Aston Martin Music
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"Aston Martin Music" is the third single from rapper Rick Ross
's fourth studio album Teflon Don
. The song was released as a single on October 5, 2010. It features Canadian rapper/singer Drake
and singer Chrisette Michele
, and is produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League
.
A song 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 or 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 then 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.
" on October 13, 2010. The video 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 starts with a young Rick Ross determined to own an Aston Martin and live a luxurious life. Throughout the video, scenes of Ross's 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.
Rick Ross
Rick, Ricky or Richard Ross may also refer to:* Rick Ross , American rapper* Richard J. Ross, a Massachusetts State Senator* Richard Ross , an American photographer...
's fourth studio album Teflon Don
Teflon Don (album)
Teflon Don is the fourth studio album by American rapper Rick Ross, released July 20, 2010 on Maybach Music Group and Def Jam Recordings. Production for the album took place during 2009 to 2010 and was handled by several record producers, including Clark Kent, No I.D., The Olympicks, J.U.S.T.I.C.E...
. The song was released as a single on October 5, 2010. It features Canadian rapper/singer Drake
Drake (entertainer)
Aubrey Drake Graham , who records under the mononym Drake, is a Canadian recording artist and actor. He originally became known for playing Jimmy Brooks on the television series Degrassi: The Next Generation....
and singer Chrisette Michele
Chrisette Michele
Chrisette Michele Payne , known professionally as Chrisette Michele, is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter....
, and is produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League
J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League
J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, which stands for Just Undeniably Some of The Illest Composers Ever, are a Grammy winning group of producers and instrumentalists from Tampa, Florida. The group consists of members Rook, Colione, and Kenny "Barto" Bartolomei. Most recently, they have been producing for Drake,...
.
A song 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 or 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 then 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.
Music video
Directed by Gil Green, the music video was premiered on BET's "106 & Park106 & Park
106 & Park is a Top Ten Hip-Hop and R&B music video show, set up in a countdown format, that airs weekdays at 6:00 PM on BET . Since its inception, it was the network's #1 rated show...
" on October 13, 2010. The video contains Aston Martin
Aston Martin
Aston Martin Lagonda Limited is a British manufacturer of luxury sports cars, based in Gaydon, Warwickshire. The company name is derived from the name of one of the company's founders, Lionel Martin, and from the Aston Hill speed hillclimb near Aston Clinton in Buckinghamshire...
models, including the V8 Vantage Volante, DBS V12 Volante
Aston Martin DBS V12
The modern Aston Martin DBS is a high performance GT sports car from the UK manufacturer Aston Martin. Aston has used the DBS name once before on their 1967–72 grand tourer coupe...
, DB9 Volante and Rapide
Aston Martin Rapide
The Aston Martin Rapide is a four-door, high-performance sport saloon, which British luxury marque Aston Martin introduced in early 2010. It was first presented as a concept car at the North American International Auto Show in 2006. The Rapide name is a reference to the Lagonda Rapide, a saloon car...
. Drake and Chrisette Michele are featured in the video as well as a cameo from rapper Birdman. It starts with a young Rick Ross determined to own an Aston Martin and live a luxurious life. Throughout the video, scenes of Ross's 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.
Chart performance
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