Rick Ross- — Rich Is Gangsta

The track is built on a grand, cinematic instrumental featuring soulful samples and booming percussion, designed to establish the luxury-rap aesthetic of the Mastermind era. According to Dork, the song's credits include Alan Gorrie and Hamish Stuart, indicating a sample from the Average White Band.

: Celebrating the 20th anniversary of his debut, Ross is performing orchestral arrangements of his hits, including tracks from Port of Miami , at venues like the James L. Knight Center. Rick Ross - Rich Is Gangsta Rick Ross- Rich is Gangsta

"Rich Is Gangsta" is the high-octane opening track of Rick Ross's 2014 album, Mastermind , produced by Black Metaphor with additional production from Diddy. The song serves as a manifesto for the "young black executive," detailing the transition from street-level hustling to global mogul status. Lyrical Themes & Analysis The track is built on a grand, cinematic

: The song was prominently featured in a visual reel for the album, often accompanied by motivational spoken-word segments about using the "capital of other people" to achieve success. Knight Center

Watch the official visual for 'Rich Is Gangsta' to see Ross's cinematic portrayal of his 'Mastermind' persona: Rick Ross - Rich Is Gangsta RickRossVEVO YouTube• May 21, 2014 Key Tracks & Performances

: The lyrics blend street grit with spiritual gratitude, such as watching a peer pray five times a day who "used to move the yay".

: Ross opens with a warning about loyalty, stating that a loyal partner is "priceless" and must be properly compensated to avoid betrayal.