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in total, including three additional songs not found on the standard edition. The Hollywood Reporter Deluxe Edition Exclusive Tracks These three tracks are unique to the 2014 deluxe version: "Blessing in Disguise" : Featuring Scarface and Z-Ro. "Paradise Lost"
Ross wanted more than just a collection of songs; he wanted a cinematic experience that captured the duality of his life—the grit of the "hustler" and the polished mahogany of the "boss." The Deluxe Version rick ross mastermind deluxe version 2014a top
By 2014, Rick Ross had already mastered the art of making street life sound incredibly luxurious. Following the massive commercial success of his 2012 album God Forgives, I Don't, the pressure was on to deliver a body of work that was both grand in scale and grimy in its roots.
Chart Performance: Became Ross's fifth number-one album in the United States. Album Information in total, including three additional songs
The original Mastermind album, produced by Kanye West, No I.D., and others, was a highly anticipated project. Ross had been teasing the album for months, and when it finally dropped, fans were not disappointed. The album featured 11 tracks, including the hit single "Starving Artist," and guest appearances from Wale, Meek Mill, and T-Pain.
The Verdict:
: Some reviewers critiqued the album for feeling like a "DJ Khaled compilation" because Ross was often outshined by his "A-list friends" like Jay-Z, Kanye West, and Lil Wayne. Spectrum Culture Key Tracks and Highlights