"So Sophisticated" is a song by American rapper
Rick Ross. It was released on June 5, 2012 as the second single from his fifth studio album ''
God Forgives, I Don't
''God Forgives, I Don't'' is the fifth studio album by American rapper Rick Ross. It was released on July 30, 2012, by Maybach Music Group and Slip-n-Slide Records, and distributed by Def Jam Recordings. The album was produced by several recor ...
'' (2012). The song,
produced by The Beat Bully, features a
guest appearance
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from fellow
Maybach Music Group rapper
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Meek Mill
Robert Rihmeek Williams (born May 6, 1987), known professionally as Meek Mill, is an American rapper. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he embarked on his music career as a battle rapper, and later formed a short-lived rap group, ...
.
On September 23, 2014, the single was certified Gold by the
RIAA.
Background
The song was premiered by
Funkmaster Flex
Aston George Taylor Jr. (born August 5, 1968), professionally known as Funkmaster Flex, is an American DJ, rapper, record producer, and host on New York City's Hot 97 radio station. In 1992, he became host of the first hip hop radio show on Hot 9 ...
on May 21, 2012.
Music video
The
music video
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was directed by Dre Films and premiered on
MTV Jams
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on June 24, 2012.
Live performances
On July 26, 2012, Rick Ross performed the song on ''
Jimmy Kimmel Live!''.
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Track listing
; Digital single
Charts
Release history
References
2012 singles
2012 songs
Rick Ross songs
Meek Mill songs
Maybach Music Group singles
Songs written by Rick Ross
Songs written by Meek Mill
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