William Leonard Roberts II was born in Coahoma County, Mississippi and raised in Carol City, Florida, near Miami After graduating from Carol City Senior High School, he later attended the historically black college Albany State University in Albany, Georgia.
After being signed to Suave House Records, former label for rap duo 8Ball & MJG, he eventually signed a deal with Slip-n-Slide Records, which has been under the Def Jam umbrella since 2006. While signed to Slip-n-Slide, Ross toured with fellow rapper Trick Daddy and made guest performances on other Slip-n-Slide rap albums
His debut album Port of Miami was released in August 2006 and debuted at the top spot on the Billboard 200 album chart, with sales at 187,000 units after its first week
In March 2008, his second album Trilla was released and, as its predecessor Port of Miami had, debuted at the top of the Billboard 200.[8] Its lead single "Speedin'" featuring R. Kelly peaked at #121 on the Billboard Hot 100; the next one, "The Boss" featuring T-Pain peaked at #17 on the Hot 100. The third single "Here I Am" featured Nelly and Avery Storm
Deeper Than Rap is the third studio album by American rapper Rick Ross, released April 21, 2009 on his label Maybach Music Group and Slip-n-Slide Records, with distribution from Def Jam Recordings. The album debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, selling 158,000 copies its first week. Singles from the album were: Mafia Music, Maybach Music II, Magnificent, & All I Really Want.
Teflon Don is the fourth studio album by American rapper Rick Ross, released July 20, 2010 on Maybach Music Group and Def Jam Recordings. Production for the album took place during 2009 to 2010 and was handled by several record producers, including Clark Kent, No I.D., The Olympicks, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Lex Luger, Danja, The Inkredibles, The Remedy, and Kanye West
The album debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 176,300 copies in its first week. It attained some international charting and produced three singles with moderate Billboard chart success. Upon its release, Teflon Don received generally positive reviews from most music critics, earning praise for its cinematic production and Ross's lyrical persona.
Ross has signed Pill, Meek Mill, & Wale to his label Maybach Music Group. In 2010 Rick Ross made an offer to rapper Wiz Khalifa to sign to Maybach Music Group but he decided to sign with Atlantic instead.
Face
Rick Ross Lyrics
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I fuck em once, I fuck twice, fuck em three times (time change your life)
[Rick Ross:]
9 times out of 10, it's a big body Benz
With a real nigga in it, ride if you wanna win
I'm getting face (I'm getting face) [Repeat: x4]
9 times out of 10, wanna fly yellow things
That can entertain, nigga in my yellow chain
I'm getting face (I'm getting face) [Repeat: x4]
[Rick Ross:]
Selling dope count, money keep my dick hard
Time to bust it wide open for a big boi
[Trina:]
Big yellow thing, all black boots
Money like Mariah, Rehinna hair due
[Rick Ross:]
Mind on the money but this bitch so fine
Took my eyes off the money watch this bitch the hole time
[Trina:]
Mind on the money but this nigga's so fly
Time to jump up on that benz n ride the thing the hole time
[Rick Ross:]
I'm getting face (I'm getting face)
I'm getting face (I'm getting face)
Doin 20mph cause I'm getting face
[Trina:]
I'm getting face (I'm getting face)
I'm getting face (I'm getting face)
Sittin at the green light cause I'm getting face
[Rick Ross:]
9 times out of 10, it's a big body benz
With a real nigga in it, ride if you wanna win
I'm getting face (I'm getting face) [Repeat: x4]
[Trina:]
9 times out of 10, wanna fly yellow things
That can entertain, nigga in my yellow chain
I'm getting face (I'm getting face) [Repeat: x4]
[Rick Ross:]
I does it like a boss everytime I pull it out
Cause she catch it like a clump but it's all over a mile
Excellent face, excellent pase, number one nigga baby
U got excellent taste
Nice condo, I'm talkin 40 flo's, it's only me n gucci
Made for the ho's (woooohh!)
I'm getting face, I'm getting face, if I fuck em' more than once
Baby getting lace, she gotta car, she gotta job
She's a lucky girl, my shining star
[Rick Ross:]
9 times out of 10, it's a big body benz
With a real nigga in it, ride if you wanna win
I'm getting face (I'm getting face) [Repeat: x4]
[Trina:]
9 times out of 10, wanna fly yellow things
That can entertain, nigga in my yellow chain [x2]
I'm getting face (I'm getting face) [Repeat: x4]
[Rick Ross:]
I'm getting face [Repeat: x4]
[Trina:]
I'm getting face, I'm getting face
Sittin at the green light cause I'm getting face
[Rick Ross:]
I'm getting face [Repeat: x4]
[Trina:]
I fuck em once, I fuck twice, fuck em three times (time change your life)
The song "Face" by Rick Ross is a collaboration with Trina that talks about their love for material possessions and the lifestyle that comes with it. The song is all about enjoying oneself and indulging in luxurious things that include big body Benzs and fly yellow things. The lyrics are explicit in terms of sexual content, as Trina talks about having sex multiple times, while Rick Ross talks about how money keeps his "dick hard" and getting "face" (oral sex) while driving his Benz.
The lyrics may seem shallow and materialistic, but they reflect the lifestyle of the artists involved in the song. They are living the high life, and they want to enjoy it to the fullest. The song talks about how they work hard to make the money they have and how they deserve to indulge themselves in the finer things in life.
Overall, the song "Face" is a celebration of material success and sexual pleasure, with a bit of bragging about their achievements.
Line by Line Meaning
I fuck em once, I fuck twice, fuck em three times (time change your life)
Having sex with someone multiple times can lead to a life-changing experience
9 times out of 10, it's a big body Benz
With a real nigga in it, ride if you wanna win
I'm getting face (I'm getting face) [Repeat: x4]
In most cases, Rick Ross is driving a luxury car and his presence is a sign of success. He is enjoying oral sex and it reflects in his lyrics as 'getting face.'
9 times out of 10, wanna fly yellow things
That can entertain, nigga in my yellow chain
I'm getting face (I'm getting face) [Repeat: x4]
Most of the time, Trina prefers expensive things, particularity cars that are yellow in color. Her 'yellow chain' refers to a fancy necklace she is wearing. She is enjoying oral sex and it reflects in her lyrics as 'getting face.'
Selling dope count, money keep my dick hard
Time to bust it wide open for a big boi
Rick Ross staying in the illegal drug dealing business to keep making money and maintain high sex drive for sexual activity with his partner
Big yellow thing, all black boots
Money like Mariah, Rehinna hair due
Trina has a big, expensive car that is yellow in color and is wearing black boots. She is comparing her financial status and style to those of Mariah Carey and Rihanna.
Mind on the money but this bitch so fine
Took my eyes off the money watch this bitch the hole time
Although Ross is focused on making money, he cannot help but be mesmerized by a beautiful woman and spends time enjoying her company instead.
Mind on the money but this nigga's so fly
Time to jump up on that benz n ride the thing the hole time
Although Trina is focused on making money, she cannot help but notice a good-looking man and decides to ride on his fancy car and enjoy their time together.
Doin 20mph cause I'm getting face
I'm getting face (I'm getting face) [Repeat: x4]
Ross is driving slow while getting oral sex, and he repeats the line 'getting face' to show his enjoyment.
Nice condo, I'm talkin 40 flo's, it's only me n gucci
Made for the ho's (woooohh!)
Ross lives in a luxurious 40-story apartment with only Gucci as his companion. The place is designed to impress women and to be a place of sexual conquest.
I does it like a boss everytime I pull it out
Cause she catch it like a clump but it's all over a mile
Excellent face, excellent pase, number one nigga baby
U got excellent taste
Ross considers himself a boss in bed and impresses his partner with his sexual prowess. He praises her for her excellent oral sex skills and admires her taste in men.
I'm getting face [Repeat: x4]
Both Ross and Trina repeat the line 'getting face' to show their enjoyment of oral sex.
I fuck em once, I fuck twice, fuck em three times (time change your life)
Having sex with someone multiple times can lead to a life-changing experience.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JEAN JACQUES BURNEL, BRIAN JOHN DUFFY, JOHN ELLIS, DAVID GREENFIELD, PAUL ROBERTS
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