posted on Apr 01, 2009 |
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I'm a fan of all artists involved, imagine how I feel then?! So fresh to hear a hot chorus without the "usual suspects" (cough T-Akon cough)
PS: I don't get how people think 50 still can "destroy" anyone's career... it's music over bs! Music wins!!! |
| Posted on Apr 01, 2009 |
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| Posted on Apr 01, 2009 |
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I had the pleasure of listening to this ENTIRE ALBUM at his listening session in Chicago. Not only is it his best offering, but some of the best collection of beats in recent memory.
Shouts to my man Kevin Cossom on the hook.
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| Posted on Apr 01, 2009 |
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I have a feeling Ross has found his place with this album. Ross has been delivering quality music, and it'd be an honest shame if 50's bull were to put a halt to things; which hasn't happened! Come on Fif, you can't touch with a track like this. I thought Nas and Kanye showing on his album might be the best thing for him regarding the beef and all the hatred.
From what I've heard (specifically this, "On Top of the World", the audience rip, instrumental and Lil Wayne only ["fresher than Will Smith and Uncle Phil too"] leaks of "Maybach Music Pt. 2" and "Magnificent"), this may be Ross' best album yet, because it's Ross finding and knowing what he shines at. "Deeper Than Rap" might be THE Ross album. Gotta love Nas on here, damn... |
| Posted on Apr 01, 2009 |
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I dunno if you can blame 50 for what might happen with the Deeper Then Rap album (though he will claim it if it flunks badly). I still havnt heard a track from Ross that could be moderately successful within the general population & this is no exception.
The song is pretty good, Nas and Ross came hard & I liked the hook from Kevin Cossom especially. The beat from Inkredibles is pretty good though I dunno if this can be the single to launch the album. |
| Posted on Apr 01, 2009 |
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I've licked the other 2 Ross albums, but I just know this is going to be the one. I can't wait for this to come out.
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| Posted on Apr 01, 2009 |
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i do like the kevin cossom contribution to this trick, nas is a good as ever. rick ross was okay, he was gettin a bit samey, but this track he speaks maybe a lil more truth. more laps in the swimmin pool as wel for ricky. good track
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| Posted on Apr 01, 2009 |
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That's how green sounds!
I call it Lay Back Music! |
| Posted on Apr 01, 2009 |
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!@*&%!!!!!!
I have no words, I am LOVING this track. Sexy smooth hook from Cossom made the 5 stars....OH! Nas goes hard and Ross did his usual big money boss thing |
| Posted on Apr 01, 2009 |
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classic nas rick ross sounds good on this track i knew it wasnt me that ross always has a good beat selection
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| Posted on Apr 01, 2009 |
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this is a sik track,ive never realy gave alot of time to ross apart from the odd track but i fink im gna check out this album...i hope we have a classic alum on our hands,cos this is a classic track!
p.s keep it music,who cares if he was a c.o..hes been bringin tht fire!! |
| Posted on Apr 01, 2009 |
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this song iz killin. the beat is sik. ross is killin it. nas killed it and that kevin dude killed it
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| Posted on Apr 01, 2009 |
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Evoking the spirit of a hungry Jay-Z on a gritty gangster track and still making it their own. Excellent job by the Inkredibles.. - this coupled with Mafia Music are the two most undeniable songs on the Album so far.
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| Posted on Apr 01, 2009 |
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I keep sayin' it... and i'm gonna say it again; the way Ricky raps and flows keeps me interested in his tracks. Cossom is one hell of a singer. Nas killed it. This is the complete track which fills in all the criteria to make it a classic.
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| Posted on Apr 01, 2009 |
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Rick Ross has been comin out wit some bangers
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| Posted on Apr 01, 2009 |
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Hook is real smooth. Somethin a little different from Ross, but i like it. Nas rips this track, dead @$$. Production aint bad, but its not up to par with the rest of the song. Banger
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| Posted on Apr 01, 2009 |
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It's A classic...Nuff said...
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| Posted on Apr 01, 2009 |
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Lost a little respect for ross with all the 50 cent beef stuff. From what I've heard so far, this albums looking good, Idk bout a classic, but I'm definitely expecting a banger. My favorite song of his that I recently heard was his jumpin out teh window (originally done by ron browz) prob wont be on the album though. This song is banging but beats like this are getting repeptive with ross. The jumpin out the window beat is banging.
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| Posted on Apr 01, 2009 |
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50 may be winning the online war but with tracks like this rawse won't go down quietly
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| Posted on Apr 01, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 868 |
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ross put it down on this track ,so far everything off the new album has been hard,50 cant touch ross right now ross is puttin out quality music rite now,definitly going to buy this album april 21st
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| Posted on Apr 01, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 27 |
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Great lyric stick to rap not diss not that good
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| Posted on Apr 01, 2009 |
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my dude KC and my dawgs The Inkredibles did their thing on this track. I'm glad they are finally getting more placements and getting out there. The track is dope im excited for this album. I think it will be better than Trilla and I was hooked on that album for a while. Nas went hard on this - he never fails really. This is a banger/classic im not sure which.. ill give it a 5 just cuz i usually dont even think about giving a 5 star rating. But this actually made me want to.
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| Posted on Apr 01, 2009 |
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Really digging this, it's a pleasure to listen to songs like this :) well done guys!
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| Posted on Apr 01, 2009 |
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THis is the shit right here NAS N D BOSS
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| Posted on Apr 01, 2009 |
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Four words: Rick Ross is beast
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| Posted on Apr 01, 2009 |
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Rick ross needs to wear more shirts, i cant stop seeing him topless hahaha but sick ass song
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| Posted on Apr 02, 2009 |
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I still don't know about classic, but this is a straight up BANGER! I like Ross and Nas, and the hook was good. I actually have high expectations for "Deeper than Rap" from the songs that I've heard. Maybe Ross' career isn't over after all!
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| Posted on Apr 02, 2009 |
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Wow. I didnt expect this. The big boss pulled this one off nicely, and the unstoppable nas coming back from the hot untitled album beasted on his verse. This track is mad nice. 4 stars
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| Posted on Apr 02, 2009 |
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RHYTHMX RATING: 2 Blunts Up!!
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| Posted on Apr 02, 2009 |
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although like dj blaze i am huge 50 fan(too much hate on him) rick ross crafted a hit, although he does try too hard to be southern jay-z. Let's not blame his flop on 50 he started the beef.
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| Posted on Apr 02, 2009 |
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yea ross u r on yo grind man dis track is a monster
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| Posted on Apr 02, 2009 |
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what can i say? classic...
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| Posted on Apr 02, 2009 |
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As always I love the Floridians. Rick Ross his music speaks for itself. Nas gains my respect, but Kevin Cossom lovin him. Rick Ross is a classic himself and so is his music.
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| Posted on Apr 02, 2009 |
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hip hop is def changin. am special ross step it up get nas on here. this is deep than rapper. fifty betta watch out
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| Posted on Apr 02, 2009 |
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aw . this track is [ theeshit ]* i fcks with it hard body .. qot on of THEBEST rappers up there . nas of course. and rickky could take a place in the ranks soon enough ...
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| Posted on Apr 03, 2009 |
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Big ups to Ross. He knows how to bring out the underrated artist and blow them up. Great colabo look forward to a video
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| Posted on Apr 04, 2009 |
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@J.T.B.man - You actually ended the 4 or 5-star rating streak...Guess I gotta re-up it!
But I do agree with everybody's comments. Ross knows how to put together dem laid-back jams-plus he's on Def Jam, so he got one helluva verse by Nas for a pretty good discount! I've always been an "all-about-the-music-guy"...to me, 50 Cent and G-Unit are no longer relevant and have fallen off. Ross is just getting started! |
| Posted on Apr 04, 2009 |
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| Posted on Apr 04, 2009 |
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OH SHIT WHAT IS THIS? THIS IS EXUDING FIRE FROM ITS PORES LIKE ALCOHOL
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| Posted on Apr 04, 2009 |
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I honestly don't see what's so special about this track. Ross brings the same tired flow and sub-par lyrics as he's brought for the past few years. The only thing that holds this song up is a great Nas verse, good (but not great) production and a decent hook. I can't give this higher than a 3 star.
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| Posted on Apr 04, 2009 |
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