Rick Ross talks New Projects, working with Just Blaze, and More

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Rick Ross has dominated 2011, even without releasing an album of his own. Three months after establishing the distribution deal with Warner Bros. Records, Rick Ross released Self Made, Vol. 1 with his Maybach Music team. For Ross, that was just the beginning, as he has more releases on the way.

Before he even began adding artists to Maybach Music, Rick Ross revealed he was working on his fifth studio album. The new album is boldly titled God Forgives, I Don't. Rick Ross usually releases his albums before or during the summer. This summer was a usual Rick Ross summer, but his album did not come.

Rick Ross mentioned the album during Meek Mill's video shoot, saying it was coming soon. Both DJ Khaled and Drake said the album was a classic. This week, Rick Ross released two singles from the album, both featuring Nicki Minaj. With the singles, it was announced God Forgives, I Don't would be released on December 13.

Aside from his album, Rick Ross said he would likely release a new mixtape soon. In addition to releasing a new mixtape, Rick Ross also said he wants to do another Maybach Music album before the end of 2011. Referencing his album, Rick Ross said it would be his biggest album, to date. Previously, Rick Ross has stated the album would make him the biggest rapper in the game. One of Ross' singles, "I Love My Bitches," was produced by Just Blaze and Ross said he worked with him to bring back the 90s hip hop sound.