Rick Ross will perform with an orchestra and a choir when he celebrates the 20th anniversary of his debut album “Port of Miami” at the Fox Theatre on July 18th.
The concert, billed as a “black tie experience,” will feature Ross performing with the Renaissance Orchestra and the Sainted Trap Choir. It’s part of a 17-date tour that launches May 29 in Miami and wraps August 29 in Charlotte. The tour begins May 29 in his hometown at the James L. Knight Center before heading to major theaters in Atlanta, Houston, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Detroit and Washington DC among others.
Released in 2006, Port of Miami debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and helped establish Ross as a dominant voice during Hip-Hop’s luxury rap era. Songs like “Hustlin’” and “Push It” helped shape his persona as a larger than life boss figure while later records like “B.M.F. (Blowin’ Money Fast)” expanded his reach across the genre.
Organizers say the new shows will feature orchestral arrangements and choral backing meant to reinterpret those records in a cinematic format. The shows will also feature a formal dress theme with attendees encouraged to wear black tie fashion as part of the experience. Pre-sale tickets opened March 11 and run through March 12th before general ticket sales begin March 13th. Organizers say seating will be limited due to the theater based format.
