Teflon Don

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By the dawn of the 2010, Rick Ross had endured one-hit wonder accusation, a beef with 50 Cent, and assaults on his reputation by reports of his stint as a correctional officer—yet he’d still solidified himself as a formidable artist. Ross could make trap records that knocked just as hard as any other acts from below the Mason-Dixon line, and larger-than-life luxury raps that oozed with ornatene. But his fourth release, 2010’s <i>Teflon Don</i>, proved that Ross could make a body of work that shined beyond specific highlight. The album’s 11 tracks are assembled as intentionally and efficiently as any of his works to date. <i>Telfon Don</i> leaves no stone unturned when it comes to Ross’ strength. “B.M.F. (Blowin’ Money Fast)” and “I’m Not a Star” are thunderous and triumphant trap banger, his booming voice swinging through synths like an axe through wood. “Maybach Music III” elevated his signature series to new height, with an orchestral J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League instrumental, a soulful Erykah Badu choru, and opulent rhymes by T.I. and Jadakiss—all of it making way for Ross’ own scene-changing finale of a verse. .

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