The past year hasn’t been the kindest to Maybach Music Group’s top-tier stars, Rick Ross, Meek Mill and Wale. According to the general consensus of rap fans, MMG has completely fell the fuck off. Then there were talks of inner division within the crew who made the even poorest rap fan aware of the luxury vehicle company. After going No. 1 with Dreams Worth More Than Money and getting slaughtered by Drake last year, the road to redemption has been a hard fight for Meek Mill. Didn’t hurt that Wale’s comments during an interview with The Breakfast Club which spurned the infamous “not real MMG” quote.
Meanwhile, Ricky Rozay is dealing with legal issues and transition over from Def Jam to Epic. With controversies hitting the label left and right, Ross, Meek and Wale are ready to “Make It Work.” On Wednesday (June 8), all three artists made a grand statement in the best way they know how — releasing music together. The adequately titled single will be featured on the long awaited MMG project Self Made, Vol. 4.
Is The MMG “Make It Work” Reunion Worth The Price Of Admission?”
“Make it Work”s purpose is as clear as the title suggest. Ross, Meek and Wale have all been relatively media silent as rumors and allegations point to the sinking of a once grand MMG yacht. Things just don’t look good nor promising for the label’s three marquee artists. Having them together on one track is suppose to be a sign of unity within the camp. The problem is that the track doesn’t do a good job in convincing the masses that everything is fine. To be honest, this isn’t any different than the numerous MMG album posse cuts that have been released over the years including “By Any Means,” “Bag of Money,” or even “Black Grammys.”
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Meek sounds uninspired and the hook featuring “I told that bitch to surfboardt” is so 2014. The same could be said for Ross as well. Instead of tackling controversies head on, it’s typical rhymes about flexin’ and other arrogant fluf. Oh yeah, we can’t forget the requisite Wing Stop plugs. Although Wale thematically seems just as zoned out, he has enough charisma and fire in his bars to be the clear stand-out.
Three years since Self Made, Vol. 3 and a lot has changed for MMG. Having all three on a track together for next entry in the series is a strategic way of showing face. However, it’ll be interesting to see where the likes of Gunplay, Rockie Fresh, Stalley. Hell, Omarion has spent the past couple of years heading in the right direction career wise. His “I Ain’t Even Done” track featuring Ghostface Killah and produced by Knxwledge may be one of the most underrated R&B singles this year.
Maybe it’s better for Ross and the gang to push him to the center until he, Meek and Wale really take the time out to rediscover their chemistry.
