Which Maybach Music Record Is the Best?
During Rick Ross’s extremely entertaining press run to promote his 12th studio album, Set In Stone, while on the JBP Show, he was asked, “What’s your favorite Maybach Music?”
He didn’t give a direct response. I mean, seriously, how could he? Those are some dynamic records, with guest appearances from some of the biggest names in music. Plus they’re each his babies.
So rather than say his favorite, he suggested that JBP, or the likes, dispute, then determine. Immediately, I thought that would be a great topic of interest to explore and discuss.
So let us look at the history of all seven Maybach Music songs. Dissect the music, rate and grade the flow and lyrics. Highlight any quotable lines. Then rank them in a very biased order.
The Dews Perspective.
Maybach Music I
The first installment of the seven songs was published on the Trilla album, released in 2008. The music was done by the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League. The guest feature was the God-body emcee, H to the Izzo, V to the Izza.
There were three verses. Rozay opened the song. The music was very melodic. The type of sound you’d come to expect from a J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League/Rick Ross collaboration.
Not my personal favorite of the seven songs. But decent.
And Jay-Z did his thing.
Maybach Music II
The second Maybach Music was released in 2009 as part of the Deeper Than Rap album.
This is a strong song.
It features arguably two of the most influential rappers in the history of the genre: Yeezy and Weezy.
The music is truly the sound of J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League. Melodic, crescendo, smooth, rhythmic sounds provided for great emcees to skate over. None of them disappointed.
Hip-Hop quotes could be attributed to both Yeezy and Weezy.
It should also be noted that you can see a stronger flow on this edition of his Maybach Music release than on his first with Jay-Z.
If anyone said Maybach Music II is the best, I just may have to agree.
Maybach Music III
The third Maybach Music guest features are royalty.
T.I., Erykah Badu, and Top 5 DOA—Jadakiss.
Again, he couldn’t miss with the sounds being provided by the Justice League. As soon as I hear their tag, “J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League,” echoed to begin the record, I know it’s going to be a bop.
Big drums. Horns. Strings.
To be quite honest, Justice League is just as important to the Maybach Music song discography as Rick Ross is himself.
You shouldn’t have one without the other.
With that said, Rozay did his thing on this track. The year was 2010. The song is on the Teflon Don album. Rozay did his thing, continuing to show growth while giving glimpses of what he was destined to become.
T.I. had a strong verse. Impressive.
And Jada was being Jada.
His voice is impeccable. And his bars are damn near all Hip-Hop quotables.
On this song, he rapped a verse that immediately resonated with me. He said:
“Live for your kids. Die for yourself.”
Erykah Badu’s presence alone, in any capacity—vocally, visually, spiritually—is more than enough to certify that whatever she touches is cemented as incredible.
Still, Maybach Music III isn’t my favorite of the seven songs.
Maybach Music IV
Maybach Music IV wasn’t released until three years later.
There were no other featured rappers on this version. J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League provided the big sounds as expected. Ne-Yo injected pleasing vocals. And Rozay rapped.
This was on his God Forgives, I Don’t album, released in 2012.
Besides the music, there wasn’t anything really tantalizing about this record.
And sadly, these same sentiments spilled into MMV off his Rather You Than Me 2017 release, which was heavily focused on Detroit native DeJ Loaf.
But Wait—There’s Another Story Here
Not to digress, but I believe there’s another interesting story to delve into regarding the Maybach Music collective.
What was going on in Rozay’s life at the time he made these songs?
Who was he taking shots at?
And why?
Did Michael Rubin and them catch a blast on the intro of MMIV when he said, “There’s no Fanatics around here”?
Was the DeJ Loaf placement strategic or meant to be an assist?
Besides just bobbing my head to the music…
What’s really going on?
Either way, neither four nor five were favorites.
It’s obvious that Rozay can carry a song by himself. But the Maybach Music song has a distinct approach. And that approach includes great music, superstar featured guests, and an intentionality that I think these two songs lacked.
Plus, MMV is the first one that wasn’t produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League .
Maybach Music VI
Maybach Music VI was released two years after its predecessor in 2019.
It’s on the Port of Miami 2 album.
On this one, we witness the return of a significant feature of the series: the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League production team.
There was also a return of Weezy F Baby. Please say the Baby.
Keeping tradition with a superb vocalist, John Legend crooning throughout the song, Rick Ross demonstrated yet again that he had cornered the market of a particular demographic in music by merging music, talent, and an ambiance.
This one was refreshing.
It was a return to the original concept of all that we’d come to expect from Maybach Music.
Maybach Music VII
The finale.
MMVII.
Off his latest album, released last week, Set In Stone.
The song features Don Toliver and The Snowman.
One part of the chemistry of making a Maybach Music song.
However, a very instrumental part was noticeably absent.
Where’s the production arm of the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League ?
So, Which Maybach Music Is the Best?
My conclusion of the best Maybach Music song would have to incorporate every aspect of the original concept.
The original concept of the idea appears to be inclusive of strong guest features manning the emcee load with the BOAT, the melodic crooning of a soulful voice covering the hook, and the music provided by the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League .
If it doesn’t encompass all of those components, then it could not be considered the best installment of the series.
Of course, in my most humble, biased opinion.
The Dews Perspective.
Wait, did I say my favorite Maybach Music song?
I think I agree with Ish from the JBP.
Maybach Music II.
It has everything that makes the Maybach Music sound undeniably phenomenal.
Featured Guests: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Flow: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Lyrics: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Quotable Lines: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Music: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
My Conclusion:
The best of the seven Maybach Music songs: Maybach Music II. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
The Final Verdict: Maybach Music I–VII
Seven records. Seven different eras of Rozay. Here’s how I rank them—from the best to my least favorite. And remember, this is a very biased list. The Dews Perspective.
- Maybach Music II — 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
- Maybach Music I — 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
- Maybach Music III — 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
- Maybach Music VI — 🔥🔥🔥🔥
- Maybach Music VII — 🔥🔥🔥
- Maybach Music IV — 🔥🔥
- Maybach Music V — 🔥
Do you think Maybach Music II is the best of the seven? Do you agree that Maybach Music V is most people least favorite?
What do you think?
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