Studio Album · No. 3

Deeper Than Rap Songwriting Credits by Rick Ross

2009 Maybach / Slip-n-Slide / Def Jam 14 tracks 57:57

Produced by Shakir Stewart, Ted "Touche" Lucas, DJ Khaled, Kevin "Coach K" Lee, Jerry Clark, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, The Inkredibles, The Runners, Tricky Stewart, Bigg D, DJ Toomp, Drumma Boy, Bink  ·  Engineered by Chris Athens, Leslie Brathwaite, Dave Pensado, Ben Diehl, Adam Beyrer

Maybach / Slip-n-Slide / Def Jam Southern Hip HopMafioso Rap
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 14 of 14 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 14 / 14 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 14 tracks with documented writers, by whether Rick Ross carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
14 trackswritten by Rick Ross 0 tracksoutside writers
Rick Ross's roles on this album

Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

14
Tracks
37
Lyricists
11
Producers
2009
Released
Data Insight

J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League write on four more tracks and the guest list grows, pushing the average to 4.9 names. Ross is on all fourteen.

The 2009 album, a third straight number 1, made during the 50 Cent feud and pitched at a plusher sound.

Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Mafia Music
Rick RossJohnny MollingsLee MajorLenny MollingsMaurice Carpenter William Leonard Roberts IIJohnny MollingsLeigh ElliottLenny MollingsMaurice Carpenter Lee Major Rick Ross (Performer)
2
Maybach Music 2 #92
Rick RossLil WayneErik OrtizT-PainKanye WestKevin CroweDexter Wansel William Leonard Roberts IIDwayne Carter, Jr.Erik OrtizFaheem NajmKanye WestKevin CroweDexter Wansel J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League Rick Ross (Performer)Kanye West (Featured Vocals)Lil Wayne (Featured Vocals)T-Pain (Featured Vocals)
3
Magnificent #62
Rick RossAngela BofillErik OrtizJohn LegendKevin CroweJeffrey CohenMichael Walden William Leonard Roberts IIAngela BofillErik OrtizJohn StephensKevin CroweJeffrey CohenMichael Walden J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League Rick Ross (Performer)John Legend (Featured Vocals)
4
Yacht Club
Rick RossErik OrtizKevin CroweJohnny Pate William Leonard Roberts IIErik OrtizKevin CroweJohnny Pate J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League Rick Ross (Performer)Magazeen (Featured Vocals)
5
Usual Suspects
Rick RossJohnny MollingsKevin CossomLee MajorMaurice CarpenterNas William Leonard Roberts IIJohnny MollingsKevin CossomLeigh ElliottMaurice CarpenterNasir Jones The Inkredibles Rick Ross (Performer)Nas (Featured Vocals)Kevin Cossom (Featured Vocals)
6
All I Really Want
Rick RossTricky StewartThe-Dream William Leonard Roberts IIChristopher "Tricky" StewartTerius Nash Tricky Stewart Rick Ross (Performer)the-Dream (Featured Vocals)
7
Rich Off Cocaine
Rick RossErik OrtizKevin CroweAvery StormWillie Hutch William Leonard Roberts IIErik OrtizKevin CroweRalph DiStasioWillie Hutch J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League Rick Ross (Performer)Avery Storm (Featured Vocals)
8
Lay Back
Rick RossAndre DavidsonAndrew HarrJermaine JacksonKarlyn RamseyKevin CossomShawn Davidson William Leonard Roberts IIAndre DavidsonAndrew HarrJermaine JacksonKarlyn RamseyKevin CossomShawn Davidson The RunnersThe MonarchKevin Cossom Rick Ross (Performer)Robin Thicke (Featured Vocals)
9
Murda Mami
Rick RossBigg DFoxy Brown William Leonard Roberts IIDerrick BakerInga Marchand Bigg D Rick Ross (Performer)Foxy Brown (Featured Vocals)
10
Gunplay
Rick RossJohnny MollingsLee MajorMaurice CarpenterGunplay William Leonard Roberts IIJohnny MollingsLeigh ElliottMaurice CarpenterRichard Morales The Inkredibles Rick Ross (Performer)Gunplay (Featured Vocals)
11
Bossy Lady
Rick RossAndrew HarrJermaine JacksonKevin CossomNe-Yo William Leonard Roberts IIAndrew HarrJermaine JacksonKevin CossomShaffer Smith The Runners Rick Ross (Performer)Ne-Yo (Featured Vocals)
12
Face
Rick RossDrumma Boy William Leonard Roberts IIChristopher Gholson Drumma Boy Rick Ross (Performer)Trina (Featured Vocals)
13
Valley of Death
Rick RossDJ ToompKevin "Khao" CatesLatonya GivensMarcus ColemanBarry White William Leonard Roberts IIAldrin DavisKevin "Khao" CatesLatonya GivensMarcus ColemanBarry White DJ ToompKhao Rick Ross (Performer)
14
In Cold Blood
Rick RossAndrew HarrJermaine Jackson William Leonard Roberts IIAndrew HarrJermaine Jackson The Runners Rick Ross (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 61 contributors

RR
Rick Ross
Writer · Performer
On this album14 written
WL
William Leonard Roberts II
Writer
On this album14 written
EO
Erik Ortiz
Writer
On this album4 written
KC
Kevin Crowe
Writer
On this album4 written
KC
Kevin Cossom
Writer · Producer · Vocals
On this album3 written
LM
Lee Major
Writer · Producer
On this album3 written
AH
Andrew Harr
Writer
On this album3 written
JJ
Jermaine Jackson
Writer
On this album3 written
JM
Johnny Mollings
Writer
On this album3 written
LE
Leigh Elliott
Writer
On this album3 written
MC
Maurice Carpenter
Writer
On this album3 written
BD
Bigg D
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions Deeper Than Rap

Who wrote the songs on Deeper Than Rap?
Rick Ross on all fourteen tracks, with Erik Ortiz and Kevin Crowe of J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League on four each.
How high did the singles chart?
"Magnificent" reached number 62 on the Hot 100 and "Maybach Music 2" number 92.
How high did the album chart?
In the United States, Deeper Than Rap debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, selling 158,000 copies during its first week.
How did it sell?
The article gives the first-week figure but no total copy count.
Who produced it?
J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, The Inkredibles, The Runners, Tricky Stewart, DJ Toomp and Drumma Boy among others.
Who engineered it?
Leslie Brathwaite and Dave Pensado mixed it and Chris Athens mastered.
How long is the album?
57:57 across fourteen tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: Deeper Than Rap Wikipedia: Rick Ross discography Cover Art Archive: Deeper Than Rap by Rick Ross