Rick Ross – “The Albert Anastasia EP” (Mixtape Review)
For the most part, Rick Ross has been coming with the fire since being Bad Boy Affiliated (Diddy’s his manager now). So in theory, when I hear about his EP coming out, I figure that the consistency would carry over to it. The good news is that I was right. The bad news is that consistency is extremely inconsistent.
The Good:
It’s an EP, so it’s no DJ screaming over tracks, which is becoming more and more of a bonus as time goes on for me. The songs that are good are done well, and the production for the most part is solid. Ross’ cameos are heavy, from Ne-Yo and Trey Songz to Triple C’s and Birdman, but most of the cameos fit the songs nicely.
The Bad:
This EP is so inconsistent it makes no sense. You have the songs with verses and no hook – such as “Fire Hazard” – that just makes it awkward. Then you have the songs with garbage hooks, like this:
“I think I’m Big Meech, Larry Hoover / Whippin’ work, Hallelujah” (“Blowin Money Fast”)
Then there are the songs with just horrible lyrical work, such as “White Sand” by Triple C’s:
“Crack, crack, crack, crack, crack, crack kills motherf**ker who cares?”
Um, no.
Although I will say that it was one of the Triple C members that said that line and not Ross, it still just seems like this mixtape was more of the throwaway tracks that weren’t destined to make his next album. That’s how it comes off to the listener, at least. That’s not a good look. It’s also never a good sign when your EP intro is Diddy talking for four minutes…
Bottom Line:
This really isn’t worth the download except for a couple of songs. I’d recommend skipping this one and waiting for the album, “Teflon Don.”
Eljay’s Favorites
- “Money Maker”
- “All I Need” feat. Birdman and Trey Songz
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