American rap heavyweight Rick Ross teams up with BigXthaPlug on the commanding new track “Living Large.” The collaboration sees both artists taking a slick luxury rap approach, with confident bars over a hard-hitting instrumental.
Rick Ross sets the tone with verses that circle around ambition, financial success and the fruits of years building his legacy. Ross walks in with his cool, calculated delivery and BigXthaPlug provides the energy that fits his work. Their different styles give the record a natural balance from start to finish.
The production is built on booming bass, crisp drum patterns and dark melodic layers that craft a bold atmosphere. The instrumental is strong enough to match the subject matter, but also leaves plenty of room for both rappers to make their presence felt.
“Living Large” is a memorable collaboration with strong replay value, and Rick Ross and BigXthaPlug work well together. If you like cocky hip-hop, heavyweight lyrics and slick production with a contemporary twist, it’s a solid pick.
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