Rick Ross plays host on 'Teflon Don'

The guest list on Rick Ross' fourth album, "Teflon Don" (Def Jam), is so packed that he barely has time to play host. Jay-Z takes over "Free Mason." Diddy steals the spotlight on the Danja-

produced "No. 1." Patchogue's Chrisette Michele and Drake team up for the silky hook of "Aston Martin Music." And Kanye West so fully dominates the middle of "Live Fast, Die Young" that you almost forgot that the thrilling track is on Ross' album. Luckily, on the soul-tinged stunner "Tears of Joy," Ross shows how his considerable skills keep him in such well-heeled company.

Rick Ross

"Teflon Don"

THE GRADE B+

BOTTOM LINE Ross relies on retro vibe, high-profile friends