![]() ![]() On the gospel-inspired “Tears of Joy,” Ross takes stock as Cee-Lo provides a soaring chorus. The Don gathers an array of high-profile guest stars who lend a verse – Jay-Z, Jadakiss, Styles P., Gucci Mane, T.I and Drake– to smooth crooners John Legend, Ne-Yo, Raphael Saadiq, Cee-Lo Green, Chrisette Michele, and Erykah Badu.Īmid all the cocaine dreams and Magic City exploits, there are a few instances where Ross drops the persona to sincerely reflect on all of his success and those he lost along the way. Stories of decadent materialism, drug dealing, sexual conquests, and of course amassing unprecedented wealth, is the lane Ross is most comfortable in and occupies effortlessly. League, newcomer Lex Luger, NO I.D., and DJ Clark Kent, all of whom provided a lush, cinematic score to Ross’ larger-than-life tales. ![]() The album boasted an A-list production team featuring Kanye West, Florida veterans J.U.S.T.I.C.E. Since making his debut in 2006, Ross had built his career on choosing top-shelf production that was tailor-made for his exuberant style. There’s an impressive number of guest appearances on the record, but Ross holds his own, never letting anyone steal his show. With three studio albums under his hefty-sized belt, Ross had proven he could deliver impeccably produced albums, but it was on Teflon Don, where he finally found his footing as an emcee.
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