Rick Ross thinks it's "lame" when artists choose to collaborate with others just because of their chart success at the time.
The rapper, who has worked with the likes of Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Jay Z on his album 'Mastermind', insists he didn't just want to work with stars who are popular now and also decided to collaborate with 70s soul singer Betty Wright on the track 'Sanctified'.
He told The Sun newspaper: "When you're speaking about collaborators, you have to mention Betty Wright on 'Sanctified'.
"I don't pick people based on chart positions at the time, that's one of the lamest things an artist can do.
"Me, I base it on the emotion I know an artist will bring to this piece of work."
'Sanctified' also features Big Sean and Kanye and Rick claims it's the longest he's spent working on a song with the 'Bound 2' rapper.
He explained: "The chorus started out as a sample then we tried a vocalist, then another, then another.
He said: "In the end, we just said, 'Let's get a fo' real gospel singer to give us that feeling'. I reached out to the beautiful, talented Betty Wright, who has always been shining in Miami, and she showed some love and it paid off."
The 38-year-old star, who was shot at but uninjured while driving with his girlfriend in Florida last year, also admits the near-death experience has changed his outlook.
He said: "I wouldn't be honest with myself if I said it didn't change my outlook.
"But you stay focused and not let it overwhelm you or stop you making a classic album. That's what I did.
"I looked at the album differently but I didn't want to dwell on it. I did want to make it clear that I'm still hustlin' every day."

Britain's Prince William joked his son will be a future rugby player during a speech last night (10.04.14).
The prince - accompanied by his wife Duchess Catherine - also joked the eight-month-old tot had been doing to haka, a traditional Maori dance which welcomed the royal family to New Zealand earlier this week, during one of his frequent nocturnal wakings.
Speaking at a state reception in their honour at Government House in Wellington, William said: "He's a bonny lad and you'll be pleased to know that he's currently preparing for life as a prop forward!
"[George is] at his most vocal at 3am, as you may have noticed. I swear I heard him doing the haka this morning.
"I hope that George doesn't keep you up!"
The 31-year-old prince went on to thank the country and its representatives for being so welcoming, and shared his joy of making the trip with his family.
He said: "Thank you also for hosting Catherine, George and me during our time in New Zealand.
"I cannot tell you how happy I am to be back here in God's Own Country - as I have learned to call it - and this time with my wife and son.
"On this visit, I have no doubt that it will be Catherine - and not just me - who falls for New Zealand."

Simon Cowell won't change his judging style after becoming a father.
The 'Britain's Got Talent' star, who became a dad to baby Eric in February, says children's acts are always welcome on the show but he won't go easy on them if they're "useless".
Quizzed if he had more compassion for younger acts, he said: "My dogs kind of got me warmed up for that - Squiddly and Diddly, I learned compassion from them.
"We've always been kind to kids, but if someone's useless you're not going to go, 'You're fantastic', just because I've had a baby."
The 54-year-old music mogul also believes the ITV talent competition attracts such a high calibre of talent because the winner will receive the opportunity to perform in front of the royal family at the Royal Variety Performance.
While Simon hasn't had direct feedback from the royals, he thinks they enjoy 'Britain's Got Talent'.
Speaking at the launch of the new series on Wednesday (09.04.14), he explained: "If they didn't like it they wouldn't let us do the thing on the Royal Variety. It is what makes this show unique and one of the reasons why we have so many people from around the world entering the show. It is a huge deal for them to perform in front of the royal family."
'Britain's Got Talent' returns on Saturday (12.04.14) at 7.15pm on ITV.

Noel Edmonds has warned the BBC will "die" if changes aren't made.
The 'Deal or No Deal' host has announced a desire for himself and a group of investors to take over the publicly-funded corporation, and claims since going public with his proposal, he has been approached by a number of top businessman and politicians who back his ideas.
He said: "If we do not take act ion soon the BBC is going to be no more.
"Nobody is coming up with a viable solution to the fact that the way the BBC is funded is not sustainable.
"You cannot fund this wonderful organisation on licence fees. I've come up with a solution and it's a very serious proposal
"Since I went public with it, it's been fascinating who's approached me, from political circles, people within the BBC, members of the public and some very wealthy people who say it's not the maddest idea."
Noel has called for political leaders to make the necessary changes that would allow business people to step in to run the corporation as it risks being lost to modern technology without the necessary funds to compete.
Speaking to Alan Carr in an episode of 'Chatty Man' airing tonight (11.04.14), he said: "There needs to be a change in the Royal Charter, of course, but it's coming up for renewal.
"Unless the politicians come up with something the BBC is going to be cut apart. We've got Google, Amazon, Microsoft now.
"The BBC has to live in that world but it's going to die if we don't do anything about it."

Lily Allen's husband has asked her to "tone down" her performances.
The 'Air Balloon' singer has agreed to omit some more risqué gestures from her stage shows as Sam Cooper doesn't think they are appropriate for their children, Ethel, two, and Marnie, 15 months, to see.
She said: "He's told me to tone it down now I'm a mum. On my last tour, when I sang 'Not Fair', I used to act out fellatio using my microphone.
"Recently I have been rehearsing for this new tour and Sam said, 'You're not doing that thing again are you?' I said not if he didn't want me to. And he said no as he didn't think it's good for the kids.' "
However, the 28-year-old star insists she won't censor her lyrics, even though her building firm boss husband is "embarrassed" by one new track, 'L8 Cmmr', which is inspired by their sex life.
She admitted: "He was embarrassed. But I think people know me for being candid about everything.
"So I can't just suddenly get married and not talk about those things anymore, because I think my fans would be like, 'Er, why doesn't she talk about sex stuff?'
"I said sorry [to Sam] but he knew what he was getting into when he got with me."
Lily announced she was retiring from pop music in 2009 and she admits now she never intended to go away for good but knew she needed to take some time out from her career for the sake of her relationship.
She explained in an interview with The Sun newspaper: "It's just that my husband's got a job and he couldn't just pack up his bags and follow me around the world on tour. He wouldn't be happy doing that and I just knew I wanted to give my husband and I a chance...
"I had every intention of being a stay-at-home mum but it just didn't work for me like that."

Courtney Love has been hit with a tax bill of over $300,000.
The 49-year-old star was a handed a $319,749 lien last month for the tax period ending in 2012, according to IRS filings seen by the New York Post newspaper.
The blonde rocker - who has admitted to having financial difficulties in the past - last year received a tax bill for $266,861, which included unpaid taxes from 2009 and 2011 and she also had a lien filed against her in 2009 for money she owed in 2007 but is reported to have paid it off.
And on Tuesday (08.04.14) Courtney was also ordered by a Los Angeles Superior Court judge to pay fashion designer Dawn Simorangkir, who claims she was defamed by the 'Malibu' hitmaker on Twitter, $96,000 as after originally being ordered to pay her $450,000 she only paid approximately $350,000.
The 'Celebrity Skin' hitmaker - who was married to the late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain - earns the majority of her money through royalties and other revenue's from Kurt's estate, as well as from her acting career and touring with her band Hole.
In a previous interview, Courtney - who claims she's been sober since 2007 - admitted that her and Kurt has struggled with money issues before his suicide in 1994.
She said: "We could never find our money ... Do you think Kurt would have killed himself if he had known he had $54 million?"
Courtney and Kurt's daughter Frances Bean Cobain took control of End of Music LLC, which earns money from Kurt's publicity rights, in 2012.

Peaches Geldof's former nanny Anita Debney has paid tribute to her "brave beautiful girl".
The late 25-year-old star's ex-childminder, who was employed by Bob Geldof and Paula Yates when Peaches was a toddler, has spoken for the first time since the TV personality was found dead at her family home in Wrotham, Kent, South East England on Monday (07.04.14).
Anita wrote on Instagram: "She has been the greatest joy, the greatest blessing, the most tender part of my heart and soul. I loved her through the good times and the bad. We struggled and survived the darkest of times.
"I never lost faith in her spirit and strength. Always held out my hand to help her when she struggled and fell. She overcame so much and my love and appreciation of her indomitable spirit never wavered."
Peaches - who had children Astala, 23 months, and 11-month-old Phaedra with her husband Thomas Cohen - remained close friends with Anita, visiting her just two weeks ago.
The nanny, who is godmother to Phaedra, shared a special bond with Peaches' children and flew back from the US on Tuesday (08.04.14) upon hearing the tragic news and is now expected to play a part in their upbringing.
She added in her moving online tribute: "The joy we shared in her beautiful babies was so deep and meaningful and filled both of our hearts with love and devotion.
"She blossomed in motherhood and excelled at raising the sweetest, happiest babies in the world. She was passionate in her zeal to speak up for the needs of babies everywhere and lives have been changed because of that.
"What a wonderful legacy she has left to the world. My darling girl. You almost made it."
Peaches' body has now been released by coroners so plans for her funeral can be made, but her cause of death remains unexplained after a postmortem examination on Wednesday (09.04.14) proved inconclusive.

Steven Tyler is thrilled with his daughter's recent engagement.
The Aerosmith legend couldn't be happier for Chelsea - his 25-year-old daughter with ex-wife Teresa Barrick - who is to tie the knot with actor-and-musician Jon Foster, 29.
Steven gushed in a statement to People: "I fell in love with Jon the minute I met him, and Chelsea loves him over the moon. Jon is a great fellow musician and actor. I couldn't be happier."
Jon - who is the younger brother of 'Lone Survivor' star Ben Foster - was incredibly respectful of the 'I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing' rocker, asking his permission for his daughter's hand in marriage at her birthday party in March.
Steven added: "It was beautifully old-fashioned. And it meant the world to me when he came to me and asked for her hand in marriage."
The 66-year-old star also expressed his joy on Twitter, writing: "MY BABY GIRL @CHELSEATTYLER IS ENGAGED TO @INTHEJON!!! I'M OVER THE MOON...LOVE THEM BOTH SO MUCH (sic)"
Jon's engagement follows in the footsteps of his older brother, Ben, 33, who got engaged to 'House of Cards' actress Robin Wright in November.
Chelsea has a brother, Taj, and two half-sisters, A-list actress Liv and model Mia.

Chloe Grace Moretz is to star in 'The Fifth Wave'. The 'Kick-Ass' actress will take on the lead role in the sci-fi thriller, which is set in the aftermath of a series of deadly alien attacks, The Wrap reports. The evil extra-terrestrials have left Ea...

Courtney Love hugged Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic as Nirvana were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last night (10.04.14).
The Hole singer put aside her differences with late husband Kurt Cobain's former bandmates at the ceremony at Brooklyn's Barclays Center as they remembered the singer, who committed suicide 20 years ago.
Courtney said: "I just wish Kurt was here to do this."
Bassist Krist paid tribute to his bandmate, saying: "Nirvana fans walk up to me every day and say thank you for the music. When I hear that, I think of Kurt Cobain."
After being inducted by R.E.M. star Michael Stipe, Joan Jett then joined the surviving members of the group to perform 'Smells Like Teen Spirit', with Lorde, St. Vincent and Kim Gordon also teaming up with the rockers.
Also honoured at the ceremony were the original members of KISS - Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss and Ace Frehley - who took to the stage without their famous make-up, who were introduced by Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello, who spoke of how he was bullied for liking the band.
He said: "Tonight proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that the high school bullies and critics were wrong. KISS fans were right."
Bruce Springsteen inducted his E Street Band into the Hall of Fame, which included posthumous honours for saxaphone player Clarence Clemons and keyboardist Danny Federici.
He said: "We suffered aging, illness and death together. We took care of each other when trouble knocked, and we hurt each other in big and small ways. In the end we stuck with each other."
Other inductees included Peter Gabriel, Hall and Oates, Yusuf Islam, who was formerly known as Cat Stevens, and Linda Ronstadt, who didn't attend the ceremony because of ill health.
Instead, a selection of her hits were performed by Carrie Underwood, Emmylou Harris, Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crow, Glenn Frey and Stevie Nicks.
The first two artist managers were also inducted into the Hall, the late Brian Epstein, who managed the Beatles, and Andrew Loog Oldham, of the Rolling Stones.
The 29th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will air on HBO on May 31

James 'Arg' Argent is hoping to rekindle his romance with Lydia Bright.
The 'TOWIE' favourite is excited his ex-girlfriend is returning to the ITV2 show and hopes she can forgive him for his recent admission that he cheated on her with their old co-star Amy Childs.
He said: "She was my first love. I lost my virginity to her and haven't met one girl who's matched her. I'm not gonna lie, her coming back has motivated me to get down the gym and look good.
"I'm more mature now and I've got a lot out of my system. When we were last together, it was amazing but I was too young. But I don't know if she'll ever forgive me for cheating."
Arg is excited to see what a summer of fun in Marbella, Spain, will mean for him and Lydia and thinks there is definitely scope for friendship, if nothing more.
The joker said: "I'd been avoiding her at all costs, but it was really nice to see her. We're both in Marbella in the summer, so maybe we'll have a face-to-face chat and the Lydia and Arg journey will continue."
The star has revealed he regrets breaking his friend and former fling Gemma Collins' heart, but there's nothing he can do about it.
He added to Now magazine: "It's never nice to see a girl cry and I do care about Gemma, but we're just suited as friends and unfortunately that's all I can offer. I can't force myself to love her as its just not there. I wish I did but I can't."

Neil Dudgeon believes the kill count in 'Midsomer Murders' is actually quite low.
The 53-year-old actor portrays lead character DCI John Barnaby in the ITV crime drama and although fans often joke about the high murder rate in the fictional county, Neil insists the viewers need to remember it is actually supposed to be a huge area of Britain.
Neil told BANG Showbiz: "I think of Midsomer as kind of Buckinghamshire, half of Oxfordshire and Berkshire, it's a sort of super-county. You could also think of it being like Devon, Wiltshire and Dorset all put together. So if you think about it like that, in 16 years there's been about 305 murders that's less than 20 murders a year, if my maths are right. In an area that size, you think, 'That's not so many really.' It's the fact that come in clusters that is possibly alarming and hopefully entertaining. Midsomer is not that deadly or murderous."
Neil thinks viewers' misconception about the death rate comes from the mistaken belief that Midsomer is actually a village.
The star has come up with an idea to stop people from thinking Midsomer is a village - he's going to get T-shirts printed with the correct information emblazoned on them.
He joked: "I want to get T-shirts made which say, 'It's not a village, it's a county!' People always say, 'Oh God, all those murders in one village.' I think that would be stretching the bounds of believability, even more than we do anyway, if everything happened in one village ... I hoped when my Barnaby moved in and took over from the old Barnaby that we could do something to arrest the alarming murder rate but that hasn't happened. I've always been a fan of several murders per episode any way."
Neil became the lead character in the series after John Nettles - who played DCI Tom Barnaby, the cousin of John Barnaby - decided to quit in 2011 after 14 years in the role.
Neil feels very comfortable in the show and is pleased that viewers seem to like his work in it as much as they enjoyed John's performances.
He explained: "I've been having a marvellous time since taking over from John, it's been great. When I started I'd always been a fan of the show which helped me greatly, because I felt I had at least my idea of what the show was, what it was meant to be, what I, as a fan of the show, really enjoyed about it. Luckily, people seem to like it."
The 100th episode of 'Midsomer Murders, The Killings of Copenhagen' - which as well as Neil stars Danish actors Ann Eleonora Jorgensen, Birgitte Hjort Sorensen, Marie Askehave and Nicolaj Kopernikus - is available to buy on DVD now.