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Mastermind debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, moving 179,000 copies in its first week—Ross’s fourth consecutive chart-topping album. While critics were split on its length, most agreed it showcased a more introspective, mature Ross without losing his signature larger-than-life persona.

Critics at Rolling Stone and Pitchfork generally praised the album's expansive, cinematic production but noted that Ross often played it safe, sticking to his established persona rather than evolving significantly. The deluxe track "" was frequently cited as a standout for its lyrical depth. Rick Ross: Mastermind - PopMatters Rick Ross - Mastermind -Deluxe Version- -2014-A...

Released on March 3, 2014, Mastermind is the sixth studio album by American rapper Rick Ross Mastermind debuted at No

When Rick Ross released his sixth studio album, Mastermind , on March 3, 2014, he wasn’t just dropping another project. He was making a calculated statement. After surviving a series of health scares (including two seizures in late 2011), legal battles, and the ever-watchful eye of hip-hop critics, the self-proclaimed “Bawse” returned with an album that felt both triumphant and vulnerable. The of Mastermind amplified that vision, offering fans 16 tracks (or more, depending on the platform) of lush, cinematic street rap, backed by a who’s-who of producers and featured artists. Critics at Rolling Stone and Pitchfork generally praised

The deluxe edition, available through retailers like Amazon and streaming on Spotify , includes the following key tracks: Rich Is Gangsta Drug Dealers Dream Shots Fired (Skit) Nobody (feat. French Montana) The Devil Is a Lie (feat. Jay-Z) Mafia Music III (feat. Sizzla & Mavado) War Ready (feat. Jeezy) What a Shame (feat. French Montana) Supreme Blk & Wht Dope Bitch Skit In Vein (feat. The Weeknd) Sanctified (feat. Kanye West & Big Sean) Walkin' On Air (feat. Meek Mill) Thug Cry (feat. Lil Wayne)