The track is built on a grand, cinematic instrumental featuring soulful samples and booming percussion, designed to establish the luxury-rap aesthetic of the Mastermind era. According to Dork, the song's credits include Alan Gorrie and Hamish Stuart, indicating a sample from the Average White Band.
Watch the official visual for 'Rich Is Gangsta' to see Ross's cinematic portrayal of his 'Mastermind' persona: Rick Ross - Rich Is Gangsta RickRossVEVO YouTube• May 21, 2014 Key Tracks & Performances Rick Ross- Rich is Gangsta
: Ross opens with a warning about loyalty, stating that a loyal partner is "priceless" and must be properly compensated to avoid betrayal. The track is built on a grand, cinematic
: The lyrics blend street grit with spiritual gratitude, such as watching a peer pray five times a day who "used to move the yay". : The lyrics blend street grit with spiritual
: Celebrating the 20th anniversary of his debut, Ross is performing orchestral arrangements of his hits, including tracks from Port of Miami , at venues like the James L. Knight Center. Rick Ross - Rich Is Gangsta
: He pays homage to Hip-Hop history with a "Jam Master Jay" reference and likens his estate's security and elevators to Tony Montana's in Scarface . Production & Composition