The Boss

Nicki Minaj, DJ Jruda, Rick Ross

About The Boss

"The Boss" is the second single from Rick Ross's second studio album Trilla. It samples the song "Paul Revere" by Beastie Boys. It is produced by J. R. Rotem. Matt Kemp from the Los Angeles Dodgers and Brian McCann from the Houston Astros use this song as their at-bat / intro music. The song is also Ross's highest charting single to date, peaking at number 17 on the US Billboard Hot 100.


Year:
2012
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[Chorus]
Run how you want, boss
Chill how you want, boss
Floss how you want, boss
Do whatcha like
Go rock your chain, boss
Pour that champagne, boss
Keep getting paid, boss
Do Whatcha like
Ross, la la, la la, la la
Do Whatcha like
Ross,la la, la la, la la
Do Whatcha like

[Verse 1]
As I'm poppin' my collar, black on black antique impala
She ain't gotta speak 'cause my speakers let her know that I'm ballin
They call me the boss, I be calling the shots
It's Ricky Ross, that boy be ballin a lot
That boy be ridin' big, that boy be ridin' rim's
Not the flats but the fish 'cause they just swim
New York to the west, you a boss if you fresh
Scuff your shoes, wipe em down
Now get back on your two step
Stunting is boss
Shining is boss
Grand daddy kush, or the purt, yellow diamonds is boss
That dime a boss, She fine as a house
And she driving a porche, She designed for a boss

[Chorus]
Run how you want, boss
Chill how you want, boss
Floss how you want, boss
Do whatcha like
Go rock your chain, boss
Pour that champagne, boss
Keep getting paid, boss
Do Whatcha like
Ross, la la, la la, la la
Do Whatcha like
Ross,la la, la la, la la
Do Whatcha like

[Verse 2]
I'm ridin' big, I'm hoping lanes
My chevy thang, Got this chickens all insane
Look at my stones tap dancing on the bezzle
Bad baby at the rollie, lap dancing and wanna kiss me
Oh no, 'cause of my chain
'cause of my bling like a peacock standing on my ring
'cause I'm a boss, I'm a spend it
I'm a floss, I'm a winner
You the loss, all these niggas
Sprinkle soft 'cause I'm the pepper and the salt
Whatcha feel, whatcha like
Whatcha want, what's your type
I done seen it, done it twice, bought it up the same night
'cause I'm a boss, its Ricky Ross
If you buy, if you spend it, f*ck the cost
You's a boss, You a boss

[Chorus]
Run how you want, boss
Chill how you want, boss
Floss how you want, boss
Do whatcha like
Go rock your chain, boss
Pour that champagne, boss
Keep getting paid, boss
Do Whatcha like
Ross, la la, la la, la la
Do Whatcha like
Ross,la la, la la, la la
Do Whatcha like

[Verse 3]
Before the block got whipped
And they Pistol got ripped
Before you got any chips
You got permission from the boss
On a mission for the charts, out-smart my competition
Composition so sharp, so dark ,so vivid
26's on the old school
Pro tools session
Got the old school ho's
Acting brand new sweating
Brand new tennis chain, fancy pockets on my jeans
Headed for the walk dude, fore' they win him on the stage
Two a day, super pay
Stupid brain from a model
Triple see a hundred deep
And everybody got a bottle
Got a bottle full of purp
Full of work, no leachin'
Blew 50 last weekend, if you looking for a reason
I'm the boss

[Chorus]
Run how you want, boss
Chill how you want, boss
Floss how you want, boss
Do whatcha like
Go rock your chain, boss
Pour that champagne, boss
Keep getting paid, boss
Do Whatcha like
Ross, la la, la la, la la
Do Whatcha like
Ross,la la, la la, la la
Do Whatcha like

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Rick Ross

William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976), better known by his stage name Rick Ross (often stylized as RICK RO$$), is an American rapper. Ross founded the record label Maybach Music Group, on which he released his studio albums Deeper Than Rap (2009) and Teflon Don (2010). Ross was also the first artist signed to Diddy's management company Ciroc Entertainment. In early 2012, MTV named Ross as the Hottest MC In The Game. more »

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Written by: Jonathan Rotem, William Roberts, Faheem Najim

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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14 facts about this song

Song Title and Artist
"The Boss" is a song by American rapper Rick Ross.
Album
The song is from his second studio album "Trilla," released in 2008.
Performance
The song features rapper T-Pain and was the second single from the album.
Song's Chart Performance
"The Boss" peaked at #17 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it Rick Ross's highest charting single at the time.
Collaboration
This was Rick Ross's first collaboration with T-Pain, who also produced the song.
Inspiration
According to interviews with Rick Ross, the song was inspired by his love of classic 90s hip hop and his ambition to be one of the best in the rap industry.
Critical Reception
Critics praised the song for its catchy beat and Ross's confident flows, describing it as one of the most memorable tracks on the album.
Popularity
Despite its release over a decade ago, the song remains one of Rick Ross's most streamed songs on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.
Music Video
The music video for "The Boss," directed by Gil Green, includes a cameo from the professional basketball player, Dwyane Wade.
Set Location
The music video was shot in Miami, Florida, showcasing the opulent lifestyle Ross often raps about.
Instrumental
The song's beat features a prominent horn section, setting it apart from many other rap songs at the time.
Song Recognition
"The Boss" has often been used in pop culture, including films and television shows, due to its catchy chorus and strong beat.
Song’s Importance
The song played a vital part in shaping Rick Ross's career, setting a benchmark for his future songs and collaborations.
Impact
"The Boss" played a significant role in establishing Rick Ross's trademark luxurious lifestyle image that he continues to cultivate to this day.

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