Name: Port Of Miami
Brand: Rick Ross

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

5579450

Colour

Purple

Colour details

Fruit Punch

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Hip Hop’s 50th Anniversary Edition, Limited Indie Exclusive

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-09-22

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Universal

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0602455794505

Total Cap

Purple LPx2

Artist

Rick Ross

Genre GB

Hip Hop

Label GB

Def Jam

Def Jam is a New York hip-hop label that was founded in 1983 by Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin. Over the years, it has become one of the most well-known hip-hop labels in the world, launching the careers of iconic artists such as Public Enemy, L.L. Cool J, The Beastie Boys, Redman, and DMX. Since 2022, Tunji Balogun has been serving as Chairman and CEO of Def Jam.

The label's history dates back to its independent beginnings in 1984 when it released several 12" singles. In 1985, Def Jam Recordings started distributing through Columbia/CBS Records. Subsequently, CBS Records was acquired by Sony Corporation in 1988 and later became Sony Music Entertainment in 1991.

In a series of ownership changes and mergers over the years, PolyGram purchased a majority stake in Def Jam holdings from Sony. Eventually, Universal Music Group acquired all remaining Def Jam assets from Sony after merging with PolyGram families of labels. This led to the formation of Island Def Jam Music Group which merged with Mercury's pop roster and Island Records.

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Reissues

William Leonard Roberts II, known professionally as Rick Ross, is an American rapper and entrepreneur. He founded the record label Maybach Music Group in 2009 and has released several successful studio albums under this label. Ross was also the first artist signed to Diddy's management company Ciroc Entertainment. With his unique style and lyrical prowess, he has been recognized as one of the hottest MCs in the game by MTV.

Born in Clarksdale, Mississippi and raised in Carol City, Florida, Ross attended Albany State University on a football scholarship after graduating from Miami Carol City Senior High School. Before pursuing his music career full-time, he worked as a correctional officer for 18 months. Under the stage name Teflon Da Don, he made his debut at Suave House Records before changing his name to Rick Ross.

Throughout his career, Ross has collaborated with various artists and toured with fellow rapper Trick Daddy. His music is often compared to that of DJ Drama, Ace Hood, Jeezy, and other talented performers in the industry. Despite sharing a stage name with former drug kingpin "Freeway" Rick Ross, there is no connection between them.

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Celebrate 50 years of hip hop with these Rough Trade Essential titles and Def Jam Anniversary Edition vinyl variants.

50 Years of Hip Hop

Port of Miami is the debut studio album by American rapper Rick Ross. Originally titled Career Criminal, the album was renamed, in reference to Miami being a major arrival destination for cocaine shipments to America.

Port Of Miami

Music GB

Discover Port Of Miami by Rick Ross on vinyl. This debut album, released by Def Jam, explores the arrival of cocaine shipments in America.