Rather You Than Me
by Rick Ross
  • Record Label: Epic
  • Release Date: Mar 17, 2017
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. Drowned In Sound
    Apr 11, 2017
    80
    Overall, Rather You Than Me is another example of Ross’ gift at making albums, even though he litters the radio with corny one liners.
  2. XXL
    Mar 21, 2017
    80
    Nine albums removed from anonymity, Rather You Than Me secures Rick Ross’ slot within the list Top 5 of rap soloists to emerge from the South over the last 20 years, and is among his more cohesive bodies of work to date.
  3. The Observer (UK)
    Mar 21, 2017
    80
    The more modish tracks are somehow less inventive than their titles, but there’s much southern-stewed, offbeat beauty elsewhere to compensate.
  5. HipHopDX
    Mar 24, 2017
    78
    Neither timeless nor immediately disposable, Rather You Than Me is an above average outing that displays why he’s steadily remained within the public eye without having a long line of record-breaking hits.
  6. RapReviews.com
    Mar 21, 2017
    70
    Rick Ross' Rather You Than Me is fun to listen to.
  7. Pitchfork
    Apr 3, 2017
    69
    Rather You Than Me is a smooth, enjoyable attempt to wrestle the spotlight back onto his solo work.
  8. AllMusic
    Mar 23, 2017
    60
    Ross' mixtures of outrageous fantasy and sobering reality, side-splitting humor, and piercing vengeance, are intermittently as potent as ever.
  9. Exclaim
    Mar 23, 2017
    60
    It isn't without its flaws, but Rather You Than Me positions Rick Ross as the boss he's always claimed to be, his raps reinforced by lofty, gold-plated production and added lyrical depth that's as refreshing as a glass of Belaire Rose.
  10. Rolling Stone
    Mar 21, 2017
    60
    Musically, he's drifting through a mid-career malaise. The beats he uses are the same worn poles of yacht-rap luxury and trap bangers that he's relied on since his 2010 watermark Teflon Don. Lyrically, he's still capable of speaking truth to power with remarkable clarity.

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User Score
7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 33 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 33
  3. Negative: 1 out of 33
  1. thedaywalker
    Mar 22, 2017
    8
    DAMN! He really goes hard in this album, i never thought i would enjoy Rick Ross this much... his flow is outstanding, and i like how he wentDAMN! He really goes hard in this album, i never thought i would enjoy Rick Ross this much... his flow is outstanding, and i like how he went really personal in this, but still managed to maintain consistent beats, honestly this is some good rap that simple as that

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  2. Music_Observer
    May 16, 2017
    7
    While not the most prolific rapper, Rick Ross keeps the fire burning by adding proper layers to his tracks and providing a nice balance ofWhile not the most prolific rapper, Rick Ross keeps the fire burning by adding proper layers to his tracks and providing a nice balance of easygoing and sharpness, which made for a well-organized and cool album. My Score: 124/180 (Good) = 6.9/180… Full Review »
  3. drakegod
    Mar 22, 2017
    9
    Very dopeVery dope album............................................................................................................................................… Full Review »
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