"Aston Martin Music" is the fourth single from rapper Rick Ross's fourth studio album Teflon Don. The song was released as a single on October 5, 2010. The song, which was produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, it features vocals from Canadian rapper Drake and R&B singer Chrisette Michele.
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| Single by Rick Ross featuring Drake and Chrisette Michele | ||||
| from the album Teflon Don | ||||
| Released | October 5, 2010 | |||
| Recorded | 2009 | |||
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| Length | 4:31 | |||
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| Producer(s) | J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League | |||
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| Chrisette Michele singles chronology | ||||
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Music video
editDirected by Gil Green, the music video was premiered on BET's 106 & Park on October 13, 2010.[1] The video, filmed in Miami, Florida, contains Aston Martin models, including the V8 Vantage Volante, DBS V12 Volante, DB9 Volante and Rapide. Drake and Chrisette Michele are featured in the video as well as a cameo from rapper Birdman. It begins with a young Rick Ross determined to own an Aston Martin and live a luxurious life. Throughout the video, scenes of Ross' lover and her dilemma are played. The plot of the video demonstrates Rick Ross' lover taking the fall for a D.E.A. bust, and finding Rick Ross waiting with an Aston Martin for her to drive when she is released. The lead model who plays the role of Ross' woman is Tracey Thomas.
Interpolation
editThe song interpolates lyrics from LL Cool J's 1987 single "I Need Love".
Paris Morton Music
edit| "Paris Morton Music" | |
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| Song by Drake | |
| from the album Care Package | |
| Released | August 2, 2019 |
| Genre | Hip hop |
| Length | 4:11 |
| Songwriter(s) | Aubrey Graham |
| Producer(s) | J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League |
A song only by Drake called "Paris Morton Music" features similar music which was also credited to J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League. It differs from "Aston Martin Music" as it does not feature Rick Ross not Chrisette Michele. However, Drake's rather short verse from the original has been extended to a hook (sung by Drake himself), which is played once at the start and once at the end of the song, with Drake's rapping in the middle. Drake's rap verse from Paris Morton Music is featured on Aston Martin Music's single and the music video.
A sequel was featured on Drake's third studio album, Nothing Was the Same as the outro "Pound Cake / Paris Morton Music 2" featuring Jay-Z.
Nine years later, "Paris Morton Music" was included as a track on Drake's 2019 compilation album, Care Package.
Charts
edit| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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| US Rolling Stone Top 100[2] | 66 |
Charts
editCertifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United Kingdom (BPI)[8] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[9] | 3× Platinum | 3,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ Rodriguez, Jayson. "MTV:Rick Ross Premieres 'Aston Martin Music' Video With Drake, Chrisette Michele", October 14, 2010, accessed November 25, 2010.
- ^ "Top 100 Songs". Rolling Stone. August 2, 2019. Archived from the original on January 3, 2020. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
- ^ "Rick Ross Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Rick Ross Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Rick Ross Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2010". Billboard. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2011". Billboard. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
- ^ "British single certifications – Rick Ross – Aston Martin Music". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
- ^ "American single certifications – Rick Ross – Aston Martin Music". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 10, 2021.