American rapper Rick Ross recently shared his thoughts on the choice between a dinner with Jay-Z and having $500,000, siding with the dinner and explaining his reason. Ross recounted a significant experience when he had lunch with Jay-Z back in 2008.
During the meeting at Philippe Chow in Manhattan, Jay-Z imparted valuable advice that had a profound impact on Rick Ross’s career. The advice was, “Rozay, versus writing to every beat you like, write to every record you could make work.” He emphasized the importance of creating music that would resonate and connect with the audience.
Rick Ross said “I’ma take the dinner and I’ma tell you why. In ’08 when I turned in my second album, Trilla, I had a meeting with Hov. We went to lunch. Philippe Chow, Manhattan. The orange chicken on the stick with the peanut sauce was the vibe at the time. Let me cut through all the conversation.”
Ross went on to explain how this advice led to a significant shift in his approach. He said that he transitioned from writing for one song out of every 80 beats he liked to writing for 40 songs out of every 80 beats he believed could work for him. This shift in strategy increased the volume of work he was producing and ultimately propelled his career to new heights.
The rapper emphasized the value of knowledge and the willingness to learn from experienced mentors, like Jay-Z. He encouraged individuals to consider whether they were ready to absorb such wisdom or merely focus on material possessions, emphasizing the importance of the former.