Rick Ross

What The Press Is Saying About PORT OF MIAMI!

“Ross’ ubiquitous anthem, Hustlin’, raised anticipation for the Miami rapper’s debut. He taps into the pulse of the streets with his hardcore tales of a drug dealer’s life on the grind. With the help of muscular production…Ross colorfully chronicles his lifestyle with swaggering menace.” – USA Today (* * * out of four)

“He’s a presumptive hip-hop heavyweight… Rick Ross broke through with “Hustlin,’ ” a thunderous ode to the Miami cocaine trade; it has been rattling out of cars all year. He’s got a great look (big, bald, bearded)… It’s easy to figure out why Rick Ross has inspired so much excitement.” – New York Times

“A blustery hip-hop anti-hero, barrel-size Miami rapper Ross uses his molasses-thick voice to tackle a single subject: cocaine…Ross’ pulpy debut manages to enthrall…” – Entertainment Weekly

“With his sinister, organ-propelled ode to drug dealing, "Hustlin'," cemented as one of the biggest rap songs of 2006, this Miami rhymer has all eyes on him with the release of his major-label debut album.” – Los Angeles Times

“Ross' debut CD, "Port of Miami" is one of hip-hop's most buzzed-about releases” – New York Daily News

“Rick Ross' debut album, ‘Port of Miami’ (Def Jam), is a summer blockbuster - complete with gunfights, car chases, drug dealing, Mile High Club sex, a rags-to-riches anti-hero, a grand hip-hop soundtrack and its own catch phrase: ‘Roussssss’… Rick Ross is set to be the year's breakout star and ‘Port of Miami’ will stand as one of the best hip-hop albums of the year.” - Newsday (A-)

“Rap as Summer-Movie Escapism…One thing about escapist entertainment is that it has to be just dazzlingly sleek, and the beats on this album really are magnificent. Cool & Dre, the Runners, DJ Toomp, and even Jazze Pha have come up with some seriously epic burners, all swooping synths and enormous drums.” – Village Voice

“Weighing 300 pounds and standing 6 feet 2 inches tall, Rick Ross should be making quite the impact with his Port of Miami debut this week. The underground hero's paean to his hometown has already grabbed ears with its leadoff single, "Hustlin', " and his guest roster will have other hip-hop fans feeling the Miami heat” - MTV