Studio Album · No. 6
Mastermind Songwriting Credits by Rick Ross
Produced by Ben Billions, Bink, Black Metaphor, Boi-1da, D. Rich, DaHeala, J. Manifest, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Kanye West, Mike Will Made It, Omar Walker, Sean Combs, Reefa, Scott Storch, Stats, Stevie J, Streetrunner, Vinylz, The Weeknd · Engineered by Chris Athens, Jaycen Joshua, Fabian Marasciullo, Ben Diehl, Noah Goldstein
Maybach / Slip-n-Slide / Def Jam
Hip HopSouthern Hip Hop
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 16 of 16 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 16 / 16 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 16 tracks with documented writers, by whether Rick Ross carries a lyricist or composer credit.
16 trackswritten by Rick Ross
0 tracksoutside writers
Rick Ross's roles on this album
Share of the 16 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
16
Tracks
65
Lyricists
27
Producers
2014
Released
Data Insight
The most crowded credits Ross ever put out, at six writers a track, and "What a Shame" carries eighteen names on its own. Three tracks, the intro and two skits, carry no writing credit anywhere.
The 2014 album, a fifth number 1, with Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, Kanye West and Jeezy on the guest list.
Track Listing & Credits 16 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Intro
|
Rick RossNapoleon Hill | William Leonard Roberts II | Ben BillionsBinkBlack MetaphorBoi-1daD. RichDaHealaJ. ManifestJ.U.S.T.I.C.E. LeagueKanye WestMike Will Made ItOmar WalkerSean CombsReefaScott StorchStatsStevie JStreetrunnerVinylzThe Weeknd | Rick Ross (Performer) |
| 2 |
Rich Is Gangsta
|
Rick RossByron Forest IIAlan GorrieHamish Stuart | William Leonard Roberts IIByron Forest IIAlan GorrieHamish Stuart | Black Metaphor | Rick Ross (Performer) |
| 3 |
Drug Dealers Dream
|
Rick RossJerard Wiggins | William Leonard Roberts IIJerard Wiggins | J. Manifest | Rick Ross (Performer) |
| 4 |
Shots Fired
|
Rick Ross | William Leonard Roberts II | Ben BillionsBinkBlack MetaphorBoi-1daD. RichDaHealaJ. ManifestJ.U.S.T.I.C.E. LeagueKanye WestMike Will Made ItOmar WalkerSean CombsReefaScott StorchStatsStevie JStreetrunnerVinylzThe Weeknd | Rick Ross (Performer) |
| 5 |
Nobody
|
Rick RossFrench MontanaSean CombsStevie JDJ EnuffGeorge Johnson Jr.Jean LouhisdonBilly PrestonThe Notorious B.I.G. | William Leonard Roberts IIKarim KharbouchSean CombsStevie JEphrem LopezGeorge Johnson Jr.Jean LouhisdonBilly PrestonChristopher Wallace | Sean CombsStevie JDJ EnuffJiv PosPuff Daddy | Rick Ross (Performer)French Montana (Featured Vocals) |
| 6 |
The Devil Is a Lie
#86
|
Rick RossJay-ZOmar WalkerWillie McNealLeShawn Rogers | William Leonard Roberts IIShawn CarterOmar WalkerWillie McNealLeShawn Rogers | Omar WalkerLeShawn RogersWillie McNeal | Rick Ross (Performer)Jay-Z (Featured Vocals) |
| 7 |
Mafia Music III
|
Rick RossMavadoSizzlaBinkKirk BennettBobby DixonRobbie LynRobert Shakespeare | William Leonard Roberts IIDavid BrooksMiguel CollinsRoosevelt Harrell IIIKirk BennettBobby DixonRobbie LynRobert Shakespeare | Bink | Rick Ross (Performer)Sizzla (Featured Vocals)Mavado (Featured Vocals) |
| 8 |
War Ready
#49
|
Rick RossJeezyTracy RichardsonMike Will Made ItAsheton Hogan | William Leonard Roberts IIJay JenkinsTracy RichardsonMichael WilliamsAsheton Hogan | Mike Will Made ItAsheton Hogan | Rick Ross (Performer)Jeezy (Featured Vocals) |
| 9 |
What a Shame
|
Rick RossFrench MontanaHector MarinSharif SlaterGhostface KillahRZAGZAU-GodInspectah DeckOl' Dirty BastardRichard RandolphMethod ManRicky SmithDynastySaladine WallaceSalahadeen WildsSki BeatzRaekwon | William Leonard Roberts IIKarim KharbouchHector MarinSharif SlaterDennis ColesRobert DiggsGary GriceLamont HawkinsJason HunterRussell JonesRichard RandolphClifford SmithRicky SmithKevin SpencerSaladine WallaceSalahadeen WildsDavid WillisCorey Woods | ReefaStats | Rick Ross (Performer)French Montana (Featured Vocals) |
| 10 |
Supreme
|
Rick RossScott StorchMiles Gregory | William Leonard Roberts IIScott StorchMiles Gregory | Scott StorchPuff Daddy | Rick Ross (Performer) |
| 11 |
Blk & Wht
|
Rick RossDwayne Richardson | William Leonard Roberts IIDwayne Richardson | D. Rich | Rick Ross (Performer) |
| 12 |
Dope Bitch
|
Rick Ross | William Leonard Roberts II | Ben BillionsBinkBlack MetaphorBoi-1daD. RichDaHealaJ. ManifestJ.U.S.T.I.C.E. LeagueKanye WestMike Will Made ItOmar WalkerSean CombsReefaScott StorchStatsStevie JStreetrunnerVinylzThe Weeknd | Rick Ross (Performer) |
| 13 |
In Vein
|
Rick RossDaHealaThe Weeknd | William Leonard Roberts IIJason QuennevilleAbel Tesfaye | The WeekndDaHealaPuff Daddy | Rick Ross (Performer)The Weeknd (Featured Vocals) |
| 14 |
Sanctified
|
Rick RossBig SeanKanye WestMike DeanMustard | William Leonard Roberts IISean AndersonKanye WestMike DeanDijon McFarlane | Kanye WestMustardMike DeanPuff Daddy | Rick Ross (Performer)Kanye West (Featured Vocals)Big Sean (Featured Vocals) |
| 15 |
Walkin' on Air
|
Rick RossMeek MillTracy Richardson | William Leonard Roberts IIRobert WilliamsTracy Richardson | D. Rich | Rick Ross (Performer)Meek Mill (Featured Vocals) |
| 16 |
Thug Cry
#37
|
Rick RossLil WayneSalomes JacksonKenny BartolomeiKevin CroweErik OrtizA-PlusBilly CobhamOpioTajaiPhesto | William Leonard Roberts IIDwayne Carter, Jr.Salomes JacksonKenny BartolomeiKevin CroweErik OrtizAdam CarterBilly CobhamOpio LindseyTajai MasseyDamani Thompson | J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League | Rick Ross (Performer)Lil Wayne (Featured Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 107 contributors
RR
Rick Ross
Writer · Performer
WL
William Leonard Roberts II
Writer
FM
French Montana
Writer · Vocals
KK
Karim Kharbouch
Writer
TR
Tracy Richardson
Writer
B
Bink
Writer · Producer
D
DaHeala
Writer · Producer
KW
Kanye West
Writer · Producer · Vocals
MW
Mike Will Made It
Writer · Producer
OW
Omar Walker
Writer · Producer
SS
Scott Storch
Writer · Producer
SC
Sean Combs
Writer · Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions Mastermind
Who wrote the songs on Mastermind?
Rick Ross on thirteen of the sixteen tracks, alongside the guests and producers. The intro and the two skits carry no published writing credit.
Which track has the most writers?
"What a Shame", with eighteen names on it.
How high did the singles chart?
"The Devil Is a Lie" reached number 86 on the Hot 100, "Thug Cry" number 37 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart and "War Ready" number 49.
How high did the album chart?
Mastermind debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, with first-week sales of 179,000 copies in the United States.
How did it sell?
The article gives the first-week figure but no total copy count.
Who produced it?
Kanye West, Boi-1da, Mike Will Made It, Scott Storch, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League and Puff Daddy among others.
How long is the album?
61:58 across sixteen tracks.
Data note: The album page, the Discogs release and MusicBrainz all leave the intro and the skits without a writing credit. The credits carried here for those tracks come from Genius.