Author Archives: Adrian Ruhi

Rick Ross “Deeper Than Rap” (2009)

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From the April 27, 2009 issue of The Miami Herald (web / print)

Rick Ross, who hails from Carol City, has established a Tony Montana persona big enough to fill his burly stature: He claims to be a prolific crime lord with visions of a drug-and-violence filled Miami, as well as a wealthy, yacht-hopping womanizer. Continue reading

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Kanye West “Amazing” (2008)

Tonight, Kanye West debuted the video for “Amazing” on 106 and Park. The song is the third single (but fourth video) from Kanye’s latest album, 808s & Heartbreak. Continue reading

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Rick Ross + The Roots

The Roots continue the trend of strange musical pairings on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon with this performance of Rick Ross’ current single, “Magnificent,” from his album Deeper Than Rap, in stores today. Continue reading

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24 Season 7: Episode 19

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Jack is having a seizure! Jonas is having a heart attack! Kim has a kid! 24 is getting a bit more ridiculous every week, and it’s becoming more and more difficult to believe what is happening. Continue reading

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Asher Roth “Asleep In The Bread Aisle” (2009)

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The first thought that enters one’s mind upon hearing Asher Roth’s first single, “I Love College,” is “one hit wonder.” Over a not-so-subtle replaying of Weezer’s “Say It Ain’t So,” Roth delivers a gimmicky, catchy, and extremely corny frat-boy ode to boozing, smoking and partying that lacks any sort of thought-provoking content.

Yet, it works. To an extent. Continue reading

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